Saved Charts - Complete Guide
Managing Your Chart Collection
Astropractice allows you to save unlimited natal charts for yourself, family, friends, or clients. This guide explains how to save, organize, access, and manage your chart collection.
Privacy Note: All saved charts are private and only visible to you.
You must be logged in to save and access charts.
How to Save a Chart
Method 1: Save After Calculation
- Calculate a natal chart using Calculate → Horoscope
- Review the calculated chart to ensure data is correct
- Look for the chart menu below the birth data card
- Click Save button
- Wait for confirmation message
- Chart is now saved to your collection!
Automatic Behavior
- New chart: If the chart name doesn't exist, a new chart is created
- Update existing: If a chart with the same name exists, it will be updated with new data
- Timestamp: The "saved" date/time is recorded automatically
- Owner tracking: Charts are linked to your user account
Important: Chart names must be unique in your collection.
If you save a chart with the same name as an existing one, the old data will be REPLACED with the new data.
Use descriptive, unique names for each person (e.g., "John Smith", "Mom", "Client - Jane Doe").
Accessing Your Saved Charts
View All Charts
- Login to your account
- Go to My Account → Saved Charts in main menu
- See table with all your saved charts
- Charts are sorted by save date (newest first)
Quick Access from Planetary Hours
- Go to Calculate → Planetary Hours
- If logged in, you'll see a "Select Saved Chart" dropdown
- Choose a chart from the list
- Planetary hours are instantly personalized for that chart
Understanding the Saved Charts Table
| Column | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Actions | Quick action buttons for this chart | |
| Name | The unique name you gave to this chart | John Smith |
| Place | Birth location (city, country) | New York, USA |
| Date of Birth | Birth date in day/month/year format | 15/6/1985 |
| Saved | When this chart was last saved or updated | 2025-01-15 14:30 |
Action Buttons Explained
Chart Button
What it does:
- Loads the saved chart data
- Recalculates planetary positions
- Shows birth data card with menu
- Access all interpretations (Personality, Planets in Houses, etc.)
Use it when: You want to view the full chart with all interpretations
PH Today Button
What it does:
- Loads the saved chart data
- Calculates natal positions
- Shows TODAY's planetary hours
- Personalized ratings (0-10) based on natal chart
Use it when: You want to quickly check best times for activities today
Organizing Your Charts
Best Practices for Chart Names
- Use clear, descriptive names: "John Smith" not "JS"
- For family: "Mom", "Dad", "Sister Sarah", "Brother Mike"
- For clients: "Client - Jane Doe", "Student - Michael Brown"
- For research: "Celebrity - Einstein", "Historical - Napoleon"
- For events: "Wedding - My Marriage", "Business - Company Founded"
- Avoid duplicates: Each name must be unique in your collection
Sorting and Finding Charts
Current sorting: Charts are automatically sorted by save date (newest first)
To find a specific chart:
- Use your browser's search function (Ctrl+F or Cmd+F)
- Search by name, place, or date
- Recent charts appear at the top of the list
- In Planetary Hours page, dropdown shows 10 most recent charts
Updating Saved Charts
When you might need to update a chart:
- Incorrect birth time or date was entered
- Wrong location was selected
- DST setting was incorrect
- Found more accurate birth information
How to update:
- Go to Calculate → Horoscope
- Enter the exact same name as the chart you want to update
- Enter the corrected birth data
- Click Calculate
- Click Save in the chart menu
- System will detect the existing name and UPDATE the chart
- Old data is replaced with new data
- "Saved" timestamp is updated to current time
Warning: There is no "undo" function.
If you accidentally overwrite a chart, you'll need to re-enter the original data.
Consider using a slightly different name if you want to keep both versions (e.g., "John Smith" vs "John Smith - Updated").
Common Use Cases
Save charts for:
- Yourself: "My Chart" - check daily transits and planetary hours
- Partner/Spouse: "My Wife", "My Husband" - compatibility and timing
- Children: "Sarah", "Michael" - understand their personalities and timing
- Parents: "Mom", "Dad" - family dynamics and relationships
- Close Friends: Individual names - gift guidance, timing advice
Benefits: Quick access to personalized planetary hours, easy transit checking, family astrology insights
Save charts for:
- Clients: "Client - FirstName LastName" - consultations and follow-ups
- Students: "Student - Name" - teaching examples and case studies
- Research: "Research - Topic - Name" - pattern identification
- Examples: "Example - Specific Feature" - demonstration charts
Workflow:
- Client books consultation and provides birth data
- Calculate and save chart before appointment
- Use "Chart" button during consultation to show interpretations
- Use "PH Today" to give timing advice
- Chart remains saved for future follow-up consultations
Use case: Plan family activities using planetary hours
Example workflow:
- Save charts for all family members (Dad, Mom, Kids)
- Check planetary hours for important activities:
- Family meetings - use Dad's chart
- Children's activities - use child's chart
- Home matters - use Mom's chart (if she manages home)
- Quick access via "PH Today" button - no need to recalculate each time
- Compare transits for different family members
Benefits: Better timing for family decisions, understanding family dynamics, supportive parenting
Save charts for:
- Weddings: "Wedding - Our Marriage" - anniversary transits
- Business: "Business - Company Founded" - business timing
- Moves: "Event - Moved to New City" - location astrology
- Purchases: "Event - Bought House" - investment timing
- Projects: "Project - Started Novel" - project development tracking
Benefits: Track event evolution through transits, anniversary analysis, timing future related events
Tips & Tricks
Efficiency Tips
- Save frequently used charts: Don't recalculate every time
- Use "PH Today" for quick timing checks: Faster than full chart
- Bookmark saved charts page: Direct access to your collection
- Keep names short but clear: Easy to scan in dropdown lists
- Use consistent naming: Makes finding charts easier
Data Management
- Verify data before saving: Check all fields are correct
- Note rectified times: Add "Rectified" to name if time is estimated
- Record data sources: Keep notes elsewhere about where data came from
- Regular cleanup: Review and remove old test charts
- Backup important data: Keep birth data recorded elsewhere too
Pro Tip: Daily Routine
Start your day with planetary hours:
- Login to Astropractice
- Go to My Account → Saved Charts
- Click PH Today on your own chart
- Check which hours are rated "Excellent" (8-10) today
- Schedule important activities during those hours
- Check transits if you notice unusual moods or events
- Repeat daily for optimal timing and self-awareness
Troubleshooting
Possible causes:
- Not logged in: Charts are private and require login
- Wrong account: Charts are linked to specific user accounts
- Charts never saved: Did you click "Save" after calculating?
Solutions: Verify you're logged into the correct account, try recalculating and saving a test chart
Check:
- Birth time: AM vs PM correct?
- DST setting: Was DST in effect at birth?
- Location: Correct city selected? (check coordinates)
- Date: Day, month, year all correct?
Solution: Recalculate with corrected data and save with same name to update
Unfortunately: There is no undo function for overwritten charts.
Prevention:
- Always double-check the chart name before saving
- Use unique, specific names for each person
- For updates, verify you're updating the correct chart
- Keep backup records of birth data elsewhere
Recovery: If you have the original birth data, recalculate and save again
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