Some parts of astrology information are the same for everyone; and then there are other parts that are unique and different for different people.
The parts that are basically the same are called the Planets.
The planets are something like the parts of the body: Heart, Lungs, Legs, Liver, Kidneys and so on. Those body parts are standard and normal for human beings. And each body organ and body part performs its special functions. The lungs process oxygen by breathing and provide vital energy. The liver converts food into energy and stores energy. The muscles allow movement to occur and so on.
The Planets are the ‘body parts’ of your astrology chart. Each planet performs its own special functions. These functions are our powers. Mars shapes your power to fight, to compete, and to express your passion and will.
Saturn is the power of responsibility and discipline.
Mercury is the power of experiencing, observing, learning, teaching, and communication.
Everyone in their astrology chart has all of the planets. We all have these powers.
Most astrologers pay attention to around 10 to 15 different planets to help them to understand people. Some just focus on one. Like a cardiologist who primarily examines your heart health.
The planets are the same for everyone. But the ways that they are expressed are different. And the places we like to use these powers are different as well.
One person may fight and compete in a boxing ring. Someone else may fight and compete in a courtroom before the judge. Someone rose may mainly fight with himself.
The Signs tell us how those functions and powers are most naturally expressed in our lives. There are 12 signs and you’ve heard of them. Taurus is one. Your Sun—the power of the structure of your Self—is in Taurus. This tells us something about the basic structure of your personality.
Each sign is a style. 12 signs equals 12 styles.
The last basic part for you to understand is that when you were born the planets and stars appeared to be in different regions of the sky around Earth.
Imagine that you have an orange 
. You use a knife to divide into 12 different sections and you number them 1 through 12.
If you do this, then every part of the orange has to be in one of those sections.
Is the same with the sky around Earth. Astrologers divide it into 12 sections. Each section represents a different area of life - from establishing your self (section 1) to releasing and letting go of your self (section 12) and everything in between.
These sections are called Houses.
So, if you’re still with me, we’ve got:
10 to 15 Planets
12 Signs
12 Houses
These are the basic ingredients of your astrology profile.
Okay.
So what time were you born and in what city?
That information allows anyone with astronomical knowledge to calculate the positions of the Planets, Signs, and Houses when you were born.
That moment of birth is very meaningful for astrologers. The moment when you emerged, took your first breath, and began to live your independent life.
The planetary aspects are always important.
