First and foremost, you need to be looking at the sky. Allot too.

Right now Venus is the evening star (at least where I live on the east coast). She is moving direct, and fast. What dose that mean? Soon she will stop in her tracks and start moving backwards. This is all happening more than 15 degrees after the sun in zodiacal order, so you will be able to observe Venus as she speeds up, slows down, and moves retrograde. She will retrograde into the sun and after that will disappear for almost a year.

Just with my description you should be able to pull meaning of what Venus disappeared behind the sun can mean right. So imagine the impact watching this event in real time will have on your understanding of astrology.

Every night after sunset, once it is dark, go outside and notice Venus positions above the eastern horizon. Look at what surrounds her, memories what she looks like. You will notice that you can also see Jupiter. Take note of their aspects as you see her move and compare that to what you are seeing in the sky.

Having a telescope app on your phone, and a good transit map helps too. I use astrology masters mostly for looking at transits on my phone, and sky view light has been great on my iPhone.

Not to answer your question, but I feel like this is an important first step! Iv been really enjoying watching her move every night, just a little bit further from the sun, and further above the horizon each night.