What is it that allows you to wake up in the morning feeling energized and inspired? The particulars are going to vary, but I think the majority of us feel most alive when we experience being aligned with some greater purpose. That purpose is often related to becoming more of who we are, to giving ourselves permission to freely and unselfconsciously use all of our natural gifts, and to having the willingness and the courage to continually grow, learn and stretch ourselves in order to live a truly authentic life.
We all know what it feels like when we are fully engaged in our lives, and how deeply satisfying it is when we experience being in the flow with all cylinders firing. But too frequently we lose our connection with that full on sense of “yes”. And when we do find it again we often don’t know how we got there or how to get it back when it’s gone.
So we need a map. How often have you heard someone say, “I wish I had gotten an instruction manual for my life.” Well, the truth of it is that there is just such a thing. And that thing is called a Natal Astrological chart.
Your astrology chart is essentially a blueprint for how to achieve your soul’s optimal growth in this life. Your natal chart paints a picture of your inner world that can help you understand your needs, desires, and motivations more deeply. But it also answers that question of, “Why are you here?” What are the specific tasks you need to undertake to fulfill your unique destiny, what lessons are you here to learn, what are the challenges that you need to embrace that will allow you to feel like your life has purpose and meaning?
Your natal chart is more than just your sun sign. It includes all the planets in our solar system, and each of these planets is a metaphor for a different “operating system” in your psyche. Understanding these systems and how they all work together is like having a “guidebook for your life” completed with detailed instructions about how to make the most positive use of your planetary energies and how to effectively deal with the challenges presented by your chart.
