We Had An Astrologer Guess Our Birth Charts

Well, an astrological birth chart (also called a natal chart) is a map that reveals where the stars and planets were aligned the moment you were born. According to astrological beliefs, the placement of the planets affects your personality, life's mission, and overall challenges.

A reading is where you sit down with an astrologer and they explain what your chart actually means.

To do your own chart, all you need is your birthdate, time, and location. Then go to astro.com and plug in all the info, and the site will generate your birth chart for you!

AK: Your favorite way to interact at a party is to: a) Be the center of attention, b) Be near the center of attention, c) Do your own thing, or d) Not be at the party

KS: Depending on the situation, either near the center or do my own thing.

AK: Would you rather: a) Take a huge risk, which could yield a large payout, or b) Play it safe, but guarantee stability?

KS: In the past, I've leaned a lot more toward stability. But it really does change a lot.

AK: Have you ever sent food back at a restaurant?

KS: Yes, I've sent food back when there was a hair in it which wasn't mine...also because the taste wasn't what I was promised.

AK: Have you ever wanted to be famous?

KS: Sure, yes. (Laughs.)

AK: Your general approach to life is to: a) Think before you leap, or b) Leap before you think?

KS: Think, definitely.

AK: You're very protective of: a) Your secrets/private life, b) Your image, or c) Your community

KS: All are true, but I think image mostly.

AK: Success means: a) Money, b) Recognition, c) Family, or d) Relaxation

KS: Money and recognition.

AK: The fastest way to your heart is: a) Food, b) Sex, c) Intelligence, d) Humor, or e) Looks

KS: Looks, LMAO.

AK: I definitely sensed some type of Mercurial influence from Kevin when he talked about being really aware and thoughtful with the risks he takes in his life. The fact that his opinions on things change depending on circumstance is very, very Gemini to me.

AK: The first thing I noticed about Kevin was that he was super nice and effortlessly cool. Obviously, I was terrified. Gemini energy is sociable and adaptable, but as the first air sign, definitely has its finger on the pulse. His Gemini sun was a no-brainer.

AK: Your favorite way to interact at a party is to: a) Be the center of attention, b) Be near the center of attention, c) Do your own thing, or d) Not be at the party

ND: Not be at the party at all.

AK: Would you rather: a) Take a huge risk, which could yield a large payout, or b) Play it safe, but guarantee stability?

ND: Play it safe.

AK: Have you ever sent food back at a restaurant?

ND: No!

AK: Have you ever wanted to be famous?

ND: Yes.

AK: Your general approach to life is to: a) Think before you leap, or b) Leap before you think?

ND: Think before I leap.

AK: You're very protective of: a) Your secrets/private life, b) Your image, or c) Your community

ND: Community.

AK: Success means: a) Money, b) Recognition, c) Family, or d) Relaxation

ND: Family.

AK: The fastest way to your heart is: a) Food, b) Sex, c) Intelligence, d) Humor, or e) Looks

ND: Humor.

AK: At first glance, Nora's not a risk-taker. HOWEVER, the fact that Nora said she wanted to be famous was a huge plot twist! I definitely felt some homey, Cancer energy from her, so there's definitely some sort of Cancer or Capricorn in her chart. Still, she definitely has some fire which gave her the confidence to answer the questions as decidedly as she did. Maybe some Virgo, too.

AK: When answering my questions, Nora made it very clear that she didn't want me to read her as some wild party girl. However, even though her answers to my questions were more prudent, she was delivering her responses with a strong confidence — and a dynamic sense of humor! I guessed a strong earth and fire combination, so I wasn't at all surprised by her Sag sun and Capricorn stellium.

AK: Your favorite way to interact at a party is to: a) Be the center of attention, b) Be near the center of attention, c) Do your own thing, or d) Not be at the party

MS: So, when I'm with my friends, I always like to be in the middle...like, I always have the middle seat. But if I don't know people, then I don't care to be in the middle.

AK: Would you rather: a) Take a huge risk, which could yield a large payout, or b) Play it safe, but guarantee stability?

MS: Play it safe.

AK: Have you ever sent food back at a restaurant?

MS: With drinks I do it all the time. With food, no. I just feel like there's such a difference between a vodka soda and a vodka tonic, ya know? But like, a burger's a burger.

AK: Have you ever wanted to be famous?

MS: Uh...yes and no. I've had some first-hand experience with a little fame, and it was intense.

