Many people get intrigued by their natal charts, which is a key part of knowing one’s astrology. Sure, you can go to a website and give them your birth information (like time, date, and location) so you can get your natal chart, but how do you read it? With so many components presented to you in your chart, it can easily be very overwhelming.

This article is a breakdown of each component found on your natal chart, what it means, and how to interpret it. Having said that, it takes much longer than an afternoon to learn all there is to know about astrology.

Those who are pros at interpreting natal charts take decades practicing how to interpret these charts. That’s why I describe this as beginner’s astrology because I’m a beginner sharing my knowledge of how to interpret natal charts.

The Planets