Because of the Earth’s daily rotation, the planets and the sky are always in motion. A freeze-frame is provided by your birth chart. It’s a photograph of the sky taken at the time and place when you first entered the world. For an accurate chart reading, you must know your exact birth time, date, and location.
The Moon, for example, changes signs every 2-3 days. Only your birth time can tell you what sign the Moon was in when you were born if you were born on a day when it moved from one sign to another.
Rising indicators change even more quickly. The ascendant (also known as the rising sign) is the sign that is currently climbing over the Eastern horizon. This is the point in your birth chart that most closely symbolizes you: your body, your vitality, and your sense of self. This sign forms your 1st House of self and identity because it is so unique to you. The sign after that becomes your 2nd House of assets, resources, and livelihood, and the sign after that forms your 3rd House of communication, everyday life, siblings, and extended family, among other things. You won’t know which signs match to which residences unless you know your rising sign.
Every 1-2 hours, rising signs move, with the entire zodiac rolodexing over the horizon in a 24-hour period. Furthermore, every couple of minutes, the exact degree ascending (that is, the degree of your ascendant) advances. That’s why, in astrology, your rising sign is so essential, and why we put so much emphasis on it in the CHANI app. It is one-of-a-kind to you.
The same can be stated for your birth chart’s other anchors. The exact time, day, and location of your birth establish the points of your MC (which represents your career and public duties), IC (home, family, and roots), and DC (close relationships).
If you don’t know your birth time, there are a variety of ways to work with your chart, but we wanted to provide you some ideas on how to find the most accurate astrological analysis possible. It helps if you know and interact with your parents and caregivers because different hospitals, states, and nations have varied protocols when it comes to documenting births. That is not an option for many persons who have been adopted or whose parents are deceased or have lost contact.
Age can also be a factor. It may be more difficult to locate earlier data, while this is not always the case, and/or some hospitals only began recording birth times after a certain date.
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Leave no stone unturned
If there is research to be done, go ahead and do it. It doesn’t mean your birth time wasn’t recorded just because you don’t see it on your birth certificate at home. Many people have only their short-form birth certificate, which is effectively a certified statement that the long-form certificate exists. It usually provides the most important information, such as your birthdate, but not the time. The document recorded in the hospital is the long-form birth certificate. It frequently includes other information, such as the names of the parents, their dates of birth, the name of the hospital, and, yes, the time of birth.
Call the local government office in charge of birth records to obtain a long-form certificate. In your area, this can be referred to as the “vital statistics ministry,” “department,” or “office,” or something different entirely. Depending on where and when you were born, it could be state-wide, provincial-wide, county-wide, or parish-wide.
Before you order the certificate, make sure the birth time is correct on the record. With astrology’s current popularity, even normalization, you won’t be the only one who makes this request.
Alternatively, you might contact the hospital where you were born. They might be able to inform you who keeps those documents if they don’t keep them themselves.
Finding your long-form birth certificate is always the best option, even if your caregivers or parents believe they know when you were born. The majority of those there at your birth were preoccupied with other things, and their memories are less reliable than you may think. Remember that your rising sign might alter in a matter of minutes, so if feasible, get a precise time rather than one rounded to the hour.
Go digging
Examine ancient baby books, photo albums, attic boxes, scrapbooks, family bibles, and other items. It’s possible that your long-form certificate was misplaced, or that a meticulous caregiver, parent, or grandparent meticulously recorded the hour of your birth in their notebook.
Ask around
Inquire of your parents, caretakers, or anyone who may have witnessed your birth, such as a relative or family friend. As noted, finding a document with your precise birth time is ideal, but if you can narrow down your options for your rising sign by the hour or approximate time of day, that can help you identify your Moon and narrow down your chances for your rising sign.
Rectify your chart
You can try to have your chart corrected by an astrologer who specializes in this technique as a final option. There will always be some learning through trial and error. Although chart correction is not an exact science, it does work successfully for certain people. While we don’t provide recommendations for astrologers who undertake this work, we recommend reaching out to your networks (or inquiring on Twitter?) to see if anyone you know works with a reputable astrologer.
What’s the best way for me to figure out all of my signs?
When people inquire about your zodiac sign, they usually mean your Sun sign. And, to be honest, everyone knows what their Sun sign is. It’s easy to check it up now that we have the Internet, and at the very least, everyone has been intrigued about what the stars have to say about them. Some people completely identify with their Sun sign, while others find it completely incomprehensible.
