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Learning to Interpret Birth Charts

By Molly Hall, About.com

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Putting it All Together

Harry Potter's Birth Chart

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To sum up, interpreting the birth chart means considering each of the planet-sign-house combos, as well as the relationship of the planets to each other. Putting these pieces of the puzzle together is a non-linear process and each person finds a different path to understanding.

Many people begin by reading the interpretations for the "combos" and aspects in astrology books. Over time it begins to make sense and new layers of wisdom are revealed.

In Harry's birth chart, there are both built-in gifts and challenges. The concentration of planets in the 1st and 12th houses puts him in the spotlight, but with a bridge to unseen worlds. With the moon in passive, peace-loving Libra, he is on a forward path toward finding courage to be a kind of warrior in his life. The squares and oppositions could be seen as early tests that shape his character. And the Grand Trine assures him the energy and drive he needs to fulfill his destiny.

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