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What is a birth chart and why does it matter?
A birth chart is a map of the sky at the moment and place you were born. It shows the positions of the Sun, Moon, planets and the Rising sign, and how they relate. It matters because it describes your temperament, strengths, challenges and timing in a personal way, unlike Sun-sign columns. The more accurate your birth time, the more accurate your houses and Rising sign.
Answered by SimplyAstro. Astrology is a symbolic tradition offered for reflection and entertainment; it is not medical, legal or financial advice.
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