Art of Chart Intrepretation

by Marks, Tracy

• ISBN13: 9780892541423
• ISBN10: 0892541423
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-01-30
• Publisher: Ibis Pr

Summary

Learn how to determine and interpret the essential personality traits indicated by the birth chart. Interpreting a horoscope effectively and determining an individual’s primary qualities, strengths, and weaknesses requires skill in collecting and organizing astrological information. The Art of Chart Interpretation presents a practical system for amateur and professional astrologers confused by the many details of the birth chart. With clarity and insight, Tracy Marks provides a comprehensive method for collecting and evaluating astrological data. Her step-by-step techniques and worksheets aid astrology students in developing their abilities to analyze and synthesize the many facets of the chart and to grasp the essential features of the personality.

Author Biography

Tracy Marks has won a wide circle of admirers through her rare combination of astrological expertise, psychological understanding, and literary skill. She is the author of The Astrology of Self-Discovery, Planetary Aspects, and Your Secret Self: Illuminating the Mysteries of the Twelfth House. Her books, which have sold over 150,000 copies, have also been translated into nine languages. A gifted teacher, psychotherapist, and an award winning author, she resides in Massachusetts.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. 1
Introduction	p. 3
Principles of Interpretation	p. 7
A Preliminary Note	p. 9
Techniques of Chart Synthesis & Interpretation
Using the Synthesis Worksheet	p. 13
Synthesis Worksheets	p. 14
The Chart as a Whole	p. 19
Determining Planetary Strength	p. 51
Aspects and Other Chart Variables	p. 61
Preliminary Synthesis	p. 69
Additional Considerations	p. 71
How to Synthesize	p. 77
Practice In Chart Synthesis
Introduction to Chart Synthesis	p. 83
Charts A-E with Synthesis Worksheets	p. 85
Author's Answers	p. 109
Example Interpretation (Chart E)	p. 119
The Process of Astrological Counseling & Interpretation
Astrology as a Counseling Tool	p. 133
The Astrological Counseling Process	p. 145
Afterword	p. 172
Planetary Keywords	p. 173
Astrology Client Interview Form	p. 179
Bibliography	p. 185
About the Author	p. 188
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