ASTROLOGY NATAL CHART: HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT PRINT?
Astrology natal chart prints make for cherished and one-of-a-kind gifts, but choosing the perfect one for any occasion can often be perplexing.
So, what exactly is a natal chart? Think of it as the universe’s way of offering you a snapshot of the planets in the sky on a significant day in your life. As the scope of astrology extends to virtually every facet of existence, natal charts can be tailored for various moments, from a past event like a wedding day to the instant two souls connected, or even when your entrepreneurial dream was born.
Here at 11th House, we present two popular options: the individual natal chart and synastry, an elegant term for the overlapping natal charts of two individuals. Both can be a digital image, a Giclée art print expertly crafted by our trusted fulfilment partner or a handcrafted foil print skillfully made in our Edinburgh studio.
In this blog post, we will explain what occasions a natal chart print is perfect for, clarify the essential data you’ll need, and guide you on selecting the perfect print option. Whether you’re a seasoned astrology enthusiast or a newcomer seeking a meaningful and personalised gift, we’ve got you covered.
Understanding Your Options
The universe paints its story across the sky, and a natal chart is your window into that cosmic narrative. But before we dive into the finer details of choosing the right astrology natal chart print, let’s break down the basics to ensure you’re on the right path.
Natal Chart vs. Synastry: Deciphering Cosmic Connections
A natal chart, often referred to as a birth chart, is a snapshot of the planets’ positions in the sky at a specific moment. This moment can signify a person’s birth, unveiling a profound insight into their character, strengths, weaknesses, and life journey. But here’s the secret that many might not know: it can also represent significant events like the moment two individuals crossed paths. The magic of a natal chart lies in its ability to offer valuable insights, whether about you or a memorable moment in your life.
On the other hand, synastry charts present a unique perspective. They overlay two natal charts to reveal the compatibility and connections between individuals in their everyday lives. For instance, it can be a comparison between the chart of your first date and your own natal chart, shedding light on how that moment influenced your life’s course. Gifting a synastry chart to a couple or using it as a heartfelt gesture for your partner can deepen your cosmic connection.
The Significance of Birth Time and Place: Personalization Matters
For both natal and synastry charts to unveil their full cosmic magic, precision is key. The exact day, time, and place of birth for each person involved are essential. While close approximations can work if you’re unsure of specific details, keep in mind that this may slightly affect the chart’s accuracy.
Digital or Physical: The Choice is Yours
Once you’ve gathered the crucial data for your desired chart, it’s time to decide between the convenience of digital or the tangible allure of physical prints.
For the tech-savvy and those seeking instant gratification, digital downloads offer quick access to your astrology natal chart. But if you’re inclined towards a more tangible connection with the cosmos, our physical prints come in two distinct options.
In the upcoming sections, we’ll walk you through the differences between the two: the high-end Giclée and the artisanal foil prints to help you discover which option aligns best with your special occasion and your unique style.
Giclée Prints – The Premium Choice
When you opt for a Giclée print for your astrology natal chart or synastry, you’re choosing a premium fine art print that transcends the ordinary. Giclée prints are synonymous with longevity and professional quality, setting them apart as a top-tier choice for your celestial masterpiece.
The Benefits of Giclée Prints
Giclée prints are known for their remarkable longevity. In ideal conditions, they come with an exceptional colour guarantee of over 100 years, ensuring that your astrology natal chart remains vibrant and striking for generations to come.
Crafted with Precision
Our fulfilment partner, a Fine Art Trade Guild-approved printing service, is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards. To achieve this quality, they conduct annual tests through a UKAS-approved laboratory. One of the key requirements for this standard is lightfastness, which is meticulously achieved through the vital practice of colour management. This process involves the continual calibration of printers, monitors, scanners, and software to guarantee that the final print precisely matches the previews seen on our website.
Museum-Quality Paper: Enhanced Matte Art (EMA)
For our astrology natal charts and synastry prints, we use Enhanced Matte Art (EMA) paper, a heavyweight fine art print material known for its premium quality. EMA’s smooth, clean finish complements large, full-colour graphics or illustrations, while its matte finish accentuates various highlights and tones in the source artworks, resulting in stunning works of art.
Here are some key features of EMA paper:
- Weight: 200gsm (5.9oz/yd)
- Printing method: Giclée
- Materials: Fine art paper
- Texture: Smooth
- Finish: Matt
- Whiteness: Natural white
Ink Matters
What truly distinguishes Giclée prints is the choice of ink. To create your astrology natal chart or synastry, only original and official manufacturer’s UV pigment-based inks are used. These inks are the key to ensuring an incredibly precise reproduction of the tone, temperature, and colour of the original image. UV inks contain enhanced light stabilizers, providing superior durability compared to dye-based inks. This safeguard ensures the vibrancy of your prints for well over a century in ideal conditions.
