Part 1: The Basic Structure and Interpretation of a Horoscope

"I want to learn more about astrology," "I want to be able to read my own birth chart (natal chart)"—for those people, I will carefully explain the four elements of a horoscope. I will also share steps you can take starting today, so let's take a step into the world of charts together.

1. What is a horoscope?

• A horoscope is a circular diagram representing the celestial configuration at the moment a person was born.

• It is a "star map" that shows "when, where, and where the stars were located."

2. The four major elements of a horoscope

1. Planets
   → Actors (the energy that forms the basis of personality and behavior)
   Example: Sun = self-expression / Moon = emotional response / Mars = drive

2. Signs (Zodiac)
   → The actor's "role" (how they perform)
   Example: If Mars is in Leo, "act dramatically"

3. Houses
   → The "stage setting" where the actor performs (the area where they exert their power)
   Example: If Mars is in the 7th house, "act energetically in interpersonal relationships"

4. Aspects
   → The "interaction" between actors (the positive or negative relationship between celestial bodies)
   Example: Trine (120°) is perfect harmony / Square (90°) is tension

3. First steps in interpretation

1. Check the Ascendant (ASC)

   • The sign at the eastern edge of the horoscope.
     - Indicates "first impressions" and "how you behave as seen from the outside."

2. Read the Sun and Moon

   • Sun: The conscious self (life theme)

   • Moon: The unconscious self (emotional patterns)

3. Check personal planets by sign and house

   • Mercury = Thinking / Venus = Affection / Mars = Action

   • Look at which sign and house each is in.

4. Look at the aspect map

   • Favorable angles between planets (trine, sextile)

   • Challenging angles between planets (square, opposition)

4. Practical Example: Let's find your 'Mars'

1. Prepare your birth chart

2. Find 'Mars' on the horoscope

3. Let's write down the following three points in your notebook

   • Which sign is it in? -> What is the role?

   • Which house is it in? -> What is the stage?

   • What are the major aspects? -> What is its relationship with other planets?

Example: In the case of 'Mars in Aries in the 1st House, trine Venus'

• Aries: Intuitive and straightforward action

• 1st House: The stage for self-expression

• Trine Venus: Naturally able to show passion in relationships

Summary

A horoscope can be interpreted in four steps: [Celestial Bodies → Signs → Houses → Aspects]. First, try practicing this flow while looking at your own birth chart.

Next time, we will cover "The Meanings of the 10 Celestial Bodies and Concrete Reading," and delve deeper into what each celestial body tells us in a horoscope. Stay tuned!

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