Astro 101

By Molly Hall, About.com Guide to Astrology

An introduction to Astrology, with information on Sun signs and the building blocks to understanding this divine science.

1. What is Astrology?
2. Building Blocks
3. Reading Charts

What is Astrology?

Offers a definition, suggestions on getting started and an introduction to Sun signs.

• Getting Started
• Get Your Free Birth Chart
• What is Your Sun Sign?
• Sun Signs

• Experiencing Astrology
• Astrology Never Lies
• Astrology Defined
• The Zodiac in Pictures

Building Blocks

The keys to understanding astrology, by their groupings into elements, qualities, ruling planets and more.

• Astrological Symbols
• The Elements - Fire, Water, Air, Earth
• The Qualities - Cardinal, Fixed, Mutable
• The Major Planets

• The Twelve Houses
• Planets and their Rulers
• More on Ruling Planets
• Astrology Glossary

Reading Charts

An invitation to reading astrological charts, beginning with the birth chart.

• Where's My Other Stuff?
• Looking at Elements
• Looking at Qualities
• Tips on Interpretations
• Chart Interpretation