Limitless Personalization
What truly distinguishes Giclée prints is the choice of ink. To create your astrology natal chart or synastry, only original and official manufacturer’s UV pigment-based inks are used. These inks are the key to ensuring an incredibly precise reproduction of the tone, temperature, and colour of the original image. UV inks contain enhanced light stabilizers, providing superior durability compared to dye-based inks. This safeguard ensures the vibrancy of your prints for well over a century in ideal conditions.
One of the remarkable features of Giclée prints is their versatility. They can be printed with a wide variety of ink and background combinations, offering you a broad spectrum of options for a truly unique and personalized print. While our colour table summarizes the most popular choices, we’re here to accommodate your preferences. If you desire a different colour combination, just reach out to us, and we’ll work with you to create your ideal print.
Sustainability Matters
Giclée prints may be highly technologically advanced, but they’re also environmentally conscious. Printed with water-based inks on paper sourced from sustainable forests, they contain no plastic. Thanks to the global market position of our fulfilment partner, local fulfilment further reduces carbon emissions.
So, when you choose a Giclée print for your dream chart, you’re making a choice that balances technological excellence with sustainability. However, your choice ultimately depends on your personal style or the tastes of those receiving the print as a gift. To explore an alternative, let’s delve into the features of our artisan foil prints in the next subsection, ensuring you can make an informed choice that resonates with your celestial journey.
Handcrafted Foil Prints: Embrace the Artisan Experience for Your Astrology Natal Chart
While Giclée prints offer impeccable precision and longevity, they may not be the right fit for everyone. Sometimes, it’s the imperfections that add a touch of love and uniqueness to a piece of art. If you’re seeking that special something, artisan foil prints are the answer for your astrology natal chart or synastry print.
Unveiling Artisan Foil Prints
With a foil print, you’re choosing a handcrafted work of art where a delicate layer of toner-sensitive foil is meticulously applied to the unique design of your astrology natal chart. Handcrafted with love in our Edinburgh-based studio in Scotland, each foil print is more than just a print. It’s a testament to the artisan’s touch, ensuring that no two are entirely alike.
A Palette of Possibilities
Our artisan foil prints boast a rich variety of popular metallic colours, including rose gold, champagne gold, copper, silver, sky blue, and red. To infuse even more intrigue into your prints, we offer foils with additional effects, such as cracked ice or star patterns, rainbow colours, or mesmerizing holographic effects.
Quality Meets Style
For the utmost quality in a foil print, the choice of paper is essential. We collaborate with top-tier extra smooth card suppliers to provide you with the finest possible quality. Our bestselling foil prints on white paper use a 160gsm card with a stunning high whiteness and an exceptionally smooth finish, ensuring perfect toner adhesion for exquisite results. It’s so exceptional that it even carries “Celestial Design” in its name.
For the utmost quality in a foil print, the choice of paper is essential. We collaborate with top-tier extra smooth card suppliers to provide you with the finest possible quality. Our bestselling foil prints on white paper use a 160gsm card with a stunning high whiteness and an exceptionally smooth finish, ensuring perfect toner adhesion for exquisite results. It’s so exceptional that it even carries “Celestial Design” in its name.
When opting for foil prints with coloured backgrounds, we turn to Wigston Senses Paper, known for delivering premium results. With a selection of 35 contemporary colours, it offers unrivalled smoothness, resulting in elite-quality prints. From this vibrant palette, we’ve handpicked Sable Black, Dartmouth Blue, Brooklands Green, and Mellow Malbeck 140gsm cards to craft unique artisan foil prints that reflect your personal style.
Embracing Imperfections as Art
It’s important to note that, as foil prints are custom-made to order, the production process is more labour-intensive compared to the high-efficiency process of Giclée printing. Additionally, owing to the delicate nature of the toner-sensitive foil and its unique interactions with the substrate card during production, your foil print may bear slight imperfections. These imperfections, integral to the artisan art process, are what make your print truly one-of-a-kind, just like you.
Conclusion: Your Unique Journey with Astrology Natal Chart Prints
An astrology natal chart, whether standing alone or as a synastry, occupies a special place in the realm of personalized gifts. Its versatile applications extend across all areas of life, transcending from the realm of astrology enthusiasts into common knowledge. We’ve explored how astrology natal charts can encompass singular events or combine them to offer profound insights into character and life’s unfolding narrative.
In a tangible form, an astrology natal chart is not just informative; it’s a masterpiece of art, a captivating addition to your home decor, and a conversation starter. In our Astrological Prints section, you’ll discover an array of designs to suit your budget, personal style, and the special occasion you have in mind. Whether you opt for a convenient digital download, a professional Giclée print, or an artisan foil print, you’re choosing a custom, high-quality astrology art print that’s as precise and unique as it is beautiful.
And if you find yourself standing at the crossroads of choice, still unsure of which path to take, remember that we’re here to guide you. If you read this blog post from outside the UK, you can find us on Etsy. Don’t hesitate to reach out with your questions and preferences because, at the end of the day, your journey with your astrology natal chart is as individual as the stars that adorn it.