Master astrologer Laurie Farrington distills her decades of experience into a clear and concise system of preparing and interpreting natal charts, whether one's own, those of friends and family, or for clients as a professional astrologer. Each of us possesses an individual astrology chart, cast for the moment of our first breath. This natal chart is a complex document with a mind-boggling amount of information hidden within its patterns and symbols. Even for those with a firm knowledge of the language of astrology, the amount of information involved can be overwhelming. Understanding the basics of signs, planets, houses, and aspects is the first step for anyone interested in this topic. It must then be determined what is most important and how to merge the many astrological patterns into a coherent whole. Laurie Farrington provides a unique perspective, gathered over years of practical service. How to Read and Interpret a Birth Chart provides sixteen guideposts to work systematically with each and every chart you encounter. The guideposts are designed to deepen understanding and will help readers to grasp what is most important in the chart. The reader will be able to understand any birth chart with confidence.