Charts - Astrologer`s work tool. Galaxy.Charts astrological program

Charts - Astrologer's basic universal tool

Charts (Galaxy.Charts) is the main tool of modern astrology which allows to create both single and dual astrological charts, as well as multi-charts to perform different kinds of tasks from the rectification and analysis to the prognosis of the events on the astrological houses themes. Charts works with the following types of charts: natal, transit, average, composite, horary, and synastry by means of different kinds of astrological instruments: transits, directions, progressions and returns. Single and double charts are created in 3 coordinate systems: ecliptic, horizontal and 1- and 2 equatorial. For creating charts 14 major house systems are used. Positions of celestial objects (stars, planets, asteroids, fictitious planets and points, Arabian parts and stars) are calculated using Swiss Ephemeris.

The main feature and the fundamental difference between Galaxy astrological programs from other programs on the market is use of charts list (events) and astrological instruments that greatly simplifies and speeds up the work of a modern astrologer. Many innovative solutions in the programs included in Galaxy - Astrological Tools astrological software package allow to save the time for the primary analysis of different types of charts and enable the astrologer to focus on the end result.

Additional information about program

Functionality of program

Operation mode	basic mode (Natal chart and its deployments) Horary charts Synastry One event - many instruments (multi-mode) (module Charts++) One instrument - many events (multi-mode) (module Charts++) Freestyle (multi-mode) (module Charts++) Current situation
Astrological Tools	Transits Various types of Progression Various types of Directions Various types of Returning
Work with charts	Single chart Pair of charts Many single charts (multi-mode) (module Charts++) Many dual charts (multi-mode) (module Charts++) Many combined charts (Freestyle mode) (module Charts++)
Supported planes	ecliptic horizon equator (1st and 2nd ESC)
Supported house systems	24 house systems, including - 14 of the most common and 10 modern
Zodiac system	Tropical
Work with aspects	it works with all aspects, including mundane parallels and contraparallels antis and contrantises thematical (module Charts++) etc.
Work with objects	Planet of Septener Spiritual planets Planetoids (asteroids) Lunar nodes (true and mean) Fictitious planet and points Stars
Support schemes for including objects in charts	non-displayed displayed with cross-aspects fully aspected
Loading and saving charts	work with unlimited number of databases and unlimited structure of bank
Support time points	unlimited number of time points (module Charts++)
Support dynamic of chart	dynamics of active chart dynamics of inner chart (natal chart, horary chart) dynamics of outer chart (transits, directions, progressions, returns)
Calculation of time correction	Considering alternative recourses
Directory of populated places coordinates	More than 16 ths populated places (in Locator program) around the globe
Protect of charts	Chart data protection against accidental change
Additional	dynamic toolbars dynamic lists of events dynamic lists of astrological tools advanced settings with tips and filtration system support for plug-ins etc.

Additional functions of the module "Charts++ - Advanced Features Module"

multi-modes ("One event - many instruments", "One instrument - many events") - allows you to work simultaneously with many charts and tools. You can display up to 9 charts at the same time. Different modes are used both in rectification, and in prognostication;
Freestyle mode - allows you to simultaneously display both single and double charts with different systems of houses and planes for an overall assessment;
tool "Chart Dynamics - Move Chart Object" - allows you to quickly, by moving the mouse over an object on the chart, find various kinds of phenomena from the ingression of objects to their aspects. The search can be performed with any astrological tools;
Tool "Select chart object" - allows you to display on the chart only those chart objects that the astrologer has specified. This allows you to focus attention only on selected objects;
tool - "Change chart time for a period" - allows you to quickly change the chart time within a given framework and quickly return to the original time. This can be used in rectification and prognosis;
Incremental selection of charts and astrological tools tool - allows you to quickly navigate through charts or tools without opening a page with lists of charts and astrological tools. Or duplicate the charts and tools page when displaying another tab of the multifunctional panel;
"Local space chart" - allows you to display a local space chart for the selected chart;
"Time points" mechanism - allows you to work with the built-in time points mechanism to quickly change and restore the date-time of a chart or event;
type of aspects "Thematic aspects" - allows you to display on the chart only those aspects that are responsible for the topic of the event. In this case, thematic objects are displayed in color, and non-thematic ones - in gray;
option "Real position of the angular" - allows you to display in the form of reference information next to the chart the real position of the planet in the house near the angular cusps. From-due to failure to take into account the latitude of the object, it often happens that in reality the planet is already in a different house;
button "Save the full text of the interpretation" - if the module "Natal Chart Analysis" for ChartAnalyzer is purchased, it becomes possible to save the full text of the interpretation of chart objects.

