Find the Ascendant
Identify the Sun sign
Identify the Moon sign
Note the planetary signs
Note the planetary houses
Check the aspects between planets
Review the chart ruler
Examine the elements
Examine the modalities
Look at the dominant planets
Look at the dominant signs
Look at the dominant houses
Study the North Node and South Node
Review the Midheaven
Check the 1st, 4th, 7th, and 10th houses
Synthesize the full chart together