Key Terms 📖

Astrology uses a lot of specialized language. Here are some essentials:

  • Natal Chart: A map of the sky at your birth.
  • Ascendant (Rising Sign): The zodiac sign rising on the horizon at birth; represents your outward personality.
  • Midheaven (MC): The point at the top of your chart, linked to career and public life.
  • Transits: Current planetary movements and how they affect your chart.
  • Retrograde: When a planet appears to move backward, symbolizing reflection or delays.
  • Synastry: Chart comparison between two people for compatibility.

These terms form the foundation for deeper study.