ASTROLOGY

Within our Universe, the Sun, Moon, Mars, Venus, Jupiter and many others, are constantly moving in relation to Earth. Each of these create their own energy which, in turn, affects Earth and its inhabitants and life forms.

At the exact time of any persons birth, the position of each of these heavenly bodies and their relationship to each other can be measured. An Astrological Natal Chart, based on this positioning, can then be drawn up. A study of this chart can give a very precise indication of the potentials available to that person during their lifetime. Each and every person has their own unique blueprint. When and where they are born creates their own particular set of aspects in relation to the planets and the energy that they are sending to that particular spot at that particular time.

We all know that we are born under one of the twelve the signs of the Zodiac - eg. Taurus, or Virgo, or Scorpio etc. We get these tags based on where the Sun is placed in the Zodiac at the time of our birth. Hence it is called our Sun sign. And, speaking generally, each of the signs say that we will be this or that. This is basically true, so how come two different Scorpio’s do not have exactly the same tendencies?

The answer is simple. The position of the Moon has a strong influence on the Sun sign, sometimes softening a tendency, sometimes bringing the tendency on stronger. So too do those other strong planets like Mars, Venus, Jupiter and Saturn. Saturn, for example, is the taskmaster, constantly putting situations in place to give a person challenges in life.
To get a view of the Sun sign tendencies see Sun Signs

In the hands of a competent Astrologer, the details of the Natal chart can be expressed in an understandable way. Then a person can get an understanding as to why they tend to want the limelight or why they tend to work behind the scenes, why they like music or painting or study etc. This does not mean that they should just stick to what they find themselves comfortable in. We have a free choice and can choose to tackle challenging things. Things may just be a little harder for them this way.

When a parent looks at their newborns chart and sees the potentials that their new offspring has, they then can be prepared and understand if little Johnny doesn’t want to play football like Dad did. Two children within a family may be interested in totally different pursuits. To try to push them both down the same track could just create problems and unhappiness, Similarly, trying to push a child down its possible potential track may also be wrong, Remember the free choice. But the information from a reading could be used in an understanding and constructive way.(See Zodiac Child)

Astrology can be used in many ways. The positioning of the planets and their effect on each other and on Earth at any moment of time, can help in relation to, not only the individual person, but also on

Auspicious times and dates for couples experiencing conception problems
Businesses and their annual planning
Auspicious dates for meetings and events
Holiday planning

There is a Yin/yang or Negative/Positive application in all things. It is our choice as to how we integrate these energies into our own personal space.
Choosing to work positively with the themes of your Natal chart, or any other chart generated, can make life more understandable, exciting and rewarding. Avoiding or ignoring the learning opportunities afforded, may make life seem harsher than necessary and the opportunities for growth may become bogged down or stagnating.

For a more in-depth analysis and interpretation of the powerful energy dynamics and potential opportunities and challenges as indicated by the Natal chart, contact the Astrologer, about the areas of interest you wish to focus on.

Here are some suggestions to get you thinking-

Personality profile
Personal wealth and abundance possibilities
Communication strengths
Home and family issues
Creative and artistic abilities/enjoyment
Health issues
Relationship dynamics

(potential as indicated by the Natal chart)

The charts which are generated from the natal chart and which may also be of interest to you are –

Solar return – To indicate energy dynamics for the current year.

Progressed Sun/ Progressed Moon – Indicates the gradual or subtle changes of personality

Transits – Planets continue to make aspects to Natal planets, which influence life’s challenges or ease of energy flow. (Chart can be generated for any event).

Cycles – The planets all have their own cycles and at certain times activate sensitive chart points (life issues)

The Natal horoscope –or birth chart- of a person is calculated and drawn up according to the individuals time and place of birth.
It formulates the positions of the Sun, Moon, Planets and signs of the Zodiac at the exact moment of birth, and represents the orientation of an individual in time and space. It is a suspended moment in time and space where the electromagnetic and gravitational fields of our solar system relative to the individual become available, and are absorbed by the infant on their first breath of life (like a Mandala)

The Natal horoscope shows the potential attributes, strengths and challenges available to help the individual on their pathway through life. The individual chooses how they will work with these energies.

The horoscope is represented by a circle of 360 degrees, divided into 12 equal parts to represent the 12 Zodiac signs of 30 degrees each. Each of the Zodiac signs is ruled by either the Sun, or the Moon, or one of the 8 planets. The Zodiac begins with the sign of Aries at 0 degrees on or about 21st. March each year. This point coincides with the Autumn equinox in the Southern Hemisphere – or more particularly the Spring equinox in the Northern Hemisphere (Spring – Life stirring)

During the course of a year, the Sun passes through each of the 12 Signs of the Zodiac.

