1.Where Can I draw a free natal chart?
Here you can find Free Birth Chart Calculator
Or you can find the broadest chart selections and house calculation system here. Go to ‘Free Horoscopes,’ and in the drop-down menu, click ‘Extended Chart Selection. And I recommend using the Whole Sign House System. Go to “Option for zodiac and houses,” “house system” and in the drop-down menu choose “whole signs.”
And this one is arguably the best for beginners. Go to “Free Astro Chart “and click “Free Birth Chart.”
2.What is the natal chart?
The natal chart is a snapshot of our Universe exactly at the moment when you took your first breath. Astrologically speaking, being born is when you breathe in this world’s energy for the first time. So, the exact date and time (hour and minute) are necessary to know and the location to draw that chart. And you carry it with you throughout your life.
3.Why is the time of birth should be as accurate as possible?
You might have twins born 5 or 10 minutes apart in your social circle and have entirely different lives. That is why birth time should be exact. If it’s not precise, the astrologer can misinterpret the whole chart. (And many great astrologers even take into consideration the degrees!)
You don’t need to worry if you don’t know your exact time of birth because your natal chart can be rectified. Though it is costly and time-consuming, not all astrologers do it.
The other possible way to find out your time of birth is to ask the hospital to look for it in their archives. Or your parents might have written it somewhere.
4.WHAT DOES THE NATAL CHART SHOW?
Briefly, the natal promise.
The Natal chart shows our default settings, our personality, and our destiny. Everything is written there, how you look, how you relate with your parents, the qualities of your siblings, your finances, your career, your health issues, your opportunities, heartbreaks, how your employer will treat you, your challenges, etc. Everything is written in the natal chart.
It doesn’t matter if you move continents, change your name. That natal chart is set in stone. It does not change throughout your life.
5.What is the purpose of Astrology?
This is going to be a long explanation, but stay with me!
ASTROLOGY CAN BE SUPER PRACTICAL.
You can draw a chart for all sorts of questions. For instance: I lost my phone, where is it? Or will I find it? The astrologer erects a chart for the moment the question was asked and answers it. Then, he would say, “It is under the car seat”-, or he would tell you- “you are never going to get it back.” This is called Horary astrology, one of my teachers used to call it the Queen of astrology. Mind-blowing how accurate it can be!
The next level is the mundane astrology. It talks about how the planetary movements influence events on a global scale, or for countries.
According to your natal chart, you can get answers to practical questions. Such as: where should you invest your money? Or what is the best location for you to live? Or what is the best time to get married? Buying a house, a car, etc.? Singing contract? Which career path or job suits you the best? What do you have a God-given talent for? When should you work hard or take a step back? What are your blockages, obstacles, and lessons? In addition, the natal chart shows the personality in depth. For example, it shows indicators of how you meet your spouse, the primary character of the spouse, etc. And so much more, as astrology covers every area of life, it can provide answers to all sorts of queries.
ASTROLOGY CAN BE A SURGERY PERFORMED ON THE SOUL.
– and that is my favorite approach of all.
If you ask me, the purpose of astrology lies here.
We, humans, weren’t just born into a random place, to random parents, to a random culture, into a random country. Everything is perfectly planned for us. Or better to say, before we were born- when we were in the Upper Worlds about to incarnate into a human body- our soul perfectly planned all the details of our lives. Yes, we chose our parents, the country, financial situation, religious background, etc. Therefore our soul chose the natal chart- the date, time, and location- that is perfect for our growth. There is no mistake in that.
I honestly believe that is the only time we have complete free will when the soul chooses all the perfect circumstances for its life (and growth).
Now, you might say you didn’t choose those painful events, the abusive parent, or whatever; why would you do it? You are not here to suffer. I believe our soul chooses all of them; it wants to experience such things. Okay, it might sound uncompassionate and harsh; but it does make sense if you mull over it.
You get to know yourself when you get familiar with your natal chart or a chart reading, So astrology provides the fastest and most comprehensive tool for self-discovery. And THEN comes its purpose.
Once you figure out how your soul chose to grow and which lesson it should learn, you gain a deep insight into your soul and meet yourself for the first time. And then you have tools in your hands to become a better version of yourself.
To my mind, astrology’s purpose is to leave this world with a much more elevated state of consciousness/-elevated soul as it was incarnated.
How can you achieve that state? Once you know yourself, you know what it means for you to go against your nature. You probably heard a gazillion times to go out of your comfort zone because miracles happen there. I prefer using the term ‘go against your nature, simply because it’s easier to understand.
