This is the chart U.S. chart used by Dane Rudhyar, one of the leading astrologers of the 20th century. Another common Sagittarius rising chart, calculated for 5:10 pm, is the so-called "Sibley chart." The most common U.S. chart is for about twelve hours earlier with Gemini rising. Other U.S. charts include the Scorpio rising chart favored by NewsScope writer Michael WolfStar.

See The Book of World Horoscopes (Aquarian Press) by Nicholas Campion for a detailed discussion of these and other national charts.