ASTROLOGY201:Howto InterpretaBirthChartPt.

ByHollyD'Angelo

Resources
Tolearnastrology: TheOnlyWayToLearnAstrologyVol.I,II,III MarionMarchandJoanMcEvers Togetafreechart: Astrodienst http://www.astro.com/

Aboutastrology

Astrologyisanancientart/sciencethatuses astronomicalobservationsforpredictions Astrologyandastronomyhavepartedways Weareusingthetropicalsystemforthislecture Astrologydoesnotpredictanunchangeable future Itisalsoconnectedtoothersystemssuchas QabalahandTarot...foranotherlesson

Somepointsaboutbirthcharts

Likeallastrology,abirthchartdoesnotpredict anunchangeablefuture Thecaranalogy Itispossibletohaveexactlythesamechartas anotherpersonyetbeverydifferent. Knowledgeofthechartcanproduceresults Tocastachartyouneedtoknowthecity,date andtimetotheminute Theplayanalogy

TheBuildingBlocksofAstrology

PlanetsTheActors

Eachrulescertainsigns Elements QualityorCardinality PlanetaryRulerships Naturalrulershipofsignsinhouses

Housesgroupedbyqualityandelementlikesigns

TheSignsTheRoles

TheHousesTheStage

Planets

PlanetsincludetheSun,MoonandPluto,and canpotentiallyincludelargeasteroids Weuse10planetsinthissystem Theycanbethoughtofas10different dimensionsofhumanpersonality Planetsaresaidtorulecertainsigns Theyalsohaverelationshipsamongsteach otherwhichwecoverlater

Everysignhasrelationshipswithcertain planets,bothflowingandstressful. Theplanet(s)whichhasthebestrelationship withthissignissaidtobeindignityor exaltation. Planetwithstressfulrelationshipstothesign areindetrimentorfall.

PlanetaryRulership

Sun
Keyword:InnerSelf Represents:powerurge,ego,personality Dignity:Leo Exaltation:Aries Detriment:Aquarius Fall:Libra

WhereyoufindtheSuninthechartisthelife andheartofthehoroscope;thisiswhereyou wanttoshine.

Moon
Keyword:Emotions Represents:domestic,nurturingurge Dignity:Cancer Exaltation:Taurus Detriment:Capricorn Fall:Scorpio

WhereyoufindtheMooninthechartiswhere youtendtoexperienceemotionalupsand downs.'

Mercury
Keyword:ReasoningAbility Represents:intellectualurge,avenueof expression Dignity:Gemini,Virgo Detriment:Sagittarius, Pisces Exaltation:Aquarius Fall:Leo WhereyoufindMercuryinthechartshows whereandhowyoucommunicatebest.

Venus
Keyword:Affection Represents:socialurge,senseofvalue Dignity:Taurus,Libra Exaltation:Pisces Detriment:Scorpio,Aries Fall:Virgo

WhereyoufindVenusinthechartshowswhat youreallyenjoy.

Mars
Keyword:Energy Represents:action,aggressiveurge,initiative Dignity:Aries,Scorpio Detriment:Libra,Taurus Exaltation:Caoricorn Fall:Cancer WhereyoufindMarsinthechartiswhereyou expendthegreatestenergy.

Jupiter
Keyword:Expansion Represents:benevolence,protectiveurge Dignity:Sagittarius Exaltation:Cancer Detriment:Gemini Fall:Capricorn

WhereyoufindJupiterinthechartiswhereyou oftenhavegoodfortuneandliketospendyour leisuretime.

Saturn
Keyword:TheTeacher Represents:urgeforprotectionandsafety Dignity:Capricorn Exaltation:Libra Detriment:Cancer Fall:Aries

WhereyoufindSaturninthechartiswhereyou feelleastsecureandtendtoovercompensate.

Uranus
Keyword:TheAwakener Represents:Freedomurge,divinediscontent Dignity:Aquarius Exaltation:Scorpio Detriment:Leo Fall:Taurus

WhereyoufindUranusinthechartiswhereyou tendtodotheunusual.

