Natal

/ˈneɪ.təl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective
Relating to the process of birth or to the place of birth.
The hospital provided exceptional natal care for both mothers and newborns.
Of or relating to the time of birth.
The natal chart is used in astrology to interpret a person's character based on their time of birth.
Existing at, or occurring on, the occasion of birth.
Her natal family has a strong tradition of musicians.

Etymology

From Latin 'natalis', meaning 'of birth'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

natal chart:
A map of where the planets were in their journey around the Sun at the specific moment of one's birth.
natal die:
The process of determining one's inherent chances or fate by the circumstances of birth.

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