Whats the difference between Heliocentric & Geocentric natal charts in Astrology?

Question

Im an Aries Sun Moon and Venus under the standard geocentric-tropical zodiac but in the heliocentric equivalent. These placements turn to Libra and form a triangle? O_o

Heres the normal geocentric chart: http://www.astro.com/cgi/showgif.cgi?lang=e&gif=astro_2gw_01_zacc.5945.24460.gif&res=100&va=&cid=rimfilexsDbBx-u1287718171

Heres the abnormal heliocentric chart: http://www.astro.com/cgi/showgif.cgi?lang=e&gif=astro_2gw_01_zacc.6045.28509.gif&res=100&va=&cid=rimfilexsDbBx-u1287718171

Answer 1

Geocentric charts have the earth as their center point. The planets, the houses and signs are drawn representing their placements in the sky, if a person were standing on earth (geo=earth; centric=center). Meanwhile heliocentric charts represent the heavens from the standpoint of someone viewing them from the Sun. (helio=sun).



Geocentric charts form most of the charts used in astrology. Heliocentric charts are not widely used, but their interpretation is thought to reveal information on the individual they represent that the natal chart does not.

Answer 2

I've never heard or seen of a heliocentric chart. From the pics, you can obviously observe that in the heliocentric chart, there are no houses and the Sun is missing due to the chart representing the Sun. Earth is placed there [in Libra].



This is theoretical, but the heliocentric chart has no horizon and meridian axes, while geocentric charts do. A glyph that symbolizes Earth is a circle with a cross in the middle. The heliocentric chart doesn't have that cross which are the axes and looks like the glyph of the Sun instead; ☉.

Answer 3

Natal astrology is geocentric meaning that the planets affecto us dpending on their location as seen from earth. Ancient astrologers thought that the earth was in the center of the solar system and all the planets including the sun revolved around the earth. Despite this misunderstanding though it in no way invalidates astrology. Solar astrology(callde helio-centric) was purposed and talked about, but it was rejected. The reason being simple. We dont live on the sun. So to answer your question natal astrology is effective, solar is not. It occured to me that you might be talking about a solar return. A Solar Return chart is a chart calculated for the exact moment when the Sun returns to its natal position This chart can be read much like a natal chart, except that it must be kept in mind that it is in effect only for the course of a year. It will color the individual's approach to his or her environment for the year.