PUBLISHED July 8th, 2021 06:00 am | UPDATED July 19th, 2021 01:30 pm
The art of using astrology to predict the future dates back to antiquity, and even sceptics must admit that there is something innately fascinating about the possibility that the stars and planets hold the answers we are looking for. Whether you are a casual observer looking to see what the hype is about, or you’re an avid believer that bases all your decisions, from what to do to what to eat, on your zodiac sign, there is an app out there that suits your needs.
The Pattern
The Pattern is a free, easy to use astrology app that uses simple astrology terms that beginners and casual users can understand. Split into three categories — foundations, development and relationships — The Pattern allows you to understand your zodiac sign through down-to-earth language. This is also a highly social platform, allowing users to connect with friends and learn together. Furthermore, The Pattern is known to be frighteningly accurate. The accuracy of this app even has the endorsement of Channing Tatum.
Download The Pattern from the Apple Store and on Google Play Store for free.
Co-Star
Co-founded by a veteran of the fashion industry, Co-Star promises an aesthetically pleasing experience while you traverse the stars to learn more about your zodiac. With a chic black-and-white design, Co-Star is great for beginners looking to deepen their knowledge and delve into the other different planetary signs that are important to astrology readings. Using simple words and a highly interactive interface, the app strives to make astrology accessible. With more than 20 million users worldwide, it has certainly achieved its goal.
Download Co-Star from the Apple Store and Google Play Store for free.
Time Passages
For avid astrology enthusiasts, Time Passage provides detailed tracking information on planetary movements. Using an expansive glossary of astrology terms, Time Passage is a great app for those looking for information regarding exactly how planetary machinations affect their present and future. The free version of the app comes with personalised, daily horoscope insights tailored to your birth chart while in-app purchases allow you to add additional features such as relationship navigation as well as the ability to calculate the potential outcome of an event.
Download Time Passages from the Apple Store and Google Play Store for free.
CHANI
Founded by astrologer Chani Nicholas, CHANI is built on beliefs that astrology should be a means for self-reflection and self-improvement. As such, it seeks to facilitate introspection amongst its users. Despite focusing more on the cheerier and positive aspects of your natal chart, CHANI is known for its accuracy. Users utilising the free version of the app, expect weekly horoscope updates, a weekly horoscope-themed podcast and a planetary chart for the week. Paid subscriptions provide access to aids for self-reflection, such as a journal and meditation tips.
Download CHANI from the Apple Store for free.
Sanctuary
Deeply focused on an interactive experience, Sanctuary provides a more human-to-human take on astrology with access to on-demand astrologers that can provide details and hyper-focused insights to your daily outlook as well as answers to any questions. Functioning on a paid subscription basis for access to the astrologers, Sanctuary offers information on your zodiac while interspersing jokes, gifs and emojis for some lighthearted fun. The free version still offers daily insights and various astrology-themed news.
Download Sanctuary from the Apple Store and Google Play Store for free
Daily Horoscope
For casual users more interested in different types of zodiacs and their outlooks, the Daily Horoscope is a great platform. Taking a more rudimentary approach to their predictions, the app provides traditional daily, weekly and monthly insights derived from just the sun sign. Stripping away the more complicated aspects of astrology and horoscope, this app provides broad strokes; breadth rather than depth. It also provides outlooks from the Chinese 12-animal Zodiac and the Druid tree-based horoscopes.
Download Daily Horoscope from the Apple Store and Google Play Store for free.
Astromatrix
Astromatrix caters to more advanced users that are looking for a thorough deep-dive into their natal chart. With an uncomplicated interface and clever labels, Astromatrix makes the more complex parts of your natal chart easy to understand. Expect an overview of the current planetary movements and how that will affect your natal chart and its various planetary signs, alongside articles that will aid in understanding the principles behind astrology and astrological predictions. Tarot card readings are also available.
Download Astromatrix from the Apple Store and Google Play Store for free.
Astrology Zone
If you’re a fan of Susan Miller’s work, Astrology Zone is for you. Founded by the wildly popular and well-known astrologer herself, Astrology Zone is a reputable source for your daily horoscope fixings. The free version of the app offers the basics, with brief daily readings and more thorough monthly insights. The premium subscription offers up an interesting array of functions, from details and personalised daily readings to access to Miller’s library of essays regarding the nuances of planetary movement.
Download Astrology Zone from the Apple Store, Amazon and Google Play Store for free.
Time Nomad
Suitable for more advanced users but open to beginners, Time Nomad provide detailed insights on both natal and synastry charts along with the choice between tropical and sidereal zodiacs. If these terms are unfamiliar to you, fret not, Time Nomad has a plethora of resources that can help beginners start their journey and familiarize themselves with the various complexities of astrology readings. For those more knowledgeable, Time Nomad functions well as an astrological calculator, with real-time tracking of planetary transits.
Download Time Nomads from the Apple Store for free.
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