#ASTROLOGY BIRTH CHART HOW TO#

Jupiter has hugely optimistic energy: It rules over luck, good fortune, truth, and how we want to grow and expand. So if you ever hear an astrologer say something like 'your Venus is in Gemini' or 'your Venus sign is Gemini,' they're referencing that a certain star sign (in this case Gemini) influences whatever personality trait that the planet (Venus) pertains to. The main significance to these planets and their placement is that they represent different aspects of your personality.

The planets are represented on natal charts by glyphs, and while alternative versions of said glyphs, exist, the below depiction is generally how you can expect them to appear. Natal charts include planetary placements, which is where a given planet was when you were born, based on your geographic location.

#ASTROLOGY BIRTH CHART HOW TO#

(And to follow along using your own personalized natal chart, run a free version using an online generator like this one.) How to read a natal chart using planets as a guide Using my birth chart and the findings from several readings I've had using it, find an overview below of how to read a natal chart by recognizing planetary symbols and their placement.

Astrology birth chart