When people want to know what sign you are, they are really asking you where the Sun was on the day you were born. If you say, for instance, that you are a Gemini, you are stating that the Sun was in the Zodiac sign of Gemini, when you were born. That is why the Zodiac signs are called Sun signs. If you were born at the point where 2 signs meet, you were born on a cusp and could be in either sign, because the dates can vary. Your Natal chart will clarify the point.

ARIES March 21- April 20	LIBRA Sept 24 – Oct. 23
TAURUS April 21- May 21	SCORPIO Oct. 24 - Nov. 22
GEMINI May 22 - June 22	SAGITTARIUS Nov 23- Dec 21
CANCER June 23 – July 23	CAPRICORN Dec. 22 – Jan. 20
LEO July 24 – Aug 23	AQUARIUS Jan. 21 – Feb. 20
VIRGO Aug 24 – Sept 23	PISCES Feb.21 – March 20

The Sun in a Natal Chart is placed in its Zodiac sign, or month of birth. It represents the vitality and the will to live- the creative force. It underlines your ego, mannerisms, strength of willpower – the outer person.. Its expression is focused, both in its Zodiac sign, and the area of life in which it dwells.

The Moon in a Natal chart is placed in its Zodiac sign at the time of birth. It represents the fundamental inner person, instinctive responses, emotional highs and lows, the feminine principle. Its expression is focused in its Zodiac sign, its phase and the area of life in which it dwells

The Moon completes its phase cycle every month, going from the waxing New Moon to Full Moon, and then the waning phase back to the New moon with its new energies/potentials. During the course of the month, the Moon passes through each of the 12 Zodiac signs, spending approximately 2.5 days in each sign.

The Ascendant in a Natal chart is the degree of the Zodiac rising at the Eastern horizon of the birth-place at the moment of birth. It gives the expression and focus to the area of life of the PERSONALITY.

Areas of life

There are 12 areas of life for the lifecycle to be experienced. In the horoscope these areas of life are called Houses and run anti-clockwise around the Chart. The Sun, Moon and the Planets bring the flavour and the mood, the opportunities for growth, as well as the easier flows in life to these 12 areas of life – according to their placement within the Natal chart, their proximity to each other and the Zodiac sign they are in.

These are the potential influences put in place at the birth time and place to provide the individual with the opportunities and life situations in which to develop and experience those qualities sought.

ASSESSMENT OF NATAL CHART

The Sun in a Natal chart is placed in its Zodiac sign, or month of birth. It represents vitality and the will to live – the creative force. It underlines your ego, mannerisms, strength of willpower – the outer person. Its expression is focused both in its Zodiac sign and the area of life in which it dwells.

The Moon in a Natal chart is placed in its Zodiac sign at the time of birth. It represents the fundamental inner person, instinctive responses, emotional highs and lows, the feminine principle. Its expression is focused in its Zodiac sign, its phase and the area of life in which it dwells.

The Ascendant in a Natal chart is the degree of the Zodiac rising at the Eastern horizon of the birth-place at the moment of birth. It gives the expression and focus to the area of life of the PERSONALITY.

Areas of life

There are 12 areas of life for the lifecycle to be experienced. The Sun, Moon and the Planets bring the flavour and the mood, the opportunities for growth, as well as the easier flows in life to these 12 areas of life (Houses) – according to their placement within the Natal chart, their proximity to each other and the Zodiac sign they are in.

AREAS OF LIFE ASSESSMENT

Houses	Area of Life
1st	The physical. How you portray yourself to others and the World, and how you are physical
2nd	Personal abundance. Anything to do with what you think of as your abundant life
3rd	Communication, early education or siblings (brothers & sisters)
4th	The home. Anything connected to the home, or the Mother (can be the Father), the home and hearth
5th	Creativity. Anything you create. It can be the arts. Also it can be children. It can also be love affairs.
6th	Work. Your everyday work activities and what you focus on. It can also be your health.
7th	Relationships. Usually primary relationship will be portrayed here. Also relationships in general
8th	Contracts. Business contracts. Beginnings and endings and other peoples money
9th	Higher learning. It can be religion, Spirituality, it can be travel. One travels when they do higher learning, whether it be in mind or body.
10th	Fame. What you are known for out there and how you put yourself out there in your work life.
11th	Hopes and goals in life. Your organizations and group activities. Your social ambitions
12th	Hidden agendas, the unconscious. A lot of endings go on there. It can be institutions, like hospitals and jails. It is an ending house, the finishing off of projects.

