How to Read a Western Astrology Report: Natal Chart, Life Areas and Quarterly Timeline
12 November 2026
The Astrometry Western Astrology software produces a natal chart report with a dated forecast for the period you choose. This guide walks through its six sections in the order they appear.
1. What each planet means
The report starts with a short key to the planets, so readers new to Western astrology know what the Sun, Moon, Mercury and the outer planets represent before they meet them in the chart.
2. Your chart at a glance
This section summarises the chart: the planets in their signs and houses and the main placements the rest of the report builds on. Check your birth date, time and place here; our guide to preparing birth details explains why accuracy matters.
3. Who you are: your core character
The character section reads the main placements together to describe temperament and motivation. Read it as a description of tendencies, not fixed outcomes.
4. What your chart says about each area of life
Next, the report goes area by area, such as relationships, work and money, so you can turn straight to the topic you care about.
5. The dated forecast
The forecast covers the date range shown on the report cover. It describes the influences active during that period for your chart.
6. Your timeline, quarter by quarter
The final section breaks the forecast period into quarters. Use it to plan: note which quarters the report highlights and compare them with your own calendar.
Western or Vedic?
Western astrology uses the tropical zodiac, while Vedic tools such as the Brihat Parashar Kundli use the sidereal zodiac, so sign placements can differ. See our systems comparison and the Western Astrology software guide.
The Western Astrology software is part of the Astrometry Desktop Essential package. See pricing or browse all softwares.