It's like a photograph taken of the heavens at the exact moment you were born. It shows your past, your future, and your reason for being on Earth at this particular time. Your birth chart is unique, very much like a fingerprint. It is a blueprint of your personality. The planets go through their cycles as they pass through the twelve signs of the zodiac.
Some transits are hard, some are easy, and some even bring opportunity.
Understanding these aspects will help you manage your life better. You will know why certain things are happening to you and why, and you will be able to cope much better. Understanding your chart will help you unlock the key to the potential fulfillment of your life. Astrology teaches you to accept responsibility for your own life. Understanding your horoscope will give you a greater degree of control over your destiny.