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Book SynopsisDiscover the world's earliest known system of astrology

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Book SynopsisThe Moon’s ever-changing phases offer a way to deepen our understanding of our natal Moon sign as well as the Moon’s day-to-day influence on our emotional tides. Through its 8 phases and its wandering dance through each of the 12 signs of the Zodiac--from the Infant’s Moon (the New Moon in Aries) to the Storyteller’s Moon (the Full Moon in Gemini) to the Prophet’s Moon (the waning Balsamic Moon in Aquarius)--the Moon shares its story in 96 different ways. Telling the stories of the heart of all 96 Moon phase and Moon sign combinations, Raven Kaldera explains the creative gifts and emotional challenges bestowed upon those born under each Moon archetype as well as how to nurture the positive traits and improve--or at least discourage--the negative ones. Exploring the influences each Moon archetype has on us as it passes, the author reveals which Moons are the most difficult, what innate qualities each Moon brings out in us, and what we can do to honor each Moon. Including evocative quotes illuminating the nature of each Moon, Kaldera shows how to use your natal Moon’s astrological sign and phase to find your “hidden Moons”--the shadows cast by passing Moons--and predict how current and approaching Moons will affect you.Trade Review“Astrology can be overwhelming for novices, but this guide makes for both easy reading and comprehension. The heart of the book tells the stories of 96 moon phases and moon-sign combinations, from the Infant's Moon to the Prophet's moon. . . Beginners will finish with an understanding of how to find their moon sign and phase through an astrological chart, and more advanced readers with a greater interest in using the moon as a life guide will find much useful information here. Easy-to-understand astrology for beginners and beyond.” * Kirkus Reviews, March 2011 *“Moon Phase Astrology is a valuable resource on a neglected topic. Through the use of descriptive and poetic titles, insightful text, and inspiring historic quotes, Raven Kaldera illuminates the subtle differences of the often forgotten Moon phases through the twelve zodiac signs. A must read for those walking the path of the Moon.” * Christopher Penczak, author of Ascension Magick, Spirit Allies, and The Three Rays of Witchcraft *“In Moon Phase Astrology, Raven Kaldera weaves a magical tale of Moon lore, astrology, archetypes, and practical spiritual insight that imparts deep knowledge and understanding of the Moon’s impact on our lives. The wisdom of the ages permeates this methodical collection of information, enticing you to learn more about your dance through the seasons and cycles of the Moon based on the lunar phase at the time of birth. Highly recommended!” * Susan Selene, internationally known psychic and astrologer *“Raven Kaldera’s Moon Phase Astrology is a much-needed addition to astrology’s literature on the Moon and how it affects our emotional and spiritual approach to life. By understanding the current Moon phase and the phase we were born under, we can more easily manage our responses to the ebb and flow of both stressful and joyful intervals. This book is an exceptional tool for keeping ourselves on an even keel during these challenging times.” * Donna Cunningham, MSW, author of Moon Signs and The Moon in Your Life *“Moon Phase Astrology portrays the 96 Moons with a poetic license that captures the talents and gifts of each Moon, as well as the challenges and negative tendencies.” * Dell Horoscope, October 2011 *“For those interested in moon astrology, or for pagan peoples who are interested in anything Luna–related, this will provide another perspective on lunar frameworks.” * Frater U.I.F., Behutet Magazine *“...the book is well-written and sufficiently covers an interesting niche area of astrology. For those interested in moon astrology, or for pagan peoples who are interested in anything Luna-related, this will provide another perspective on lunar frameworks.” * Frater U.I.F., Behutet Magazine, October 2012 *“This thick tome is a complete introduction to developing and understanding a personal relationship to the phases of the moon. Kaldera walks with the reader across the varied path of the moon as it glides through all of its 96 incarnations. Besides simply understanding the celestial path the moon takes, Kaldera shows the reader how the moon is a metaphor for our own lives, our personal relationships, and our general disposition towards the world. Kaldera brings a great sense of storytelling to his explanations of the moon’s place in our lives.” * Witches’ Almanac, December 2013 *“Intuitive, poetic, and intriguing. More reverie than textbook, Raven Kaldera’s work makes for an enticing read.” * Sue Tompkins, author of Aspects in Astrology *Table of Contents Introduction: The Eternal Dance How to Use This Book: For the Complete Beginner 1 In The Beginning: The New Moon Infant’s Moon - Aries Dryad’s Moon - Taurus Little Brother’s Moon - Gemini Mother’s Daughter