There has never been a time when the ancient art of Astrology has come so close to the modern science of Astronomy. In this practical introduction suitable for the complete beginner, the student will learn the art of reading natal charts, or horoscopes. This will include the meaning of the planets in the signs of the Zodiac and in the Houses and how they relate to our life stories. We will also study the significance of key points in the natal chart that help us understand the reason why we have incarnated at this time and under these conditions. Important new additions to Astrology are also included in the skills needed to fully read your own or a client's natal chart. These are the healing powers of the Centaur Chiron and the dark feminine side we all have symbolised by Lilith or the Black Moon. The course further expands the Astrological understanding of the student by examining new research into the probable influence of the Exoplanets in modern Astrology. In these difficult and challenging times, we all need to look to the stars and planets for many of the answers to the questions each of us has about the reasons we are on the planet.