Beginner Astrology Guide: How to Unlock the Secrets of Your Natal Chart

Astrology for Beginners: Discover Your True Self for FREE!

Wondering where to even GET STARTED as a person who is BRAND NEW to astrology and not sure where to start? Start here. :) In this beginner astrology guide you'll see how to create your chart on astro.com, and then what to google in order to use that information for your personal growth and development.

Astrology can help you learn SO MUCH about your life, priorities, goals, and conditioning.

Knowing what is going on in your astrological blueprint can give you insight into:

• relationship dynamics and needs

• career fulfillment

• conflict resolution

• emotional health

• family dynamics

• values and desires

• and more

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Astrology can feel overwhelming when you're starting out, but everyone has to begin somewhere. Here's something you can do for yourself right now, completely free, that will offer deep insights into your personality:

1. Visit Astrodienst (astro.com) to generate your natal chart. It's the gold standard of free chart creation, IMO. Click in the middle where it says "Charts and Calculations". Click "Chart Drawings, Ascendant".

2. Input your birth data to see your chart and create an account.

3. Check the left-hand side of the chart drawing for the table listing your planet placements.

4. Now, Google each of your planetary placements to understand them better. For example:

   • "Mercury in Capricorn"

   • "Moon in Gemini"

     
     

Here’s a quick guide to what each planet represents:

• AC (Ascendant/Rising Sign): Who you want people to see you as, your "first impression."

• Sun: The core of who you are—your personality’s foundation.

• Moon: Your emotional self and how you process feelings.

• Mercury: How your mind works and how you communicate.

• Venus: What you love, how you love, and your relationship values.

• Mars: What motivates you, how you assert yourself, and your energy levels.

  
  

These are your personal planets, and they describe the different layers of your identity. If you’ve only ever read your Sun sign horoscope and felt disconnected, this is why—there’s so much more to you!

Understanding Your Personality Layers: My Personal Story

It took me until age 28 to truly understand the different layers of my personality. For years, I couldn’t see why new people weren’t interested in the “real me.”

With placements like Capricorn Rising, Aries Mercury, Gemini Venus, and Cancer Mars, I finally realized that my personality wasn’t just one thing—it was a blend of all these energies.

I didn’t need to fit others’ expectations. I just had to be myself so that the right people could see and appreciate the authentic version of me.

Want to Dive Deeper?

If you're excited to explore your chart but feel like you need a little more guidance, my Natal Chart Tour is the perfect place to start for those who want to be independent in uncovering their true selves.

In this personalized 10+ minute video, I'll walk you through your chart, showing you how to uncover key insights about your personality, emotions, and life path. You’ll receive clear, simple explanations that will empower you to continue exploring astrology on your own.

After the video, you’ll have a deeper understanding of how to use astrology to align with your purpose and bring more clarity to your life.

If you're someone who would rather have a good back and forth dialogue instead of starting off on your own, you can read more about my one on one live consultations here!