AK: Your general approach to life is to: a) Think before you leap, or b) Leap before you think?

MS: Think before I leap.

AK: You're very protective of: a) Your secrets/private life, b) Your image, or c) Your community

MS: My community, my friends.

AK: Success means: a) Money, b) Recognition, c) Family, or d) Relaxation

MS: Money and recognition, I guess.

AK: The fastest way to your heart is: a) Food, b) Sex, c) Intelligence, d) Humor, or e) Looks

MS: (Long pause.) You gotta be good looking, and I like people who treat me really nicely. I guess I like it when people like me, but that can be a problem.

AK: I immediately got Leo vibes from Matt. Still, he has this really strong, no-bullshit thing about him, so I'd guess there's some Capricorn or earth in his chart.

AK: Chatting with Matt felt eerily familiar. With each response, I thought hmm, that's how I would answer this question. I guessed we had extremely similar charts, and — of course — we do. The Capricorn and Leo combination is distinctive!

AK: Your favorite way to interact at a party is to: a) Be the center of attention, b) Be near the center of attention, c) Do your own thing, or d) Not be at the party

JA: I don't know...I think it's environmental.

AK: Would you rather: a) Take a huge risk, which could yield a large payout, or b) Play it safe, but guarantee stability?

JA: Play it safe.

AK: Have you ever sent food back at a restaurant?

JA: Only because I have a tree nut allergy, but otherwise I'll pretty much just suffer through it.

AK: Have you ever wanted to be famous?

JA: Yes, but nowadays with social media, probably not. I'd want to be, like, old Hollywood famous. (Laughs.)

AK: Your general approach to life is to: a) Think before you leap, or b) Leap before you think?

JA: Think before I leap now, but in general, probably act first, think later? I make decisions quickly, but I tend to be happy with my choices.

AK: You're very protective of: a) Your secrets/private life, b) Your image, or c) Your community

JA: Probably image. I care a lot about what others think of me even though I know I shouldn't. I also try to be really careful of judging others.

AK: Success means: a) Money, b) Recognition, c) Family, or d) Relaxation

JA: Family.

AK: The fastest way to your heart is: a) Food, b) Sex, c) Intelligence, d) Humor, or e) Looks

JA: Humor.

AK: I think Jen 100% has some sort of Libra in her chart because she's super aware of balance and perspective. If it's not her sun sign, it's DEFINITELY her moon or her rising.

AK: Jen was the most textbook Libra I've ever met: She's extremely sensitive to others' opinions and aesthetics, and she HATES feeling conflicted. I called out her Libra sun with complete confidence.

AK: Your favorite way to interact at a party is to: a) Be the center of attention, b) Be near the center of attention, c) Do your own thing, or d) Not be at the party

AZ: Do my own thing. And definitely with a smaller group of people who I know and like.

AK: Would you rather: a) Take a huge risk, which could yield a large payout, or b) Play it safe, but guarantee stability?

AZ: I think it depends on the circumstance, but overall I'd say I'd play it safe. I guess it depends on how huge the payout is though.

AK: Have you ever sent food back at a restaurant?

AZ: I never have...I would if it was, like, raw chicken, but no, I haven't.

AK: Have you ever wanted to be famous?

AZ: Uh, yeah.

AK: Your general approach to life is to: a) Think before you leap, or b) Leap before you think?

AZ: Think before I leap.

AK: You're very protective of: a) Your secrets/private life, b) Your image, or c) Your community

AZ: Probably my private life. I don't have a lot of secrets, but I'm definitely more protective of my private life than the other two things.

AK: Success means: a) Money, b) Recognition, c) Family, or d) Relaxation

AZ: Uh, recognition.

AK: The fastest way to your heart is: a) Food, b) Sex, c) Intelligence, d) Humor, or e) Looks

AZ: Humor.

AK: I'd say there's definitely some Scorpio energy with Andrew. Scorpio energy is very protective and secretive, and makes him sort of guarded or skeptical with of a lot of things. I wouldn't guess its his sun sign, but it's definitely somewhere in his chart and plays a big role in how he communicates.

AK: Andrew is a mysterious creature. He delivered short, terse responses to my questions — it was very intriguing...and suspicious. Usually, elusiveness is associated with the water signs, especially Scorpio. I was sure he had some Scorpio energy in his chart, so his Scorpio Mars (the planet at home in its traditional rulership) made perfect sense.

