Psychological Astrology Basics

Psychological astrology integrates depth psychology with astrological symbolism, framing the chart as a map of the psyche, complexes, and the individuation process.

Core concepts

• Archetypes and symbols as expressions of the unconscious
• Complexes reflected through aspects and planetary dynamics
• Individuation: integrating shadow and developing wholeness
• Synchronicity and symbolic meaning over causality

Reading approach

• Explore Sun, Moon, and Ascendant as core psychological needs
• Read aspects as dialogues between inner figures/needs
• Emphasize reflective questions and client agency
• Use transits/progressions for developmental timing and integration