Accurate birth time is essential for calculating the Ascendant, Moon position, house placements, and the hour pillar in Saju.
Birth time affects several critical chart factors. The Ascendant (Rising sign) changes every 2 hours. The Moon changes signs every 2.5 days, so even a few hours' error can affect Moon sign. House cusps shift throughout the day, changing which houses planets occupy. In Saju, the hour pillar—one quarter of your destiny chart—depends entirely on birth time. Without accurate time, these elements cannot be precisely calculated, limiting interpretation depth.
TriAstra asks for birth time when available and adjusts analysis accordingly. If time is unknown or approximate, we note which chart elements have reduced precision and focus on reliable factors.
If you have your exact birth time, you get the most detailed analysis possible. If not, don't worry—significant insights are still available from the elements that don't require precise timing.
Understanding Why Birth Time Matters is just the beginning. See how it manifests in your unique birth chart with TriAstra's triple-system analysis.
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