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Learning to Interpret Birth Charts

By Molly Hall, About.com

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Saturn, Pluto, Uranus and Neptune

Harry Potter's Birth Chart

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As you learn about each planet, a kind of synthesis is needed to add to what you already know. Once you're ready, add the nuances of Saturn, Pluto, Uranus and Neptune to your astrological repertoire.

Saturn has the reputation as the "Great Teacher" and its lessons are about discipline and perseverance.

In Harry's chart, we can see that Saturn is in the 2nd House in Virgo. In the simplest terms, the 2nd House deals with money and values, and this would suggest a limitation or delay in funds. An astrologer might point to Harry's denial by his adopted family, followed by his great inheritance of all the gold coins he could every need.

Pluto's role seems to be to bring each of us to our knees. That sounds dramatic, but after Pluto's devastation, you'll rise like a Phoenix from the flames.

For Harry, Pluto at the 3rd/4th House cusp matches with his early loss of home (a 4th House association) which made him stand out among his peers. He is continually having to fight for his own survival, to make a "home" in this world.

Uranus brings sudden shifts and events in the area concerning the House in which it falls.

Harry's Uranus is in the 4th House in Scorpio. The planet of unexpected changes in the in the House of home could explain the upheaval in his early childhood, including the loss of his parents.

Neptune's placement is a beacon for growing spiritually. Since entire generations share the same sign, that aspect leads to trends among that group.

Harry's Neptune in the 5th House in Sagittarius gives him a spiritual path through creativity, romance, friendships and perhaps some travel. It's also a fire sign, which creates a trine (or harmony) to Harry's Jupiter in Leo and MC (Midheaven) in Aries. More on that in the next step.

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