Sometimes it is good to have a bit of a re-freshener with
the basics of Astrology. The fundamental
basics are essential and need to be practiced even with the most advanced
techniques. In the field of Astrology,
we will always be a student. It is
important to recognize that we will NEVER know all that there is to know about
Astrology as it is an ongoing science.
As an Astrologer, it is essential to always be open to and welcome
continued education because, as mentioned, we will be a permanent student.
The sign and house positioning of planets and significant
angles (MC, ASC, DC, IC) are the most relevant in determining the areas of life
(houses) and the relevant signature traits (signs) inherent with a chart. Always look to these positions and placements
to get a clear picture of the energies in the chart. House placements and Sign positioning
emphases, such as a Stellium in a house or sign, will greatly enhance that area
of the chart.
The Sun, the Moon and the Ascendant are determining factors
in the individual’s expression and greatly enhance the character traits of an
individual. A Stellium, for example, in
the sign of Leo or an emphasis in the fifth house ruled be Leo, will
significantly change the character of someone with a Virgo or Capricorn Sun for
example. This is a perfect example of
why some people do not fit the description of their Sun sign character traits
(and for the simple fact there is so much more involved in an Astrology chart
than just the Sun sign).
Tight aspects between Planets or Angles have a profound
impact on the energies of the planets or angles that are aspecting. For example, using the Leo signature again,
it will be very difficult for the Sun in Leo to have the usual flair and ego
consciousness if there is a square from let’s say the Moon and Saturn. It would take hard work to bring to the
forefront the emotional response of the typical Leo and its release of energy
due to the square from Saturn (restrictions) and the Moon (emotions). This individual would have to work very hard
to express themselves emotionally and with great vigor in comparison to say
someone with a Leo Sun with a conjunction from Mercury, Jupiter and Venus or a
rising sign of Leo.
Angles or aspects from other planets help determine how
challenged or with what ease an individual has in releasing the energies from
that planet. The energies are also
influenced greatly by the energies of other planets. For example, a Sun in Leo individual with a
conjunction to Uranus in Leo would also be somewhat eccentric in their
expression and have a very unique character.
With a Pluto conjunction this individual would express themselves in a
more dynamic manner and have great power in their self-expression. This could point to leadership abilities
being enhanced, but could also indicate a domineering individual.
Astrological configurations, as well as an emphasis on an
aspect or lack of aspect, will also have a profound effect on the individual’s
life journey. A person with a Grand
Square will have many more challenging conditions in life than someone with a
Grand Trine. The Grand Square individual
will have opposing factors within their life’s mission but can use these
energies to propel them forward in life once these energies are harnessed. The Grand Trine individual will have a
greater ease in obtaining benefits than that of other individuals, but may also
become complacent and sit back far too much when they should be driving
themselves forward.
These are a few examples of the factors which must be
considered when deciphering a natal chart
Although they may seem rudimentary, they are significant and should
never be overlooked when determining factors at work in an individual’s
Astrology chart.
