About Me.

So for my final Blog Post about birth charts, I've decided to use an actual example. I'm using mine! In order to calculate your birth chart, you must know the month, day, and year you were born, the time (and also if it was AM or PM), and where (city, state, Country). (If you would like to do your own, here's the link!: https://alabe.com/freechart/ )

Name: Karmela Berrones
June 16 2001
5:54 PM Time Zone is CDT
Dallas, TX

Rising Sign is in Scorpio
You tend to be quiet, reserved, secretive and, at times, quite difficult to understand. Others notice your deep emotions and feelings and wonder how to draw you out. Stubborn and tough, you fight for any position you believe in. You are very resourceful and formidable when you become angered or upset about something. You enjoy living life at the cutting edge -- for you life must be experienced intensely and totally. Quite courageous, you are willing to take calculated risks. Easily hurt by others, you often strike back with bitter sarcasm. Sensitive and curious, you are concerned with the deeper mysteries of human psychology. Once you have become interested in any subject, you pursue it with total fanaticism.

Sun is in Gemini.
You have a quick, bright and agile mind, but an extremely short attention span. You love the external, kaleidoscopic aspects of life, but you tend to avoid (and even fear) deep, close emotional involvements. As such, you seem to enjoy travel and sightseeing and generally being "on-the-go." You get quite listless when things around you become static and dull, but your excitement returns whenever you are stimulated by a new idea. Chatty, inquisitive and quite playful, you enjoy practical jokes and games in general. Your moods change quickly and often -- you are very restless and constantly in motion. You are known for your versatility and adaptability. Your vivaciousness enlivens any social gathering.

Moon is in Aries.
High-spirited and courageous, you are a fighter when your emotions are aroused. The degree of force and drive that you can bring to any effort sometimes surprises others. You have hair-trigger reactions to specific stimuli and tend to "let it all hang out." You sometimes act before you think and do things on the spur of the moment, and that sometimes gets you into trouble. Your moods change quickly -- you have quite a temper, but you don't hold grudges. Very independent, with an extremely strong and forceful personality, you are known for being impulsive, careless, reckless, foolhardy, rash and daring.

Mercury is in Gemini.
Your mind is active, quick and agile. You are very restless and you get bored easily. Unless you receive constant mental stimulation, you become extremely nervous and begin to act in an unstable manner. You are probably a good student because of your natural inquisitiveness. You also love to travel. Your learning tends to be superficial, though, because you have a relatively short attention span. Try to develop the mental discipline to finish what you start. Also, you tend to talk on at times seemingly just to fill space -- make sure that your conversation has some substance to it or others will start avoiding you.

Venus is in Taurus.
You are known to be a warm and affectionate person, and you tend to form long- lasting attachments. The reverse of this is that you can also be quite possessive once you have made a commitment. The beauty, luxury and comfort of your surroundings are important to you and you will devote much time and energy to making your home just right. Beware of your tendency toward self-indulgence, especially with respect to eating incorrectly. You also need outside stimuli to get you in gear When things come too easily for you, you can be lazy and indolent.

Mars is in Sagittarius.
Your every action is motivated by high moral standards and ideals. You will work very hard to improve the lot of the world at large, but you demand action about it -- you do not like to just sit around and talk about doing it in an abstract manner. You like to be where the real action is. You resist mightily any attempts to limit your freedom and you will assist anyone who feels put down and restricted. You are extremely restless by nature -- physical exercise is very important to you if you would maintain your health.

Jupiter is in Gemini.
You have a logical, detached, objective view of most things. Your interests are wide-ranging and you are an avid student, with expertise in many different areas. You love to work things out in your mind -- everything you do is reduced to an exercise in logic and reason. You have the ability to grasp abstractions and to deal successfully with the larger issues of life. Your overemphasis on developing your powerful intellect can cause your emotional and intuitive abilities to atrophy unless you consciously choose to exercise them.

Saturn is in Gemini.
You are such a clear thinker and speaker, with a logical orderly mind, that you are repulsed by abstract, intangible or unorganized thoughts or ideas. But you tend to get uptight about speaking in public because you are afraid to be wrong. Remember that the best way to learn is by making mistakes. Also, you will be so carefully prepared that you probably will not make many mistakes anyway. To be interesting to you, ideas have to be practical and useful.