AK: Your favorite way to interact at a party is to: a) Be the center of attention, b) Be near the center of attention, c) Do your own thing, or d) Not be at the party

RS: Center of attention. Always.

AK: Would you rather: a) Take a huge risk, which could yield a large payout, or b) Play it safe, but guarantee stability?

RS: Risk. I like to take risks.

AK: Have you ever sent food back at a restaurant?

RS: I worked in a restaurant for eight years, so if I did, it would always be in a nice way. But yes, I'd have no problem sending food back.

AK: Have you ever wanted to be famous?

RS: Of course.

AK: Your general approach to life is to: a) Think before you leap, or b) Leap before you think?

RS: (Sighs.) Leap before I think.

AK: You're very protective of: a) Your secrets/private life, b) Your image, or c) Your community

RS: Image. I think I act like I don't care what people think about me, but I'm actually hyperaware of it.

AK: Success means: a) Money, b) Recognition, c) Family, or d) Relaxation

RS: I guess recognition. I think I thrive off of validation, attention, and compliments. (Laughs.)

AK: The fastest way to your heart is: a) Food, b) Sex, c) Intelligence, d) Humor, or e) Looks

RS: I think humor...but I like looks, too. I like when people like me.

AK: Ryan is very, very fiery...he definitely has some sort of Aries or Leo as his dominant energy.

AK: Ryan is the most beguiling creature! He's definitely otherworldly, so his Aquarius ascendant has a strong influence on his chart. Love the vivacious Aries moon, too!

AK: Your favorite way to interact at a party is to: a) Be the center of attention, b) Be near the center of attention, c) Do your own thing, or d) Not be at the party

MM: I guess either the center of attention or near the center of attention...I'm very sociable and feel like I can talk to just about anyone.

AK: Would you rather: a) Take a huge risk, which could yield a large payout, or b) Play it safe, but guarantee stability?

MM: Take the risk — I just think, I mean, it sounds corny, but we only live once. I feel like I'd rather take a risk than live with the what-ifs.

AK: Have you ever sent food back at a restaurant?

MM: I haven't done it a lot, but I have.

AK: Have you ever wanted to be famous?

MM: Umm...yes. Yup.

AK: Your general approach to life is to: a) Think before you leap, or b) Leap before you think?

MM: I overthink situations, so I guess I think before I leap.

AK: You're very protective of: a) Your secrets/private life, b) Your image, or c) Your community

MM: My community.

AK: Success means: a) Money, b) Recognition, c) Family, or d) Relaxation

MM: ...Can I go with e) happiness? (Laughs.)

AK: The fastest way to your heart is: a) Food, b) Sex, c) Intelligence, d) Humor, or e) Looks

MM: Food is up there...I guess food and intelligence!

AK: I feel some Taurus energy from Morgan in the sense that she seems very grounded. With how communicative she is, I'd also guess some air energy, whether its Gemini or Libra. Still, she has a lot of zesty, fire sign passion. I think her chart is probably a bit all over the place, but ultimately, I think there's either a fire or air sign leading the way.

AK: Morgan is a terrific Leo: She's fun, playful, and has that classic lioness joie de vivre. I felt her fire energy as soon as she walked in the room — I can always spot a fellow feline!

AK: Your favorite way to interact at a party is to: a) Be the center of attention, b) Be near the center of attention, c) Do your own thing, or d) Not be at the party

LY: Well, it kinda depends. If I'm in the mood, then I want to be the center of attention or near the center. I guess it's also circumstantial — like if my friends are there or not.

AK: Would you rather: a) Take a huge risk, which could yield a large payout, or b) Play it safe, but guarantee stability?

LY: Realistically, play it safe.

AK: Have you ever sent food back at a restaurant?

LY: No, I'm not that person. I guess I just feel too bad...I'd rather just deal with it than make someone feel guilty.

AK: Have you ever wanted to be famous?

LY: Yeah, but I guess I'd just like to leave an impression. I want to do something great, and I want to feel accepted and liked, so I guess that's kinda like famous...?

AK: Your general approach to life is to: a) Think before you leap, or b) Leap before you think?

LY: I kinda go back and forth on that one...I overthink a lot, but overall, I guess I leap before thinking. Or maybe I would think...? (Groans.) I guess I'd want to be someone who leaps, but I really think.

AK: You're very protective of: a) Your secrets/private life, b) Your image, or c) Your community

LY: My community.

AK: Success means: a) Money, b) Recognition, c) Family, or d) Relaxation

LY: I think success would be creating a family and having love...just like, being around people you love. And good food and good wine, too!