There are a number possible explanations, including your Moon sign and Ascendant, which I’ll discuss later. Even if you don’t exactly relate to the attributes of that zodiac sign, from the perspective of the sky, you will find patterns that correlate due to planetary motions at any given moment, thus I always urge people to read for the Sun sign in daily/monthly/yearly horoscopes.
Your Sun sign is determined by your birthday. If you were born on a day when the Sun changed signs, you may need to consult a personal natal chart because you may be one sign over the other. Because you can’t have two Sun signs, cusps don’t exist (despite pop culture magazines’ best efforts; Karen, stop trying to make them a thing!).
What is your ascension?
Your rising or ascendant is the sign that was ascending on the eastern horizon at the moment of your birth. It refers to the picture you put out into the world, or the mask you wear, and it provides insight into your abilities, talents, and tactics for navigating life. If you’ve ever felt like people don’t recognize you as your sun sign right away, it’s because they’re probably seeing your rising.
Who is a rising Scorpio?
The Scorpio rising person has powerful, seething emotions that are typically hidden. Others find you intriguing and secretive if this describes you; you appear to purposefully turn on the charm for them. On the birth chart, someone born under this zodiac sign is at the ascendant.
What is the meaning of the moon in Scorpio?
Your Moon in Scorpio describes who you already are, while your Sun Sign describes attributes you are learning to develop and become.
You are likely to be sensitive and loyal if your Moon is in Scorpio, but you have strong emotional demands. Scorpio is a Water sign, meaning it is concerned with the emotional, psychological, and spiritual aspects of life. You’ll most likely come across as observant, forceful, and transformational.
Scorpio is also a Fixed sign, which means that when your emotions are aligned with something you want, whether it’s a friend/lover or an expected outcome, you’ll be consistent, tenacious, and hesitant to let go.
A sense of emotional well-being for you comes from having deep and honest relationships with people, which allow you to delve into the depths of life. You are likely to be a passionate person with a strong ability to connect on an emotional level, depending on other aspects in your horoscope. In your partnerships, you will seek intimacy and expect faithfulness in return.
What do your Big 3 stand for?
Your Moon, Rising, and Sun Signs: What They Mean to You Your moon, rising, and sun sign placements are the main three or three cornerstones of your personality. You can find out yours by using a birth chart calculator or consulting an astrologer.
What does my horoscope say about me?
If you check your horoscope every day, have CoStar and The Pattern downloaded on your phone, or dabble with tarot cards, you probably think you’ve got astrology down pat. But, according to personal astrologer Hedy (also known as Nymph of Neptune), your birth chart is where it all begins and ends. “Reading a birth chart may really expose areas of your life that you may not be aware of, both conscious and unconscious,” she explains. “It’s about finding psychological equilibrium and taking charge of your life so you can better regulate your tendencies,” says the author.
Do you want to learn more? We turned to Nymph of Neptune for all of the answers to this ostensibly complicated process.
What exactly is a birth chart?
In a nutshell, your birth chart depicts the position of the planets in the sky at the time of your birth. Nymph of Neptune explains, “It’s a snapshot or map of the position of the planets or stars at the time you were born.” “Each planet has a unique impact on a different part of our lives, as this demonstrates.”
In essence, this means that we all have personality traits from numerous zodiac signs in our horoscopes, and these traits correspond to different aspects of our lives. Venus, for example, regulates relationships, so if your Venus is in Scorpio, it implies you embody those qualities in your relationships, such as passion, intensity, loyalty, and sexuality.
How do you read your birth chart?
You’ll need the date, exact time (to the minute, if possible), and location of your birth to get your birth chart.
You can use an astrology app online or utilize apps like The Pattern and CoStar to get the details of your birth chart and make horoscopes based on that information. However, Nymph of Neptune strongly advises that you have yours read by a personal astrologer first. “Apps don’t give the whole story,” she says, adding that having your chart reviewed by an expert can reveal all of your behavioral tendencies. “Astrologists are able to see everything that is put out in front of them, including patterns, needs, and actions. And I believe that many have problems in relationships because they are chasing someone who will not meet their requirements. Seeing an astrologer, on the other hand, may assist someone in identifying their wants, which may be something they aren’t aware of.”
What are the key components of a birth chart?
A birth chart, as Nymph of Neptune explained, shows where each planet was at the moment of your birth, and each planet governs a distinct part of your life. When you read your horoscope, you refer to your sun sign, which essentially represents who you are at your heart. Your moon sign, on the other hand, is significant since it relates to your emotional self and the type of nurture you had as a child. Nymph of Neptune explains, “It connects to your relationship needs and what you need in your adult life.” Your rising sign is determined by the constellation that was visible in the sky at the moment of your birth, and it describes how people see you when they meet you for the first time: “basically, what external features you present to the world.”