Moon - Cancer Sun Child’s Moon - Leo Maiden’s Moon - Virgo White Knight’s Moon - Libra Raging Moon - Scorpio Gypsy’s Moon - Sagittarius Forgotten One’s Moon - Capricorn Father’s Son Moon - Aquarius Dreamer’s Moon - Pisces 2 Call To Action: The Crescent Moon Torch-Bearer’s Moon - Aries Gardener’s Moon - Taurus Little Sister’s Moon - Gemini Mother’s Son Moon - Cancer Clown’s Moon - Leo Apprentice’s Moon - Virgo Dancer’s Moon - Libra Blood Moon - Scorpio Traveler’s Moon - Sagittarius Mountain Climber’s Moon - Capricorn Father’s Daughter Moon - Aquarius Mermaid Moon - Pisces 3 Internal Crisis: The Waxing Quarter Moon Brigand’s Moon - Aries Woodcutter’s Moon - Taurus Liar’s Moon - Gemini Weeping Moon - Cancer Actor’s Moon - Leo Counting Moon - Virgo Black Knight’s Moon - Libra Executioner’s Moon - Scorpio Seeker’s Moon - Sagittarius Miner’s Moon - Capricorn Rebel Moon - Aquarius Martyr’s Moon - Pisces 4 Soul’s Redemption: The Gibbous Moon Adventurer’s Moon - Aries Farmer’s Moon - Taurus Mercenary’s Moon - Gemini Life-Giver’s Moon - Cancer Singer’s Moon - Leo Housewife’s Moon - Virgo Lover’s Moon - Libra Cloaked One’s Moon - Scorpio Scholar’s Moon - Sagittarius Smith’s Moon - Capricorn Trickster’s Moon - Aquarius Poet’s Moon - Pisces 5 Consummation: The Full Moon Warrior’s Moon - Aries Earth Mother’s Moon - Taurus Storyteller’s Moon - Gemini Sea Mother’s Moon - Cancer Queen’s Moon - Leo Spinner’s Moon - Virgo Artist’s Moon - Libra Priestess’s Moon - Scorpio Priest’s Moon - Sagittarius Grandmother’s Moon - Capricorn Friendship Moon - Aquarius Healer’s Moon - Pisces 6 The Greater Good: The Disseminating Moon Soldier’s Moon - Aries Builder’s Moon - Taurus Scribe’s Moon - Gemini Shield-Father’s Moon - Cancer King’s Moon - Leo Weaver’s Moon - Virgo Ambassador’s Moon - Libra Witch’s Moon - Scorpio Philosopher’s Moon - Sagittarius Grandfather’s Moon - Capricorn Apostle’s Moon - Aquarius Moon of the Angel of Mercy - Pisces 7 The Wound on the Outside: The Waning Quarter Moon Survivor’s Moon - Aries Merchant’s Moon - Taurus Magician’s Moon - Gemini Widow’s Moon - Cancer Usurper’s Moon - Leo Fate’s Moon - Virgo Judge’s Moon - Libra Madwoman’s Moon - Scorpio Hunter’s Moon - Sagittarius Miser’s Moon - Capricorn Heretic’s Moon - Aquarius Moon of Lost Souls - Pisces 8 Into The Embers: The Balsamic Moon Veteran’s Moon - Aries Ancestor’s Moon - Taurus Teacher’s Moon - Gemini Moon of the Keeper of Memories - Cancer Bard’s Moon - Leo Monk’s Moon - Virgo Sacred Whore’s Moon - Libra Phoenix Moon - Scorpio Shaman’s Moon - Sagittarius Dragon’s Moon - Capricorn Prophet’s Moon - Aquarius Mystic’s Moon - Pisces Epilogue About the Author

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Book SynopsisWith your first breath of life, you take in the energy pattern radiated by the sun, moon, and stars at that moment in time and space. This internal energy pattern underlies your persona--your behavioral patterns, personality traits, and life’s path. Understanding these underlying patterns enables you to balance and transform your negative traits and highlight and develop your innate talents. Blending Eastern and Western astrological methods, Master Mantak Chia and William Wei explain how to identify the five key patterns of your internal energy persona based on the year, month, and day of your birth. Including charts to discover your Chinese animal year, your Western zodiac sun sign, your moon sign, and your birth destiny card, they explore how each of these astrological profiles interact to build your unique persona and provide profoundly accurate descriptions for each year and sun sign combination, each sun and moon sign combination, and each birth card. Each description also includes career recommendations to best utilize your innate gifts and relationship advice on which animals, sign combinations, and birth cards to seek out and which to avoid. Not only useful for personal insight and self-development, this new astrological approach can also be used to understand the underlying energetic personality patterns of your lovers, friends, relatives, and colleagues.Trade Review“This might seem like an odd topic for these two Taoist superstars to invest their time in, but there is much esoteric information provided along with the day–to–day aspects. The premise behind the book is that the better we understand our birth ‘imprint’ the easier it will be to develop into the spiritual being we are meant to be. Whether your goals are lofty or mundane, there is plenty in the book to keep your interest. Buy it for fun and study it when you are ready.” * Anna Jedrziewski, Tarot Wise, August 2012 *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction: The Five Systems of Astrology 1 It’s All in the Stars Twelve Chinese Animals The Five Elements Twelve Western Astrology Signs 2 Sun and Moon Signs Moon Charts 1940-2030 3 Chinese and Western Combinations Chinese Animals 1700-2099 4 Finding Your Birth Card Birth Card Dates Chart 5 Famous Birthdays Bibliography About the Authors The Universal Healing Tao System and Training Center

