Q&A for How to Learn Astrology

Astrology is meant to be learned from a teacher and many essential aspects of astrology aren't taught in books. Find a reputable astrology teacher with a lot of experience in both teaching and giving readings.

Astrology has a rich and deep history, but learning the basics is actually really simple! Start by identifying the 12 zodiac signs and their corresponding dates. Most people are familiar with sun signs, since these are commonly thought to be significant for determining one’s individual traits. But the truth is that all of the signs are present on your chart, they just appear in different positions depending on the time of year. Once you learn the 12 signs, you can start to look at the way they correspond to each other like a large circle. Aspects in astrology are the way that the planets align with each other in relation to their position around the earth. So if 2 planets are in aspect, they may form an angle, overlap, or be across from each other. It can start to get more complicated from here, but once you understand the basics, you can start exploring astrology even further.

There are actually a couple of ways you can learn about astrology. The best way is to take a class or go to a holistic school that teaches astrology. That way you can listen to a teacher, read the materials, and ask questions if you're unsure about something. However, you don't have to take a class. You can learn on your own. Try reading books about astrology or watching videos explaining how it all works. If you're committed to it, you can definitely learn all about it.

The 12 astrological houses correspond to the hours of the day on a person's birth chart and are associated with different traits. They're arranged on a wheel just like the zodiac signs, but they're not quite the same thing. Each house corresponds to a different focus. For example, the first house is the self, the second house is about money and possessions, and the third house is about communication. Understanding how the astrological houses work allows you to examine someone's traits on a deeper and more specific level. They're also really useful if you're planning on making a birth chart for someone.

If you know about cusps, then February 18 and 19 are part of the Aquarius-Pisces cusp. Aquarius season spans from January 20 to February 18, then Pisces season spans from February 19 to March 20.