Hot Tips for Reading Charts

Hey astro-lover! If you’re diving into the world of astrology, welcome to an immensely rewarding and empowering journey! A natal chart isn’t just a cosmic blueprint - it’s a living, breathing story of your potential, growth, and evolution. But let’s be real: learning to read charts can feel pretty overwhelming at first, especially with where in the chart to begin. That’s why I’ve rounded up 8 supportive and practical tips to help you navigate the cosmos with confidence and clarity. These are the kind of tips that will take your readings from “meh” to magical, helping you connect the dots in a way that leave your clients feeling seen, empowered, and totally in awe of their own story. Let’s dive in!

  1. Look for the chart ruler first (planet/s ruling your ascendant sign) for insight into the overall theme of the chart and individual expression/development

  2. Next locate the Ascendant (first impressions), Sun (identity) & Moon (emotions) by sign + houses: what story are they telling together?

  3. Are there any planets conjunct the angles? These planets will be more pronounced in your chart and will have a profound impact on your relationships and sense of self as well as your work life and home.

  4. Take note of the planetary rulers of your North and South Node signs, and the house they are placed in - this give deeper insight to your souls journey and its evolutionary path

  5. Learn your houses! This is what personalises your expression of the planetary archetypes, and knowing the signs on the cusp is a gateway to understanding how a planet shows up in that life area

  6. Take note of your major aspects - the conjunctions, squares, oppositions, trines and sextiles. These are how the planets communicate with each other. Is there ease and flow, or tension and challenge between these planets?

  7. Once you know how to interpret aspects, you can move onto transits! Knowing how the current planets affect the chart will help put astrology into perspective through real-time events and experiences

  8. Don't make assumptions! Astrology texts can give a framework and foundation for interpretation, but no two clients are alike, even if they share placements. A good astrologer will know how to translate the chart in alignment with the individuals own lived experience, and will not generalise, assume or mislabel. A good astrologer is a cosmic counsellor, not a fortune teller. A good astrologer will leave you feeling empowered, understood and seen in your humanness and your spirit. A good astrologer will support you in your own self-development and evolution.

Reading a natal chart is a mix of skill and intuition - and when done right, it can be truly transformative. By starting with the chart ruler and layering in key placements, aspects, and transits, you’re building a story that’s as unique as the person sitting in front of you. But here’s the magic: astrology isn’t about fitting people into boxes or predicting the future for them - it’s about guiding them back to their own power, potential, and purpose. With these 8 tips, you’ll hopefully feel more confident in your readings and will leave your clients feeling inspired, validated, and ready to embrace their own evolution.

Aries New Moon - Self Initiation - 24/3/20

The New Moon occurred today at 4 degrees Aries at 9:28am GMT. With the moon conjunct Chiron (soul wounds and healing) and square the nodes (destiny and karma/the past), this lunation falls in the midst of a collective crisis point. Chiron in Aries requires you to be a warrior for your own self-healing, to learn to rely on yourself. However, when this transit runs rampant in those lacking self-awareness, we can see the shadow or wound of Chiron in Aries manifest - a me-first attitude. We can see this playing out right now on the world stage with panic buyers, or those refusing to take precautions and accept the fact that we are indeed, in a pandemic, and that staying home, if possible, is for the good of all. This situation is bigger than the individual, but without the individual thinking and acting consciously, others will suffer.

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Awakened Astrology Course - May 2020 Intake Now Open!

Awakened Astrology is a 12 week intensive online course that merges 5D astrology teachings with the evolution and unfoldment of your own divine destiny along the path of awakening. This course is quantum in nature, but the content is taught in a simple, practical manner, so you can apply and utilise this cosmic wisdom in your everyday life. ⁣

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Scorpio New Moon - The Souls Evolution

The new moon in Scorpio is exactly opposed Uranus in Taurus, both at 4 degrees, and along with the Sun, are aligning with the powerful 444 frequency. Synonymous with spiritual awakening, this number sequence activates sudden life experiences and circumstances which push you forth on an accelerated path of embodiment and enlightenment. Esoterically, the 4th Ray is the nature of ‘harmony through conflict’, and is seen as a bridge between heaven and earth. What we seek can be grasped once we move through the chaos and conflict stirred by the process of sudden changes and shocking events that push us to grow beyond any limited and conditioned beliefs of ourselves. This astrology is pushing boundaries.

