Thematic horoscope is an additional method of symbolic analysis of a natal chart from a specific perspective represented by the planet on the Ascendant of the thematic chart. To construct a thematic horoscope, one must place the Ascendant on the point of interest in the horoscope (a planet, Node, Lilith)—this will become the Ascendant and the beginning of the 1st house of the thematic horoscope. All other houses are usually calculated equally by degree from the Ascendant. From the viewpoint of karmic analysis, the most interesting thematic horoscopes will be those of the Lunar Nodes, Lilith, Saturn, and the Moon. One can also build horoscopes for all planets. They will reveal the specific tasks and pathways of manifestation related to the themes of the respective planets and points. Thematic charts can be especially effective when the birth time is unknown. Moreover, thematic charts of the Outer Planets take on individual significance even without an exact birth time, as they reflect personal connections involving personal planets. Sun Chart will represent the horoscope of our creative activity and spirit. It also shows the direction of our creative expression and areas of interest. Children, romantic involvements. Describes the father and husband in a woman’s chart. Moon Chart will be the chart of our emotional nature, revealing characteristics of family, home, homeland. Mother. Wife for men. For a woman—how she expresses herself as a wife and mother, circumstances related to pregnancy and childbirth. Public communication. Mercury Chart will show the characteristics of our contacts with the world, interactions with relatives and neighbors, as well as our thinking style and information processing. Areas of interest. Venus Chart relates to the financial circumstances of a person’s life and their material well-being. It reflects talents and abilities, is important for artists, and holds special significance for individuals practicing crafts such as sewing, knitting—in short, manual skills. It can also reflect marriage circumstances, the course of romantic relationships, and sensual life. Our tastes and preferences. Mars Chart symbolizes the circumstances we encounter when activating our initiative and willpower, as well as the ways we express our individuality in society. It is associated with the ability to earn money. This chart may reflect accidents, surgeries, and dangerous situations. The Mars horoscope is particularly significant for individuals engaged in physical activities—sports, manual labor (worker, builder, etc.)—or those with hazardous professions—military, police officer, firefighter, stuntman, etc. It is important for entrepreneurs and businessmen. In women, the Mars chart relates to the type of men and the nature of relationships with them. Jupiter Chart will reveal what supports our advancement and growth, as well as social success and attainment of higher education. Travel, relationships with other cultures and foreigners, connections with spouse’s relatives, etc., can also be examined here. This chart may indicate patronage. Saturn Chart will show the areas of life we must seriously work on to fulfill not only our destiny but also the tasks assigned at birth. It is a map of profession, career, and ambitious aspirations. It holds great importance for those who achieve authority, power, respect, recognition, and even individuals engaged in demanding labor. Chiron Chart will reveal the quality, areas, and purposes of our communication with the surrounding world and people, as well as our areas of interest, mysteries, enigmas, sometimes the most painful and vulnerable areas of experience. Uranus Chart will show which areas must be engaged in the process of spiritual development. This chart also reflects sudden, unexpected turns of fate. It is the horoscope of luck. It is essential for pilots and those connected with aviation, individuals involved in unusual professions, as well as astronomers, astrologers, esotericists, programmers, scientists (working at the forefront of science or developing advanced technologies). Every astrologer should carefully analyze their Uranian chart. Neptune Chart is especially important for individuals whose activities rely significantly (if not entirely) on creative inspiration—composers, artists, musicians, poets, writers, photographers, sailors. Likewise, the Neptune chart can greatly assist psychologists, psychiatrists, psychics, and individuals practicing meditation (and other methods of entering altered states of consciousness). It is also important for those engaged in spiritual development. Pluto Chart will reveal individual paths and areas of transformation, renewal, and spiritual evolution. This chart will show how and through what one can be reborn into a new quality. It is necessary for those seeking popularity and fame. It is relevant for Teachers, leaders, gurus, idols, and stars. This chart also reveals matters related to taxes, shared assets, and intimate relationships. Lilith Chart will represent not only our creative potential but also temptations, distortions, and mistakes. It will mark the areas most intensely involved in resolving issues related to Lilith. Selena Chart will indicate areas of spiritual support, as shown by the emphasized houses. North Node Chart will be the chart of karmic tasks in this incarnation. The occupied houses will show the areas of experience necessary for mastering the qualities of the ascending Node. South Node Chart will represent past developments, showing areas where we already possess certain skills and abilities that can serve as helpers in mastering new experiences. If desired, similar charts can be made for asteroids and Proserpina. Also, one must remember that when constructing a thematic chart, the elements of the houses ruled by the planet in the radix should be taken into account.
For example, when constructing a Mars chart where Mars in the radix rules, say, the 10th house and is placed in the 4th house, these circumstances must be considered. Then the Mars horoscope will show opportunities to earn income specifically through professional activity in real estate via contacts with governmental authorities in that field (for example, through the municipal construction department of city administration). Hazardous professions are also relevant in this context—for instance, a security guard working at a residential construction site, a firefighter in a municipal fire department specializing in extinguishing residential buildings, etc.
Thematic horoscopes are used in certain predictive techniques. In particular, the solar horoscope in combination with transit methods is used when preparing forecasts for Sun signs published in mass media, broadcast on radio and television.
Aspects and their orbs are the same as those used in the transit method within the radix.
