Astrology is an ancient language of symbols. The symbols correlate to life in all its aspects. Astrology is wonderful tool for both self-discovery and for understanding the cycles of change - the essence of life. Read this introductory essay.
Signs, planets, aspects and houses form the standard building blocks for learning to understand an astrological chart. Aspects are the communication lines between planetary energies. The astrological chart is a 360° circle with planets spread around the circle. The planets as well as the Sun and the Moon make connections, in astrology we call these aspects. Learn about aspects from this introductory article.
The Moon, in astrology, defines our instinctive responses to issues and events in our lives. The sign she is in, the house she dwells in and the communication lines she has with other planets and points of influence further define our innate nature and our emotional reactions. This by nature watery star in astrology defines our needs and what we must have in order to feel secure. Learn about the Moon in astrology...
The Flat chart is a basic tool for learning to understand the inter-relationships between signs, houses, etc. It has the inter-relationships between signs, houses and planets built right in, here is an explanation of this tool.
Computers do the calculation of charts these days, but when you learn to do the math by hand you also learn a lot about the movement of planets, house cusps, etc. How to calculate a chart by hand, step by step instructions and an example chart. I worked on one chart for months to hone the skill, and it did teach me a lot. On the links page you'll find where to get free software downloads.
The zodiacal signs are the energy behind the planets and other points in the astrological chart. There is a lot of material written about these, and the more you read the easier it becomes to comprehend these energies.
Mercury retrogrades three times every year - read more about it. These are the review periods of life, time to go back and check that you are still on track.
The Eight Phases of the Moon
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© Anne Massey 1988-2005
Your uniqueness as an individual is painted in the picture taken of the heavens at the time of your birth. That picture is your natal chart. Life is about choices, the chart reveals the options and together we can look at the current scene in detail. Making choices is easier when you understand your options better, and get to view how the scene could be played out.
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