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Book SynopsisLearn the universal wisdom encoded in the study of the stars: A 7,000-year-old science is distilled into a 44-card set and an accompanying booklet for easy-to-understand guidance. Covering all the basics from body types, signs, and houses, this deck helps you identify how your body type relates to your personality and your character strengths, and reveals whether it is the willful Sun, nurturing Moon, or expansive Jupiter that rules you. Accessible and easy to use, this deck will enable you to open the door to the ancient wisdom of Vedic astrology within minutes. Vedic astrology, also known as Jyotish, or the science of light, can help you understand aspects of your essential self and your relationship to the world. The Vedic Astrology Deck, which organizes this ancient science in an approachable way, helps you develop the ability to identify some of the core components that make up the Vedic astrological system, as well as begin to read your own horoscope and those of others. The deck and accompanying booklet reveal your unique relationship to the planets that influence your personality, mind, and soul and guide you in all matters of life, from career to love to health.

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Book SynopsisA fresh introduction to astrology that will provide a contemporary perspective on this age-old practice.Where have we been? Where are we going? There is no greater roadmap than the stars for helping us to recognize habitual patterns, discovering our gifts, and figuring out how to move toward greater joy and contentment. A Modern Guide to Astrology provides readers with a fresh perspective on the fundamentals of astrology and how to read their own birth charts. With accessible depictions of the astrological signs and symbols, this guide opens up the rich world of astrology as a tool to deepen self-awareness and lead a more fulfilling life.     The book highlights the basic concepts of astrology that provide entryways into an understanding of the factors that shape our lives in fundamental ways. This book weaves together the whole tapestry, showing readers that reading and understanding astrology charts is within reach.

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Book SynopsisNurture your mind, body, and spirit according to the wisdom of the stars. Find a stellar route to holistic well-being with The Astrological Self-Care Journal. Astrology offers us a time map that allows us to understand the unique opportunities and challenges inherent in different moments. Knowing these, we can allow the paths of the planets to inform the paths we take at different periods to bolster our sense of vibrancy. A companion to The Complete Guide to Astrological Self-Care reference guide, The Astrological Self-Care Journal includes an array of holistic lifestyle tips, affirmations, and insightful journal prompts that will help you align with the stars and curate an astrologically informed self-care regimen. You’ll find tailored stellar guidance and writing prompts for: The 24 unique full and new moons that occur each year Mercury, Venus, and Mars retrograde Planetary power points Each zodiac sign The journal will help you navigate the year, offering you ways to sequence your self-care routine and access informative insights that will uplevel your well-being. As you read the advice in each section, use the writing prompts to reflect on what nurtures and inspires you, tapping into the cosmic intelligence available. Doing so will help you bring the healing wisdom of the planets down to earth so you can optimize your health and well-being. The Everyday Inspiration Journals series has a guided journal for every self-improvement journey. Whatever your personal goal, whether it is to incorporate more positivity into your life, to slow down and find calm, to hone your spell-building craft, or something else, you will find in this series an elegant journal in which you can record your thoughts, aspirations, and progress. With a simple, easy-to-follow structure, each journal is filled with powerful prompts and helpful trackers to illuminate your way.Also available from the series: Finding Gratitude: A Journal, Spellcraft, Be Happy: A Journal, Everyday Calm: A Journal, Find Your Mantra Journal, Self Care Journal, Healing Burnout, and Complete Dream Journal. Trade Review"Best Astrology Journal. Merge self-care with your thirst for cosmic wisdom with Stephanie Gailing's The Astrological Self-Care Journal, which offers users a wealth of astrology-informed tips and journal prompts to elicit a greater sense of self-awareness and understanding. This journal serves a framework for helping you use the moon, the zodiac, the planets, and retrogrades to reflect on and achieve whatever goals you're working toward." * PopSugar *Table of ContentsIntroduction How to Use This Journal THE MOONS New Moons Full Moons PLANETARY RETROGRADES PLANETARY STATIONS ZODIAC SIGNS Celestial Event Calendar

