- Explains key astrological terms and concepts in an uncomplicated and easy-to-understand way, from the 4 Elements to the 12 Zodiac Signs to the Houses

- Shows how to read a birth chart step-by-step with the methods of psychological astrology, allowing you to quickly identify personality traits

- Includes sample charts and interpretations to help you get started

Learning to read a birth chart--to understand the patterns and interactions of the planets at the moment we were born--can be daunting, especially when studying astrology through traditional systems.

Presenting a simple way to learn astrology, professional astrologer and astropsychologist Alison Chester-Lambert breaks down the complexities of a birth chart into easy-to-understand pieces, revealing how to quickly decode a person's strengths, weaknesses, challenges, and opportunities with psychological astrology. Simply noting the Masculine-Feminine balance of Zodiac Signs in a chart can already reveal much about a person. Focusing on Zodiac Signs and Houses, Alison explains how to interpret the Ascendant, or Rising Sign, in a birth chart as well as the meaning of each House and which Element it is ruled by. In addition, with each of the four Elements of Fire, Earth, Air, and Water ruling over specific Zodiac Signs, we can get insight into individual personality traits based on the Elements present in a birth chart. Personality keywords for each Element help shed light on the motivation behind a person's actions and choices.

With psychological astrology not only revealing the spiritual structure of the Cosmos but also the intricacies of human behavior, this guide will enable you to begin reading charts right away.