How to Read and Interpret a Birth Chart: Guideposts for Understanding Natal Astrology

Master astrologer Laurie Farrington distills her decades of experience into a clear and concise system of preparing and interpreting natal charts, whether one's own, those of friends and family, or for clients as a professional astrologer.

Each of us possesses an individual astrology chart, cast for the moment of our first breath. This natal chart is a complex document with a mind-boggling amount of information hidden within its patterns and symbols. Even for those with a firm knowledge of the language of astrology, the amount of information involved can be overwhelming.

Understanding the basics of signs, planets, houses, and aspects is the first step for anyone interested in this topic. It must then be determined what is most important and how to merge the many astrological patterns into a coherent whole. Laurie Farrington provides a unique perspective, gathered over years of practical service.

How to Read and Interpret a Birth Chart provides sixteen guideposts to work systematically with each and every chart you encounter. The guideposts are designed to deepen understanding and will help readers to grasp what is most important in the chart. The reader will be able to understand any birth chart with confidence.

Topics include:

• Day Charts/Night Charts
• Hemisphere/Quadrant Balance
• The Moon--Mother and Inner Security
• Expression and Navigation of Personality
• Balance of Life Development--Planetary Rulership

The guidance offered here is the result of Laurie's work as a consulting astrologer with thousands of clients around the world. Most currently available books on the topic of natal astrology focus on basic information about signs, planets, and houses. How to Read and Interpret a Birth Chart will bring the student to a deeper understanding of the topic. This is the book needed by readers who have mastered the basics and are ready for more.

Author: Laurie Farrington
Publisher: Weiser Books
Published: 01/08/2025
Pages: 272
Binding Type: Paperback
ISBN: 9781578638468

About the Author
Laurie Farrington, the founder of Astrolore, has been studying astrology since early childhood. She began her professional practice more than thirty years ago. Laurie is a master astrologer, consultant, writer, teacher, and mentor. With a focus on empowerment, self-care, and personal growth, she has worked with thousands of clients over the years. Laurie believes that astrologers today must learn to be of practical, useful support in guiding their client's growth. Born at the Disseminating Moon, with the Sun and Moon tenanting the 8th and 12th houses, Laurie is a natural-born teacher of deep mysteries. Laurie lives on the beautiful wild coast of Maine.