Astrology Grimoire: Birth Chart & Planetary Magic
Introduction: Mapping Your Cosmic Blueprint
Astrology is the study of celestial influences on earthly events—how the positions of planets, stars, and zodiac signs affect our lives and magic. Creating an astrology section in your Book of Shadows transforms your grimoire into a personalized cosmic reference. Whether you use astrology for spell timing, understanding yourself, or planetary magic, documenting astrological knowledge deepens your practice and connects you to the rhythms of the cosmos.
This comprehensive guide teaches you how to document astrology in your grimoire—from your birth chart to planetary correspondences, from timing magic to understanding transits. You'll learn what to include, how to organize astrological information, and ways to use astrology to enhance your magical practice.
Why Document Astrology
Benefits of Astrology Pages
- Know yourself: Birth chart reveals your cosmic blueprint
- Time magic: Use planetary hours and transits for spell work
- Understand patterns: See how planets affect your life
- Deepen practice: Connect magic to celestial cycles
- Track transits: Document how planetary movements affect you
- Quick reference: Planetary correspondences at your fingertips
- Personal growth: Use astrology for self-understanding
Essential Astrology Documentation
Your Birth Chart
What to include:
- Birth date, time, and location
- Chart wheel (draw or paste)
- Sun sign (core identity)
- Moon sign (emotions, inner self)
- Rising/Ascendant (outer personality, how others see you)
- Planetary placements (which sign each planet is in)
- House placements (which life area each planet affects)
- Major aspects (relationships between planets)
Zodiac Sign Meanings
Fire Signs:
- Aries ♈: Courage, initiative, leadership, passion
- Leo ♌: Confidence, creativity, generosity, drama
- Sagittarius ♐: Adventure, philosophy, optimism, freedom
Earth Signs:
- Taurus ♉: Stability, sensuality, persistence, material comfort
- Virgo ♍: Analysis, service, health, perfectionism
- Capricorn ♑: Ambition, discipline, structure, achievement
Air Signs:
- Gemini ♊: Communication, curiosity, versatility, intellect
- Libra ♎: Balance, relationships, beauty, justice
- Aquarius ♒: Innovation, community, independence, idealism
Water Signs:
- Cancer ♋: Nurturing, emotions, home, intuition
- Scorpio ♏: Intensity, transformation, depth, power
- Pisces ♓: Compassion, dreams, spirituality, imagination
Planetary Correspondences
Document for each planet:
- Symbol/glyph
- Rulership (which signs it rules)
- Day of the week
- Magical uses
- Herbs and crystals
- Colors and metals
- What it represents in your chart
Houses and Life Areas
The 12 Houses:
- 1st House: Self, identity, appearance
- 2nd House: Money, possessions, values
- 3rd House: Communication, siblings, short trips
- 4th House: Home, family, roots
- 5th House: Creativity, romance, children
- 6th House: Health, work, daily routines
- 7th House: Partnerships, marriage, contracts
- 8th House: Transformation, death, shared resources
- 9th House: Philosophy, travel, higher learning
- 10th House: Career, reputation, public life
- 11th House: Friends, groups, hopes and dreams
- 12th House: Spirituality, secrets, subconscious
Using Astrology for Magic
Planetary Hours
Document:
- How to calculate planetary hours
- What magic to do during each hour
- Your experiences with planetary timing
- Apps or tools you use
Void of Course Moon
What it is:
- Moon between signs, making no major aspects
- Traditional advice: avoid starting new projects
- Good for: meditation, rest, routine tasks
- Track how it affects your magic
Retrograde Periods
Document:
- When planets are retrograde
- How retrogrades affect you
- Magic appropriate for retrograde periods
- Personal observations
Creating Beautiful Astrology Pages
Illustration ideas:
- Draw your birth chart wheel
- Illustrate zodiac symbols
- Create planetary glyph reference
- Use celestial colors (deep blues, purples, golds)
- Add stars and cosmic imagery
Your astrology grimoire connects you to the cosmos and reveals your place in the universal dance. Document your cosmic blueprint and watch how the stars guide your magic.
Ready to continue? Check out our guide to Ancestor Grimoire: Honoring & Recording Family Magic to document your lineage.
