What is calculated from your birth details, and where does interpretation begin? This introduction helps you keep the different perspectives separate.
The birth chart belongs to Western astrology. Developed over centuries around the Mediterranean and in Europe, this tradition combines observations of the sky with symbolic interpretations.
The date, time and place of birth are used to calculate planetary positions. Zodiac signs, houses and angular relationships are then interpreted as images of personality, areas of life and inner tensions.
Human Design was developed by Ra Uru Hu from 1987 onwards. It brings together elements of astrology, the Chinese I Ching, Kabbalah and chakra teachings in a modern interpretive system.
Birth data provide the basis for a diagram called the BodyGraph. Type, strategy, authority and profile offer different perspectives on decisions, interactions with others and personal patterns of behaviour.
Astrocartography is a branch of Western astrology popularised by Jim Lewis in the 1970s. It projects the astrological positions at birth onto a map of the world.
The map shows lines where particular planets were on significant chart angles at birth. Their interpretation connects places with symbolic themes such as relationships, professional expression or retreat.
The Maya calendars come from the cultures of Mesoamerica and remain in use in Maya communities today. They include the 260-day Tzolkin, the 365-day Haab and the continuous Long Count.
A birth date is assigned to these calendars, including a day sign and a number in the Tzolkin. Our analysis uses these associations for reflection, rather than as a traditional Maya consultation.
Numerology interprets numbers as symbols. Number symbolism appears in various cultural traditions; the Western numerology used here primarily connects the date of birth with personal themes.
The digits of a birth date are used to calculate values such as the life path number. These numbers are associated with qualities and development themes, offering another perspective on personal strengths and habits.
Gene Keys is a modern spiritual teaching created by Richard Rudd. It draws on the 64 hexagrams of the Chinese I Ching and connects them with a profile derived from birth data.
The profile assigns different life themes to particular keys and lines. Shadow, Gift and Siddhi describe perspectives for quietly exploring personal patterns; the method does not involve genetic testing.
Jyotish is an astrological tradition from India, also known as Vedic astrology. It combines observations of celestial bodies with traditional interpretations of time, personality and phases of life.
Birth data are used to calculate planetary positions in the sidereal zodiac and placements within the 27 nakshatras. These lunar divisions and other chart features provide the basis for symbolic interpretation.
BaZi comes from Chinese calendar and interpretive traditions. Its name means “eight characters” and refers to the four pillars representing the year, month, day and hour of birth.
Each pillar consists of a heavenly stem and an earthly branch. Their relationships are interpreted through yin and yang and the five phases, exploring personal qualities and the interaction of different influences.
Zi Wei Dou Shu is a traditional Chinese astrological system. It uses Chinese calendar rules and its own star symbolism to create a personal birth chart.
The date and time of birth determine how symbolic stars are distributed across twelve palaces. These represent areas such as personality, relationships and work; interpretation considers the stars and their connections.
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