Uranus is in Aquarius.
You, and most of your peer group as well, are reformers at heart. You want to make positive changes that will benefit society as a whole. You are willing to devote your time and energy to see that they come about, especially if the proper group support and combined purpose of will can be found. Be careful that your devotion to group goals does not produce too much friction or neglect in your own interpersonal one-on-one relationships.

Neptune is in Aquarius.
You, and your entire generation, will idealize and even venerate the ability to remain detached as well as the ability to objectively analyze any given situation. There will be a concerted effort on your part to cure the ills of society as a whole. But be very careful to continue to maintain and protect the rights of individuals in the midst of these potentially far-reaching changes.

Pluto is in Sagittarius.
For your entire generation, society's cherished beliefs and totems will be radically changed. Many traditional concepts will be totally altered, if not completely destroyed. The rights of individuals to pursue their own course in life will be reasserted. 
 (And my Mid-heaven!)

My Genius Experience!

Genius Hour has been one of my favorite projects of this year! I got to choose my own topic about something I was really interested in with no limitations and i wasn't being told what to do or how to do it!

My favorite part about this project was not only learning new things about Astrology, but being able to share it with my teacher, classmates, and others interested to read. My favorite thing about my topic was being able to dig deeper into myself. My least favorite thing about this project was not being able to record everything because of time management. My least favorite thing about my topic was actually nothing! I enjoyed the project the whole way through!

The most important thing I learned in this Genius experience was that researching takes time, but with patience you can discover great results! I'm very excited and happy with what I've learned and i can't wait to share during my presentations!

Ascendants and Mid-heavens

There are just two more things missing from the birth chart. The last thing I would like the explain about a birth chart are the two things that have a big impact on your personality, but aren't planets. An Ascendant and A Mid-heaven.

The Ascendant, also known as a "Rising Sign," is the outer personality. This is how we mask ourselves. Your Ascendant is how you act in public or around those who aren't close to you. This is how others see you. Your "first impression,' basically. This also determines how you act, overall. Both your Sun sign and your Rising have an impact on your main personality.

The Mid-heaven is pretty simple. It's an easy explanation, but it's also one of the most important roles in our birth chart. Your Mid-heaven traditionally indicates your career, status, aim in life, public reputation, and your life goal.

Planets with a Personality! (Part 2/2)

Jupiter represents power, good luck, and self-confidence. Since Jupiter is the biggest of the planets, it also represents wealth, honor, and glory. Your Jupiter determines how you will handle money, how generous you are, how you determined you are, and how you like to view life and take it on.









Saturn represents wise-men, toughness, and discipline. Your Saturn will determine how you learn from your mistake, take on hurdles, and how you plan on picking yourself up from life lessons learned. Saturn also represents pride!








Uranus symbolizes eccentricity, inventiveness, and independence. Your Uranus sign will determine how you handle unforeseeable change, new situations, how you handle disruptions, and how you plan on resolving those disruptions.







Neptune symbolizes imagination, inspiration, and mysticism. Neptune also represents all things unreal and incomprehensible. Your Neptune sign will determine how imaginative, selfless, generous, and gentle you are.






And last but definitely not least, Pluto. Pluto represents mystery and hidden sciences. Your Pluto sign will determine your deepest instincts, your obsessions, your anxieties, and your deep self-questionings.

Planets with a Personality! (Part 1/2)

Now it's time to get into the chart part of things. Aside form your sun sign(s), which is your main sign, we'll learn about the planets and what they mean. The planets also have a big influence on your personality.

Even though this isn't a planet, The Moon has an impact on your personality. This is the feminine part to your personality. The Moon represents your emotions and your sensitivity. Your Moon sign determines how you deal with your emotions and how you express your feelings.






                                 




Next in line is Mercury. Mercury symbolizes intellectual capacity, comprehension, learning abilities, and the thought process. This is also the planet of communication. Your Mercury sign determines all of the things listed above, along with how you communicate with others.







After Mercury comes Venus! Venus symbolizes love and beauty. Your Venus sign describes your romantic life, affections, and how you behave with romantic partners. Usually, when one's Moon sign is compatible with another's Moon sign, then the Venus signs will be compatible, while if The Moon signs aren't compatible, then neither is the Venus.





Mars symbolizes virility, action, violence, courage, and boldness. Your Mars sign will determine how you take in commands and how you act on them. This will give you more information on how you will come to grips with things and how you will overcome hurdles.