6.Do we have free will, or is everything set in stone for us?
And if you’ve already tried to make a positive change in yourself, you know it is not a walk in the park.
What are the things we cannot change?
We cannot change others. And I believe we shouldn’t alter their “movie.”
What about our destiny?
As the natal chart- aka the natal promise- shows our default settings, it shows our default destiny. Although I reckon once you make positive shifts in your personality, in your consciousness, your destiny makes a positive shift too. The more positive traits you have, the more good you do, the better version of yourself you become, and equally, your destiny also makes a positive shift.
You might come up with questions like, so we don’t have free will when choosing our spouse? Our boss? Or lover or let alone friends?
No. The people we encounter are also a perfect part of the perfect plan of our soul. And if you honestly think about the people who have left a footprint in your heart- either a positive or a painful one- they all helped you or helped your soul to grow. They all taught you a precious lesson or even more than one.
You might hate me now and say that you never wanted to experience losing your child or a loved one, or you didn’t choose the narcissistic mother-in-law, the health issues, and so on.
I must tell you that meeting your soul, a deep self-discovery, can be one of the most painful things of all. But the one that makes you accessible liberates you and empowers you so that you can live a much better life.
Astrology can be a roadmap to your better future if you use it wisely. Btw there are other esoteric ways for self-discovery, such as numerology and human design.
Related post: Free Will or Fate?
7.WHAT IS NOT WRITTEN IN THE NATAL CHART?
The karma (mercy and judgment) the native has accumulated in this lifetime and the level of consciousness has been achieved/ developed.
As the level of consciousness one has is not written in the natal chart, the frequency of the consciousness level is also not shown by the birth chart. Probably this is the time to combine modern science with the most ancient science.
8.WHAT ELSE IS ASTROLOGY GOOD FOR?
It can also provide answers for all the “why-s.”
9.If we have a destiny, why should we improve ourselves?
The answer is there are Parallel destinies– maybe you haven’t heard about it yet.
And this is the concept where all the pieces fit together, all the pieces come into their place, and astrology makes sense- and spirituality too.
If you are not fond of spirituality, this topic is not for you because now we are diving deep into the soul’s plan/journey.
According to some of my astrology teachers (the best ones), we were born with many written destinies.
Think about your destinies as levels of the soul. You can level up or even make a frog jump forward or higher, and it means you find yourself in a higher level of destiny, where your life is better than in a lower one. For example, you have more money, more loving relationships, better health, enjoy your work more, etc.
Also, downgrading or finding yourself in a lower level of destiny is possible. A lower level means financial difficulties, conflicts in relationships, maybe health issues, and other problems.
Astrology proves this theory because every Zodiac sign and planet has lower manifestations and more positive manifestations. Therefore, it is merely up to or better to say up to our consciousness how we manifest them.
And once you understand the concept of parallel destinies, you know how free will works.
Now, you might ask how I can upgrade or level up and avoid leveling down.
That is absolutely in our hands, it depends on our consciousness, and free will kicks in.
To level up means working on yourself to become the greatest version of yourself. Don’t overthink it, and it can be giving up smoking, stop criticizing others, stop negative self-talk, stop making mean comments, gossiping, etc. Equally as important is to upgrade your good character traits. Some like to call this process raising your vibration or frequency; therefore, you increase the quality of your life. I believe they talk about the same thing, in other words.
How to avoid downgrading and finding yourself in a lower level of destiny?
Don’t do anything that is morally not right, or in other words, something that downgrades your frequency/vibration.
If you are wondering whether it is possible to level up every day, the answer is yes. Step by step, you climb higher and higher and live a better destiny or reach your ultimate potential where you have it all. And having it all, to my mind, should be the goal.
So, how can you level up today?
10.What is the purpose of the astrology chart reading? And what shall I expect from it?
It can vary. To my mind, the purpose should be to know yourself better and get clear answers to all your questions. As I mentioned, astrology covers all subjects of life and what kind of blessings are in store for you in the future.
My advice is to have an open mind and heart when you go for an astrology reading.
Keep in mind that it is not easy to wrap the message with kindness and honesty at the same time.
11.Do you recommend making astrology reading for a baby/little child? Or for an old person? Or for my pet?
For a baby, it’s not a bad idea. The parents and the close family can determine the child’s emotional needs, how that baby feels loved, etc., and whether the baby is prone to developing health issues or should keep some dietary requirements to avoid allergic reactions.
For an older person, it can be helpful too. I think astrology reading is never too late, or it’s beneficial until someone has the proper mental activity and capability to understand everything. Honestly, as long as we are alive, we can upgrade ourselves.