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Book SynopsisSome people believe they are absolutely typical of their sun sign, while others see little of themselves in the descriptions given in most astrology books.Written for beginners as well as astrology students, this informative volume explains why one sun sign can include many different personalities. There are many possible astrological reasons for the diversification within each sign, but this book demonstrates two main factors that are easy for a complete beginner in astrology to understand and to use: decans and dwads. The system presented here is simple and effective and does not require learning the complexities of chart interpretation.Each sign of the zodiac can be divided into three sections called decans and each decan can be divided into four dwads. These divisions can lead to many variations in personalities of people born under a specific sign, including those between twins. Determine your decan and dwad on the easy-to-use tables provided, then see what their interpretations say about your life. Find out how to progress your sun sign to check out trends and events for any year of your life. After you''ve evaluated yourself, you can enjoy doing the same for your family and friends.Although perfect for beginners, the simplicity of this approach makes it a handy tool for working astrologers and includes information on gender, elements and qualities and how they relate to the sun sign.

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Book SynopsisA guide to discovering and developing the spiritual and mystical talents hidden in your astrological chart • Explores the 4th, 8th, and 12th houses of the natal astrological chart—those connected with the water signs, the deepest and darkest areas of the individual psyche, profound spiritual insights, and hidden knowledge • Explains how to interpret the signs and planets in the water houses of your birth chart, including how to develop the innate talents and spiritual powers you discover • Reveals the occult and psychic significance of water and shows how this significance is expressed in each of the three water signs: Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces, the rulers of the water houses Your astrological birth chart, or natal chart, shows the positions of the planets, sun, and moon at the time of your birth. Shaped like a circle or wheel, it is divided into 12 sections, or “houses,” each connected with a different area of life or self. The positions of the planets within the houses offer deep and often complex insight into your unique gifts and your life’s path. In Astrology for Mystics, Tayannah Lee McQuillar explores the 4th, 8th, and 12th houses--those connected with the element of water and all things occult, mystical, and spiritual. The fourth house, ruled by water sign Cancer, is traditionally the house of family, home, ancestors, and suffering. The eighth house, ruled by water sign Scorpio, is the house of sex, death, secret powers, and transformation. The twelfth house, ruled by Pisces, is the house of karma, loss, unspoken expectations, fantasy, and confinement. As McQuillar explains, these are the houses that reveal the deepest and darkest areas of the individual psyche, which many people are reluctant to explore, yet this triad is the key to profound spiritual insights as well as the discovery of hidden knowledge and abilities. The author guides you through interpreting the signs and planets that inhabit the water houses in your natal chart and shows how they reveal specific innate talents. She describes how to develop the hidden powers revealed by your chart and offers practical advice for incorporating this knowledge into your daily life for spiritual growth and self-improvement. Sharing interpretation examples from her practice, she also explores how to embrace the challenge of the occult water houses so you can claim the many treasures that can only be found on the ocean floor of the psyche.Trade Review“Tayannah Lee McQuillar presents a model for understanding our own watery depths of emotion found in the fourth, eighth, and twelfth houses of our birth charts while also encouraging us to accept or reject the information by weighing it against our intuition. This perspective is refreshing and empowering. A relatable and helpful read.” * Lisa Tahir, LCSW, author of The Chiron Effect *“I found Astrology for Mystics refreshing with its holistic approach to the water element. Tayannah Lee McQuillar is clearly a solid astrologer who adds her own perceptive insights to this book, including the significant fundamental equivalence of water signs, houses, and mysticism. As a person with long-term and personal interest in the subject, I can say that it substantially added to my astrological knowledge and personal understanding of the fourth, eighth, and twelfth houses.” * Frederick Hamilton Baker, author of Alchemical Tantric Astrology *“An intriguing and unusual book about the most mysterious of the elements. Mystics may not need to be astrologers, but astrologers do need to be mystics, so both have something to learn here.” * Alison Chester-Lambert, MA, author of Greek Mythology Reading Cards *“The fourth, eighth, and twelfth houses are the most mysterious and difficult to