
                        CHART TYPE

One of the first things that is examined in a natal chart is
the general look or planetary pattern of the chart.  In some
charts the planets are scattered all around while in others
the planets are grouped on one side, or form one of the many
other patterns. There are seven basic Chart Types: the Bowl,
Splash, Splay, Bucket, See-saw, Locomotive and Bundle. There
are also other patterns that have unique qualities, such as
the Funnel, Ladle, Uneven type, Double-Handled Buckets, etc.
The Chart Type indicates a behavior pattern that affects all
the other characteristics in the natal chart.

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               Astroscan interpretation text
               Copyright (c) 1997-98 R.Logush

*SPLASH

                          SPLASH

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This Chart Type is the Splash pattern. In the Splash chart
planets are scattered evenly around the chart. There are
five oppositions in the ideal Splash, allowing for 10-degree
orbs. As this kind of planetary arrangement is extremely
rare, the Splash chart is not used except when misapplied
to Splay charts which are similar.

Broad knowledge, ability to integrate unrelated things in a
meaningful way, does many things well, competent in general
sense, aims in many directions, handles situations and ideas
involving many variables which would normally frustrate
others to the point of desperation.

Universal adaptability, practical awareness of the current
environemnt, assumption of being fit or "gifted" to deal
with almost anything, sees no limits in any area of life,
"splashes" energy and attention in all directions, diverse
interests, makes point in one area and moves on to next.

Transcendental understanding of self and world, perspective
of self within the greater cosmic scheme of things, mixed
bag of attitudes and subconscious drives, simple in some
ways and complex or unfathomable in others, ambivalent,
occasionally scattered in attention or goals, lacks depth,
unable to focus or concentrate for long periods.

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*K

(+) Great universality, broad knowledge, wide interests,
never one-sided, ability to integrate different things,
well-balanced, objective, fair.

(-) Scattered interests, Jack-of-all trades, superficial,
conceited, overly confident, cynical, ambivalent, unable to
focus or concentrate.

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*SPLAY

                           SPLAY

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This Chart Type is the Splay Pattern. In the Splay chart
planets are scattered almost evenly around the chart. There
may be one or more conjunctions. This chart pattern is also
referred to incorrectly sometimes as the Splash. The latter
represents a perfectly even arrangement of planets, which is
extremely rare. The Splay is a common pattern.

Broad knowledge, ability to integrate unrelated things in a
meaningful way, competent in general sense, aims in many
directions, handles situations and ideas involving many
variables, may use different methods and approaches in
dealing with one specific thing, flexible, wide perspective.

Universal adaptability, practical awareness of the current
environemnt, willing to try wide assortment of things and
consider new ideas, sees many possibilities, aims in many
directions, diverse interests, makes point in one area and
moves on to next.

Transcendental understanding of self and world, perspective
of self within the greater cosmic scheme of things, mixed
bag of attitudes and subconscious drives, simple in some
ways and complex or unfathomable in others, ambivalent,
occasionally scattered in attention or goals, lacks depth,
unable to focus or concentrate for long periods, shallow,
superficial, cynical, conventional, jack-of-all-trades.

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*K

(+) Broad knowledge, wide interests, social, flexible,
balanced, fair, likes to go with the flow, blends in well
with the mainstream, never one-sided.

(-) Scattered interests, unable to stand out, unoriginal,
no specific talents, lacking in goals or direction, fears
the unconventional.

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*UNEVEN

                          UNEVEN

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This Chart Type is the Uneven Pattern. In the Uneven
chart planets are scattered unevenly around the chart,
usually with the presence of two or more conjunctions
or stelliums. It is similar to the Splay Type but is
recognized for its large empty spaces in the chart.

Seemingly normal and conventional on the surface, but
unique and original on the inside, at times complex or
eccentric, a individualist, does things differently
from others, in some ways a pioneer, makes own path,
willing to experiment, has self-made approach to life.

Unusual interests, diversified, creative, spontaneous,
fluctuating, changeable, unpredictable, scattered, tends
to be disatisified with own results, never ceases to find
a another way or better way of doing something, hard to
please, difficult to understand.

Determined, forever struggling, not concerned with social
image or what others think, rebellious, potential outcast,
unstable, misguided, deluded, scattered, insists on own
way, dislike advice, quirky, capable of convincing others.

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*K

(+) Original, unique, individualistic, pioneer, self-made
approach, some unusual preferences, experimantal, considers
all posibilities, specialized in one or more areas.

(-) Eccentric, confused, misguided, unstable, deluded,
disatisfied, forever struggling, scattered, con artist,
unpredictable, rebellious, unconventional, outcast.


