The Art of Chart Interpretation · A Step-By-Step Method for Analyzing, Synthesizing, and Understanding the Birth Chart by Marks, Tracy -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

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Title Page Copyright CONTENTS PREFACE TO THE THIRD EDITION INTRODUCTION PRINCIPLES OF INTERPRETATION A PRELIMINARY NOTE PART I: TECHNIQUES OF CHART SYNTHESIS & INTERPRETATION

USING THE SYNTHESIS WORKSHEET SYNTHESIS WORKSHEETS CHAPTER ONE: THE CHART AS A WHOLE

A1. Predominant Element A2. Weakest Element A3. Predominant Mode A4. Weakest Mode A5. Planetary Pattern A6. Aspect Configurations A7. Sun/Moon Signs & Relationship A8. Ascendant/Midheaven A9. Number of Retrograde Planets

CHAPTER TWO: DETERMINING PLANETARY STRENGTH

B1. Sun Sign & House B2. Moon Sign & House B3. Sun Ruler: Its Sign & House B4. Ascendant Ruler: Its Sign & House B5. Planet In Own Sign B6. Planet In Own House B7. Planet Rising B8. Planet On Midheaven B9. Planet On Nadir B10. Planet Descending B11. Stationary Planet B12. Sole Dispositor B13. Most Aspected Planet B14. Unaspected Planets B15. Other Focal Planets

CHAPTER THREE: ASPECTS & OTHER CHART VARIABLES

C1. Predominant Type of Aspect C2. Absence of a Type of Aspect C3. Conjunctions Within 3 Degrees C4. Other Major Aspects Within 1½ Degrees C5. Important Minor Aspects C6. Parallels C7. Mutual Receptions C8. Lunar Nodes

CHAPTER FOUR: PRELIMINARY SYNTHESIS

D1. Strongest Planets D2. Strongest Signs D3. Strongest Houses D4. Strongest Aspect

CHAPTER FIVE: ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS CHAPTER SIX: HOW TO SYNTHESIZE

Determining the Primary Characteristics The Role of Intuition Preparing to Interpret

PART II: PRACTICE IN CHART SYNTHESIS

INTRODUCTION TO CHART SYNTHESIS CHARTS A–E WITH SYNTHESIS WORKSHEETS SYNTHESIS WORKSHEET CHAPTER SEVEN: AUTHOR'S ANSWERS CHAPTER EIGHT: EXAMPLE INTERPRETATION (CHART E)

PART III: THE PROCESS OF ASTROLOGICAL COUNSELING & INTERPRETATION

CHAPTER NINE: ASTROLOGY AS A COUNSELING TOOL

The Aims of the Astrologer Qualities of An Effective Astrologer The Astrologer's Problem Areas as a Counselor A Worksheet for Overcoming Fear and Negativity

CHAPTER TEN: THE ASTROLOGICAL COUNSELING PROCESS

The Astrological Session: Preliminary Steps Preparing the Astrological Session Conducting the Astrological Session Interpretation & Advice Drawbacks & Constructive Uses of Interpretation Interpretation: What, When & How? Advice-Giving in Astrological Counseling Counseling Interventions A Worksheet

AFTERWORD APPENDIX ONE: PLANETARY KEYWORDS APPENDIX TWO: PRELIMINARY FORM FOR ASTROLOGY CONSULTATION BIBLIOGRAPHY ABOUT THE AUTHOR