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# Astrological Charts

An **astrological chart**, or natal chart, is a circular diagram mapping the positions of [celestial bodies](/docs/astrology-and-alchemy/planets.md) at a person’s birth. It is divided into [12 zodiac signs](/docs/astrology-and-alchemy/signs/the-zodiac-12-signs.md) and 12 houses, each representing different aspects of life, such as relationships, career, or home.

An **astrological chart** includes [planets](/docs/astrology-and-alchemy/planets.md) placed in [zodiac signs](/docs/astrology-and-alchemy/signs/the-zodiac-12-signs.md) and houses, forming [aspects](/docs/astrology-and-alchemy/faq/aspects.md) that show how celestial energies interact. Key points like the Ascendant (rising sign) and planetary dignities add further depth. Astrologers use **astrological charts** to better understand themselves, their relationships, and the universe around them.

To create an **astrological chart**, one begins with a date, time, and location. While these often refer to an individual's birth, the astrology of literally any event can be discovered by creating a birth chart using the time and location of its origin.