Unlocking the Keys: Understanding the Natal Chart
Your Birth Chart Isn’t a Fortune Cookie—It’s a Cosmic GPS
“The soul of the newly born baby is marked for life by the pattern of the stars at the moment it comes into the world, unconsciously remembers it, and remains sensitive to the return of configurations of a similar kind.”
—Johannes Kepler, 17th-century astronomer and astrologer
Who Are You Really?
Are you only your zodiac sign?
Or is there something deeper behind who you are?
Astrology says you're much more than just a “sign.” It says you are made of three parts: a body, a spirit, and a soul. These parts work together to shape your life.
When you create your natal chart, you are looking at the sky the moment you were born. This map shows the energy that shaped your thoughts, emotions, strengths, and even your struggles. It can help reveal your path—your love life, your work, and your deeper purpose.
Your chart has three main parts:
The planets show the main forces in your life.
The houses show where in your life those forces appear.
The zodiac signs show how those forces feel and act.
Each part plays a role. Together, they create a picture of your life’s journey.
You are not just a list of signs. You are a small reflection of the whole universe.
Here’s an example: Imagine two people are born at the same time. Their charts look alike. But if they live in different places, their lives will be different.
Let’s say both have many fire signs—Aries, Leo, or Sagittarius. These people are often bold, bright, and full of energy. They are like sunflowers that need light. But if one grows up in a dark, cold place, will she thrive?
Your chart doesn’t just show who you are. It shows what helps you grow. It reveals your strengths. It also shows your wounds—and what your soul came here to learn.
Long ago, Greek astrologers believed we are born with spiritual amnesia. We forget who we truly are. But by learning about your chart, you start to remember.
This isn’t just a new idea. Long ago, kings and leaders used their birth charts for guidance. Even Alexander the Great had his chart read by his teacher, Aristotle. He used it to learn his gifts, his weak spots, and how others might try to control him.
That knowledge gave him enormous power. It helped him shape his future and build one of the largest empires of the ancient world.
You may not want to conquer a kingdom. But your chart still holds powerful answers for you. It can help guide you to love, success, peace, and meaning. You can work with a professional astrologer—or you can learn to read your chart on your own.
And don’t worry—I’ll guide you through it in the next lessons.
The important thing is this: You’re just remembering.
Astrology helps you uncover the “why” behind your choices, your pain, your passions. It helps you understand the energy you were born with—and how to work with it, not against it.
It can show you why certain relationships feel so strong—or why others leave you feeling stuck. It can show why some jobs leave you burned out and others light you up inside.
When you understand your chart, you stop asking, “What’s wrong with me?” and begin asking, “What does my soul need to thrive?”
You are not just a name, a job, or a list of traits. You are a soul on a path. And your chart is your personal map.
In our next lesson, I’ll show you how astrology can also help you look forward—so you can prepare for what’s coming with the precision of ancient wisdom.
May the stars guide your way,
Aleks
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