WHAT ABOUT THE PETS?
It doesn’t make sense because they have no free will.
12.Are predictions always 100% accurate? Or is it in the hands of God? Are astrologers allowed to see the future? If yes, to what extent?
Or you might ask whether it is possible to tell what will happen without making a mistake.
Well, so above, so below. Whatever happens with us, we cannot blame the planets. Again, we cannot just make the world responsible for what is happening to us.
SO HOW DO THEY INFLUENCE US, IF THEY INFLUENCE US AT ALL?
Everything is energy in our Universe. Whatever happens in the sky mirrors what is happening here on Earth. Some like to call it synchronicities.
Predictions can be spot on definitely.
So predictions work like this: where is happening- which house, what is happening- which planet is transiting-what are the possible scenarios, what does the solar return show, and should consider the profection year.
Astrologers can make accurate predictions if they consider every detail, though I believe it cannot be 100% accurate. Sometimes the Creator knows a better scenario for the person. But you can be assured that the main themes can be predicted.
13.Do you read 3rd person’s chart?
NO, it is not ethical. Astrologers always need the approval of the person.
On the other hand, I’ve already done countless research on famous people’s charts. This is because they live their lives in front of the public eye, which is one of the best ways to learn and expand your astrology knowledge.
14.What do you think about the synastry chart reading between couples?
I’m not fond of it. My personal and professional experience is that people only care about compatibility with their partner when something goes wrong. If the communication, the emotional connection, and the sexual attraction work between the couple, they don’t bother asking an astrologer about their relationships. They just enjoy it.
As far as I can tell, astrologers make a fortune reading synastry charts for couples. And what they tell is spot on.
But I have a more spiritual belief system, and I mentioned earlier that people in our lives- especially the most important ones- are here to teach us lessons. So, therefore, most of the lessons we learn come from our significant other.
At the end of the day, the only thing that you can change is yourself. But, if you alter, your circumstances change and your relationships too.
15.Which house calculation system do you use?
My problem with Placidus is that you can’t use it for those born closer to the North Pole, in northern Sweden, Greenland, North Norway, and North Finland. The houses wouldn’t be equal. There would be houses that intercept many signs and houses which start from the same sign. In other words, there would be some very wide houses and some very narrow.
So I thought to myself, ‘if I cannot use that for those born there, why should I use it for those born closer to the equator?’. So I experimented a little bit with other house calculation systems, but none of them gave me as good results as the Whole Sign House System.
For predictions, when I check the planetary transits, I use Placidus. That gives pretty accurate results. As well As for Solar Arc too.
I prefer using the Whole Sign House system for the solar return chart, but for progressions I use Placidus.
Astrology is the first step into the journey of spirituality. Astrology is basically a tool and the fastest way to know yourself. Once you know who you are, you can begin your spiritual journey once you meet your soul. In all honestly, the spiritual journey should always start with discovering yourself. Without that, one cannot get so far.
Moreover, you can develop a spiritual approach towards life, and it would include astrology too.
I noticed that – myself too- that people turn to astrology and spirituality when something goes wrong in their life. When they are looking for answers, and the material world seems chaotic- as it is. That is the best one can do in the moment of darkness, but it shouldn’t be a ‘walking stick.’
I always recommend balancing the spiritual endeavors, and at the same time, don’t forget to live your life in this material, physical world.
16.Which planets are the most important in the natal chart?
ASCENDANT
The Ascendant is in that sign, which was rising on the Eastern horizon when you were born. It tells a lot about your look, your overall personality, and how others see you. It’s your mask.
The events in your life can be predicted from the Ascendant sign.
Related Post: Everything you need to know about the Ascendant
THE MOON
The moon is our inner world, the emotional self. Only those know who are the closest to us. When the mask falls off, you meet the person’s Moon.
When it comes to planetary transits, the Moon feels. So the Moon shows how you are going to think about what is happening. In the past, everyone knew their Moon sign; it was considered the most important one for a long time. Nowadays, everyone knows their Sun sign.
The Moon is said to become the most important in our lives, and we identify the most within the second part of our life. I haven’t done enough research on this to come to a verdict, but it does make sense.
Related Post: Moon- Protector of Earth
THE SUN
The Sun represents our consciousness.
And most often, the careers where we can shine like the Sun. I assume that is why everyone identifies the most with their Sun sign because we value our career, the center-stage role in our lives, and how we keep putting bread on the table. Here you can read more about the Sun.