The Natal Chart
Defining the Universal Blueprint
Astrological science asserts that we living beings are connected to the universal whole, which is constantly changing and pulsating with life through magnificent celestial forces. Being such intimate associates of the celestial play, we are conferred a special gift known as the natal chart or horoscope, which displays a visual structure of our life defined by the planetary configurations present at the time of our birth. The factors - planets, zodiacal signs, planetary aspects and houses etc. are conscientiously examined by astrologers, to ascertain the physical health and psychological conditions of a person, along with the type (and quality) of events and relationships in life they are 'destined' to experience.
Depending upon the astrological discipline, seven to ten planets (incl. luminaries) are depicted within a natal chart. Planets form the basis of astrology and some of their classifications are listed here;
the Sun governs our sense of identity, ambition, willpower, masculine energy, vitality, strength, conditions around honour and success, powers of influence and prestige, personal reputation, relationship to father, male figures
the Moon relates to our emotional urges and responses, impulses to nurture and be nurtured, feminine energy, female figures particularly mother, domestic urges, habituated emotional behaviour, tradition and connections to the past
Mercury rules intellectual and communicative faculties, rational and logical mind, trickery, language, frenetic mental energy, writing, science, negotiating and business trading
Venus impels us to form relationships and rules partnerships and marriage, she rules enjoyments, expressions of love and lust, creativity, artistry, music, beauty, vanity, adornments, fashion and female figures
Mars is the action principle and impulsiveness, he rules anger, passion, heat, intensity, primal sexual urge, conquering spirit, war, conflict, competitiveness, risk-taking, sharp instruments and brothers
Jupiter urges expansion of consciousness, cultivating higher knowledge, provides opportunities to grow, informs conditions around wealth, rules philosophy, religion, moral disposition, excesses, wisdom, faith and optimism
Saturn impels structure and control, experiences of fear, privation, isolation, self-discipline, places of restriction and obstacles, slow developments, physical buildings, time, pessimism, dispassion, endurance, breakdowns and poverty
Uranus urges breaking down of borders and rebellion, universal freedom, unconventional behaviour, nervous energy technological developments, sudden change and impulses toward radical experiences
Neptune urges dissolution of boundaries, yields sensations of unbounded everlasting love, psychic sensitivity, creative intuition, produces chaos and confusion, fantasy, escapist behaviour, addictions and deception
Pluto urge deep transformation and rebirth, impels destruction, elimination, power and control, induces crises, steel like strength, obsessions and psychological complexes
Extending beyond the personal sphere, an astrological chart involving these planets can be drafted for other contexts. To gauge
the impact of planetary conditions within economic and socio-political climates. As a personal tool however, the natal chart is an amazing celestial lens. Made available for us to view ourselves more objectively and work with the conditions of our life better, as we interact reciprocally with the awesome celestial forces overhead.
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