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Guides

Learn to read your sky

Short, clear guides to the parts of your birth chart, written for real life.

Basics · 5 min read

How to find your birth time: a practical US guide

Your birth time sets your Rising sign and houses. Here is where to find it in the US, from long-form birth certificates to hospital records.

Love · 5 min read

Moon sign compatibility: the quiet key to feeling at home together

Your Moon sign shows what you need to feel safe and understood. Learn why Moon signs matter in love and how to compare two of them.

Timing · 5 min read

The Saturn return: what it is and how to work with it

Around 29 and again near 59, Saturn returns to where it was when you were born. Here is what this cycle tends to ask, without the drama.

Basics · 5 min read

Sun, Moon and Rising: your big three, explained

Your Sun, Moon and Rising signs describe who you are, what you need and how you meet the world. Here is how each one shows up in daily life.

Love · 5 min read

Synastry basics: compatibility beyond your Sun signs

Real compatibility is more than two Sun signs. Learn how synastry compares two birth charts and which planetary contacts matter most.

Basics · 5 min read

The twelve houses: a simple guide to the map of your life

The twelve houses show where each planet plays out in your life, from self and money to love and career. Here is each one, explained simply.

Love · 5 min read

Your Venus sign: how you love and what draws you in

Venus describes your style of affection, your taste and what attracts you. Read what your Venus sign says about you, sign by sign.

Basics · 5 min read

What is a birth chart? A clear guide to your natal map

Your birth chart is far more than your Sun sign. Learn what planets, signs, houses and aspects mean, and what you need to cast your own.