A Little More Information...(Last 4 signs)

Sagittarius- Ones born under Sagittarius are very optimistic and are always looking on the brighter, positive side of things, helping them in difficult situations. Most admire how straight-forward this sign is. If you want an honest opinion, you can always go to a Sag. Sagittarius-born are always enthusiastic looking for something new to learn! These people are very philosophical and know right from wrong. Sagittarius is very generous and large-hearted. They'll always go out of their way to help others in need to lead a comfortable life. A Sagittarius will NEVER shy away from anything! These adventurous souls are always up for anything. 
                   Though Sagittarius-born are very adventurous, they tend to take unnecessary risks and can be very careless and cause themselves, as well as others, to get into a lot of trouble. And everyone admires honesty, but sometimes Sagittarius can be a bit brutal or way too harsh, causing most to get hurt. Like Aries, Sagittarius is also very impatient, restless, and push things way too far. They're also superficial and pay way too much attention to outer beauty. Sagittarius-born can also be over confident and think they are perfect, but end up making many mistakes. This causes others to be annoyed. 

Capricorn- Capricorns are very ambitious and set big goals for themselves. These people are very wise and mature. They don't get too carried away with fantasy. Capricorns are very disciplined and patient. Once they've set a goal, they will act immediately to get it done, understanding that these things take time. Capricorns are also very cautious, knowing not to take risks that they could later regret. 
                   Even though Capricorns work hard to achieve their goals, they can be self-centered and brag about their accomplishments. Capricorns are also shy and detached. They don't really get close to others beyond a certain point. It's very rare for you to get into a Capricorn's personal life. Capricorns can also be very moody. Their mood swings often cause them to mess things up, especially friendships. Capricorns are also major pessimists. No matter how much they achieve, they always think they're "under-achievers" 

Aquarius- Aquarius-born are super friendly people, usually attracting people with their sense of great humor. Along with their friendly nature, they're humanitarians; always searching for a way to make the world a better place. Aquarius-born are very intelligent people and are always looking for intellectual stimulation. Because of their smarts, they're always thinking out of the box and creating new things. Inventive people, they are. If an Aquarius gives you their word, they will fulfill it. They're very loyal. These people are also independent and like going their own way instead of being with the crowd. 
                Aquarius-born are unpredictable and we'll never know what they're going to do next, whether it be good or bad. Even though they are good listeners, Aquarius can be stubborn and it can be hard to get them to change their way. These people can also be detached and aloof, being able to cut themselves from whoever they want whenever they want. 

Pisces- Pisces are very imaginative people always coming up with 'out of the box' type things. Pisces are very kind and sensitive, causing them to always be affectionate in gentle toward others. Their compassionate and selfless, always eager to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. They can feel other's emotions and always understand another's struggles, causing them to be the best of help. Pisces are also intuitive. They rely on their intuition when making a decision. 
            Though Pisces are sensitive, they can be over-sensitive, taking everything to heart and become very emotional. Pisces can also be escapists, and always blaming their bad luck for everything that goes wrong instead of facing the problem head on. Pisces can be very lazy, especially to things that don't matter to them. They're very fussy about how things should be, being idealists and all. These fish can be pessimistic and weak-willed, causing things to hurt them easily, resulting in them giving up on things.  

A little More Information...(Next 4 Signs)

Leo- Leos are kind and big-hearted. Leos are very much admired for their kindness. Leos are very energetic and are always on the move. That helps spread positive vibes. Along with positive vibes, Leos are optimists. Leos don't get easily disappointed by setbacks. These people are always straightforward. Sugarcoating isn't their thing. Leos are also very loyal and trustworthy. 
         Leos are also very egotistical and think the world revolves around them. If they don't always get their way, they'll freak out. Leos are very arrogant and can be very self-centered. Sometimes, they tend to hurt others by being so concerned with themselves. They also always think that their "opinions" are always "right." Leos can be very dominating and always want to be in charge, which doesn't always go down well with everyone. They're also too impatient and tend to get worked up over nothing. 

