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Astrology 101
Astrology begins with the natal chart—a snapshot of the sky drawn from your birth date, time, and location. Precise astronomical ephemerides and time-zone adjustments calculate where each planet and lunar node sat in the zodiac at that moment, anchoring your personal cosmic map.
- Natal houses: The chart is divided into twelve houses that frame life arenas such as identity, resources, relationships, career, and spirituality. Their cusps are calculated from Earth’s rotation at your birthplace, giving context to every placement.
- Planetary aspects: Angular relationships (conjunctions, trines, squares, oppositions, and more) describe how planetary energies collaborate or challenge one another. These angles are derived from the exact degrees between bodies.
- Transits: As planets continue to move, their current positions form fresh aspects to your natal chart. Tracking these transits reveals unfolding themes in real time.
Chart calculation techniques evolved through centuries. Claudius Ptolemy systematized Hellenistic methods, scholars such as Al-Biruni refined them for the Islamic Golden Age, and Johannes Kepler integrated astronomical precision in the Renaissance. Across more than three millennia, leaders from Mesopotamian kings and Persian scholars to European monarchs and Ming dynasty officials consulted astrologers to time decisions and interpret celestial omens.
Why astrology matters
Modern seekers use astrology as a reflective framework. Natal placements highlight core motivations, habitual patterns, and growth edges. Observing transits links current experiences to larger cycles, supporting intention setting, journaling, and coaching work. By noticing how archetypal stories repeat, you can make conscious choices that align with your values instead of reacting on autopilot.
North & South Nodes
The lunar nodes are not physical bodies but mathematical points where the Moon’s orbit intersects the ecliptic. They form a polarity that anchors the themes of purpose and release in every chart.
- North Node: Highlights the new skills and perspectives your soul is reaching toward. Its house and sign show where stretching into unfamiliar territory leads to growth.
- South Node: Reveals ingrained talents and comfort zones that can feel effortless yet limiting. Balancing its gifts with the North Node’s call keeps you evolving without losing your roots.
Using the App
- Explore your natal chart: Ask questions like, “What does my Sun in Leo in the 10th house reveal about leadership?” or “How does a Moon–Venus trine influence my relationships?”
- Check current transits: Try prompts such as, “What does today’s Saturn transit mean for my career?” or “How should I prepare for Mars square my natal Sun next week?”
- Understand aspects in context: Request interpretations like, “Explain the impact of my natal Mars square Jupiter,” or “What opportunities come from Mercury sextile my Ascendant?”
Enter accurate birth data in the main form, then continue the conversation in the chat by referencing specific planets, houses, or upcoming dates. The assistant keeps track of your chart so follow-up questions stay personalized.