How to Interpret an Astrological Birth Chart
Prepare a blank document file or sheet of paper., In the document file or paper, place Subject Headings to divide your report., Note the type of chart it is (bucket, locomotive, etc.), Note which element and modality are emphasized., Now look at...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Prepare a blank document file or sheet of paper.
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Step 2: In the document file or paper
Examples are:
Basic Personality, Family and Relationships, Health and Leisure, Career and Abilities, and Strengths and Weaknesses. , But don't rely too much on the traditional interpretations of the cluster types. , Just relying on the four elements' signs can be misleading so don't rely on this too heavily.
But the modes are more accurate.
Cardinal means initiative.
Fixed signs mean stubbornness and rigidity, and passion.
Mutable signs often indicate flexibility and a good mind. , Start always with the ASC or Ascendant.
Then the Sun in Sign, Sun in House, Sun's Aspects, the Moon, and so on. , For example, a Moon in Taurus will have something to say about that person's basic character, family relations (the mother especially), emotional needs, talents and health.
For each Subject Heading, insert the relevant keywords from that placement.
In the case of a Taurus Moon, keywords and phrases such as "emotional stability" for Basic Personality, "loyalty" and "constancy" for Relationships, "fertility" and "good singing voice" in Health and Leisure, etc. ,, For example, "quick temper" and "self-centeredness" may be suggested by a Sun in Aries, a Sun Square Mars, a Stellium in Aries or Leo, and a Sun Conjunct Midheaven (MC).
When this happens, you can be sure you have found a dominant trait in your subject's psyche.
On the other hand, if a trait is suggested only once, it may not be that strong unless it is a very close aspect or the planet involved is strong (personalized, ruling, dignified, etc.).
Do not stress a trait too much if you are not sure it is that influential. , Then think of the qualities of that planet, sign or house.
Consider this when writing your interpretation. , By now, you should see a picture of your client/subject in your mind.
Proceed systematically, referring to your notes always. , A long report is boring and repetitive; a short one is useless. , Or email it to your client in DOC or PDF format.
There are free PDF makers available online. , Don't make the mistake of skipping dialogue with your client.
You cannot learn from a one-sided reading.
Ask him or her for feedback. -
Step 3: place Subject Headings to divide your report.
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Step 4: Note the type of chart it is (bucket
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Step 5: locomotive
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Step 6: Note which element and modality are emphasized.
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Step 7: Now look at each placement.
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Step 8: Then see how each factor contributes to the Subject Headings.
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Step 9: Keep doing this for every planet in sign
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Step 10: planet in a house
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Step 11: and planet in aspect to the ASC
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Step 12: MC or another planet.
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Step 13: you will notice that the same traits seem to crop up again and again.
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Step 14: Look for which planet
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Step 15: sign and/or house is emphasized the most.
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Step 16: Once you are finished
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Step 17: and you see the "trends" in the chart
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Step 18: you are ready to begin writing your interpretation.
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Step 19: Make the report only about 5-10 pages long.
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Step 20: Print it in large print
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Step 21: stapled
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Step 22: in an envelope.
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Step 23: Afterwards
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Step 24: talk to your subject about it.
Detailed Guide
This is for taking notes.
Examples are:
Basic Personality, Family and Relationships, Health and Leisure, Career and Abilities, and Strengths and Weaknesses. , But don't rely too much on the traditional interpretations of the cluster types. , Just relying on the four elements' signs can be misleading so don't rely on this too heavily.
But the modes are more accurate.
Cardinal means initiative.
Fixed signs mean stubbornness and rigidity, and passion.
Mutable signs often indicate flexibility and a good mind. , Start always with the ASC or Ascendant.
Then the Sun in Sign, Sun in House, Sun's Aspects, the Moon, and so on. , For example, a Moon in Taurus will have something to say about that person's basic character, family relations (the mother especially), emotional needs, talents and health.
For each Subject Heading, insert the relevant keywords from that placement.
In the case of a Taurus Moon, keywords and phrases such as "emotional stability" for Basic Personality, "loyalty" and "constancy" for Relationships, "fertility" and "good singing voice" in Health and Leisure, etc. ,, For example, "quick temper" and "self-centeredness" may be suggested by a Sun in Aries, a Sun Square Mars, a Stellium in Aries or Leo, and a Sun Conjunct Midheaven (MC).
When this happens, you can be sure you have found a dominant trait in your subject's psyche.
On the other hand, if a trait is suggested only once, it may not be that strong unless it is a very close aspect or the planet involved is strong (personalized, ruling, dignified, etc.).
Do not stress a trait too much if you are not sure it is that influential. , Then think of the qualities of that planet, sign or house.
Consider this when writing your interpretation. , By now, you should see a picture of your client/subject in your mind.
Proceed systematically, referring to your notes always. , A long report is boring and repetitive; a short one is useless. , Or email it to your client in DOC or PDF format.
There are free PDF makers available online. , Don't make the mistake of skipping dialogue with your client.
You cannot learn from a one-sided reading.
Ask him or her for feedback.
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