How to Read Your Chart Like a Professional Astrologer pt.1 The Planets

Have you ever wished you could read your own chart but have been overwhelmed with all there is to know? I've decided that over the next two months I'm going to write out an astrological handbook and post it here. If you follow along with me and do the exercises you should be ready by the end of October to do readings yourself - just in time for Halloween!

First of course you need to set up your astrological chart. This used to be a long complicated process but now you can get a chart instantly on the internet by going to astro.com. If you have any difficulty give me a call and I'll walk you through it.

Once you have your chart the fun of interpretation can begin. There are three basic things we need to know to interpret a chart: The planets, the signs and the houses.

This week we will begin with the study of the planets:

The Sun.
 Every organization needs a creator or boss who guides the crew. The Sun in a chart represents this Creator and the Creator is you, your true self, and the sign the Sun appears in describes the role you create for yourself. Although the other planets in the chart are important, they all circle around the Sun just as while other people are important and have an influence, ultimately you must take responsibility for all that happens in your life - you created it!

Where you find the Sun in your chart, the "house" it is in, tells where you will shine. If the Sun is in the 1st house of the self, you will have radiant good health and will attract attention whenever you walk into the room. In the other hand, if your Sun is in the 7th house of other people you most likely will be at your best working in partnership and could be very successful as a counselor as you help others shine.

The Moon.

  The Sun tells us about our conscious self. The Moon tells us about our unconscious. Her mode of communication is feelings so where we find the Moon in our chart tells us where we have our strongest emotional reactions - what we feel for, what we care about. How smoothly the Sun and the Moon harmonize in a chart will give a clue as to how well our conscious drives mesh with our unconscious desires.

Mercury.

 Messenger of the gods, Mercury tells how you communicate. A strongly placed Mercury - that is, one who is in a sign it operates well in (such as Gemini or Virgo) or that has positive connections to other planets - promises a good mind and indicates the possibility of success in a career that rewards communication skills. A poorly placed Mercury (such as one that is in difficult aspect to Neptune, the planet of lies and deception) warns this will be a lifetime in which one will need to pay particular attention to what they are told and what they sign to be sure there are no misunderstandings. Mercury is in Libra this month where it does well because Libra is the sign of partnership. So it's a good omen for successful negotiations with partners over the next several weeks.

Venus.

Venus, the goddess of love, tells what you want and how to go about attracting it. Knowing where your Venus is and when you will be having good Venus days is one of the most practical bits of advice you can get from your chart. Venus in Aries loves to be first and often Venus in Aries people will fall in love at first sight - but Venus here can be very fickle and want to move on once the newness wears off. Venus in Capricorn on the other hand, is slow to commit but don't let their careful pace discourage you - they only invest their time where they feel sure it will pay off. Venus turned direct today so friendships should have a feeling of moving forward this week.

Mars.

Mars is the god of action and also of self-defense. Where you have your Mars in your chart tells you where you are going to want to put your energy. A third house Mars - that is, Mars in the third house, the sign of communication and near neighbors - will be active in the neighborhood and may be known as a bit of a gossip or at least someone who is never at a loss for words. A 9th house Mars - Mars in the house of travel and distant neighbors - will leave home at an early age and travel in this lifetime, always wondering if the grass might be greener over the next horizon. This month Mars is in Leo the sign of showmanship, so we're seeing a lot of flamboyant politicians grandstanding in the news.

Jupiter.

Jupiter is the god of expansion, abundance and good fortune. Where he appears in your chart shows where you can expect to have some extra good luck and wiggle-room. Jupiter in your first house could give an expansive nature - and possibly a problem with weight if the person is too generous at the buffet table as Jupiter here can expand your vision but also your waistline. This year Jupiter is in Virgo ruling work and health issues. Could bring expanding work opportunities (or just seeing a lot that needs to get done) and also we should see some health related breakthroughs in the year ahead.

Saturn.

Saturn keeps track of the rules. Where he appears in your chart says this is the area that will suffer if you take short cuts or don't fulfill your commitments. Saturn is usually considered to be a "bad guy" but he can also bring rewards for steady effort over time. Saturn is moving into Sagittarius this month so projects may feel like they are slow to get off the ground (Saturn at the beginning of a sign indicates things getting off to a slow start), but it's always good to have a solid foundation and Saturn will be helping with that over the next couple of months.

Uranus.
 Saturn guards the jail, but Uranus always finds a way to break out. Where Uranus lands in your chart reveals where you are going to shake things up and refuse to be tied down by The Rules. Uranus thinks outside the box and if you have Uranus prominent you may be known for your unusual ideas and unique understandings. Uranus is in Aries these days and as Aries rules the individual we are manifesting stories of people feeling rebellious and refusing to follow the law (Saturn) such as the woman who has gone to jail for refusing to issue marriage licenses.

Neptune.

Whenever your feeling confused or sleepy or even romantic - any feeling that is not related to the solid here and now, you're under the influence of Neptune, the god of dreams. Where you find you're Neptune you'll find where you are most likely to have inspiration and compassion but also where you must guard against deception. Many movie stars have elevated Neptunes - that is, Neptune positioned towards the top of the chart meaning it's influence is out in the open. These people enchant us with their magic even though we know it's all a deception. Neptune is strong in Pisces this year, the sign that rules refugees but also compassion. Pope Francis has taken up the cause of the refugees in Europe, a wonderful opportunity for Neptune to dissolve boundaries.

Pluto.

Death, re-birth and transformation. Where you have your Pluto is where you are going to have life changing experiences. I spoke to a woman recently who had Pluto next to the Sun in her chart. She worked as a Life Coach, a perfect manifestation of the Sun-Pluto Transformation influence!
Pluto is in Capricorn for the next several years. As Capricorn rules structure and governments we're seeing tremendous change all over the world in governmental institutions. The old ways are breaking down. Hopefully something better will be reborn. 

Okay, those are the key players. Next week we'll discuss the meaning and influence of the signs.

Meanwhile, circle the calendar for Saturday night, September 12. There will be a New Moon in Virgo. A perfect time to launch a new job and a new health regime.

If you do not have your astrological chart call me and I can give it to you over the phone.

Thanks for reading,

Rosada

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Rosada, EXT 2340
CertifiedPsychics.com