The Sun
The Sun defines your ego. It is what you are all about, what your focus is in life. In other words it is like your personality that comes through. Wherever your sun is in your chart is where your focus is

The Moon
The Moon defines your intuitive side. It gives you your intuitive aspect and your sensitivity

The Planets

Personal Planets

Mercury The planet closest to the Sun. It gives the expression, the way you express yourself. It absorbs the communication between the Sun, the Moon and the planets and expresses it outward

Venus It gives you some goodies. It is the love planet, the female planet and is very beneficial and looks after your abundance and perception of beauty

Mars The male planet and creates activity in all areas

Social Planets

Jupiter The male planet and creates activity in all areas

Saturn Puts your boundaries and structure in place. It shows you where your tasks lay and makes sure you do it until you hone it.

Outer Planets

Neptune Very high spiritual vibration. Etherical and musical. Highly tuned, but on the other side it can be blurry on the edges making things a little vague

Uranus Erratic Uranus. Breaks up old patterns, shakes the status quo. Breaks up boundaries and makes you re-think everything. Also linked to the modern computer age

Pluto The transformational planet. It makes you go down deep. Nothing is the same after Pluto. It transforms whatever it touches

The Ascendant
The Ascendant is the moment the Sun hits the Horizon in the morning on the day
of birth. It is an important moment and coincides with the beginning of the 1st. House.
It is your first breath of life.

The Midheaven
The Midheaven is usually the highest point of the chart. It represents your highest aspirations and coincides with the 10th. House

An Astrologer will read and interpret the data contained in, and springing from, your Natal Chart. There can be other interpretations

The details show the strengths that you have to face any challenges thrown at you in following your pathway. Nothing is meant to be binding in any way, nor set in concrete. Life is constantly changing, but the personality traits that we are given at birth are there to help us achieve our purpose in this lifetime.

Remember – It is the Astrologers interpretation – and is there as a guide to you. If it does not lie easy with you, then discard it. Do not go against your intuition because of some-ones interpretation of your chart. Retain your own internal power.

The interpretations are recorded and given to you at the finish, for you to listen to at your convenience. You may like to get it typed up and then add it to your file for a continuous written record. Further consultations can also be treated in the same manner and this will provide you with an up to date profile of all work undertaken.

From time to time you may wish to have further consultations about your Birth-chart, Solar Return, Planetary energies, etc. It is a huge subject and energies and vibrations will continue to flow ever forward to expand our awareness on every level.

Solar Returns

A Solar Return is a chart that is drawn up for when your Sun returns to its Natal degree at your birthday. The date can vary approximately a day either side of your Birthdate. This type of chart gives information about the current year of interest and its energy potential for you. The energies can begin to flow in prior to the Birthdate and they may also extend over the next years Birthdate – so there is a continuous ebb and flow as the old energies gradually move away and the new energies come in and overlap each other, depending on the circumstances.

A solar return is based on your Birthdate and is usually done on an annual basis, so that the continuity and depth of the energies involved can be fully understood.
The transiting planets will be evaluated at this time as well.

Astrology for the Layman

For the purpose of clarity, imagine that we have two wheels, turning on the same central axis, but at different speeds (like the two hands on a clock).
The first wheel contains the twelve signs of the Zodiac. It takes 12 months to complete its full revolution. (See Zodiac).
The second wheel contains the twelve wheels of opportunity. It takes 24 hours to complete its full revolution. So each day sees a complete turn of the wheel. (See Houses)

On the birth of a person, the positions of the two wheels are recorded. Also recorded at that exact moment in time are the positions of the Sun, Moon, the Planets (Personal, Social and Outer) and also the Ascendant and Mid-Heaven. (See details below)

From these details are drawn a persons Natal chart. From the reading of that chart, an assessment of the persons personality, strengths, challenges in life and areas that will be strongly challenged or blessed with ease of movement.

Whichever House the planets are placed in, is the area of life where the focus of the planets energy will be. If a House has no planet residing in it, it simply means that there is no particular focus placed on that house

The Sun Signs

What is a Sun sign?

The Sun and the other planets rotate around the Solar System, closely following the orbit of the Earth, and they all appear to move along the band of sky around the Earth called the zodiac. During the year the Sun moves through the sky in a circular pathway known as the ecliptic, through the constellations that make up the zodiac.

