Chart Points
Chart points are not planets or entities at all they are points in space and typically occur where two imaginary lines cross.
The Ascendant
The Ascendant is the face you show to people one-on-one. It is the mask or façade presented to strangers. It is the initial thing people see about you. It is the first impression you give to others.
The Midheaven
The Midheaven is the face you show the world. It is what the world knows you for. It represents your highest achievements in life and is your public status, reputation or notoriety.
Descendant
The Immum Coeli
The Vertex
The Part of Fortune
The Part of Fortune shows where and how your personal fortune is likley to manifest in this lifetime.
The Lunar Nodes
The two lunar nodes, North and South, show your destiny, past and future.

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