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*LOCOMOTIVE

                         LOCOMOTIVE

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This Chart Type is the Locomotive Pattern. In the locomotive
chart planets are spread almost evenly within eight zodiac
signs, with one empty space the size of four signs. In the
ideal Locomotive, there is a Trine between the two planets
bordering on the empty space, which is also connected to a
Grand Trine.

Always slow in starting and accelerating, but powerful
momentum once in motion, difficult to stop, capable of
carrying enormous load, prefers to follow an evenly
balanced sequence of steps or pattern, does not like
interruptions, needs straight track, predictable and likes
uncluttered environemnts, orderly, hard-working, relies on
solid things and dependable methods.

Enduring, strong, ambitious, plans ahead, has specific goal
and direction, knows where to go and how to get there, works
hard at first but expects easy continuity, impossible to
dissuade once mind is made up, uncompromising, stubborn,
difficult to work with, wants to be in charge, autocratic,
fixed in opinion.

Decisive, steady, unwavering, has strong compulsion, sticks
to plan, faithful, disciplined and organized, dislikes lack
of direction or trivial pursuits, lacks objective thinking,
needs wider perspective, requires imagination and creative
approach, places too much value on long-term gain.

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*K

(+) Enormous drive, strong compulsion, slow to start,
unstoppable, enduring, faithful, disciplined, organized,
perservering, ambitious, decisive, unwavering, steady,
direct, planner, leader.  

(-) Uncompromosing, difficult, fixed in opionion, stubborn,
workaholic, overly ambitious, great expectations, narrow
vision, autocratic, too conventional, non-imaginative,
lacks creativity and wider perspective. 


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*SEE-SAW

                     SEE-SAW / HOURGLASS

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This Chart Type is the See-Saw Pattern. In the See-Saw
chart planets are arranged in two groups on opposite sides
of the chart, with at least three planets in one group. Also
known as the Hourglass.

A mediator, always sees two sides to every issue, loves to
debate, wants to achieve harmony and balance, always fair,
a good negotiator, compromising, adaptable, even-handed,
constantly, willing to adjust, has give-and-take attitude.

Open-minded and objective, adaotable, flexible, prefers
not to take sides, diplomatic, clever, innate at working
with opposites, knows how to gain from not taking sides,
unbiased, democratic, understanding, tolerant.

Indecisive, has difficulty taking sides, unable to see
good or bad, everything seems black or white, tends to see
everything in extremes, always caught up in struggle between
two opposing views, wavering, unsure, confused, vascilating, 
hypocritical, fickle, undependable, unreliable, deluded. 

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(+) Mediator, fair, equitable, debating, negotiator, fair,
adaptable, even-handed, flexible, adjusting, give-and-take,
open-minded.

(-) Vascilating, wavering, hypocritical, indecisive, unsure,
fickle, undependable, unreliable, unsure, vague, confused,
deluded,

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*BOWL

                            BOWL

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This Chart Type is the Bowl Pattern. In the Bowl Chart
planets are grouped within one-half of the chart so that
there is an empty space of almost exactly six signs.

Self-contained, secure, confident, bold, strong, forceful,
powerful, optimistic, strong conviction, has much drive for
idealistic ends, has mission in life, identifies with cause,
idealist at heart, faithful, believes in self, determined,
self-preserving, self-sufficient.

Compels attention and recognition, wants to be accepted
through self-importance, conscious of what others think,
able to maintain cool head and calm disposition in crisis,
wall of resistance, resilient, goes all the way, relies
on true and tested principles. 

Identifies only through specific group identity, one-sided,
biased, not fully open-minded, subject to extremes, may take
extreme position, not well-balanced, somewhat unstable, has
difficulty harmonizing with the world at large, confined,
lacks wide perspective and objective view, sheltered,  
sees only one direction or path. 

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*K

Positive traits:  Powerful drive, determined, has purpose,
much drive for idealistic ends, searching for new direction,
loves to scoop up experience.

Negative traits:  One-sided, lacks wider perspective, rarely
satisifed, confined, rigid, always feeling something is
lacking, disatisfied.


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*FAN

                        FAN / BUNDLE

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This Chart Type is the Fan Pattern. In the Fan chart planets
are grouped within about a third of the chart or a span of
four signs. Also known as the Bundle.

Self contained, self-made, pioneer, individualist, stands
out from the rest, unusual, intense, strong, powerful,
identifies with personal cause, strong conviction, has much
drive for idealistic ends, has mission in life, idealist,
believes in self, determined, self-sufficient.

