Natal Astrology - This is the one which with everyone is most familiar. Most interestingly, reading birth charts was originally done to predict particular facts about one's life. How long would the person live? What would his occupation likely be? How many children would she have? The birth chart has these hard facts there to discover by the traditional astrologer. Today most people think reading the birth chart is about finding out about personality and behavior. But there is much more information in the astrology signs to be discovered. Natal astrology is actually one of the most difficult concepts to truly master. Which is ironic in a way, since it is the most commonly done and most well-known method in popular astrology.
Horary Astrology - This branch of astrology answers questions. Horary means "of the hour". Think of it like a crystal ball which can quickly guide you to immediate questions that you'd like addressed. "Where will I find the lost dog?" "Should I invest in this stock?" "How many days will it be before the letter I mailed gets to her?" These are the types of questions which can be quickly answered by knowing how to read a chart. How do you create a chart? The date, time and place where the astrologer understands the question is considered the birth of the question. And so the chart is read from that information. This method is actually an easier way to become familiar with the concepts of the planets and their signs and the relationship between them all.
Mundane Astrology - This is the big picture astrology. World events, weather, socio-economic conditions. Just as questions and people have birth times, so do countries, large-scale events and companies. Astrologers can use this information to help guide them in investment choices in consultation with business and companies. Individuals can use this to assist them in economic forecasting for countries and business trends.
Synastry Astrology - This is relationship astrology. How well do two people interact? It can depend quite a bit on the relationship between planets and their astrology signs. If a man's sun is in a good aspect with a woman's moon, this can create a smooth and easy opportunity for pleasant conversation and for things to have less drama and challenge in starting a relationship. There are many planets which can be analyzed between two people to determine how they might get along and to find what their challenges and issues they may need to focus on to keep their relationship healthy and strong.
An astrologer with expertise in traditional and horary methods, Mr. Dave Jeffrey has focused on applying accurate education to new persons interested in astrology for many years. His website Traditional Signs in Astrology has additional articles you may find of interest.
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