The best way to interpret a chart is to do it logically. Find a routine that suits you and stick to it and, unless you are already an accomplished astrologer, keep things very simple. Use only the normal and very obvious planets and features on a chart and deal with only the major aspects. In time you will find a system that suits you, but, in case you really don’t know where to start, I shall show you mine.

Stage 1

First of all make up a natal chart and then work out a set of day-for-a-year progressions. Place the progressions around the natal chart (using a different coloured ink, if working by hand) and also make a separate list of them to refer to. Keep a notebook handy for your findings. Read the rest of this entry »

Uranus

The orbit of Uranus is 84 years, but variations during that orbit can alter the time of the all-important half-return. Uranus is going through a speeding-up process at the moment, so those who are now approaching their forties will experience the half-return at the age of 39. Older subjects will have experienced this at 40, 41 or even 42. Uranus, the ‘breakout’ planet, brings issues of freedom and originality to the fore, so, if a subject has been living a very conventional life up to the time of the return, they may kick over the traces when it comes. Read the rest of this entry »

Mars/Mars

This marks the start of a very busy phase in which you can get a great deal done. Your energy level will be high and you will be happy to rush about and do everything at great speed. Jobs that are traditionally considered to be masculine, such as engineering, car maintenance and building, may become part of your life now.

Challenging aspects

Guard against rashness and accidents through handling sharp objects in a hasty manner. Take care while driving. Read the rest of this entry »

Venus/Venus

This is a very romantic aspect which could lead you to fall in love! You will appreciate music, art and beauty in all its forms. Women could be very helpful to you and life should be easy and pleasant. It will be simple to make money and very agreeable to spend it. People in your circle will be friendly, helpful and sociable and you will be able to impress them with your charm and charisma.

Challenging aspects

Basically all the ideas mentioned above would be losers for a while. Read the rest of this entry »

Mercury/Uranus

Pleasant aspects will stimulate your mind and take you into new realms of thought. Original and unusual ideas can be successfully pursued. Computers, astrology, science and other modern techniques will appeal to you, while teaching and studying are other possibilities. You should make new friends and become involved in institutions, groups and social clubs that are stimulating and amusing. A new job or a new way of doing a current one are possible. You may become involved in alternative therapies and spiritual_ healing and your intuition level will increase dramatically. Read the rest of this entry »

Mercury/Mercury

Favourable aspects make it easy to learn or to teach, your curiosity will be stimulated and you will need to stretch your mind. Relationships with neighbours, colleagues, brothers and sisters will be good and any local or family events will go well. You may feel like becoming a writer or journalist or taking up a job that involves sales, communication of any kind or driving.

Challenging aspects

Your mind may become temporarily blocked but this may simply lead you into other ways of thinking. Read the rest of this entry »