In astrology the zodiac is divided into 12 equal sections, and each section is assigned to one of the Sun signs. That is how we get the phrase ‘the signs of the zodiac’. The zodiac is a circle, which has 360 degrees, and each of the twelve zodiac signs contain 30 degrees. Every month the Sun moves from one sign into another. E.g. If you are known to be an Aries sign then the Sun was passing through the sign of Aries at the time you were born.

Aries	An Fire Sign A live wire and very physical with plenty of get up and go. There are lots of ideas and they are usually first to have ago at anything – but they may lose interest just as quickly, sometimes not finishing off projects before flitting off to something else. This is the young, strong, brave, impulsive, impetuous, assertive, competitive and ambitious type of energy needed for top athletes, soldiers or for a good strong physical performance in other life areas. These are some of the attributes that may apply to people who have their Sun sign in Aries
Taurus	An Earth Sign A lover of beautiful and lovely things with a high value placed on material security. A beautiful home is important, as is beautiful clothing and personal appearance. Money, good food and good living are priorities. These people are usually very careful with their money and are able to save for their needs. Quality of life is what counts. They have strong opinions, maybe at times somewhat dogmatic, but they are loyal, very faithful and straightforward in their relationships. These are some of the attributes that may apply to people who have their Sun sign in Taurus
Gemini	An Air Sign Talking and communication, friends and networking is the focus. These people are likely to be very articulate, eloquent and to have a wonderful way with words. They are likely to have a quicksilver mind enabling them to be good at negotiating or to be good salespeople. Writing and getting their ideas and projects into printed form is also a priority. These are some of the attributes that may apply to people who have their Sun sign in Gemini
Cancer	An Water Sign Because they are ruled by their emotions, these people tend to be very sensitive and easily hurt. Sometimes they can be moody, touchy or defensive. Emotional security, their home base and family connections are very important to them. They will usually have their own special refuge where they can make themselves cosy and comfortable. They like to have familiar and loved things around them. Their kitchens are important to them as they have a passion for cooking. Their relationships need to be gentle, caring, loving and long lasting. These are some of the attributes that may apply to people who have their Sun sign in Cancer
Leo	An Fire Sign These people tend to be flamboyant, theatrical, majestic dignified and demonstrative and have a need to be noticed. They tend to stand out in a crowd and are usually larger than life. They are the teachers and organisers and they strive to express themselves in their own particular way. They tend to get very frustrated if they can’t get their own way. They are extremely creative and tend to do well in show business, theatre, singing or dancing. They are very big-hearted people and thrive on love. They tend to take a very paternal attitude to their loved ones and dependents. These are some of the attributes that may apply to people who have their Sun sign in Leo
Virgo	An Earth Sign These people usually are intellectual and clever, have a very sharp brain, precise and methodical , attention to detail, a good clear head for figures/maths/puzzles of any kind, the ability to work out solutions to difficult problems. These are some of the attributes that may apply to people who have their Sun sign in Virgo
Libra	An Air Sign They are striving for harmony and balance, but sometimes sitting on the fence and trying to decide which way to jump. There is a love of beautiful things, but there may sometimes be a difficult decision to be made in choosing the correct one. They can see both sides of a conflict or discussion. These are some of the attributes that may apply to people who have their Sun sign in Libra
Scorpio	An Water Sign These can have deeply emotional energy, very powerful and attractive, intuitive and psychic, the ability to ferret out hidden information (could have the makings of an excellent detective). Can be very emotionally caring and supportive, knowing intuitively, whatever their partners needs are, or beginnings and endings of things and events. They can have the need to work amongst people. These are some of the attributes that may apply to people who have their Sun sign in Scorpio
Sagittarius	An Fire Sign Exploring, finding new ideas/things, travelling, learning about other cultures- people, -countries, gaining wisdom, not being afraid to push the boundaries of the known world. These are some of the attributes that may apply to people who have their Sun sign in Sagittarius
Capricorn	An Earth sign Usually these people have traditional views, very often shouldering the responsibility for everyone and everything. They are dependable, honest and reliable, perhaps having a liking for working within a structured environment. These are some of the attributes that may apply to people who have their Sun sign in Capricorn
Aquarius	An Air Sign Champion of the underdog, humanitarian, working for the greater good, usually does things in a different way, independent thought, maybe considered a rebel because they buck the system or will not buckle down under pressure. They need their own space, are able to break old patterns and to facilitate new thought and form. These are some of the attributes that may apply to people who have their Sun sign in Aquarius
Pisces	An Water Sign Usually they are very gentle and sensitive souls, maybe of a quiet, meditative nature, a lover of music, singing or the arts, intuitive and psychic, sensitive to the hidden energies. They may love water or anything to do with water. These are some of the attributes that may apply to people who have their Sun sign in Pisces.

