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A natal chart recreates a sky map at the time of your birth. It is a fingerprint of the sky with the exact positions of main celestial objects. You can get your natal chart from an astrologer or use free tools to generate your birth chart in a few moments. For both ways, you need to specify your birth date, exact time (if known), and place. However, getting a ready natal chart is only a starting point.
These lines are interactions of planets, stars, and your personality. These interactions help astrologers interpret your personality and powers and predict your future. You need to know what a house is and what it means before you read the birth chart.
A house is a section in the chart representing specific aspects of a person’s life. Different celestial objects and other Zodiac signs can come to any house. Each object in a house provides insights into reading the natal chart. This article will help you explore the twelve houses and the life spheres they influence.
The outer rim of the chart consists of 12 sectors. Your birth date will fall into one of these sectors. This section represents your Zodiac sign.
You can consult any open sources to get the interpretation of your Zodiac sign. You should remember that different sources will provide a further understanding of your sign, but generally, they are similar. Read several interpretations to find out the common traits of your Zodiac sign. You will get a detailed interpretation only when considering all aspects influencing how your sign is read.
Ascendant is a sign that was rising on the Eastern horizon at your birth. The Ascendant labels the houses in your natal chart. If the chart is compared to a clock, then Ascendant falls at 9 o’clock. The natal chart is divided into 12 triangular sections — houses. Count counter-clockwise. The Ascendant makes the first house. The opposite of the Ascendant section is Descendant. This sign influences your relationships with other people.
The seventh house represents your committed relations. The celestial objects and signs in this house affect such aspects of your life as marriage and family. This house provides insights into what traits in the other person are necessary to build strong relationships.
The eighth house reveals your ability to recreate and rebirth. This house shows birth, death, surgeries, injuries, healing, and sexuality.
The ninth housee is about long-distance travelling. The travels depicted in the ninth house are real and metaphorical. You will find insights into your inner transformations too.
The tenth house represents your career and business opportunities in life. The planets here define your social status and position in life. You can also find out what celestial objects rule your ambitions.
The eleventh house is a house of hope. It can answer the questions about what dreams will come true and when they will happen.
The twelfth house keeps your secrets. Here you will find explanations of your secret dreams, fears, and emotions. The celestial objects in this house determine how you perceive the world around you, how you cope with worries, how powerful your dreams are, and many other aspects.
Now you know the 12 houses of the natal chart, you next need to go ahead and explore the meaning and influence of the main celestial objects.
