Natal Astrology

Aspects Involving More Than Two Planets

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 03:36:36 +0000

There are three important aspects that involve more than two planets and/or energies. I say energies because this aspects are also applicable to the Ascendant, Mid-Heaven and so forth, as well. Grand Trine - formed by three planets in a triangle of the same elements. They create a harmonious energy within the houses where they are [...]

Understanding Aspects

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:52:40 +0000

Aspects are what astrologers call the relationships between planets in a natal chart. While there are many more aspects, I will focus on the five most prominent ones. These here focus on relationships between two planets. It is important to note that aspects should be counted by signs, not by house. Please also note that [...]

Mutual Reception

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:43:08 +0000

Mutual reception is when two planets are in each others’ signs. In my chart , Aries Moon and Cancer Mars are in mutual reception. It isn’t one of those placements that jumps out at me when making a once-over at a natal wheel chart for the first time - I have to look for it. [...]

Dignities and Debilities

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 22:57:09 +0000

Simply put, planetary dignities and debilities are placements in a chart that show emphasis in either a positive or negative way. There are a few ways a planet can be dignified and a few ways it can be debilitated. The first way that a planet can be dignified is when it is located in the sign [...]

How to Interpret a Natal Wheel Chart

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 14:59:18 +0000

Interpreting a natal wheel chart - even one’s own - can be tricky business. I have been observing and studying astrology for more than 15 years and still have some troubles getting it sometimes. Interestingly, though, my chart indicates a character who “can’t see the forest for all the trees.” I get lost in the [...]

Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 14:31:28 +0000

Saturn is the natural ruler of Capricorn. It signifies limitations, boundaries, restrictions and structures. It governs things like diplomacy, heirarchy and social structures. It is the natural ruler of the 10th House and the skeletal system.   Uranus is the natural ruler of Aquarius. It represents the unconventional, lightning-fast (and unexpected) changes, inventions and individuality. An example [...]

Mars and Jupiter

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 02:02:35 +0000

Mars is the natural ruler of Aries and co-ruler of Scorpio. It represents energy, aggression, sexuality and confidence. It governs things like competitions, contests and physical activity. Mars is impulsive. It naturally rules the 1st House and many astrologers believe it co-rules the 8th House. Mars rules the muscular system. Jupiter is the natural ruler of [...]

Mercury and Venus

Sun, 02 Nov 2008 15:26:39 +0000

Mercury is the natural ruler of Gemini and Virgo. It signifies communication, thoughts, ideas and rationale. It governs things like schools, contracts, siblings and short trips. It naturally rules the 3rd and 6th Houses as well as the nervous system, the thyroid and the senses. It is the most common planet to have retrograde motion.   Venus [...]

The Sun and The Moon

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 17:06:56 +0000

While technically not a planet, the Sun is a heavenly body that has (perhaps the most) an important role in astrology. When answering the question “What’s your sign?” the answer you give - the sign you identify yourself as - is that of your Sun sign. The Sun is the natural ruler of Leo. The Sun [...]

How to Read a Natal Wheel Chart

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 21:53:00 +0000

If you are ever to learn how to interpret a chart, you must first learn how to read it! It can be very confusing, what with all the symbols, numbers (which represent degrees) and lines all through the center. We are going to start very basic here. Visit Astro.com . This link will take you [...]

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