ChartDecor - Chart decoration module

The module is a specialized graphic editor for raster and vector graphics with databases of background images, seals and chart types for decorating astrological charts. Decorating means "decorating" and preparing gift pictures with various astrological types of charts (from rarities to modern ones), tables of aspects, chains of dispositors and thirty-degree indicators. Prepared images are saved in TIFF format, which provides high quality files for subsequent printing on large sheets of paper. See screenshots of the ChartDecor module.

The module comes in two versions:

basic version (ChartDecor - module). It contains a limited number of background images, stamps and types of cards. A total of about 200 entries (pictures and types of charts);
extended option (basic option + extended ChartDecor++ data set). It contains a full set of background pictures, stamps and types of chart. In total - more than 2000 records.

Important! All background images are quite large in size. In this regard, only the basic set (ChartDecor) is included in the Galaxy distribution. For the advanced version, you need to request additional data files from the developer and obtain a key for ChartDecor++.
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Screenshots and brief description

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	Display 'About a program' with information about user and feedback with the developer
	Data entry screen for the charts (events). List of charts greatly simplifies data download, selection and generation. It refers not only to current knowledge under the data, but also additional parameters needed for automated operation of astrological programs. Illumination of charts of various types in the list. Charts of different types are displayed in the list of charts in different colors and can have 8 combinations of displaying the name, specified by the background color and tone color. The background color of the chart determines the type of chart: green background - natal charts; blue background - horary charts; yellow background - events; red background - chart type is not defined. The color of the chart`s tone determines its preservation: black color - the chart is saved in the database; red color - new chart, which is not stored in the database.
	Additional features for the event allow for more subtle and accurate use of thematic objects for rectification and prognostics. This mechanism allows you to: include additional house themes; forcibly include in the list of thematic, specified objects (planets, cusps, planetoids, etc.); forced off from the list of thematic, specified objects.
	City directory. In addition to Locator astrology program which works with more than three million of cities all over the world this directory contains the most commonly used settlements. The search is not only by first letters of name, but by entering the phrase in the name, which significantly increases the chances of a positive result. Frequently used settlements can be added to the favorites. Thus it speeds up work on a search
	You can load charts as a list by ticking relevant lists in the database. It saves considerable time to create a list of charts and events for work
	When you save a list of charts in the bank, previously saved charts 'remember' what folder or branch of a tree they are in. This is very important when considering the synastry of work teams and amendments to the charts
	Galaxy programs have protection against accidental changes. Having chosen charts that should be protected, an astrologer 'lock hangs' on the chart, not giving himself and the program in the future to change the chart data. This situation is typical for the protection of event charts during the rectification, when the random change of the event time (not the natal chart) can lead to errors of rectification.
	Global view of all charts data of a list. This allows to check the entered data and possibly catch errors in generation of the data by charts
	Work with a single chart. On the screen there is a multifunction panel, two customizable toolbars, depending on the operation mode and program settings. All these elements can be switched off and leave the screen with a single chart for a deeper dive into the chart
	Astrological parameters of chart objects on the multifunction panel. To display the objects in a table the different modes can be used: the table of objects, 30-degree table, etc. The table can be sorted by clicking the mouse on the title
