What is Chart Shape (Planetary Pattern)?
Marc Edmund Jones identified seven major chart shapes based on planetary distribution. A Bundle has all planets within a 120° sector, suggesting intense focus and specialization. A Bowl has planets in half the chart, with an empty hemisphere indicating self-containment or projection. A Bucket has most planets in one half with one planet opposing as the handle, creating a focal point. A Seesaw alternates planets on opposite sides, indicating oscillation between polarities. A Splash distributes planets around the entire wheel, suggesting versatility and diffusion. A Splay concentrates planets into three tight clusters in irregular positions, suggesting intense but uncoordinated energies. A Locomotive has planets occupying two-thirds of the wheel with one empty trine; the lead planet (immediately clockwise from the gap) drives the chart's momentum and direction. Each shape carries psychological and behavioral implications.