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Aries Full Moon - Inner Authority

The Full Moon occurs at 20 degrees Aries, and is making some potent aspects to both Jupiter and Pluto. This moon seeks expansion and self expression, and the courage to give to yourself first, no matter what external noise you are being drawn into, or what inner, fear-based dialogue you may have been battling with this year. You bring so much more to this world when your heart is full.

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Fall Equinox

On September 23, as the sun moves to 0 degrees Libra, we transition into the fall equinox (or spring in the Southern Hemisphere). The shifts between mutable and cardinal seasons are always profound, as it heralds great change and transformation, a zero point at the turn of the wheel. A new beginning is birthed whilst we traverse the in-between realms. As day and night are equal in length now, balance is seeking to be restored - between light and darkness, masculine and feminine, of duality. Work with this seasonal shift to harvest all that you have sown since the equinox at the beginning of the astrological new year (March 21), to prepare for the coming night and winter.

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Saturn Direct - Sept '19

We are living in profound and pivotal times. The gateway to the Saturn Pluto conjunction on 13 January 2020 is now open, and we have stepped into an accelerated period of soul evolution as we prepare for the greatest cosmic shakeup we will experience collectively in this lifetime. These past 5 months since 30 April have taken you into a space of deep reflection, leaving you feeling detached, isolated and full of self-doubt, especially relating to themes in your life around the house Saturn is transiting in your own natal chart.

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Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Capricorn 16/7/19

DESCENT TO HADES

Today’s partial lunar eclipse occurs at 24 degrees Capricorn, conjunct Pluto. This is activating a profound moment in your souls evolution, helping you shed karmic imprinting deeply imbedded within not only your physical body, but your soul, especially around the house themes where this energy manifests in your own chart. What has been hidden, is now being revealed. With Pluto currently retrograde, he is guiding us even deeper into our shadows to be reborn like a Phoenix. You will rise from this... whatever you are going through, feeling or experiencing, you will come through this the other side. This purge cycle is to assist us in making unconscious patterns conscious, so we can break free from ancestral trauma and self-imposed prisons. It’s heavy work, but rich in evolutionary rewards.

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Cosmic Shifts - May

Once a month, I collaborate with the beautiful Shamama Hunting Owl, to bring you astrology guidance in alignment with messages she channels for her incredible tribe of awakening souls on her Youtube channel. Here is this months video, along with the transcription of my astrology insights.

May comes in like a breath of fresh air, a welcome relief after the intense cosmic weather we have been navigating throughout March and April. 

There is not a lot of action this month with regards to major transits, and with Jupiter, Saturn and Pluto retrograde until the Fall, we are being guided within during this more introspective period, to work with and process the many shifts - and gifts - received so far in 2019, and in preparation for the July eclipses. With timelines collapsing and shifting faster than ever, there is a constant stream of experiences to unpack and process, but with less time to dwell in the mind - it’s the body and souls expression that is leading the way now.  

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Cosmic Shifts - April

Once a month, I collaborate with the beautiful Shamama Hunting Owl, to bring you astrology guidance in alignment with messages she channels for her incredible tribe of awakening souls on her Youtube channel. Here is this months video, always with the transcription of my astrology insights.

April begins with a powerful conjunction between Pluto and the South Node. This is an intense karmic clearing of ancestral lines and for some lightworkers and starseeds, clearing and holding space for the collective as they too transition through this plutonic cycle. This aspect heralds an immense shift on a truly cosmic scale, and what is unraveling now will culminate in January 2020 with the Saturn/Pluto conjunction, for these weeks are an imperative part of the greater story unfolding in the collective astrology and global awakening taking place over the coming years. What is shrouded in darkness is being brought to light. You may feel in the very depths of despair, hopelessness and heartache now, but these emotions are pushing through the cracks of your walls to break them down, and push your forth onto your higher path, and away from the mirage and illusions that have been attempting to distract you. 

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New Moon in Aries

The Aries New Moon is a welcome burst of energy to ignite a fire from deep within you - your true Soul expression. Occurring at 15 degrees, it is the midpoint between the two full moons, at 0 and 29 degrees of its sister sign, Libra. The moon is also forming a square to Saturn, which is assisting you in actualising this true soul expression into your physical word. It is also square the Pluto and South Node conjunction aspect we are experiencing at this time, which has been an intense karmic clearing of ancestral lineages. With this energy, you can break down any barrier in your way if you believe you can. So stop doubting yourself.

