Question 1

What is a natal chart?

Accepted Answer

A natal (birth) chart is a map of the sky for the exact date, time, and place of your birth. It shows where the Sun, Moon, planets, and key points sat across the twelve zodiac signs and houses, and the angles (aspects) between them — the basis of a western astrology reading.

Question 2

What is western astrology?

Accepted Answer

Western (tropical) astrology interprets the positions of the planets relative to the seasons, using the tropical zodiac anchored to the equinoxes. Ocean Gull calculates these positions with the Swiss Ephemeris for professional accuracy.

Question 3

Is Ocean Gull free?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Ocean Gull has a free plan that includes natal charts and core features. Paid plans add advanced points, higher transit quotas, and more.

Question 4

What ephemeris does Ocean Gull use?

Accepted Answer

Ocean Gull uses the Swiss Ephemeris for chart and transit calculations, the same engine professional astrologers rely on for precision.