	Aspects of the charts can be displayed in different modes: from the compressed/full (complete) table to the tabular presentation of aspect chain in relation to the inner or outer charts. In addition, you can get more information by clicking on the table on the desired aspect. At the same time, the program shows information not only at the point of contact, but also around. It allows to determine the degree measure even when lack of aspects
	The cross-aspects of the dual chart, displayed in tabular form. This is one of many options to display aspects
	The table of domification allows to get comprehensive assessment of the chart objects as rulers in the houses and signs
	Additional options information - Chain of dispositors. You can use various chains of control to fall for the full control of the table and Septener. Position rulers in chains dispositor is not fixed and depends on the chart. Stewards took place, the most suitable to avoid crossing links. The color of the ruler and communication are painted in the colors of the elements in which it is located: Fire - red, Earth - black, Air - blue and Water - green. The red dot next to its planet is retrograde.
	Additional options information - Chain of dispositors. You can use various chains of control to fall for the full control of the table and Septener. Position rulers in chains dispositor fixed. Those. stewards are on the same ground, regardless of the chart, and communication vary according to the chart. The color of the ruler and communication are painted in the colors of the elements in which it is located: Fire - red, Earth - black, Air - blue and Water - green. The red dot next to its planet is retrograde.
	Zodiac degrees for the current chart can be interpreted by a variety of data sources.
	The aphetic analysis of charts will be available if 'Analyzer of a natal chart' module is purchased. At the same time the querent’s strengths and weaknesses will be available for assessments in terms of strength of the planets, signs and houses, both in absolute terms and relative to the chart objects
	(module Charts++) LocalSpace Map. The LocalSpace map is available in the "Additional Information Options" mode. The program interface allows you to upload a picture, overlay it on a local space map (LocalSpace) and orient it to the cardinal points.
	Allows you to determine the date-time of firdars and small firdars of various traditions. Firdars are planetary periods used in predictive technology. Firdar - This is a 75-year cycle, ruled by nine objects from the Sun to Saturn and the lunar nodes (Rahu and Ketu). Type of firdars: natal firdars - calculated based on the natal chart; small firdars of the solar - calculated on the basis of annual(!) solar returns. Small firdars are available only in the Charts program, since their construction requires 2 charts: a natal and an event chart, as well as one of the astrological tools for annual solar returns.
	Interpretation of chart objects. You can use both sources of interpretation of chart objects supplied with the program, and user-created (downloadable) files. Integrated interpretation sources take into account the types of charts (natal or event) and allow you to use size of interpretation text in the form of words, phrases or sentences
	Information on a chart. You can obtain additional information on a chart here For example, given time of astrological instrument
	Time points. Time points mechanism allows you to quickly set the time of the chart or event. Depending on the setting, time points may vary in color depending on what chart the time was received from
	Notepad is designed for annotations and notes in the course of astrologer's work with the astrological program
	The chart dynamics tool allows to change the chart date/time discrete and in acceleration mode
	(module Charts++) The chart dynamics tool in the event search mode allows to find easily different astrological moments, not only for transit but for all astrological instruments, excluding returns
	(module Charts++) The chart dynamics tool in the search mode of angular distance allows to find easily the time of aspect's occurrence. Only those aspects are displayed which are on
	(module Charts++) Tools "Changing the chart for the period of time" to change the time the chart gently in the specified time range. This option can be set 2 periods: [DT-P;DT+P] - period of time relative to the chart (DT) on both sides in a specified period of time (P); [DT;DT+P] - period of time relative to the chart (DT) in the direction of increasing time.
	(module Charts++) The tool "Select the chart object" allows you to select objects on the charts given astrologer, and the rest discolor objects. It allows brightness allocate these objects on charts, focusing astrologer.
