How I Read a Birth Chart as a Professional Astrologer | 3 techniques you can steal

Most people begin reading their birth chart with their sun, moon, and rising sign, but that only scratches the surface. So today, I'm sharing some simple techniques I learned from the Hellenistic astrology tradition that can offer a much sharper lens✨ We're moving past simple keyword associations to look at the three things I check first. By understanding planetary dignity and how to identify your chart ruler, you stop guessing at meanings and start seeing the specific logic of your own life. This allows you to go beyond generic archetypes and peak into the nuance of your actual experience 💜 As always, drop your questions and future video requests! 🪄 CONNECT WITH DANA 👯‍♀️astro bestie: https://getastrobestie.com 🌞 book a reading: https://danasolara.com/readings 🌙Free 450+ Cosmic Self-Care Practices: https://danasolara.com/cosmicselfcare TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Why Not Sun Moon Rising 00:49 Astrology As Self Inquiry 03:47 Step One Sect Basics 05:41 Day Night Chart Examples 09:33 Step Two Dignity Explained 10:37 Domicile Exaltation Detriment Fall 15:24 Step Three Ascendant Ruler 18:04 Astro Bestie Tool Intro 18:55 Putting It All Together 20:19 Saturn Nuance With Neptune 25:24 Venus Chart Ruler Story 29:43 Final Takeaways And Encouragement