Beginning Steps in The Analysis of A Horoscope

Studying the Horoscope

Read the influence of the Sun and moon by sign

Read the influence of the Ascending sign, the midheaven

Read the influence of the Moon by sign

Read the influence of Mercury by sign

Read the aspects to the significator and to the co-rulers.

The planet that rules the rising sign in a horoscope at the moment of birth is called the significator, its power and influence according to the sign in which it may be located is very important. The most prominent planet in the house.

Ascending Sign

Aries
Lovers of independence, fond of their own way and happy only in activity and command. The head of things, leader. Mars

Taurus
Self-reliant, persistent nature capable of working hard and long in order to accomplish their purposes. Gentle while unprovoked, but “mad as a bull” when really angered. Husbandly. Venus

Gemini
Ambitious, aspiring, curious, and given to inquiry, investigation and experimenting. Also apt, dexterous, active and capable of engaging in two or more pursuits at the same time. The nature is sympathetic and sensitive, the mind is intuitive, perceptive ad imaginative, and idealistic. Mercury

Cancer
Changeable, sensitive, and retiring disposition with many changes and ups and downs of position and occupation. They have a fertile imagination, are somewhat sentimental, sympathetic, and talkative. Psychic and mediumistic faculty are very conscientious, receptive to new ideas and have the ability to adapt themselves to their environment. Home/security. Moon

Leo
Good-natured, philosophical, generous, kindhearted, noble disposition. Leo natives are frank, free, outspoken, independent, forceful, demonstrative in manner. The nature is electric and inspiring. Best when they have authority or hold some high or responsible position. Sun

Virgo
Modest, conservative, thoughtful, contemplative and industrious. Very active, not easily contented and learn readily and quickly. Good endurance and do not show their age. Of a speculative turn and often give way to worry and over anxiety. Are sensitive to surroundings and the conditions of others. Careful of details. Nurse/teacher/research Mercury.

Libra
Love Justice, neatness, order, peace and harmony and are usually very courteous, pleasant and agreeable people; although quick to anger are easily appeased. The are fond of beauty in all forms: in nature, art, music, literature. Can enter with zest into refined and cultural pleasures and amusements and greatly enjoy the company and society of brave, happy sunny mirthful people. Venus

Scorpio
Reserved, tenacious, determined, and secretive, somewhat inclined to be suspicious, skeptical and stingingly sarcastic. Quick witted, quick in speech and action, alert, forceful and positive. They are often blunt, brusque and fond of contest. Staunch and splendid friends. The possess grit and enterprise. Pluto

Sagittarius
Inclined to be jovial, bright, hopeful, generous and charitable. Love liberty and free and freedom are very independent and will allow no one to order or drive them. They rarely miss the mark n their deductions. At times they are restless, over-anxious and high-strung. Generally aggressive, progressive, and aspiring, quick to see and take advantage of opportunities to consummate business arrangements. In speech straight to the point. Jupiter

Capricorn
Serious, quiet, thoughtful, contemplative nature, possessing dignity and self-esteem. Enough to look after their interests well. They are cautious, prudent, economical and practical and usually act only after due premeditation. Ambitious and persevering and can work hard and long without becoming discouraged. Thrifty, respect religion. Saturn

Aquarius
Determined, quintet, patient, unobtrusive and faithful nature as a rule. Aquarians are philosophical, very humanitarian and usually refined, fond of art, music scenery and literature. In disposition reasonable, thoughtful, discriminative. Strong likes and dislikes, usually sociable and of large acquaintance, intuitive, fond of occult research, peculiar, radical, or eccentric in some ways. Uranus

Pisces
Kind, loving, trustful, confiding, sympathetic nature. The disposition is courteous, affable, hospitable, and methodical. Pisces are idealistic, imaginative impressionable, emotional, mediumistic, receptive, and quiet. Orderly in manner. Quick to observe deficiencies in others or lack of completeness in anything. Usually lacking in confidence and self-esteem. Neptune

The Midheavens

Aries -Mars- reflects energy and action. Ego-conscious action. The ability to decide what to do and the action itself are closely connected to awareness of self

Taurus -Venus- persistent pursuit of goals. This individual does not waver, pursues ahead steadily. Predictable outcome.

Gemini -mercury- Self-knowledge through processes that are immediately available for self-examination. Inner conflicts are resoled directly through self-awareness, or ego-consciousness- you are the catalyst for your own change.

Cancer -moon- direct connection between ego-consciousness and the soul. The emphasis on inner spiritual meaning and values becomes a catalyst for self-understanding. Preconscious or unconscious motives are always close to the surface of conscious awareness involving soul, relationships, and changing objective.

Leo -sun- In terms of consciousness, this position addresses the very goals of life. Strong focus on advancement toward success. Direction or mission are very clear. The objective is seen.

Virgo -mercury- A personal drive for security. Career likely to involve a focus on money and material things, and the details of satisfying one’s needs and desires. It seems obvious that self-awareness is essential to this task. A possible weakness is susceptibility to faulty logic when it comes to dressed in elegant language.

Libra -Venus- Expresses through art and harmony, involving either the physical world or interpersonal, social relations. The women or the feminine principle are active in principle are active in the person’s life. This energy arises within the self and affects relationships with others.

Scorpio -Pluto- A force to shape one’s individuality. Through sheer force of will, Pluto pushes the individual to discover a mission in life and to fulfill it. No longer simple thoughts, the mission becomes a guiding force for transformation. Personal power is mobilized to attain success.

Sagittarius -Jupiter- The urge to expand is joined with self-awareness to produce direction and optimism. Success throughout life because the higher, more comprehensive awareness of cosmic law is so closely linked to ego-consciousness…as if the two are one expression for the individual.

Capricorn -Saturn- can lead to rigid ideas about the world. Its more about the limitations we find in the physical environment. There is a focus on the structure of one’s own personality rather than on things out side the self. Self-critical, sometimes leading to an actual loss of ego-consciousness. The result is a difficulty in career and relationships that can only be overcome through steadfast adherence to one’s goals. Clear thought processes will negate the tendency toward depression and mental disorder.

Aquarius -Uranus-Rhythm, independence and even rebellion are keys to self-awareness. There is a state of being ready to take action, coupled with a strong intuitive sense of what direction to take with one’s life. When the mind is well trained, the thinking process provides equilibrium in one’s life as the individual can foresee conditions and events clearly.

Pisces -Neptune- Uncertainty is the keyword for this Midheaven, Ego-consciousness is frequently not available, or only after great effort. Must work hard to manifest the higher qualities of psychic awareness. Strength gained from the contemplative practices. Dreaminess and aimlessness. As people move into the 21 century they will find better ways to work with Pisces and Neptune energy., relieving the depression and mental disturbances that occur with this Midheaven. Need for definition in the physical realm to balance any lack of mental definition/direction.

Article by Joseph www.Astrologynew.com
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