A step-by-step guide to learning astrology:

Knowledge of astrology is an incredible tool for understanding yourself, others, and the world around you. However, mastering astrology is not a quick process - it requires years of reading, absorbing theory, studying people and their behaviors, and ultimately integrating theory with practice.

Here’s a structured step-by-step approach to learning astrology:

1. Start with the elements

Begin by reading about the four elements - fire, earth, air, and water - and their qualities. Understanding the elements will help you grasp the fundamental energies that shape the zodiac signs.

2. Study the zodiac signs

Learn about each zodiac sign in detail, including their characteristics, strengths, and weaknesses. Dive deeper into the modalities - cardinal, fixed, and mutable - and understand what they signify in astrology.

3. Learn about constellations, mythology & planetary influence

Read about the constellations behind the zodiac signs and their mythological origins. Then, study the planets, their meanings, and their connections to the zodiac signs they rule.

4. Learn about asteroids & fixed Stars

Expand your knowledge by studying asteroids (such as Chiron, Ceres, Juno, and Pallas) and fixed stars, exploring their symbolic meanings and influence in astrology.

5. Understand the zodiac wheel & the 12 houses

Familiarize yourself with the structure of the zodiac wheel and the twelve astrological houses, learning what each house represents in an astrological chart.

6. Study degrees, aspects & orbs

Gain insight into the importance of degrees, the different aspects (conjunctions, squares, trines, oppositions, etc.), orbs, and house cusps—key components that define the nuances of an astrological chart.

7. Learn about critical degrees & intercepted signs

Delve into critical degrees for each zodiac sign and learn about intercepted signs, which adds complexity and depth to a birth chart reading.

8. Learn the difference between different charts

Understand the variations between different types of astrology charts, including:
Natal charts (birth charts)
Synastry charts (relationship compatibility)
Progressed charts (personal evolution over time)
Transit charts (current planetary movements)
Solar return charts (yearly forecast)
Diurnal charts (daily influences)
Event charts (astrology of specific events)

9. Differentiate between young & old soul astrology

Once you have a solid foundation, study how young souls and old souls express planetary energies differently. This adds depth to your interpretations and enhances your understanding of personal evolution.

10. Integrate socionics, biorhythms & astrocartography

Finally, learn how astrology connects with Socionics (a personality typology system) and Biorhythms (natural energy cycles). Combining these systems creates a holistic approach to self-awareness and life guidance — what I call Synergetic Astrology.