Astrology’s plaything ---- A Rag Doll becomes a Human

Imagine a Rag Doll, just sitting there with no life and no movement. And then the
transformation begins. Nature takes over. All of a sudden, a sunbeam comes in and
the Sun gives the doll life. The doll wakes up and is now on the way to becoming a
human. It has got life but has no structure as yet. Then the Moon comes into play and gives it structure, feelings and emotion. But it is still static. It is there and is aware of everything that goes on. It is conscious, intuitive and can feel things.

Now it needs the Ascendant to step in to give it movement. Hurray! Now it can start to express itself with movement. “Hey, I can move, I can feel. This is me” This is almost like the first expression of the “I”, the individualised person. But nature hasn’t finished yet.

The next one that comes into is Mercury, which gives the mind, the intellect. So now we have the thinking qualities to go with the emotions and you can make choices with the thinking quality to them. But this is still not sufficient if you do not have the heart. So then Venus comes into play and brings the love and heart to the emerging human. Now there is joy in everything that you do. It gives you the capacity for joy and enjoyment.

So now you have got your joy, your intellect, you are moving. Now you need some way of putting it out there so Mars comes to give you the physical strength to do what you choose to do. So Mars is the male planet, the full force of expression. Next comes Jupiter, which expands all that has so far been applied, all that it touches and open up new horizons. It can be boundless or whatever. But also coming in now is Saturn, which sets your boundaries, your limits and sets your tasks. However, within those boundaries, you have all of those other qualities working for you. See how important they all are!

So Saturn sets your tasks, makes you keep at it. Jupiter will expand everything as far as it can. Mars will keep you going at it. Venus will bring the love to it. Mercury is the mind, the intellect. So depending how they are all placed around the Natal chart, will decide whether you have and easy flow and can make choices easy and whether your boundaries are limitless – or whether you have chosen a hard road, with stiff boundaries with constant challenges, maybe things stifled making the challenges even harder to overcome. In this case you will need a strong Mars and Mercury (intellect) to steer you through. A strong Venus providing the love also helps. Any imbalance in these three makes it longer for you to come back into balance.

The outer planets don’t want to be left out. They are more of a generational thing, but they still exert some influence on a personal level. Neptune helps to bring in the finer vibration, the spirituality, the music, the Arts and the fine tuning of those things in the higher vibrations. It can make everything clear, giving a smooth flow, yet on the other hand it can make thing vague, unclear, cloaked in a cloud, creating a rough passage. Uranus also wants to get in on the act. It will try to break up old patterns, so that if you come into this world with a lot of old patterns from the past, Uranus will help you break through them and help set new boundaries with your Saturn. Then we come to Pluto, good old Pluto, who will transform wherever it touches

So in the end, you have this little doll, which all of a sudden, wakes up and says “Here I am” and then “Oh, I feel things”, then “OK I can move, I can go and do what I like”. Then, wait a minute, Mercury comes in “Where will I go, what will I do, how shall I do it”. Now it is the turn of Venus “Oh, this will be good for people” You will love to do this and you will get joy out of doing it. That is Venus working, together with the intellect showing you how you can best achieve it. Now Mars says “Righto! I will be right by your side and I will help you to achieve it. I will give you the strength to do it”
So our new vibrant doll says “Ooh! Now I’m ready to get on with it. Now I’m mobile, I’ve got a mind, I can think my way through it, I’ve got the heart, I love to do what I’m doing and I’ve got the energy. OK, what do I do with it?” So Saturn steps in and says “Look here Dolly. This is where you need to focus and within these boundaries you can work” Jupiter jumps in on the act and says “I will expand your horizons for you. You can do anything”

So he wakes up and says “Oh! I can do anything. But, I’m bounded by the shores of this island. I can’t get off the island”. And Jupiter says “Yes you can. Try it. Push, push, push the boundaries” and Mars says “Yes, I can, I can, I can do it. Go for it”
Venus joins in and says “I love it, I love it, I love it.” Mercury says “Mmm, this is how I will do it”

Oh dear, that’s it. Isn’t it exciting!

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Solar Return Chart and report (approx 15 pages)
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Transit report
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Health and Wellbeing report
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Angel report
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Zodiac Child report
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