Can a few minutes change your birth chart?

The predictions are based on the positioning of the planets in the horoscope. Therefore the slightest change in the positioning of the planets will result in an altered prediction. A little change in birth time, say even to the tune of one second, can alter the planets’ positioning and thus the prediction.

How much does birth time affect your chart?

It allows you to make the appropriate use of your qualities to live up to the best of your capacities. The birth time is not only used to find out the positions of the planets but also your Ascendant (Rising Sign). That calculation then determines the midheaven and the house cusps.

How many minutes does it take for a rising sign to change?

The rising sign changes every two hours, so you need to know your time of birth to get an accurate answer.

Does exact birth time matter in astrology?

Your zodiac chart can teach you many things, so it’s important to get all of your star signs correct. The exact time of your birth determines your ascendant, or rising, sign — the sign that was rising over the eastern horizon at the moment of your birth (via Mind Body Green).

Does your astrological chart change?

While the planets are constantly on the move, the natal chart does not change. It is personal and permanent, the cosmic DNA, an astronomical fingerprint to describe a person’s character and life cycles. The power of the natal chart comes from the richness of information that we can derive from it.

What if my birth time is only approximate?

So what if your birth time is only approximate–accurate to within, say, a half hour? The Ascendant, or rising sign, a key factor in chart interpretation, moves one degree every four minutes. It changes signs about every two hours. If your birth time is off by 30 minutes, you could easily come up with the wrong rising sign.

What is a natal birth chart and how does it work?

A natal birth chart is a map showing the positions of the planets at the time of someone’s birth. This is a birth chart of Hollywood star Brad Pitt.

How accurate is the time on the horoscope?

At best, the time is correct to the minute. On average, the ascendant moves around 1 degree every four minutes. So, the less precise the time, the less precise the horoscope will be. Even 15 minutes can make a difference in the interpretation.

What if my birth time is off by 30 minutes?

The Ascendant, or rising sign, a key factor in chart interpretation, moves one degree every four minutes. It changes signs about every two hours. If your birth time is off by 30 minutes, you could easily come up with the wrong rising sign. And, since all the house cusps change along with the Ascendant, some planets could be in the wrong houses.