Demands attention and acceptance, wants to be acknowledged
for self-made accomplishments, conscious of social image,
puts up wall of resistance, resilient, goes all the way,
relies on personal experience. 

Sees world through specific group identity, one-sided, not
fully open-minded, biased, subject to extremes, may take
extreme position, not well-balanced, somewhat unstable, has
difficulty harmonizing with the world at large, confined,
lacks wide perspective and objective view, sheltered,  
sees only one direction or path. 

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*K

Positive traits:  Self-contained, self-made, individualist,
pioneer, strong, unusual, stands out, intense, powerful,
strong conviction, idealist, faithful, determined,
persistent, self-sufficient.

Negative traits:  Lacks wider perspective, self-centered,
self-obsessed, tunnel vision, biased, confined, sheltered,
extremist, one-sided, overdoes things.

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*WEDGE

                           WEDGE

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This Chart Type is the Wedge Pattern. In the Wedge chart
planets are concentrated within a sixth of the chart or a
span of two signs. Also known as the Bundle.

A specialist, has ability to concentrate and focus, can
channel enormous energy into specific areas, gets down
to the bottom of things, patient and disciplined, very
detail-minded, gets right to point, blunt, efficient,
has ability to make much out of little and to build small
things into great ones, potentially very constructive.

An expert, very knowledgeable in area of specialty, able
to penetrate through clutter, intense, persistent, forceful,
works in own world of rules, self contained, has personal
mission in life, believes in self, self-sufficient, deals
with matters of immediate importance. 

Compels attention and recognition, wants to be accepted
through self-importance, one-sided, lacks wide perspective
and objective attitude, can be very biased, subject to
extremes, has difficulty harmonizing with society at large,
confined, sheltered, sees only one direction or path,  
oblivious to immediate environment, insensitive, loses sight
of other important matters, overdoes things.


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*K

Positive traits:  Specialist, ability to concentrate,
focus, unrelenting drive, unique approach, expert,
penetrating, thorough, patient, disciplined, detailed,
efficient, intense, persistent, self-made, self-sufficient.

Negative traits:  Lacks wider perspective, self-absorbed,
one-track mind, overindulges, extremist, biased, lack of
general knowledge, closed-minded, confined, sheltered.

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*BUCKET

                          BUCKET

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This Chart Type is the Bucket Pattern. In the Bucket chart
nine planets are grouped with one half of the chart, and the
remaining planet is located almost exactly in the center of
the other empty half of the chart. The single planet in the
empty zone is the Handle and is the focus through which all
the energies of the chart are channeled. The Handle planet,
its aspects, sign and house, assume great importance, often
surpassing all the other traditional factors of importance.

Enormous energy can be directed towards one purpose or one
area of life, much can be done using the same method, very
intense, goal-oriented, specific purpose to everything,
ability to combine different views, ways and resources for
dealing with particular tasks, pragmatist, resourceful.

Self-contained, forceful drive, powerful, can combine and
process unrelated things, has mission in life, identifies
with specific cause, always sees a way out, has ability to
transform confusion and clutter into coherence, can manage
many items with the same skill or technique, is good at
filtering, screening and avoiding unwanted things.

Tends to see everything from one point of view, lacks wide
perspective and objective view, can be biased, extremist,
fixed in opinion, not well-balanced, somewhat unstable, sees
only one direction or path, obsessed, ruthless, eccentric,
unconventional, absent-minded, domineering, insensitive. 

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*K

Positive traits: Intense, focus, concentration, purpose,
direction, specific, efficient, resourceful, goal-oriented,
dextrous, pragmatist, good manager, problem-solver.

Negative traits:  Obsessed, biased, extremist, insensitive,
eccentric, unconventional, absent-minded, domineering,
ruthless, unusual vulnerabilities, unstable.


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*BUCKET-2PH

                BUCKET WITH TWO-PLANET HANDLE

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This chart is the Bucket with a Two-Planet Handle Pattern.
In the Bucket chart with a two-planet handle eight planets
are grouped with one half of the chart, and the remaining
two planets are in conjunction almost exactly in the center
of the other empty half of the chart.

Enormous energy can be directed towards one or two specific
purposes or areas in life, much can be done using the same
method, very intense, goal-oriented, purpose to everything,
ability to combine different views, ways and resources for
dealing with particular tasks, pragmatist, resourceful.

Self-contained, forceful drive, powerful, can combine and
process unrelated things, has mission in life, identifies
with specific cause, always sees a way out, has ability to
transform confusion and clutter into coherence, can manage
many items with the same skill or technique, is good at
filtering, screening and avoiding unwanted things.