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Cosmic Shifts - Welcome to March

Once a month, I collaborate with the beautiful Shamama Hunting Owl, to bring you astrology guidance in alignment with messages she channels for her incredible tribe of awakening souls on her Youtube channel. Here is this months video, always with the transcription of my astrology insights.

Beloveds, March 6th is one of the most pivotal days of 2019 for twinflames, starseeds and Lightworkers. Within a 24 hour period we have: 

• Mercury retrograde at 29 deg Pisces
• The New moon at 15 degrees Pisces conjunct Neptune  

• Uranus at 0 deg Taurus 

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2018 - A Reflection 🌙

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TWENTY EIGHTEEN.

A year of living in the liminal space and learning the art of patience. It was a year to trust in being held safely within the void, in those quiet internal spaces, seeking the beauty and magic dwelling in the seemingly ‘nothing’ moments, of which there many in a year full of retrograde motion.

Emotionally, it’s been the most difficult year I’ve experienced in many, many years. The highs and lows have been wilder than my life before I got sober. Nothing makes you feel like you’re losing it

like a ‘dark night of the soul’, and even more so when it’s not your first descent into the underworld of the awakening journey. A constant spiral of clearing, purging, release, healing, integration, recalibration, growth and embodiment... as the cycle begins again...and again.

I’ve cried more tears than I ever thought possible; even for this soft, fragile Pisces Rising/Venus/North Node gal.

I learned that being vulnerable is EVERYTHING. A huge moment for an Aquarian, and still very much a work in progress.. but the shift to vulnerability and keeping my heart open has begun.

Moving overseas alone is fucking hard. Nothing can truly prepare you for it. I’ve learned to love change, and movement is restorative for me, but starting over from scratch on the other side of the world - knowing less than a handful of people, and not speaking the language - has been tougher than I expected. Not having my incredible support network at arms reach broke me. Arriving in Lisbon was the first time I knew I was running towards something, not away from it. I let go of all of the physical and emotional baggage I’ve been carrying for aeons to allow space for this total life reset. The path is still being revealed, but I have inherent trust in the soul whispers that guided me to this place, and I know clarity is on the horizon. And already I have met some of those most incredible people in Portugal, soul família for life ️❤️

Even in the eeriest moments of penetrating silence... I’ve still heard a faint heartbeat. A constant, primal rhythm drawing me deeper into the void... and in this reflective space, the stark realisation that this bond can never be broken. Forever two halves of the same whole.

Ending the year in Glastonbury has been hugely cathartic, I have such a strong connection to the land here, and a remembrance of ancestors long forgotten - the priestesses of Avalon. I was lucky enough to spend both the summer and winter solstice on top of the Tor and at Chalice Wells, and they are moments I will uphold with reverence forever.

In 2019, I dance with the divine and surrender further to the natural rhythm and flow of my destiny. I am letting the feminine lead the way.

Katie x

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New Moon in Sagittarius

💫🌑 NEW MOON IN SAGITTARIUS ♐️💫

EXPANSIVE HORIZONS 🌅

Sagittarius is the archetype of the philosopher, the curious and enthusiastic student of life... an optimist on a quest to explore and encounter all that life has to offer to the eternal seeker, and this new moon is leading you into unchartered territory - we are all walking this path together, and all we have to follow is our unwavering faith and our deepest heart-knowing. Logic alone is no longer a dependable resource in the new earth frequency 🏹🌈

You can no longer get away with half-baked dreams and unfulfilling relationships just to pass the time. Distractions and time-wasting from your path are now done. What is your mission as a sovereign being? The past seven year cycle has taught us that there is always something better than the fear or mediocracy we choose. And you deserve so much more, beloved.

We are anchoring deeper into the new paradigm as 2018 comes to a close - there is no set path, no set outcome and no set rules when you disconnect from the collective hysteria and plug into your own sacred Source. Fine-tune your frequency to the cosmic codes broadcasting from Uranus square the nodes of fate, with Uranus, the Great Awakener, being the final planet in retrograde once Chiron moves direct over the weekend.

No one has ever found their truth by choosing fear over love, so choose wisely sweet soul. Your heart knows, oh how your heart knows ❤️

With the new moon occurring just hours after mercury stationed direct - now in Scorpio - we are feeling free to plant the seeds for our boldest dreams yet - it’s soul embodiment, aligning with the realms of your highest and most sacred purpose. The way forward has been reset - trust the navigation of your Soul.

Much love,
Katie x