By mapping out the planetary alignment at the exact time you were born, you can gain a greater insight into who you are. Astrologer Lisa Stardust shows us how.
How to Create Your Own Astrology Birth Chart for Personal Horoscopes
Mankind has been using astrology for millennia as a way of telling and recording time. The Bible’s Old and New Testament, as well as the Qur’an, reference lunar phases to mark certain months and dates in the year—a practice also used by Ancient Chinese, Maya and South Asian civilizations.
Meanwhile, what may be the oldest drawing of a birth chart was found in a cave in Croatia, dating back more than 2,000 years, which suggests an early interest in harnessing astrology as a tool for unlocking knowledge about the individual. In modern times, we use birth charts as a way of gaining a deeper understanding of the self, our relationship with others, and our place in the world.
What is an astrology birth chart?
An astrological birth chart maps the planetary alignment at the exact moment you were born. There are 12 signs of the zodiac—Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces—and 12 houses in a chart (1st House, 2nd House and so on).
Each zodiac sign has a different vibe and each house represents a different aspect and area of our lives (education, family, love, health, work). As well as the sun and the moon, there are 10 planets that astrologers take into account to understand a person’s psyche: Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Mars, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto, North Node and South Node (more on those later).
By mapping out which planet and zodiac sign were in which astrological house at the time you were born, you can gain greater insight into who you are.
What are the 12 houses in a birth chart?
The birth chart has 12 different sections, called ‘houses’. Each house represents a different area of life. They all have a natural sign and planetary ruler that elevates the house.
This story originally appeared on: Vogue - Author:Lisa Stardust
