A birth chart (or natal chart) shows where the planets were at the exact time and place you were born.

It helps reveal important things about you, such as your:

• Personality
   
• Emotions
   
• Strengths
   
• Challenges
   
• Life purpose
   

By looking at key parts like your Sun sign, Moon sign, and Rising sign, plus where other planets were, a birth chart gives a detailed picture of who you are.

Using a birth chart to support children involves interpreting planetary placements, houses, and aspects to understand their natural tendencies, behavioral patterns, and learning preferences. 

Moon Sign

• Shows how your child feels and what they need emotionally.
   
• Example: A Cancer Moon child may need extra love, comfort, and a secure space.
   

Mars Sign

• Tells you how your child handles energy, frustration, and anger.
   
• Example:
   
  • Mars in Aries = bold, active, quick to express feelings.
     
  • Mars in Pisces = sensitive, may avoid direct conflict.
     

Mercury’s House

• Reveals how they think, talk, and learn.
   
• Example:
   
  • Mercury in the 3rd House = curious, fast learner, loves to talk.
     
  • Mercury in the 12th House = quiet, deep thinker, prefers privacy.
     

Mercury Sign

• Governs how your child processes information.
   
• Example:
   
  • Mercury in Gemini = quick learner, easily distracted.
     
  • Mercury in Capricorn = loves structure, focused and steady.
     

3rd & 9th Houses

• Show learning focus.
   
  • 3rd = everyday skills, early education.
     
  • 9th = big ideas, philosophy, higher learning.
     

Element Types and Learning Styles

• Fire Signs (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius): Learn best through action and fun.
   
• Earth Signs (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn): Like hands-on, step-by-step learning.
   
• Air Signs (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius): Learn by talking, reading, exploring ideas.
   
• Water Signs (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces): Learn through feelings, art, and connection.
   

Midheaven (MC)

• Shows natural career path.
   
• Example: MC in Libra = may enjoy careers in art, law, or helping people resolve conflict.
   

6th House

• Tells you about their work style and what kind of routine suits them.
   

Jupiter & Saturn

• Jupiter = where they shine and grow.
   
• Saturn = areas where they need to work harder to succeed.
   

North Node

• Points to their life path and what they’re meant to grow into.
   
• Can guide long-term purpose or career themes.
   

• Build learning environments that match their strengths (e.g., creative tools for Fire signs, calming spaces for Water signs).
   
• Support them through challenges shown in tough aspects (e.g., if Saturn is strong, they may need more structure and encouragement).
   
• Explore their Midheaven through fun activities and hobbies related to that field (e.g., drawing, debate, nature walks).

Day of birth

City, State of birth

Exact time of birth(vital statistics: long form birth certificate)

1. Astro.com (Astrodienst)
    
   • Extremely detailed and accurate charts.
      
   • Offers free natal chart + interpretations.
      
   • Allows you to save multiple charts.
      

1. Cafe Astrology
    
   • Simple and easy to read.
      
   • Great for beginners.
      
   • Includes descriptions of each placement.
      

1. AstroSeek
    
   • Customizable chart styles and options.
      
   • Offers a lot of astrology tools (transits, compatibility, progressions).
      

1. Co–Star Astrology
    
   • App-based astrology with a modern feel.
      
   • Generates a free birth chart + daily updates.
      
   • Requires exact birth time and location.
      

1. TimePassages App
    
   • Desktop and mobile app available.
      
   • Offers a free chart with beginner-friendly breakdowns.
      

1. Chani App
    
   • Beautifully designed and intuitive.
      
   • Gives birth chart insights with affirmations.
      
   • Created by astrologer Chani Nicholas.
      

1. Astrology.com
    
   • Free natal chart report with brief summaries.
      
   • Great intro for those just getting into astrology.