Cast your Western (tropical) natal chart — your Big Three (Sun, Moon, Ascendant), Midheaven, element and modality balance, all planet placements with houses, house cusps, and the major aspects between planets.
How the natal chart is calculated
A Western natal chart maps the planets against the tropical zodiac, which is anchored to the seasons (0° Aries is fixed to the spring equinox). This tool computes each planet's tropical longitude, sign and house for your birth moment and place, identifies the ascendant and Midheaven, tallies the balance of elements (fire/earth/air/water) and modalities (cardinal/fixed/mutable), and lists the major aspects — conjunction, opposition, trine, square and sextile — with their orbs. An accurate birth time and place sharpen the houses and ascendant in particular.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Big Three?
The Big Three are your Sun sign (core identity), Moon sign (inner emotional life) and Ascendant or rising sign (outward manner). Together they give a fuller picture than the Sun sign alone.
Why is my Western sign different from my Vedic sign?
The Western chart uses the tropical zodiac (anchored to the seasons); Vedic astrology uses the sidereal zodiac (anchored to the constellations). The two have drifted about 23–24 degrees apart, so the signs often differ. Neither is more correct — they use different reference frames.
What are aspects?
Aspects are the significant angles between planets — conjunction (0°), sextile (60°), square (90°), trine (120°) and opposition (180°). The orb is how far the angle is from exact; a tighter orb is considered stronger.
What is the Midheaven (MC)?
The Midheaven is the highest point of the chart, the cusp of the tenth house. It is traditionally associated with career, public role and reputation.
Do I need an exact birth time?
For the planet signs, not necessarily. For the ascendant, Midheaven and house placements, yes — these change quickly through the day, so an accurate time and place matter.
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