The word astrology translates from Latin into English as 'knowledge of the Stars'.

It is a field of study that explores the effect the position and movement of the planets and stars have on humans. This effect is communicated to us via the solar winds as it interacts with the Earth's magnetic field. The magnetic field manifests as bands of energy referred to as the elements (fire, water, air, earth). 

This interaction is perceived through the autonomic nervous system, the endocrines, chakras and psychic centers.

 

Through astrology the flow of energy becomes understandable to the intellect. ​

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The following Principles must be kept in mind.​

• Everything that we experience is energy and awareness​

• Matter is simply dense energy 

• Everything vibrates and every person is a cluster of energy constantly swirling around

• Everything has polarity and is striving for dynamic equilibrium 

• Energy and thought co-arise, but intentional thought can direct energy 

• Energy and awareness flow by arising, stabalising and dissolving 

• Energy and awareness flow into channels and settle into 'templates'

• Energy and awareness flow into channels where there is the least resistance by making use of relay points 

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A Birth Chart 

A birth chart is determined by using the date, time and place of birth. The moment of first independent breath. 

It is a picture of the heavens at the moment of our birth. 

It represents the predisposition a person is born with. How the energy will flow unless redirected by the Will. Until we become more conscious or present, we are little more than zombies. 

You could therefore say this is your factory setting. Your karmic scorecard. The game you set up and then forgot about. 

It contains 12 houses, each of which reflect an area of life. In other words, WHERE our planetary urges want expression. 

The birth time provides insight into which sign, and planet appear in which house of the birth chart and shows how the planets aspect each other. 

Once we know what our predispositions are, we can strengthen our weaknesses and redirect dysfunctional aspects of ourselves by channeling our energy more elegantly.

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A Solar or Sunrise Chart 

This chart is used when no birth time is available. 

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Planets 

Planets relate urges, needs and tendencies (our vibe). In other words, WHAT we do. 

Every person has certain biological urges including food, water, safety, survival and sex. We also have phycological urges for romance, recognition, power, spirituality, etc. 

The placement of the planets on the birth chart gives a view of the unique configuration of these urges in each person. What drives our behaviour. 

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A planet represents a node of energy in perpetual activity seeking balance through self-expression. The type of planet indicates the template of activity. Each person will have a unique way of expressing these urges. 

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Here are the 10 planets in astrology:

The Sun 

The Moon

Mercury  

Mars 

Venus 

Jupiter 

Saturn 

Uranus 

Neptune 

Pluto 

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Signs

Signs relate how we tend to express planetary urges, and how easy we find it to express them. In other words, HOW we like doing it. 

• Cardinal signs allow planets to initiate action 

• Fixed signs allow planets to maintain things as they are 

• Mutable signs allow planets to disseminate/diffuse things 

Each of the Zodiac signs is associated with 1 of the 4 elements.  

• Fire - Creative 

  • Leo, Sagittarius, Aries ​

• Water - Emotional 

  • Scorpio, Cancer, Pisces ​

• Air - Mental 

  • Aquarius, Libra, Gemini ​

• Earth - Practical 

  • Taurus, Capricorn, Virgo ​

 

Planets can be at home or uncomfortable in a sign. 

• Dignity 

  • The planet is considered to be in a position which is favorable or strong. A sign where it is domicile. In other words, the sign it is associated with in the natural zodiac. 

• Debilitation 

  • The planet is considered to be in a position which is weak, or it will struggle to express its natural qualities. In the natural zodiac this is the sign which appears opposite its domicile. ​

• Exaltation 

  • The planet can express itself at its highest potential. ​

  • The Sun is exalted in Aries. 

  • The Moon is exalted in Taurus. 

  • Mars is exalted in Capricorn. 

  • Venus is exalted in Pisces. 

  • Mercury is exalted in Virgo

  • Saturn is exalted in Libra. 

  • Jupiter is exalted in Cancer. 

  • Uranus is exalted in Scorpio. 

  • Neptune does not have an exalted sign. 

  • Pluto does not have an exalted sign. 

• Fall 

  • The planet will express itself the least effectively. In the natural zodiac this is the sign which appears opposite the sign the planet is exalted in. ​

  • Sun is in fall in Libra.

  • Moon is in fall in Scorpio.

  • Mercury is in fall in Pisces.

  • Venus is in fall in Virgo.

  • Mars is in fall in Cancer.

  • Jupiter is in fall in Capricorn.

  • Saturn is in fall in Aries.

  • Uranus is in fall in Taurus. 

  • Neptune does not have a sign it is in fall in. 

  • Pluto does not have a sign it is in fall in. 

 

Signs also symbolise the parts of the anatomy. 

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Aspects 

Aspects relate whether and which planetary urges support each other and which work against each other in life. 

Aspects can be easy (soft), tension inducing (hard) or blended (depends on the planets involved). 

Here the 6 major aspects:

• Trine 

  • Indicates a harmonious flow between the planets involved. The aspect enhances and encourages the energy effortlessly. 

• Sextile 

  • Indicates a supportive relationship between the planets involved. Will require some initiative to activate the potential of the aspect. ​

• Opposition 

  • Indicates... well opposition. Usually from others (as opposed to internal). This aspect may lead to conflict. ​

• Sqaure 

  • Places us under pressure to act. Pressure usually as a result of external circumstances. ​

• Conjunction 

  • This aspect is neutral so its effects can be beneficial or detrimental depending on the nature of the planets involved. ​

  • The planets merge and amplify each other's influence with the other. 

• Inconjunct 

  • This is uncomfortable. It is experienced as an indirect type of tension that is not always easy to manage. ​

  • Has the possibility of causing illness if not managed. 

 

Transits 

Transits represent the rhythm our lives have. 

A transiting planet represents the position of that planet at the moment the transit is observed. In other words, where the planets are now. 

Transiting planets aspect each other as they move and aspect the planets in a natal chart creating harmonious and stressful experiences throughout a person's life.