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How to Read a Full Scorpio Horoscope

Hey Scorpio, ever wonder what your sign really says about you? You have probably read your daily horoscope in the morning paper, but reading your full horoscope is an in-depth process that takes a lot of practice and learning. It's okay, though; Scorpios are born researchers, so this should be a piece of cake. Once you do learn to read your horoscope, and the more you research, you'll be able to have a better understanding of yourself and how you relate to the world.

Things You'll Need

Natal horoscope
Guidebook

Instructions

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  Understand your sign, in this case, Scorpio. Research the characteristics and traits that make a Scorpio a Scorpio. Scorpios are born between October 23 and November 21 and are the eighth sign of the zodiac. A water sign, Scorpios are intense and extreme. They are great investigators and are determined to succeed. They are described as passionate, resourceful and dynamic but can also be jealous, manipulative and stubborn. This is a very brief overview, as stated, the first step in reading and understanding your horoscope is researching your sign.
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  Obtain your natal horoscope. A natal horoscope is a tool based on the exact time and place of your birth. In order to understand your own personal horoscope, you need one of these. It's comprised of a set of charts that are computed to show where the sun, moon, planets and zodiac signs lie within the 12 houses of your individual chart. You can purchase your chart at a bookstore or online. Once computed, your horoscope chart will look like a big wheel divided into 12 pieces. These pieces are called houses, and they each represent a different aspect in life.
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  Get a guidebook. The meanings of each sign, planet and house are in depth, and understanding them can take a lot of practice. When learning to read your own horoscope, it's best to find a comprehensive guidebook that will help you interpret and understand each aspect of your horoscope. Here are a few recommendations: "The Only Astrology Book You'll Ever Need" by Joanna Martine Woolfolk, "Astrology for the Millions" by Grant Lewi, and "Horoscope Symbols" by Robert Hand.
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  Examine your chart and pay attention to where the planets lie, specifically which house and sign they are in. The position of each one of these aspects tells what they mean and how they relate to one another within your life.
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  Deciphering the meaning of each planet and its position can be a long process, which is why you will use your guidebook to research the meaning of each of the houses, signs and planets and how they relate to one another. Once you have all the tools listed, you can begin to read your horoscope and find out what makes you you.

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