A personal chart (also known as a natal chart or a birth chart) was a circular chart, showing the relative positions of the planets at the time of an individual's birth, which was used in astrology.[1] The creation of one was a time-consuming process, involving the consultation of timetables, as well as the calculation of angles.[1] Once completed, it could be combined with data on upcoming planetary movements to create a horoscope, a personal forecast.[1][2]
On 2 September, 1994, Sybill Trelawney had all of her fourth year Divination students draw up a personal chart in class, then gave them the homework assignment of creating a horoscope with it.[1]
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 13 (Mad-Eye Moody)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 14 (The Unforgivable Curses)