What is a birth chart?
A birth chart is a map of the sky for the date, time, and place you were born. It shows where the planets, signs, houses, and angles were at that moment. It can describe patterns for reflection, but it is not proof of fate or a fixed verdict.
What is a rising sign?
Your rising sign is the zodiac sign on the eastern horizon at the moment you were born. It describes the chart's entry point and sets the house layout. It requires an accurate birth time because the horizon changes quickly through the day.
What are transits in astrology?
Transits are the current positions of planets compared with your birth chart. They can describe timing themes, pressure points, or periods of support. They do not guarantee events. The most useful transit reading names the planet, the natal point it touches, and the plain meaning.