Welcome to Birth Chart Basics, your beginner-friendly guide to understanding the map of the stars at the moment you were born. In this series, we’ll gently walk through each part of your chart—Sun, Moon, Rising, planets, houses, and aspects—so you can discover what they reveal about your personality, strengths, challenges, and soul's journey.

Whether you're brand new to astrology or just brushing up, this space is designed to be clear, supportive, and a little bit magical. Let’s explore the cosmic blueprint that makes you, you.

Birth Chart Basics  Stargazer
Birth Chart Basics  Stargazer
The 12 Zodiac signsThe 12 Zodiac signs
What is a birth chartWhat is a birth chart
The 10 astrological planetsThe 10 astrological planets
The 12 astrological housesThe 12 astrological houses
What is an aspect in a birth chartWhat is an aspect in a birth chart

References to add to your magical library or grimoire

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Astrology for Real Life: A Workbook for BeginnersAstrology for Real Life: A Workbook for Beginners
The Complete Guide to Astrology: Understanding Yourself, Your Signs, and Your Birth Chart The Complete Guide to Astrology: Understanding Yourself, Your Signs, and Your Birth Chart
The Stars Within You: A Modern Guide to AstrologyThe Stars Within You: A Modern Guide to Astrology
Coloring Book of Shadows: AstrologyColoring Book of Shadows: Astrology
Parkers' Astrology: The Definitive Guide to Using AstrologyParkers' Astrology: The Definitive Guide to Using Astrology
The Herbal Astrology Oracle
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Black Moon Astrology CardsBlack Moon Astrology Cards
The Modern Witchcraft Book of AstrologyThe Modern Witchcraft Book of Astrology
The Astrology House: A NovelThe Astrology House: A Novel
The Apothecary Of The ZODIACThe Apothecary Of The ZODIAC