A map of the sky
A birth chart, also called a natal chart, is a map of the sky at the exact time, date and place you were born. It shows where the Sun, Moon, planets and other key points were positioned in the zodiac signs and houses: a cosmic fingerprint, unique to you.
SZINN calculates your chart with Swiss Ephemeris and the Placidus house system, the same data professional astrologers work with. That is why your birth time matters: it sets your Ascendant, your houses and the exact degree of your Moon.
As above, so below; as within, so without.The Hermetic principle
What you are looking at
A birth chart includes the zodiac signs, planets, houses and the connections between them, called aspects. Each element adds a layer of meaning: the planets show different energies, the signs describe how they express, the houses show where they play out in life, and the aspects reveal how these energies interact.
Why it matters
Your birth chart can highlight recurring patterns, natural strengths, areas for growth and deeper motivations. It does not predict a fixed future, but it can help you recognise tendencies, make more conscious choices and align with your potential. It is a tool for self-awareness, not a label.
Practical guidance
A few ways to work with your birth chart:
- Start with the basics · Learn your Sun, Moon and Rising signs.
- Explore the bigger picture · Look at the houses and key planetary aspects.
- Notice patterns · See recurring themes in your life.
- Use it as a guide · Gain perspective, not a prediction.
- Keep an open mind · Your chart evolves as you do.
Reflection prompts
Take a few moments to journal on these questions:
- What stands out most to me in my birth chart?
- How do my strengths show up in daily life?
- What patterns do I notice repeating?
- How can I work with this knowledge to live more in alignment?
- What would be possible if I fully embraced my unique design?