	(module Charts++) Thematic aspects - aspects on a given theme of a house. The mechanism offloads a chart and greatly facilitates its perception by an astrologer since it highlights aspects related to the theme of a given house and displays the others in gray. You just should specify in the settings which category of objects will be involved and the program will highlight the thematic aspects depending on the theme of event and position of the chart objects
	On/off chart objects. It allows you to quickly turn on/off or switch the entire group of objects. The chart objects are not only displayed, but also participate in cross and full aspects (not typical for routine work)
	(module Charts++) Real position of the angular planet allows to see the real position of the planets in the houses near the angular cusps. For example, in ecliptic coordinates and taking into account the Topocentric House system Saturn is situated in the 9th house, but its real position is in the 10th. In this case, its interpretation changes dramatically in the querent’s natal chart
	The conjunction with the asteroids (stars, Arbian parts and midpoints). In Stars, Asteroids and Points programs you can prepare themed sets of objects (stars, asteroids, Arabian parts and midpoints) and then use them in Charts. The display feature should be taken into consideration: when the dual chart is displayed the asteroids appear only for the current (selected) chart (see the even chart on the fig.), which are connected with the objects of the inner (natal) chart. Additionally, you can select to display only conjunctions with the chart objects, which greatly simplifies the perception. At the same time, you can work only with one type (or stars, or asteroids, or points)
	When "Conjunction with the objects only" is unchecked the full list of asteroids (stars, Parts and midpoints) is displayed from a prepared list. And their position will depend on the current astrological tool
	(module Charts++) 'Event - Instruments' multi-mode. In this mode, you can display 9 astrological instruments (transits, directions, progressions, etc.) for one current event. Number of simultaneously displayed pairs of charts depends on the capabilities of a monitor or multiple monitors: the larger the monitor is, the more pairs of charts can be displayed for work
	(module Charts++) 'Instrument - Events' multi-mode. In this mode, you can display up to 9 events for one astrological instrument (transits, directions, progressions, etc.). Number of simultaneously displayed pairs of charts depends on the capabilities of the monitor or multiple monitors
	(module Charts++) 'Instruments - Event' multi-mode with the disabled multifunction panel. You can temporarily disable the multifunction panel for more efficient use of screen space
	(module Charts++) 'Freestyle' multi-mode on the double screen. This mode allows to simultaneously display up to 9 single and dual charts in different planes, different house systems and for any available astrological instrument
	(module Charts++) Freestyle multi-mode on a double screen with 9 pairs of charts in its maximum configuration. It is necessary to have a large space to display charts to work with such configuration. For example, use multiple monitors or 4K SHD/8K UHD monitor
	'Lunar Calendar' plug-in. Galaxy uses modules that extend the functionality of the program
	Extension module - "Lunar houses". Galaxy uses modules that expand the functionality of the program
	Expansion module - "Moon phases". Galaxy uses modules that expand the functionality of the program
	Extension module - "Firdary". Galaxy uses modules that expand the functionality of the program
	'Eclipse' plug-in. The module extends the program capabilities to calculate eclipses. You can save the moments of eclipses in terms of the time points and then easily create a chart for work
	'Planetary hours' plug-in. The results can be saved in a spreadsheet file and printed, or you can take a screenshot or specified area
	'Elements of planet orbits' plug-in. For astrologers who use not only the moon's nodes but other nodes in their work the module can provide information on the elements of the orbits of the other planets and asteroids
	Print of 'Planet rises/sets' module
	Print of 'Eclipse' module
	The result is stored in a spreadsheet file of 'Planet rises/sets' module
	Universal screen of display of settings and control issues
	Collage of design color schemes of Galaxy software. An astrologer can select one of 10 basic balanced color schemes for chart design and display
	Collage of button shapes. A user can select one of four shapes of buttons (from square to round)
	Collage of astrological programs included in Galaxy software package

