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Guides to Astrology & Tarot

Go beyond the daily reading. These guides explain the ideas and mechanics behind the practices this site is built on.

The Mathematics of the Sky

How to Plot & Read a Natal Chart

A beginner-friendly guide to calculating a natal chart from scratch: sidereal time, the Midheaven and Ascendant formulas, houses, aspects, and how to read it all.

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The Language of the Chart

Western Astrology Terms, Explained

A clear glossary of the terms you'll run into everywhere in Western astrology — signs, planets, houses, aspects, and more — explained in plain language.

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Reading the Cards

The Rules of Tarot

How a tarot deck is structured, what the Major and Minor Arcana mean, elemental dignities between suits, common spreads, and the basic etiquette of a reading.