What is the Purpose of a Natal Chart?
The horoscope or astrology natal chart, astrology birth chart, or astrology chart is a diagram which reflects the picture of the relevant celestial bodies at the time of one’s birth. It shows in which signs the nine planets were positioned at that particular time and place. It also states another important aspect of astrology called the Lagna or Ascendant.
The astrology chart plays a significant role in analyzing an individual’s life. The ascendant is calculated based on one’s place and time of birth. The ascendant is your individual 1st house and may fall in any of the 12 signs. From there, the other houses are marked.
The position of the relevant heavenly bodies for a particular day and time is calculated with the help of ephemeris. Accordingly, they are placed in twelve places called houses in an astrology chart.
Each of the 12 houses in the astrology natal chart represents a number of things we should know. But it is enough if we know the important things represented by them, which are as follows:
1st House
This is also called ascendant, and it denotes body looks, caste, physical appearance, mental characteristics, nature of birth, fame and defame, success, general health, childhood, personality and all sorts of personal traits.
2nd House
Signifies wealth, family, speech, vision and financial prosperity, charity, and death.
3rd House
Signifies younger brothers, sisters and relatives in general; it has governance over courage and is concerned with throat, ears, father’s death, communications, sports, business, and talents.
4th House
This references to mother, immovable properties, domestic, education, mental peace, vehicles and general happiness.
5th House
Signifies children, emotions and feelings, religion, intellect, and creativity and is concerned with speculative tendencies to a certain extent.
6th House
Represents accidents, health, enemies, mental affection, sports, maternal uncle and misfortune.
7th House
Mainly refers to marriage, marital happiness, sex, reproduction, and enjoyment.
8th House
Deals with longevity, legacies, gifts and unearned wealth, nature of death, disgrace, degradation and details pertaining to death.
9th House
Signifies father, righteousness, preceptor, grandchildren, intuition, religion, sympathy, fame, charities, leadership, long journeys and communication with spirits. This house in the astrology natal chart is also concerned with foreign trade and travel.
10th House
Represents occupation, profession, temporal honors, authority and power, self-respect, knowledge and dignity and means of livelihood.
11th House
Deals with elder brother and sister, friends, acquisition, money and freedom from misery and happy tidings. To some extent, the eleventh house also concerns marriage.
12th House
Signifies losses, extravagance, expenses, waste, confiscation, bed comforts, left eye, feet, interaction, divine knowledge, purity, and final emancipation.
In an Astrology Natal Chart:
- The 1st, 5th and 9th chart houses are the most powerful and are called trine houses.
- The 1st, 4th, 7th, and 10th houses are called quadrants and are also powerful next to trines.
- The 3rd and 11th houses are called houses of growth.
- The 6th, 8th, and 12th houses are called bad houses.
- The 2nd, 6th and 10th are the houses of wealth.
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Learn More About Vedic Astrology
History of Vedic Astrology
Three main branches of Astrology exist to date. Though there are a few more, people are mostly familiar with the names of Western, Indian, and Chinese Astrology. We find the presence of it for the first time in Mesopotamia and the Babylonia (then Chaldea) in and around 3600 B.C. In that era, the subject was being used to predict or forecast the weather or the possibility of disaster and even to find the chances of wars that might occur in the future.
Vedic Astrology Basics
People interested in studying or learning about astrology basics generally need help understanding all the words found on the pages, either on a website or in related books. There are many terminologies used in astrology basics which are not found in the lexicons that we commonly use in our day-to-day life, and even if the words are available, you will find the meanings described from an astronomical point of view rather than an astrological one. It may cause problems, when you study your natal chart prepared by an astrologer.
Significance of the Planets
In Vedic astrology, the significance of planets is paramount as they play a pivotal role in shaping the course of an individual's life. Each planet represents specific qualities, energies, and influences that contribute to the overall astrological profile. The positions of these celestial bodies at the time of one's birth are meticulously analyzed to derive insights into personality traits, relationships, career paths, and various life events. The nine planets, or Navagrahas, are considered cosmic forces that exert both positive and challenging influences, guiding individuals on their karmic journey.
Characteristics of Zodiac Signs
Astrology signs play a very important role in unfolding individuals’ inner or hidden traits. Twelve astrology zodiac signs provide some general descriptions of the subjects. All individuals come under any of the twelve signs according to their date of birth. You may be interested to know how the signs in heaven can influence or control the lives on the earth. To understand better, we must know how the signs themselves are characterized.
