8 September 2026
Birth chart reading
Learn what a birth chart reading is, how a natal chart reading works, what an astrologer looks at and what you can expect from your first reading.
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Astrology techniques – how astrologers interpret and time
Techniques are the practical methods astrologers use to interpret charts, compare relationships, explore cycles and investigate timing. An astrologer may combine several techniques within one consultation.
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Astrology techniques
9 September 2026
Transits
Learn what astrology transits are, how planetary transits work, what a transit reading can explore and how astrologers interpret transits against your birth chart.
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11 September 2026
Secondary progressions
Learn what secondary progressions are in astrology, how a progressed chart works, what the progressed Moon and Sun mean, and how progressions differ from transits.
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13 September 2026
Solar returns
Learn what a solar return is in astrology, how a solar return chart is calculated, what astrologers look for and what it can – and cannot – tell you about the year ahead.
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13 September 2026
Synastry
Learn what synastry is in astrology, how a synastry chart compares two birth charts, what astrologers look for and what relationship astrology can – and cannot – tell you.
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13 September 2026
Composite charts
Learn what a composite chart is in astrology, how it differs from synastry, what astrologers look for and what it can reveal about a relationship.
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13 September 2026
Annual profections
Learn what annual profections are in astrology, how to find your profected house and lord of the year, and how astrologers use this traditional timing technique.
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13 September 2026
Solar arc directions
Learn what solar arc directions are in astrology, how the solar arc is calculated, what astrologers look for and how the technique differs from transits and progressions.
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13 September 2026
Astrocartography
Learn what astrocartography is, how an astrocartography map works, what planetary lines mean and how astrologers use relocation astrology to explore different places.
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Predictive astrology – timing, cycles and change
Explore timing, cycles and significant periods of change through astrology.
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What can a birth chart reading tell you?
A birth chart reading isn't about predicting every detail of your future. It's about understanding yourself through the symbolic language of astrology.
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