Neptune
Keyword:Intuition Represents:spiritualandescapisturge Dignity:Pisces Exaltation:None Detriment:Virgo Fall:None

WhereyoufindNeptuneinthechartiswhere youtendtodeceiveyourselfand/orothers;itis alsowhereyoutendtoseektheideal.

Pluto
Keywords:transformation Represents:destroyingorreformingurge;fusion Dignity:Scorpio Exaltation:None Detriment:Taurus Fall:None

WhereyoufindPlutointhechartyou'llfind complexity;itiswhereyouwillhavetosolve problemsaloneandunaided.

Signs

Basedonconstellationsnamedlongago Theseconstellationsaredivisionsofspace circlingtheearthinthepathoftheecliptic Asignis30degrees:360/12=30 Theycorrespondto12conditionswhichthe planetspassthrough Therearethreemainthingstoknowabouteach sign:element,qualityandplanetaryruler

Elements
Aries,Leo,Sagittarius Libra,Aquarius,Gemini Cancer,Scorpio,Pisces Capricorn,Taurus,Virgo

Qualities
Quality Cardinal Fixed Mutable Fire
Aries Leo

Air
Libra Aquarius

Water
Cancer Scorpio Pisces

Earth
Capricorn Taurus Virgo

Sagittarius Gemini

CardinalSignsareactive,initiatory,quick FixedSignsarepersistent,practical,stubborn MutableSignsareadaptable,subtle,intuitive

Aries
March22April21 Element:Fire Quality:Cardinal Dignity:Mars Exaltation:Sun Detriment:Venus Fall:Saturn Principle:Active NaturalHouse:1st Keyword:Activitypioneering,executive,domineering, quicktempered,competitive,violent,impulsive,eager, intolerant,hasty,courageous,independent,arrogant, independent,dynamic,selfish,lacksfollowthrough,livesin themoment

Taurus
April22May21 Element:Earth Quality:Fixed Dignity:Venus Exaltation:Moon Detriment:Mars/Pluto Fall:Uranus Principle:Passive NaturalHouse:2nd Keyword:Stabilitypatient,conservative,selfindulgent, stubborn,domestic,sensual,thorough,slowmoving, argumentative,stable,dependable,possessive,practical, greedy,loyal,artistic,materialistic

Gemini
May22June21 Element:Air Quality:Mutable Dignity:Mercury Exaltation:None Detriment:Jupiter Fall:None Principle:Active NaturalHouse:3rd Keyword:Versatilitydual,congenial,curious, changeable,ungrateful,adaptable,expressive,quickwitted, scatterbrained,restless,literary,inventive,lackingin concentration,clever,dextrous,scheming

Cancer
June22July21 Element:Water Quality:Cardinal Dignity:Moon Exaltation:Jupiter Detriment:Saturn Fall:Mars Principle:Passive NaturalHouse:4th Keyword:Devotiontenacious,intuitive,maternal, brooding,touchy,domestic,sensitive,easilyhurt,good memory,helpful,negative,manipulative,sympathetic, patriotic,overprotective,selfish,traditional

Leo
July22August21 Element:Fire Quality:Fixed Dignity:Sun Exaltation:None Detriment:Uranus Fall:Mercury Principle:Active NaturalHouse:5th Keyword:Magnetismdramatic,idealistic,vain,status conscious,proud,ambitious,goodleader,childish, overbearing,creative,dignified,cruel,fearsridicule,romantic, generous,selfassured,boastful,pretentious,optimistic

Virgo
August22September21 Element:Earth Quality:Mutable Dignity:Mercury Exaltation:None Detriment:Neptune Fall:Venus Principle:Passive NaturalHouse:6th Keyword:Practicalityindustrious,studious,scientific, critical,petty,methodical,discriminating,selfcentered, melancholy,factfinding,exacting,picky,hypochondriac,shy, neat,humane,perfectionist,skeptical