Virgo- Virgos are very intelligent. Always reading books, you can ask them about anything and they'll know the answer. They are very practical and don't focus on "fantasy land." They focus on what's real. They're very thoughtful, though. Virgos are very reliable and trustworthy. They're always organized and always keep things in check. Virgos are very observant and notice every little detail. They are hard-working and always get things done, but they never boast about their accomplishments. 
             Virgos are overcritical. They always have a clear set up in their mind, but when things don't go as planned, they tend to be overcritical and lose thought in the process. Virgos are PERFECTIONISTS. Everything much be exactly how THEY WANT it to be! Virgos are also very fussy. Especially when things don't go their way, as said before. Virgos can also be very harsh and judgmental, causing them to scare away those who they've just met. 

Libra- Libras are very balanced and always choose the middle path to please everyone. They are experts are getting things done. Libras are very romantic and are driven by the feelings of love. Libras are very charming and know how to get anyone and everyone to like them. Aside being charming they're also very sweet. They're always fair and never use cunning methods to get what they want. Libras are great listeners and have a great deal of patience. 
           Libras are superficial. They can get too carried away with the beauty on the outside, that they never focus on how equally beautiful the inside can be. Libras also tend to be a bit detached. Libras are also unreliable. They are easily under the influence of others and are always changing their minds. Libras can also be very lazy at times.  

Scorpio- Scorpios are very focused. When a Scorpio is into something, nothing can stop them from finishing the goal. This sign, like Leo, is very brave. They're daredevils and will do just about anything. Like Libras, they're also very balanced. You can always trust a Scorpio with anything. They're trustworthy souls. Scorpios are also ambitious. Money, power, and position appeal to them. Scorpios always go with their gut and always make the decisions best for them and those around them. 
               Scorpios are very secretive. Getting them to open up is no easy task. It takes time, no matter how close you are to them. Scorpios are also very jealous and possessive. This often disturbs their relationships and affects their peace of mind. Scorpios are very sensitive and the smallest comment of negativity can hurt them. And when you hurt a Scorpio, they'll always want to get even with you. They revolve around revenge. Scorpios are also very manipulative. They always know how to get their way...

A Little More Information...(First 4 signs)

We've gone over the elements, the names of the signs, and the dates, but we have not yet gone over the individual characteristics of each sign! I will go over the good and the bad of each sign, and soon we will go over the Planet's symbols!

Aries- Aries are very excited and enthusiastic about everything! They are very good leaders and are very self-confident. This sign is definitely not shy! They are 100% adventurers! They are very positive and optimistic and can make any negative situation better! Aries are also very hardworking and very passionate about thing they're interested in. And they love trying out new things!
           Aries can also be very arrogant, though. They love to show off...a little too much. This sign is VERY stubborn and always want to be right, even if they know they're wrong!  They are also very impatient. Aries always do before thinking, causing them to get in a lot of trouble. They're also very confrontational. You definitely DON'T want to set them off. And last, they are VERY temperamental. The simplest thing can set them off in an instant!

Taurus- People who are born under the date of Taurus are very generous. They're always there to lend a helping hand to a friend or a family member. They're very dependable. Taurus is very patient, unlike Aries. These people are very independent and prefer to be strong when life throws them lemons. They are also persistent! Once they have their eyes on something, they will give it their all! Failure doesn't bother them much, either.
              Taurus is VERY stubborn. Sometimes they even refuse to listen in arguments. They're self-indulgent. They often think the world revolves around them, causing them to play little attention to other's emotions. These people can also be very lazy, especially when ordered to do something. They are materialistic and expect themselves to be exactly how society wants to see them. This sign is also very possessive, causing them to cost them genuine relationships.

Gemini- Geminis are born with brilliant communication skills! They are the communicators of the zodiac. They can hold a conversation for the longest and talk about anything. They give great advice and can persuade you to do anything. They have a great way of words. They are also VERY intellectual! They're very versatile. They are interested in learning about everything! And they do! They're very enthusiastic about most things and love trying new things. They're very adaptable  and can fit into any situation. Geminis are also very witty and humorous. Geminis can easily keep you entertained and involved for hours. 

               Geminis are very bipolar and very sensitive. Like Aries, the smallest thing can set them off. Geminis get easily bored, so it's hard for them to pay attention and stay on the same topic for a certain amount of time. Geminis also get very anxious very easily. Their anxiety usually causes them to stay up at night, along with all of the work they do. They're hardworking, but a little TOO hardworking. If you give them one project, they come back with six and tend to overwork themselves. Geminis are also very indecisive and can never make a decision just like that! Geminis have a hard time opening up to people, no matter how close. People born under this sign can also be too serious at times and forget how to have fun.

