THE ART OF CHART INTERPRETATION presents a unique step- by-step method of interpreting a birth chart. But i is far more than that. It shows not only how to analyze a chart in the most penetrating way, but also how to synthesize the information to discover the “whole picture.” The author demonstrates that chart interpretation is much more than mere method and ee eee es cating what is most meaningful. This eminently practical guide Pee ea ee et ee eee Cee ee Se a ees SS ee eae ee Pee focus on in any chart, by finding the priorities and central issues. Ce ne a explores specific aspect configurations and shows ways to Perera erect ere ie eee nee a Pe eee ea crete re etre CO Ce ee eee a COP Sen nn ee Ne ees ene ee TS Penerat S reetne aiete eeeer ee e ad Co ee er ne ar Por) eRe enn ‘TRACY MARKS is one ofthe most popularand talented writers in modern astrology today. She combines her training in counseling and psycho- Poemacrn unrsin ereecora error es es uniquely modern approach to the most ancient of all sciences. She holds BA and MUA. degrees from Tulls University and has taught Perr reece ae ee eee ee a throughout the USA and Canada. An award-winning author, she has received a Carnegie Fund grant and has published a number of books, Det Re nea eee cee re Planetary Aspects: From Confictto Cooperation, ice ele)ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ‘Special thanks to David Perloff and Heidi Ruthehila {or their editoral and proofreading help, and to Paul and Martha Marks, my parents, or many hinds of encouragement. Libary of Congress Catalogingin Publication Data Marks, Tracy, 1950- Tho art of chart éuterpretation, Reva expanded ed. of ests. BibLiogranty: p. 1, Horcseopes.. I. Marks, Tracy, 1950- Act of chart synthesis, IT, Title, EPLT2S.A2WG9 1986 133.5%. 86-9683, ISBN 02916360-29-6 (stk. ) (©1986 by Trey Maks ‘The art of chart eynthesie, ‘Al fois served under ntrationl and Fan Amerian Capt omen. its Pinte th United State of Ame, No ps he ech na be tied or reproduced ny otner wiser (cdg Boson) ‘io! ten permission fom to pula exept heer bi ‘eolations emboded neil or scabs td ries INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER: 0-£16360.29-6, Published smultneouly inthe Une Sates Canada by 'CRCS Publications ‘Dsributed nthe United Sates an nterstonally by ‘CRS Pableations (tet for eanet lst of warlwiedstbutors) Cover Desen: Image by Bracley Debt ‘The At of Chart Interpretation a revved, expanded edition of « work tirmerty ened The Art of Chat Sphere (© 1819 by racy Mans). ‘This new etion Incas extensive now materi, eluding eaesgned| Woriaets and aneniely new Fart ‘Quotations by Lis Uma are eprint rom Changing (© 1978, 1977 by Liv “Uti, wth emission rom Alfred A Kop ne. Contents Introduction... cece Principles of interpretation —13 A Preliminary Note — 15 PART ONE: TECHNIQUES OF CHART ‘SYNTHESIS & INTERPRETATION Synthesis Worksheets — 18 through 22 L.The Chart asa Whole 2 ..cccserereseeseeeeeeees 8 hecominan Element 2 ‘Neate Hemene 2 Predominant Mode ~ 28 ‘Weakest Mode 20 Phneary Pattern 31 Spl, Bow, Backet, Locomotire, Seesaw, Bundle, Fan, Spey Argel Cotiguiatons 98 ‘Selim, Grand ne, Yod, Square, Grand Cross ‘suyMoon Signe Relationship ~ 4 ‘Sun conjunc Sooo, Sur square Moon, Sun sexi or tine Moon, Sin opposition Moon ascend Midheren = 62 Retrograde Planet 2, Determining Planctary Strengla ‘Sun Sign Howe 58 Moon Sign House 69 Sn Rae 8 ‘cence Rule 60 Pine in Own Sim — 60 Pate in Own le = Bt Planet Rising 61 Manet om iishenien— 62 238 3B. Aspects & Other Chart Variables «2.2 .2+s+eeee ++ 68 rdominant Type of Aspect ~ 88 Awence ofa Type of Aspect — 70 CConsnstions Win 3 Depress 71 Sino Aspets Wii 1's Dees 72 Important Minor Aspecs~ 72Panis 78 ‘Mutua Reepons — 75 ane Nodes 78 4. Preliminary Synthesis 5. Additional Considerations wo 12th House Complex Solr & Lar Wp Anise, ‘Steeedene & Caset oun Mort Hlvated Pine: Ester ‘stern Division Sun/Mecur Conjsbeuons: Migpoints 6. How to Synthesize. cs 84 ‘Determining the Primary Chat Gharicicses "6 ‘The Role of Inston be Prepac to Interpret — 87 PART TWO: PRACTICE IN CHART SYNTHESIS Introduction — 91 Charis A-E~ 93, Synthesis Worksheots — 98 7. Author’ Answers. .