Featuring over one hundred charts and many clarifying examples, this practical guide shows you how to read a birth chart with confidence by presenting the eight basic planetary patterns and what they mean. From the bowl and bundle to the seesaw and splash, these patterns reveal your personality traits, talents, values, and aspirations. Plus, they ll help you read the birth chart of anyone in your life. Professional astrologer Glenn Mitchell provides a strong foundation for chart reading, giving you clear and concise information about the patterns and how they provide immediate psychological insights. Numerous case studies are also highlighted, including the charts of famous figures like Oscar Wilde, Dustin Hoffman, and Helen Keller. This essential book has what you need to master the birth chart and deepen your astrological practice.