Cancer- Cancers are very creative people. They come up with brilliant ideas for novels or plays. This sign is very emotional and loving. They care very much for those they love and try to help anyone in need. Cancers are very protective, also. This sign is very dependable and always encouraging! Cancers are also honest. You can always rely on them to tell the truth. Maybe why they're so good at giving advice!

           Cancers are very moody. Their moods can change unpredictably out of nowhere, causing most to be overwhelmed. Cancers can also be overemotional, causing those around them to be quite annoyed. And though they do love the ones closest to them, they are quite clingy, causing relationships to be quite restraining. Cancers are also very pessimistic and get set down easily after failures.  

What is a Zodiac/star sign?

So before we go into explaining about planets and weirdly spelled names, we have to answer one question. What even is a star sign? Star signs are help to represent characteristic modes of expression. They help determine who you would most likely be compatible with, how you would act in certain situations, and more!

There are twelve total star signs. (In order) Aries (Symbol: The Ram), Taurus (Symbol: The Bull), Gemini (Symbol: The Twins), Cancer (Symbol: The Crab), Leo (Symbol: The Lion), Virgo (Symbol: The Virgin), Libra (Symbol: The Balance), Scorpio (Symbol: The Scorpion), Sagittarius (Symbol: The Archer), Capricorn (Symbol: The Goat), Aquarius (Symbol: The Water Bearer), and Pisces (Symbol: The Fish). Depending on the month ans the day you were born determines your Sun sign(s). A sun sign is your main sign, the one you are identified as as a whole. Not all traits and characteristics may be applied to you because the rest of your chart, not just your sun sign(s) alone, have a major influence on you, as well.

There are four elements. Earth, Air, Fire, and Water. The Earth signs are the more serious and grounded of the signs. They are the hard workers of the zodiac. They are known for their hard work, dedication, and responsibility. These signs are extremely hard to read because they tend to hide their emotions, especially if they don't know you very well. These people are very calm, wise, stable, and patient. These signs include Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn. 

The Air signs are the "communicators" of the signs. They are known for communication and adaptability . They are very friendly and easy going. They focus more on intellect than feelings. The Air signs are very curious and know a little bit of everything. These signs are very unpredictable and easily bored. They're always thinking a mile per minute and coming up with crazy ideas, though, they don't always enforce them. But when they're focused, they can't be stopped. These signs include Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius. 

The Fire signs are the "Dare devils" of the signs. They think very highly of themselves. These people are very passionate about life and love what it has to offer. These signs tend to leap before they look. They are very competitive and love a challenge. They are very dominant and courageous! They are very generous and are very friendly. The fire signs also make great comedians. These signs include Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius. 

The Water signs are very emotional. They want to be anywhere and feel everything. They are also known to be "dreamers." These signs are very friendly, caring, and helpful. They're always there to help someone in need.  These signs are also very sensitive. Like water, their emotions run very deep but they gain a lot of strength and insight from what they feel. They are very creative and love daydreaming. These signs include Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces.

I will post the dates for your star signs! If you are born on a cusp, that means you have the traits of two signs. Cusp dates are:
Aries/Taurus cusp- April 19-24
Taurus/Gemini cusp- May 19-24
Gemini/Cancer cusp-June 19-23
Cancer/Leo cusp- July 19-24
Leo/Virgo cusp- August 19-24
Virgo/Libra cusp- September 19-24                        
Libra/Scorpio cusp- October 19-24
Scorpio/Sagittarius cusp- November 19-24
Sagittarius/Capricorn cusp- December 19-24
Capricorn/Aquarius cusp- January 15-22
Aquarius/Pisces cusp- February 18-22
Pisces/Aries cusp- March 19-26

How to get a better understanding of ones personality by their birth chart?

Hey everyone! Welcome to my blog! Here I will be explaining how to get a better understanding of ones personality by their birth chart. A birth chart is all of your star signs and what they mean. 

Some obstacles may be getting some signs/planets confused for another. Another obstacle could be having trouble finding specific information for a certain planet/sign. I am hoping it won't be that difficult, though! 

I think I will have a lot of fun with this Genius Hour because I am OBSESSED with astrology and I would love to share everything I know and everything I find out with all of you! I would also love to calculate some of you guy's birth charts and tell you a little bit about your own personal chart! I'm so ready for this! Bring on the astrology!