Explore Your Celestial Blueprint
Astro Reader helps you generate a birth chart and turn it into a more readable astrology interpretation. Enter your birth details, choose the astrology approach you want to use, and the reading will appear here once it has finished generating.
For the most accurate result, use your exact birth time and birth location whenever possible. Astro Reader uses Swiss Ephemeris for high-precision chart calculations.
How To Use Astro Reader
- Start with your full birth date, birth time, and birthplace.
- Pick an astrology system that matches the style of reading you want.
- Choose a house system that fits your preferred method or tradition.
- Select an AI provider and reading mode based on how detailed you want the interpretation to be.
- Use User Defined reading mode only when you want to give the AI your own custom instructions.
- After the full reading appears, use follow-up chat to ask narrower questions about the same chart.
If you are unsure which settings to choose, start with Hellenistic or Western, keep the default house system, and use Basic reading mode for the clearest first pass.
Step across the threshold and offer the cosmos your story. With your birth information, the ASTRO READER opens the sky like a sacred book — revealing planetary pathways, karmic imprints, and the subtle currents guiding your soul's journey.
Astrology System Guide
| Aspect | Hellenistic | Western | Vedic | Draconian | Bazi | Evolutionary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Description | Traditional predictive framework using the tropical zodiac, focused on concrete timing and life topics. | Modern interpretive framework using the tropical zodiac, focused on psychology and personal growth. | Classical Jyotish framework using the sidereal zodiac, emphasizing karma, timing, and life-path patterns. | Node-referenced draconic framework often used as a supplementary soul-pattern layer. | Chinese calendrical and elemental framework based on stems and branches rather than tropical/sidereal zodiac signs. | Soul-development oriented approach, usually interpreted through the tropical zodiac in modern practice. |
| Origin | Ancient Mediterranean astrology rooted in Hellenistic Egypt and Greece. | Modern Western astrology developed from medieval, Renaissance, and psychological traditions. | Classical Indian astrology rooted in Jyotish and sidereal tradition. | Modern node-based adaptation used as a spiritual or karmic overlay. | Classical Chinese metaphysics based on calendrical and elemental systems. | Modern Western branch emphasizing soul growth and karmic development. |
House System Guide
| House System | Best Use Case |
|---|---|
| WholeSign | Best choice for Vedic and Hellenistic astrology, and for clear, topic-focused readings and timing techniques. |
| Placidus | Best for modern Western astrologers focusing on psychological interpretation and individual life unfolding. |
| Koch | Used when astrologers want a time-based and slightly more precise version of Placidus for modern chart work. |
| Regiomontanus | Preferred for traditional Western horary astrology where speed and clarity of cusps matter. |
| Campanus | Chosen for a spatial, three-dimensional division of the sky for philosophical or esoteric interpretations. |
| Equal | Ideal for beginners or those wanting simple, evenly spaced houses tied directly to Ascendant meaning. |
| Porphyry | Used in ancient and medieval Western astrology and by those who want a simple geometric quadrant system. |
| Topocentric | Favored by some modern practitioners for accurate rectification and fine-tuned house cusps. |
| Alcabitius | Traditional medieval system based on semiarcs; useful for historical techniques. |
| Vehlow | Equal-house variant with a midpoint ASC approach used by some modern practitioners. |
Sidereal Ayanamsa Guide
Ayanamsha appears only when Astrology System is set to Vedic. These entries match the exact options in the birth form.
| Sidereal | What It's Known For | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Lahiri | Govt. of India standard; aligns zodiac to star Chitra (Spica); widely used. | General Vedic use; Parashari; beginners |
| Raman | Used by B.V. Raman tradition; slight offset difference. | Traditionalists; Raman school |
| Krishnamurti | Used in KP Astrology; optimized for timing and sub-lords. | Precision predictions; timing |
| Fagan/Bradley | Western sidereal system; anchors Aries near Aldebaran. | Western-Vedic hybrid users |
| DeLuce | Less common sidereal offset variant used in niche lineages. | Comparative experiments; specialized traditions |
| Yukteshwar | Based on Sri Yukteswar's 12,000-year cycle model. | Esoteric / spiritual practitioners |
| TrueCitra | Uses true (not mean) star position of Chitra (Spica); annually variable. | Maximum astronomical accuracy |
| Hipparchos | Historical reference ayanamsha associated with precession work. | Research and historical comparison |
| Sassanian | Traditional Persian-linked sidereal reference in some software. | Classical and comparative studies |
| Galactic | Galactic-center referenced sidereal framework. | Experimental and advanced exploratory use |
Ephemeris Engine Guide
These entries match the Ephemeris Engine options in the birth form.
| Ephemeris Engine | Best Use Case |
|---|---|
| SwissEph | High-precision Swiss Ephemeris C path for most desktop chart calculations. |
| SwEph WASM | Browser-based chart calculation path, useful on mobile and environments where server ephemeris access is limited. |
| Moshier | Swiss Ephemeris fallback mode that does not require local ephemeris data files. |
| JPL Horizons | High-precision planetary longitudes from JPL Horizons API; True Node retained via Moon ELEMENTS with retry/timeout safeguards and Swiss fallback if needed. |
| AI Defined | AI-retrieved ephemeris data that depends on the AI provider's access to accurate ephemeris information; may be less reliable but offers an option when other engines are unavailable. |
Engine availability and defaults can vary by device (for example, desktop vs mobile).
AI Provider Guide
These entries match the AI Provider options in the birth form.
| Provider | Best For |
|---|---|
| OpenAI | Balanced reasoning and writing quality for general reading and follow-up interpretation. |
| Gemini | Fast generation and broad-context responses for iterative refinement. |
| DeepSeek | Cost-efficient analytical output for longer or structured readings. |
| Claude | Nuanced tone and long-form clarity, useful for empathetic and detailed narrative readings. |
| Perplexity | Quick synthesis style responses when you want concise guidance. |
| OpenRouter | Flexible model routing if you want to swap underlying models without changing your top-level provider setting. |
Reading Mode Guide
These entries match the Reading Mode options in the birth form.
| Reading Mode | Best For |
|---|---|
| Basic | Clear first-pass interpretation with practical, easy-to-read guidance. |
| Advanced | Deeper technical synthesis across planets, houses, and aspects. |
| Babies | Age bracket: 0-24 months. Parent/caregiver-focused guidance around temperament, bonding, soothing rhythms, and early development strengths. |
| Kids | Age bracket: 2-12 years. Practical support for learning style, emotional development, social growth, and confidence building. |
| Senior Citizens | Respectful later-life guidance focused on purpose, resilience, relationships, and legacy themes. |
| User Defined | Custom prompt path when you want to provide your own specific reading instructions. |