Libra
September22October21 Element:Air Quality:Cardinal Dignity:Venus Exaltation:Saturn Detriment:Mars Fall:Sun Principle:Active NaturalHouse:7th Keyword:Harmonycooperative,persuasive,fickle, apathetic,companionable,peaceloving,refined,loves intrigue,peaceatanyprice,judicial,artistic,pouting, diplomatic,sociable,indecisive,suave

Scorpio
October22November21 Element:Water Quality:Fixed Dignity:Mars/Pluto Exaltation:Uranus Detriment:Venus Fall:Moon Principle:Passive NaturalHouse:8th Keyword:Intensitymotivated,penetrating,vengeful, temperamental,executive,resourceful,secretive, overbearing,violent,determined,scientific,investigative, sarcastic,suspicious,sexobsessed,passionate,aware

Sagittarius
November22December21 Element:Fire Quality:Mutable Dignity:Jupiter Exaltation:None Detriment:Mercury Fall:None Principle:Active NaturalHouse:9th Keyword:Visualizationstraightforward,philosophical, argumentative,exaggerating,freedomloving,broadminded, talkative,procrastinating,athletic,generous,optimistic,self indulgent,blunt,religious,just,scholarly,impatient,likes gambling,pushy,hotheaded,enthusiastic,breezy

Capricorn
December22January21 Element:Earth Quality:Cardinal Dignity:Saturn Exaltation:Mars Detriment:Moon Fall:Jupiter Principle:Passive NaturalHouse:10th Keyword:Ambitioncautious,responsible,egotistic, domineering,scrupulous,conventional,unforgiving,fatalistic, businesslike,perfectionist,heartless,stubborn,traditional, practical,hardworking,brooding,inhibited,economical, statusseeking,serious

Aquarius
January22February21

Element:Air Quality:Fixed Dignity:Uranus Exaltation:Mercury Detriment:Sun Fall:None Principle:Active NaturalHouse:11th Keyword:Imaginationindependent,inventive, unpredictable,temperamental,tolerant,individualistic, progressive,boredbydetails,cold,opinionated,progressive, artistic,scientific,shy,eccentric,logical,humane,intellectual, radical,impersonal,rebellious,altruistic,likesgoodcauses

Pisces
February22March21 Element:Water Quality:Mutable Dignity:Neptune Exaltation:Venus Detriment:Mercury Fall:None Principle:Passive NaturalHouse:12th Keyword:Understandingcompassionate,charitable, procrastinating,overtalkative,melancholy,sympathetic, emotional,pessimistic,inhibited,sacrificing,intuitive,timid, impractical,musical,introspective,indolent,feels misunderstood,martyrcomplex,artistic

Houses

Housesrepresentthe12divisionsofthezodiac appliedtothehoursoftheday(relativetoyour positiononearthwhichtheplanetsmove throughonadailybasis Theyarethe12areasofactivityinhumanlife Eachsignhasanaturalhouse Housesrepresenttheplacesorscenesinwhich theactors(theplanets)intheirroles(thesigns) performtheirplay

HouseElementandQuality
Quality Cardinal Succendent Cadent Fire
1st 5th 9
th

Air
7th 11th 3
rd

Water
4th 8th 12
th

Earth
10th 2nd 6
th

AngularHouseshavecardinalqualities SuccedantHouseshavefixedqualities CadentHouseshavemutablequalities

HouseBreakdown

ChartDividers

TheEquatordividesNorthandSouth

Northishomeoriented,ruledbyCancer Southisworldly,ruledbyCapricorn Eastistheindependentside,ruledbyAries Westisrelationshiporiented,ruledbyLibra

TheMeridiandividesEastandWest

ChartPoints

TheFirstHouseCusp

TheAscendentshowstheselfimageand appearance Showsoneparentandhomelife TheDescendentwhichshowsmarriage Descendent TheMC,showscareerpotentialandotherparent MC

TheFourthHouseCusp

TheSeventhHouseCusp

TheTenthHouseCusp

AnalysisLevel1:Overview

Usingthequadrants Countingtheelements Countingthecardinalities Houseemphasisbyplanets

TheOverviewWhatCanWeLearn?

