birth chart

noun

plural birth charts

astrology : a document describing all of the possible astrological influences on a subject based on the precise time and place of the subject's birth

After years of reading your sun sign's horoscope and nothing else, having your birth chart read can be downright illuminating. Suddenly, you aren't just one solitary sign, but a complex being made up of many planetary signs and points.—

Sara Coughlin

The planets in one's horoscope are archetypal symbols, and the birth chart itself is said to be a unique "map of our soul," that can illuminate our self-awareness of who we are.—

Larry Schwimmer

called also natal chart

Examples of birth chart in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This is followed by a full moon in Aquarius on Aug. 19, activating the most public point in your birth chart, urging you to find a balance between your personal and professional commitments. —

Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 23 July 2024 Following the film screening, viewers can tune in for a live Q&A session with the cast and crew, as well as a special appearance from astrologer/psychic Evan Grim who will conduct birth chart readings for them. —

Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 19 July 2024 As per Hindu tradition, the wedding dates were reportedly chosen according to auspicious days on the bride and groom’s birth charts. —

Oscar Holland, CNN, 12 July 2024 Being a Gemini rising means your birth chart is ruled by Mercury, planet of communication. —

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