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Introduction #

Master the symbolic language of the stars through our comprehensive collection of astrology guides. Each article approaches astrological interpretation through a psychological and archetypal lens, emphasizing growth, potential, and self-understanding.

Birth Chart Fundamentals #

Introduction #

Celestial Points #

The celestial points are the actors in your chart—each representing a different dimension of the psyche:

  • The Sun - Core identity and life purpose
  • The Moon - Emotional nature and needs
  • Mercury - Thinking and communication
  • Venus - Love, beauty, and values
  • Mars - Action, energy, and desire
  • Jupiter - Growth, expansion, and faith
  • Saturn - Structure, discipline, and mastery
  • The Lunar Nodes - Evolutionary direction

Houses #

The houses are the stages of life—showing where planetary energies express:

Natal Aspects #

Aspects describe the relationships between planets—the dialogues within your psyche:

Sun Aspects #

Moon Aspects #

Mercury Aspects #

Venus Aspects #

Mars Aspects #

Social Planet Aspects #

Synastry (Relationship Astrology) #

Synastry compares two charts to understand relationship dynamics, chemistry, and growth potential.

Introduction #

Synastry Aspects #

Sun Synastry Aspects #

Moon Synastry Aspects #

Venus Synastry Aspects #

Mars Synastry Aspects #

Synastry House Overlays #

Planets in Partner’s Houses #

When your planets fall into your partner’s houses:

Cusps in Partner’s Houses #

When your house cusps fall into your partner’s houses:

Angles (Major Points):

Intermediate Cusps:

Cusp-Planet Aspects #

When your house cusps aspect your partner’s planets (use tight orbs: 1-3°):

Angle-Planet Aspects:

Intermediate Cusp-Planet Aspects:

Composite Charts (The Relationship as Entity) #

The composite chart reveals the relationship itself as a living entity—not how two people affect each other, but who they become together.

Introduction #

Composite Planets #

The planets in the composite chart show different dimensions of the relationship:

Composite Houses #

Where composite planets fall shows which life areas are central to the relationship:

Composite Aspects #

Aspects in the composite chart reveal the internal dialogues within the relationship:

Sun Aspects #

Moon Aspects #

Mercury Aspects #

Venus Aspects #

Mars Aspects #

Social Planet Aspects #

Transits #

Transits show the current movement of planets and how they interact with your birth chart, illuminating opportunities for growth.

Sun Transits (Annual Cycle) #

Sun Through the Houses #

Sun Aspects to Natal Planets #

Moon Transits (Monthly Cycle) #

Mercury Transits #

Mercury Through the Houses #

Mercury Aspects to Natal Planets #

Venus Transits #

Venus Through the Houses #

Venus Aspects to Natal Planets #

Mars Transits (2-Year Cycle) #

Mars Through the Houses #

Jupiter Transits (12-Year Cycle) #

Jupiter Through the Houses #

Saturn Transits (29-Year Cycle) #

Saturn Through the Houses #

Saturn Aspects to Natal Planets #

Lunar Nodes Transits (18.6-Year Cycle) #

Nodes Through the Houses #

Nodes Aspects to Natal Planets #

Solar Returns #

The Solar Return chart is cast for the moment each year when the Sun returns to its natal position—revealing themes for your year ahead.

Getting Started #

Planets in the Houses #

Key Placements #

Lunar Returns #

The Lunar Return chart is cast for the moment each month when the Moon returns to its natal position—revealing emotional themes for your lunar cycle.

Getting Started #

Planets in the Houses #

Key Placements #

Getting Started #

New to astrology? Here’s a suggested reading order:

  1. Start with The Sun and The Moon to understand the luminaries
  2. Read about your Ascendant’s house (First House)
  3. Explore the celestial point articles in order: Mercury → Venus → Mars → Jupiter → Saturn
  4. Study the houses relevant to your current life questions
  5. Dive into aspects to understand the conversations in your chart
  6. Explore Synastry to understand your relationships
  7. Track current Transits to see how cosmic weather affects you

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