Tends to see everything from one point of view, lacks wide
perspective and objective view, can be biased, extremist,
fixed in opinion, not well-balanced, somewhat unstable, sees
only one direction or path, obsessed, ruthless, eccentric,
unconventional, absent-minded, domineering, insensitive. 

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*K

Positive traits: Intense, focus, concentration, purpose,
direction, specific, efficient, resourceful, goal-oriented,
dextrous, pragmatist, good manager, problem-solver.

Negative traits:  Obsessed, biased, extremist, insensitive,
eccentric, unconventional, absent-minded, domineering,
ruthless, unusual vulnerabilities, unstable.

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*FUNNEL

                           FUNNEL

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This Chart Type is the Funnel Pattern. In the Funnel chart
nine planets are grouped in a about two to four signs and
the remaining planet is located almost exactly in the middle
section of the opposite side.

Very intense energy can be directed towards one purpose or
one area of life, much can be done using the same method,
wants to get to the essence, seeks purity, is good at
focusing, concentrating, filtering, screening and avoiding
unwanted things, has ability to combine different views,
ways and resources for dealing with particular tasks.

Self-contained, forceful drive, powerful, can combine and
process unrelated things, has mission in life, identifies
with specific cause, always sees a way out, problem solver,
fault-finder, weighs one item against many, searches for
meaning, wants to find the best path.

Sees everything from two opposing points of view, tends to
be indecisive, vague, lacks wide perspective and objective
view, unconventional, eccentric, perfectionist.

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*K

Positive traits:  Intense, focus, concentration, direction,
filterer, screener, purifier, path-seeker, problem-solver,
processor, eliminator, specialized, perfectionist, 

Negative traits:  Indecisive, too intense, obsessed, vague,
ruthless, insensitive, non-objective, limite dperspective,
self-absorbed, unconventional, eccentric, overly meticulous.

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*FUNNEL-2PH

                 FUNNEL WITH TWO-PLANET SPOUT

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This Chart Type is the Funnel with a Two-Planet Spout.
In the Funnel with a two-planet handle, eight planets are
grouped in a about two to four signs and the remaining two
planets are in conjunction almost exactly on the opposite
side.

Very intense energy can be directed towards one or two
purposes or areas in life, much can be done using the same
method, wants to get to the essence, seeks purity, is good
at focusing, concentrating, filtering, screening and avoiding
unwanted things, has ability to combine different views,
ways and resources for dealing with particular tasks.

Self-contained, forceful drive, powerful, can combine and
process unrelated things, has mission in life, identifies
with specific cause, always sees a way out, problem solver,
fault-finder, weighs one item against many, searches for
meaning, wants to find the best path.

Sees everything from two opposing points of view, tends to
be indecisive, vague, lacks wide perspective and objective
view, unconventional, eccentric, perfectionist.

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*K

Positive traits:  Ability to tap and harness resources in
specialized areas for specific purposes, unique abilites
and specialized knowledge, power of concentration, can see
more than one solution, uses different methods. 

Negative traits:  Overly ambitious, tries to accomplish
too many things, sees too many methods or solutions,
oblivious to immediate environment, sees everything as
either complicated or simple, lacks realistic vision.


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*LADLE

                           LADLE

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This Chart Type is the Ladle Pattern. In the Ladle Chart
nine planets are grouped in an area the size of two to four
signs, while the remaining handle planet is located about
two signs away.

A specialist and perfectionst, great ability to focus and
concentrate, can direct tremendous energy towards specific
purpose, very intense, original, resourceful, much can be
done using the same method, wants to scoop up as much as
possible with the best leverage, self-sustaining, cna avoid
or eliminate undesirable things, has ability to combine
different views, ways and resources for dealing with
particular tasks.

Self-contained, forceful drive, powerful, can combine and
process unrelated things, has mission in life, identifies
with specific cause, always sees a way out, problem solver,
fault-finder, weighs one item against many, searches for
meaning, wants to find the best path, perfectionist

Sees everything from two opposing points of view, tends to
be indecisive, vague, lacks wide perspective, non-objective
view, unconventional, will resort to ruthless means to make
ends meet, eccentric, ruthless, obsessed, lost in details.

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*K

Positive traits:  Specialist, perfectionst, focus,
concentration, specific purpose, very intense, powerful,
resourceful, efficient, pragmatist, self-sustaining,
powerful, manager, processor, fault-finder, original.

Negative traits:  Over-achiever, not always fit for the
job, self-deceiving, ego-centric, insensitive, acts
invincible, masks vulnerabilities, lacks prespective.

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               Astroscan interpretation text
                Copyright (c) 1997 R.Logush
