Foundations of Astrology
The essential base of astrological knowledge
What is Astrology?
Astrology studies the influence of celestial bodies on human life. It operates from the premise that the position of the Sun, Moon and planets at the moment of our birth creates a symbolic map — the birth chart — which describes our personality, life cycles and potential.
The 12 Signs
The zodiac is divided into 12 signs of 30° each. Every sign brings specific qualities according to its element (Fire, Earth, Air, Water) and its modality (Cardinal, Fixed, Mutable).
The 10 Planets
Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto. Each represents a psychological function and a domain of experience.
The 12 Houses
The houses describe concrete areas of life: identity, resources, communication, home, creativity, work, relationships, transformation, expansion, career, friendships and the subconscious.
The Aspects
Angles between planets that indicate how their energies relate: conjunction, opposition, trine, square and sextile are the five major aspects.
The Three Pillars of a Birth Chart
Every birth chart interpretation begins with the astrological trinity: the Sun Sign (conscious identity and ego), the Moon Sign (emotional nature and inner needs) and the Ascendant (the way you present yourself to the world and your outer personality). Together, these three points give the most complete initial picture of a person's astrological profile.
☀️ The Sun Sign
Your core identity and the conscious self. The sign the Sun occupied at the moment of your birth. Changes sign approximately every 30 days.
🌙 The Moon Sign
Your emotional nature and inner world. The sign the Moon occupied at your birth. Changes sign approximately every 2.5 days — requires knowing birth time for accuracy.
🌅 The Ascendant
The sign rising on the eastern horizon at your birth moment. Changes sign every 2 hours — requires precise birth time. Governs your outer personality and the impression you make on others.
Elements and Modalities
Understanding the four elements and three modalities is the fastest way to grasp the fundamental nature of each sign.
🔥 Fire — Aries, Leo, Sagittarius
Energy, enthusiasm, inspiration, action, passion
🌍 Earth — Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn
Practicality, stability, patience, material world, reliability
💨 Air — Gemini, Libra, Aquarius
Intellect, communication, ideas, social connection, adaptability
💧 Water — Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces
Emotion, intuition, depth, sensitivity, the unconscious
Cardinal — Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn
Initiators. They start things, lead and drive change.
Fixed — Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius
Consolidators. They sustain, deepen and stabilise.
Mutable — Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces
Adapters. They transition, adjust and synthesise.