7planetstothewest,3totheeastindicates moredependentonothersthanindependent 5planetssouth,5northnotsignificant Elementalbreakdown:1Fire,1Water,3Air,5 EarthsoEarthisdominant Qualitybreakdown:4Cardinal,4Fixed,2 Mutablesomoreinitiativeandstablethan changeable

Overviewcontinued

Checkthehousequalities:5planetsare angular,1succedantand4incadenthouses thisaddsmoreenergyandadaptabilitytothe chart Overviewtellsusthispersonalitylikestobe involvedwithothers,isgenerallystableand reliablebutalsopossesesinitiative Whatthisdoesisprovideaframeworkforthe planetarydelineationsforinstanceflighty wouldnotapplytothischart.

Delineation

Delineationistheprocessofdefiningtherole andactivityofeachplanetinahoroscopeand itsrelationshipstootherplanets Startwiththesigntheplanetisinwhatrole istheplanetinandhowhappyisit? Thengotothehousewhatstageisthe planetactingonandhowwelldoesitperform? Trytomakeasentenceforeachplanetand checkwiththeoverview

Guidelinesfordelineation

StartwiththeSun,theMoonandtheAscendent togetabasicsketchofthepersonality Whendelineatingthegeneralmethodgoing st th fromthe1 housetothe12 butanymethod willdo Noplanetsinahousesimplymeansthereis lessemphasisinthisregionthanactivated houses

SunDelineation

SunisinTaurusinthe9thhouse Sunisnotindignity,exaltation,fallordetriment Taurusisearthiestofearthsignsbeingfixed 9 houserepresentsdistantrelationships Translatethisintoasentence

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Theinnerselfwantstoshinebybeingstable, artisticandeasygoinginthehouseofmental explorationandlongdistance

MoonDelineation

MoonisinAriesin8thHouse TheMoonisfeminine,wateryandpassive, Ariesthemostfieryfiresign,thusaconflict 8thhouseisthenaturalhouseofScorpio,asign ruledbyMars,whichrulesAries Thus:Theemotionsmaytendtobepassionate th andimpulsive,perhapshardtocontrolinthe8 house,whichrulesdeath,surgeryandother people'sresources

AscendantDelineation

AscendantisinVirgo.Thefacethisperson showstotheworldisreserved,canbequiet andshybutlikestobehelpfulaswell. AddtogetherSunandMoontoAscendent:we getapersonwhohasaverystableandart lovingnaturewithanintenseemotionallifebut aquietouterbearingthatbeliesthis Comparethiswiththeoverview

Delineatingthechart

PlutoisinScorpiointhe3rdhouse

Theintenseurgetoreformbycommunicating Energyisputintoservicebutinanindividualway
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MarsinAquariusinthe6thhouse

MercuryinGeminiinthe10

Reasoningabilityisversatile,canbeusedincareer
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VenusisinGeminiinthe10 house

Affectionateurgeexpressedinanintellectualand th friendlyway,creatingapopularpublicimage(10 )

Aspects

Whenaplanetmakesananglethatfallsinto certainparameterswithanotherplanet,thisis calledanaspect. Aspectsarerelationshipsbetweenplanets Thereare6majoraspectsthatwewillconsider Flowingaspectsaretheconjunct, conjunct trineand trine sextile Challengingaspectsarethesquare, square inconjunt inconjunt andopposition

AspectChart
Aspect
Conjunct Sextile Square Trine Inconjunct

Symbol Keyword
Emphasis Opportunity Challenge Flow Adjustment Awareness

Degree
0 60 90 120 150 180

Opposition

TheAspectarian

Conjunct

Sextile
60 60

60

60

60

60

Square
90

90

90

90

Trine
120

120

120

Inconjunct

150 150

Opposition

180

180

ConfigurationsandStandouts

Majorconfigurations

TCross GrandCross GrandTrine Yod Stellium

Standoutsareanylackofelement,quality, aspectoraspectsforaspecificplanet

TCross

GrandTrineandGrandCross