Astrology, from the ground up
No jargon, no leaps of faith. We start with the astronomy anyone at NASA would agree with, then show you exactly how astrology builds meaning on top of it, following one real birth chart, Mira's, the whole way through.
- 01What is astrology?Astrology and astronomy were one discipline for thousands of years. Start where they split.
- 02The birth chartA map of the sky at the exact time and place you were born — and the grammar for reading it.
- 03Zodiac sun signsThe part of astrology you already know — what your sun sign really means.
- 04The rising signThe sign on the eastern horizon at your birth — and why it changes every two hours.
- 05The housesThe twelve areas of life where the planets play out — the context, or the nouns.
- 06House systemsPlacidus, Whole Sign, Porphyry — different ways to slice the same sky.
- 07AspectsThe special angles between planets — conjunction, trine, square, opposition.
- 08Transits & orbsHow today's sky talks to your birth chart — and what an orb actually is.
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Frequently asked questions about learning astrology
- Do I need any prior knowledge to use this guide?
- None at all. The guide starts with the astronomy that underpins astrology (things anyone can verify) then builds meaning on top of it step by step. If you can read a clock and a map, you have everything you need.
- What is a birth chart and why does it matter?
- A birth chart is a map of where every planet in our solar system was positioned at the exact moment and place you were born. Astrology interprets those positions as a description of your personality, tendencies, and timing.
- What is the difference between a sun sign and a rising sign?
- Your sun sign is determined by which zodiac constellation the Sun was in when you were born, it changes roughly once a month. Your rising sign (ascendant) is the zodiac sign that was on the eastern horizon at your birth time and location, it changes every two hours, so it needs your birth time to calculate accurately.
- How long does it take to work through the full guide?
- Each chapter takes about 10–15 minutes to read. You can move at your own pace, the chapters are self-contained enough to read one at a time, and the guide follows a single example birth chart throughout so earlier chapters always connect to later ones.
- Can I read my own birth chart after finishing this guide?
- Yes. The guide is specifically designed to give you enough vocabulary and context to interpret your own chart. Luune also provides a free birth chart tool if you want to see your chart alongside what you are learning.