Screenshots of the ChartDecor module

	Plugin modules page. To open the ChartDecor module, you must select the "Chart decoration" module from the list of modules and click the "Open module" button.
	Catalog of background images. From this screen, a background image is selected, on the basis of which the project will be built. The catalog tree contains various groups of pictures; each group contains a catalog of thumbnails - a general display of background images in the form of small forms, giving a general idea of the pictures contained in the group and for quickly finding the one you need; each picture has an alphanumeric number, by which it can be easily found in the catalogue; there is a preview area on the screen that allows you to display the entire catalog, even if it does not fit on the screen; the red preview frame shows which part of the picture is displayed on the screen; by moving the frame, you can display the desired part; double clicking on the main picture allows it to fit into the screen dimensions and display 100% of this picture; scaling of the main image is done using the mouse wheel; scaling of the main image can also be done using the Shift key and moving the mouse cursor; at the bottom of the main picture information about the size of the picture, its scale and display position, as well as the cursor position is displayed.
	Catalog of seals (stamps). From this screen, you select a print image (stamp) to display in the project. Seal images have a transparent background for seamless overlay on the background image. The catalog of stamps contains many different groups: from pictures-artifacts to modern and specialized types. The actions on this screen fully correspond to the work with the background pictures screen.
	Catalog of chart types. From this screen, you select the type of chart for constructing an astrological chart in the project. Each chart is a vector-specific Galaxy format for easy scaling of line graphics and text. The catalog of chart types is divided into 2 parts: modern - contains 2 types of charts: monochrome - the chart is displayed in one selected color with a transparent background; color - the chart is displayed in colors specified by the parent Charts program. To change the color scheme of this type of card, use the PreSetter program settings. medieval - contains 4 groups of chart types: square, round, hexagonal and octagonal. The name of the groups itself determines the appearance of the charts. The actions on this screen fully correspond to the work with the screens of background pictures and stamps.
	List of charts. List of astrological charts created and contained in the parent Charts program. For the decorator to work, you need to select one of the charts from the list for which you want to create a masterpiece :) The decorator allows you to work with natal, horary and event charts. In this case, a basic astrological tool (analogous to transits) is used.
	Decor composition. On this screen, the main type of work on decorating the selected astrological chart is performed. There are 2 lists on the screen: list of blocks - allows you to include or exclude a particular block from work. In this case, the background image and astrological chart are always displayed, since this is the basis of the entire decorator. The remaining records (blocks) can be included as desired; list of decorative elements - this is text, colors, font and other characteristics of blocks. Decorative elements allow you to change the appearance of the blocks. Composition steps: the entry checkbox in the list of blocks allows you to enable (disable) the desired block; when selecting a list entry, information on the selected block and element is displayed at the bottom of the screen, which explains the essence of the selected record; when you select a block on the screen, a frame with a scaling element is displayed; changing the size of the block is done by holding and moving the mouse inside the scaling square (in the lower right corner of the frame); moving the selected block is done with the mouse by clicking and holding inside the block outside the zoom square; the font size of text blocks changes automatically when the height and width of the block changes; each block has its own position layer: the lower the block in the list of blocks, the higher its layer. Those. The "Watermark" block will be located on top of all blocks, and the "Astrological chart" block will be the bottom one. This should be taken into account when selecting and moving blocks; The composition screen has a number of tools (buttons) that allow you to: select the color of inscriptions and lines; initialize the position of blocks if their coordinates are outside the working limits, when changing the background image to a smaller size; invert the color of the block frame if the color of the background image makes it difficult to distinguish. The default frame color is red. And when using a red background image, the block frame may become invisible; find the position of the block on the screen if its dimensions have become too small, and he ended up unselected. When a block is found, it is displayed as a flashing square; edit (change) text, line thickness, font and block type; set the maximum font size of symbols (planets and cusps) when displaying a map, table of aspects, chains of dispositors and a thirty-degree indicator for aligning (balancing) the display by symbols. The appearance of special blocks (aspects, chains of dispositors and thirty-degrees) can be changed by additional settings of the element.
	The result is the decor composition in the ChartDecor module. Before creating the output file, the final view is displayed on the composition screen to the extent of the available screen space. If necessary, you can adjust the position of the blocks, include or exclude them from the final file. If the result of the composition satisfies aesthetic requirements, you can create an output file.. If necessary, the created layout can be saved for subsequent work with other astrological charts. Important! When saving a template, all elements of settings and blocks are saved, with the exception of data for constructing an astrological chart (name, date-time and place). This is done to unify the saved template. After loading the saved template, all that remains is to select the astrological chart and the decoration is ready!
	The resulting file is the result of the decorator`s work. After composition, you can create a final TIFF file for later printing. If you are not happy with something in the final file, for example, the font size of the symbols, you can open the table of elements for editing and set a smaller font size of the symbols.
	Example of part of an extended data set. The image displays groups of thumbnails of backgrounds, seals, and chart views from the expanded dataset.

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