How to Read a Western Astrology Chart
I’ve been studying Western astrology for a good 25 years now, so sometimes I forget that a lot of people don’t even know the very basics — like how to read a chart in the first place or what all of those little symbols mean.
And just what the heck is an ascendant and/or rising sign?
To help out all astro newbies, as well as anyone who would like to understand the more technical side of understanding information in a chart wheel (interpreting what it means is a whole other kettle of fish!) I made this little video that goes through the basics of what you need to know, step by step.
I’ve included a chart with the symbols for the planets above, which includes the symbols for Earth (which looks, perhaps a bit eerily, like a target sign).
Below you’ll find the symbols for the signs again.