AK: The fastest way to your heart is: a) Food, b) Sex, c) Intelligence, d) Humor, or e) Looks

LY: Humor for sure.

AK: With Lauren, there seems to be a lot of earth and water energy. She's very sensitive but very rational at the same time.

AK: Your favorite way to interact at a party is to: a) Be the center of attention, b) Be near the center of attention, c) Do your own thing, or d) Not be at the party

Me: Either be the center of attention or do my own thing. I just know that if a lot is going on near me and I can't be fully involved, I get in my own head a lot.

AK: Would you rather: a) Take a huge risk, which could yield a large payout, or b) Play it safe, but guarantee stability?

Me: I'm such an overthinker that I think I'd play it safe. My gut says to take the risk, but realistically, I don't think that's how I am.

AK: Have you ever sent food back at a restaurant?

Me: Only because I'm a vegetarian. I would never otherwise.

AK: Have you ever wanted to be famous?

Me: Yes. I kinda feel like anyone who works in some type of entertainment does. Like, IMHO.

AK: Your general approach to life is to: a) Think before you leap, or b) Leap before you think?

Me: I think it depends...now I think before I leap, but my intuition says the opposite.

AK: You're very protective of: a) Your secrets/private life, b) Your image, or c) Your community

Me: My community — friends, family, environment.

AK: Success means: a) Money, b) Recognition, c) Family, or d) Relaxation

Me: Definitely recognition, but also relaxation. I'm the most anxious person, so I'd love to know what it feels like to actually be calm.

AK: The fastest way to your heart is: a) Food, b) Sex, c) Intelligence, d) Humor, or e) Looks

Me: Humor and intelligence.

AK: There's definitely a LOT of Pisces energy is Syd's chart because she's emotional and very intuitive. She's also really childlike, so I might guess there's some sort of Aries or other fire energy at play. I still think the most prominent energy with Syd is Pisces though.

AK: Syd is a tried-and-true fiery Aries (she was even wearing overalls like a lil bb gurl!), but she exudes incredible depth and empathy. Her Pisces energy is very strong. Upon looking at her chart, I noticed that — in addition to her sensitive Pisces Mercury — the vast majority of her planets are in her twelfth house, which is associated with the psychic realm. Duh!

My thoughts and emotions were pretty clear, and there was a sense of affirmation because she described a lot of characteristics that I do actually have. Also, I mentioned to Aliza that I have a very powerful sense of smell and she told me that it probably means that I can SMELL ghosts. LOL!

As I was answering the questions, Aliza basically knew what my answers would be, so I thought that was so cool. She told me I had a lot of Capricorn energy, which ended up being right. Even crazier, I was actually born two weeks premature, so if I was born on my actual due date, I would be a Capricorn!

I was nervous! I'm low-key obsessed with astrology and already knew my chart, but getting a reading can be oddly vulnerable. It's too real sometimes!!

One of my first jobs as a writer was to literally make up horoscopes for a magazine, so I’ve always been a pretty big skeptic about astrology and stuff. So I kind of just went in there for the fun of it, but didn’t think much about it. But with Aliza, everything she said about me pretty much described my personality to a T? So I was definitely feeling surprised.

I felt both nervous and skeptical going into this. I had no idea what to expect. I have to say it wasn't as uncomfortable as I thought it would be, LOL. I enjoyed it a lot.

I think her reading of me as a person was right. She said, "be nice," as I left, so I took that as advice. I liked that it was like sitting with a friend, talking, rather than some inaccessible, mystical woman with a crystal ball. In the short time, she really got to know you and made the experience really conversational.

Aliza made me feel very relaxed during the reading. Her questions were pretty fun to answer too...I felt like I was taking a BuzzFeed quiz!

Aliza mentioned that I need some "fire" in my life, specifically spicy foods. My whole life I've been sensitive to spicy foods, but my girlfriend has been trying to help me expand my palette and enjoy new flavors. I took that as a sign that I should just open up my taste buds to more things and let my girlfriend have this moment to shine! In the end, even if you don't believe in star stuff and astrology, I think it's still very possible to become more aware of yourself through these readings and to think more introspectively about who you are and how you react to things.

Aliza pretty much recognized my internal conflict with instinct versus emotion right off the bat. I actually felt so ~seen~ in the process that I teared up a little!!! There really is something so vulnerable and refreshing about astrology that brings out the truth in people.