A birth sign is the position where the sun is place d at the time of a person’s birth. This is specifically called the sun sign, the birth sign or the astrological sign. The sun generally moves through 12 divisions overall. Each division has a specific name coined for it along with the phase of interval. The 12 signs that are derived are Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces. The placement of the sun at the time of birth will determine the characteristic traits of an individual. That is why sun signs are also termed as birth signs in most references.

An Astrology birth chart is also called as a natal chart in Jyotish. This chart portrays the positions of stars and planets at the time of a person’s birth. This chart helps you to make calculations regarding various events in your life and thus helps you make predictions about your future. There is certain truth in the future predicted by the astrology birth chart as experienced by people of different times and generations. Lot of people feels that the predictions of the birth chart come true. One can also make a personal astrology birth chart. It takes into account the date, place, time and location of birth and then looks at the corresponding astrological positions.