How do you read a birth chart?

There are many sites to go to, I like www.cafeastrology.com where you can have your natal (birth) chart done and then interpreted sign by sign, planet by planet and all the aspects as well. There are also good beginning books on astrology, my recommendation is The Only Astrology Book You'll Ever Need by Joanna Martine Woolfolk. It great to start out with and then if you have any other questions come back here and I'm sure someone will help. Good luck!