The other planets reflect other elements of your life as well.
Venus represents relationships, Mercury represents communication, Mars represents action and aggression, Jupiter represents expansion, Saturn represents self-discipline and fears, Uranus represents innovation and progress, Neptune represents the subconscious and healing, and Pluto represents power and intensity. You’ll be able to detect your traits, habits, and actions if you know which sign each planet belongs to. This will show you both your strengths and areas where you need to improve.
The houses, which symbolize the earth’s rotation around its axis, are another feature of your birth chart. “There’s a 12-house system,” Nymph of Neptune explains, “and each house represents a distinct life topic or sector.” Depending on whatever planet and sign they’re in, the houses provide greater insight into each part of your life.
The first house represents your ego and sense of self; the second house represents material possessions; the third house represents community and communication; the fourth house represents home and family; the fifth house represents creativity and romance; the sixth house represents health and work; the seventh house represents partnerships; the eighth house represents death, sex, and transformation; the ninth house represents travel and philosophy; the tenth house represents public image and career; the eleventh house represents death, sex, and transformation; the twelfth house represents death
Does it appear to be difficult? Consider the following scenario: Your birth chart uses the formula “planet + sign + house,” which helps you comprehend your patterns when added together.
How would your birth chart differ from someone else’s?
Quite a bit, actually. Your personal planets, like as the moon, Venus, rising, Mercury, and Mars, can change signs every few hours to days, which is why your horoscope might differ dramatically from someone born only a few days later.
Pluto, Uranus, and Neptune, on the other hand, are quite sluggish, changing signs only every few years or so. As a result, these planets recognize generational shifts and qualities, and they will be comparable to your peers of a similar age. “Pluto was in Scorpio at the time, which regulates sex, which explains why people born in the 1990s are hypersexualized. This suggests that this generation is more sexual than past generations “Nymph of Neptune opined.
What can a birth chart teach you?
Reading your birth chart, according to Nymph of Neptune, can reveal areas in your life that need improvement and help you understand why you act the way you do in all facets of your life. She claims that it “illuminates all of our behavioral patterns, both good and harmful.” “It allows us to emphasize the positive aspects while highlighting the negative ones. You can stop them in their tracks once you grasp why they happen.”
Consider the following scenario to see how that works in practice: “If you have Mercury and Mars in your horoscope, you’re more likely to have angry outbursts. However, if they realize this and perhaps take up a sport like boxing, it may be possible for them to regulate their fury in this way “Nymph of Neptune opined. “Or it could simply make them more aware of the fact that they’re doing it.”
Can you read your birth chart multiple times over?
Yes, and depending on what’s going on in your life, you might even find yourself yearning to return to it. “There’s more depth in your birth chart every time you look at it,” says Nymph of Neptune. “I go back and check what I’ve missed when things happen. It gives me a mental boost and clarifies what I’ve been missing because we all go through stages of spiritual development. So, in January, we may be really focused on how we express anger and how we deal with our feelings, but by June, we may need to be reminded of that.” For example, let’s say your chart indicates that you overlook your personal needs in a relationship and that you’re having relationship problems. Reading your chart can then serve as a reminder of this propensity, allowing actual transformation to take place.
How would each year be affected by your birth chart?
The planets are constantly moving and hence appear in different positions at different times throughout the year. This implies that a planetary retrograde or transit into a particular sign can have an impact on your life in ways you may not be aware of unless you have your birth chart to show you which sign and house each planet is in. This is why the Nymph of Neptune recommends year-ahead chart readings so you can see what the following year holds for you.
Mercury retrogrades, which occur three times a year, are an excellent example of this. Mercury is traditionally associated with communication and technology, but you may experience a retrograde if Mercury is in your home sector, for example. “Mercury could show up during the retrograde in this situation by causing a leak on your roof, which is completely different. It could be happening in a less visible area, or it could be happening in a more internal setting, such as your intimate home. It won’t effect your work, house, or travel in this situation, but it could suggest that you’re thinking about some things more and processing them differently “Nymph of Neptune opined.
Can a birth chart determine relationship compatibility?
“Without a doubt,” says Nymph of Neptune. “You’d be able to see each individual’s trends in relationships and whether they had similar needs for relationship compatibility. The moon, Venus, and Mars are the most important planets in this sign. In fact, incompatible sun signs may have Venus indications that are quite similar, which is more relevant.” Perhaps you should already inquire about your crush’s birth date?