Your Sheridan Astrology Club Resources
This page is your essential guide, providing a quick overview of astrology's core components and direct links to our in-depth guides and our recommended external resources.
Every birth chart is built upon four main components. Think of them as the key characters, settings, motivations, and plot twists of your cosmic story!
The Zodiac signs are the twelve slices of the celestial pie that describe how a specific energy will express itself. They are the qualities and personalities that filter the energy of the planets. Are you a fiery Aries, a grounded Taurus, or a perceptive Scorpio? The sign determines the style!
Here's the pge!The planets are the actors in your chart. Each planet represents a distinct type of energy or psychological function—the what that is happening. For example, Mercury governs communication, Venus represents love and values, and Mars rules action and drive. The planet tells you the area of life where the energy is focused.
Here's the page!The houses are the twelve segments of your birth chart that describe specific areas of life where the planetary and sign energies play out. They are the where—the real-world setting. The 1st House is your physical self, the 7th is committed partnership, and the 10th is career and public reputation.
Here's the page!Your natal chart (or birth chart) is the snapshot of the sky at the exact moment you were born. Knowing this is the first step! We recommend these free, reliable tools:
Astro-Seek.com: A highly customizable and popular choice for in-depth charts.
Cafe Astrology: Great for beginners, as it provides easy-to-read descriptions for your placements.
Astro.com: One of the most accurate and widely used sites by professional astrologers (though sometimes less beginner-friendly).
Want to build your cosmic library? These books are foundational, regularly cited in club discussions, and great for self-study:
The Only Astrology Book You'll Ever Need by Joanna Martine Woolfolk: A comprehensive reference guide that lives up to its name.
You Were Born for This: Astrology for Radical Self-Acceptance by Chani Nicholas: A modern, psychologically focused approach to chart reading.
The Twelve Houses by Howard Sasportas: An excellent deep-dive specifically into the crucial House system.
Stay up-to-date on the current sky movements that we debate every two weeks!
TimePassages App: A great mobile app for tracking transits and their effect on your personal chart.
The Astrology Hub Podcast: A free, reliable audio resource for learning and hearing about current planetary cycles.
Whether you're curious about your Saturn return or ready to debate a controversial aspect, we can't wait to meet you!