CHART BLENDING
To achieve any successful chart Interpretation it is essential that a true blending be made of all the relevant factors already discussed. As already discussed, to achieve this the astrologer must fully consider the complex mix of Planets, Signs and Houses indicated, as well as assess the effect that the Aspects are making too. The must also blend into their interpretation the other secondary factors that need to be noted if a full and comprehensive picture is to be achieved. Remember that no one person can be any one thing indicated in the chart. Each of us is a subtle blend of a number of factors and therefore no conclusions should never be made in isolation.
Each experienced astrologer will have his or her own method of producing a full Birth Chart Interpretation. However, for the beginner a more modest (yet proven) approach towards interpretation should be adopted. The following suggestion is be a good start.
a) Start by checking the overall Elemental balance of the chart. Note how many planets, plus the Ascendant, are in each of the elements and how they are distributed. If there is an abundance (or absence) of planets/Ascendant in any particular element then this will have a great bearing on the overall nature of the individual. Occasionally, the element containing the Midheaven (MC) is worthy of comment too.
b) Begin to describe the general underlying conscious nature of the person. Look therefore to the Sun, its Sign position, its House position and its Aspects. The Ascendant too might be considered here, being the persona (or personality mask) the individual presents to the world.
c) Look next at the emotional nature. The individual’s feelings, moods and conditioned reflexes can be assessed by considering the Moon; it's Sign position, House position and its Aspects. Note any special aspect relationship with the Sun, if applicable. For example, check to see if there is a Mutual Reception (i.e. Sun in Cancer, Mood in Leo.) in existence. This will certainly bring these two extremely important aspects of an individual’s psyche into greater focus.
d) Check the person's natural ability to communicate. Therefore look at Mercury; it's Sign position, House position and Aspects. Remember that afflictions indicated by inharmonious aspects to Mercury could indicate particular problems in learning or communication. Therefore the astrologer should take such things into account when presenting what they wish to explain. (In other words ‘talk to the Mercury’. If Mercury is in Taurus you need to speak slowly, if it is in Pisces you will need to paint pictures with your words, it if is in Aquarius then speak more scientifically, etc.)
f) Then examine the individual’s need for giving (and receiving) love & affection. This (together with most close relationship issues) can be assessed by looking at Venus; it's Sign position, its House position and its Aspects.
g) The planets Mars, Jupiter and Saturn (as well as their Sign, House and Aspect indicators) can suggest additional personality and life-expression traits – such as passion, assertiveness and physical energy (Mars), optimism, generosity and sense of justice (Jupiter) and discipline, restrictive nature and limitations being imposed (Saturn).
h) Finally, touch lightly on points where additional factors might be apparent. For example, difficult aspects between strongly placed planets (because of their Sign and House position) will have a greater emphasis in the individual’s life experience. Planets positioned exactly on the Ascendant or in close Aspect to the Ascendant degree take-on a greater significance than normal. On the other hand, if a planet is found to have no aspects whatsoever it can be deemed a weakened aspect of the individual make-up, where the qualities indicated by that planet do not seem to integrate into the overall personality and therefore might have to be worked upon.
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Each experienced astrologer will have his or her own method of producing a full Birth Chart Interpretation. However, for the beginner a more modest (yet proven) approach towards interpretation should be adopted. The following suggestion is be a good start.
a) Start by checking the overall Elemental balance of the chart. Note how many planets, plus the Ascendant, are in each of the elements and how they are distributed. If there is an abundance (or absence) of planets/Ascendant in any particular element then this will have a great bearing on the overall nature of the individual. Occasionally, the element containing the Midheaven (MC) is worthy of comment too.
b) Begin to describe the general underlying conscious nature of the person. Look therefore to the Sun, its Sign position, its House position and its Aspects. The Ascendant too might be considered here, being the persona (or personality mask) the individual presents to the world.
c) Look next at the emotional nature. The individual’s feelings, moods and conditioned reflexes can be assessed by considering the Moon; it's Sign position, House position and its Aspects. Note any special aspect relationship with the Sun, if applicable. For example, check to see if there is a Mutual Reception (i.e. Sun in Cancer, Mood in Leo.) in existence. This will certainly bring these two extremely important aspects of an individual’s psyche into greater focus.
d) Check the person's natural ability to communicate. Therefore look at Mercury; it's Sign position, House position and Aspects. Remember that afflictions indicated by inharmonious aspects to Mercury could indicate particular problems in learning or communication. Therefore the astrologer should take such things into account when presenting what they wish to explain. (In other words ‘talk to the Mercury’. If Mercury is in Taurus you need to speak slowly, if it is in Pisces you will need to paint pictures with your words, it if is in Aquarius then speak more scientifically, etc.)
f) Then examine the individual’s need for giving (and receiving) love & affection. This (together with most close relationship issues) can be assessed by looking at Venus; it's Sign position, its House position and its Aspects.
g) The planets Mars, Jupiter and Saturn (as well as their Sign, House and Aspect indicators) can suggest additional personality and life-expression traits – such as passion, assertiveness and physical energy (Mars), optimism, generosity and sense of justice (Jupiter) and discipline, restrictive nature and limitations being imposed (Saturn).
h) Finally, touch lightly on points where additional factors might be apparent. For example, difficult aspects between strongly placed planets (because of their Sign and House position) will have a greater emphasis in the individual’s life experience. Planets positioned exactly on the Ascendant or in close Aspect to the Ascendant degree take-on a greater significance than normal. On the other hand, if a planet is found to have no aspects whatsoever it can be deemed a weakened aspect of the individual make-up, where the qualities indicated by that planet do not seem to integrate into the overall personality and therefore might have to be worked upon.
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