Your first chart in a few minutes
Create a chart, check the output data and go to analysis or forecast.
Screenshots show the Ukrainian app interface. The English guide describes the same controls.
What it is and why it matters
Chart is the calculation of the positions of celestial bodies for specific dates, times and places. For the chart of birth, these data are the time and place of a person's birth. From it begin analysis and most predictive comparisons.
When to use it
- To build the first chart and understand the relationship between the circle and tables.
- To prepare a reliable foundation before choosing a more complex technique.
Terms explained
- Natal chart
- The sky chart for the time and place of birth. It provides the starting chart for comparisons with forecasting techniques.
- Aspect
- An angular relationship between two chart points that matches an angle enabled in the calculation, such as a 90° square.
Where to find it
The “+” button next to the chart search on the left.
How to use it
- Open the program and wait until the data download is completed. At the first launch, approximately 50 MB of resources are loaded.
- Press “+” (New chart), enter your name, local date and birth time.
- Find a location and select it from the tips. Check coordinates and time zone, then save chart.
- The right panel opens on Overview, the first tab, with a chart summary. Open Planets or Houses for coordinates, or click Transits in the top bar for forecasts.
Settings and options
Select an option to learn how it works and when to use it. The label beside its name shows whether it affects calculations, chart appearance or data.
Chart of the moment / NowAction
Quick chart of current sky for the current location.
- What changes
- Updates the calculation moment; it is not a record of your birth data.
- When to use it
- to look at the sky. For your own natal chart, create and save a separate chart.
The result
The saved chart will appear on the left. Circle and tables will show the calculation for the entered data.
Worked example
This is a teaching example; results for your chart may differ.
- Situation
- You have your date, local time and birthplace.
- What to do
- Create a chart, check the data, then click the Sun line in the planet table.
- How to read the result
- Backlighting will help find the same point on the circle; so it is more convenient to learn to read the interface.
For professional practice
Gives a sequence of primary check chart before consultation and subsequent calculations.
What to check for a precise comparison
First, we must compile the output data and the calculation system: all the following techniques use this basis.
Keep in mind
Screenshots in the guide are made on the demonstration chart. Names of buttons are given for Ukrainian interface.
Searching in this guide checks headings, steps and notes. For example, enter “time zone”, “lunar return” or “backup.”