understand, and much of that is due to their connections to mysticism and the deep work of the soul. Astrology for Mystics openly and honestly explores these shadowy areas in the birth chart, casting light into the places just beyond those dark doors and making them more accessible to seekers who may have been too intimidated to enter. Tayannah Lee McQuillar gently leads the reader into the element of water flowing through our unconscious minds and hearts and invites us to explore its depths.” * Raven Kaldera, author of Pagan Astrology *"I highly recommend Astrology for Mystics for those who want a guide for navigating the watery realms of their chart. For astrological novice, this can be a wonderful book to tap into the uncharted energy of the 4th, 8th, and 12th house in their chart. Those with advanced knowledge in astrology are sure to discover something new as well since McQuillar offers her own insight, which is soulful and poignant. It can be so very nice to have a “hand to hold” or a book to anchor us as we take the plunge into the occult depths of our natal charts, and McQuillar perfectly holds that space for us." * Alanna Kali, Musing Mystical *"An absolutely fascinating and impressively informative read from cover to cover, Astrology for Mystics: Exploring the Occult Depths of the Water Houses in Your Natal Chart is an extraordinary and unreservedly recommended addition to personal, professional, community, college, and university library Metaphysical Studies collections in general, and Astrology supplemental studies reading lists in particular." * Midwest Book Review *"Astrology is discussed in terms that are easily understood, and the reader is provided information on how to obtain a free chart. The esoteric meaning of water is explained, since it 's believed to be the first element from which all things, both terrestrial and divine, ultimately originated.' The spiritual history of water includes discussion of flood myths, water spirits, and the role of water in Hoodoo." * Lila West, Psychic-Magic *Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION What Is a Mystic? PART ONE WATER AND THE NATAL CHART 1 Exploring the Occult Depths The Esoteric Significance of Water 2 Practicing Mystical Astrology Incorporating the Water Houses into Your Spiritual Life 3 Signs and Houses of the Zodiac Important Information from Your Natal Chart PART TWO SIGNS IN THE WATER HOUSES 4 The Significance of the Water Houses 5 The Signs in the Fourth House Family, Home, Ancestors, and Suffering 6 The Signs in the Eighth House Sex, Death, Secret Powers, and Transformation 7 The Signs in the Twelfth House Unspoken Expectations, Confinement, Karma, Loss, and Self-Sabotage PART THREE PLANETS IN THE WATER HOUSES 8 The Significance of Planets in Astrology 9 The Planets in the Fourth House Home, Family Influence, Safety, and the Self 10 The Planets in the Eighth House Talents and Skills, Relationships, and the Occult 11 The Planets in the Twelfth House Past Lives and Nurturing the Self CONCLUSION Putting It All Together Three Water Triad Analysis Samples Index

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Book SynopsisReveals the hidden order between the signs of the zodiac, alchemy, and the Tantric yoga chakra system to unlock spiritual opportunities• Shows how the astrological cycle around the signs of the zodiac represents the alchemical transformation of consciousness and chakra awakening • Expands the meaning of each astrological sign based on its association with the chakras and the alchemical transmutation cycle from lead to gold • Offers sample chart analyses to show how you can discover your spiritual challenges and opportunities Demonstrating the connections between astrology, alchemy, and yoga, Frederick Baker reveals how he discovered their correspondences by rotating the natural order of the zodiac, placing Aquarius and Capricorn at the bottom and Cancer and Leo at the top, to reflect the alchemical order of metals from lead to gold. is Alchemical Tantric Arrangement then revealed a corresponding alchemical order of the seven traditional planets--from Saturn (lead) to Sun (gold)--and also aligned with the seven chakras and the three major energy channels (nadis) of the Tantric yoga system, including the channel through which Kundalini energy rises from root chakra to crown chakra. Baker uses these rediscovered correspondences to expand the meaning of each astrological sign based on their association with the chakras, the alchemical transmutation cycle from lead to gold, and the wisdom of ancient myth. He also offers expanded meanings for each chakra in association with the twelve signs of the zodiac and their ruling planets as well as new insights into the influence of Chiron and Eris. The author provides a complete analysis of his own birth chart as well as Alchemical Tantric Astrology insights into significant events over the past few decades, including the intense changes of 2020. Baker’s revolutionary new take on our individual spiritual journeys shows how the astrological cycle around the signs of the zodiac represents the alchemical and Tantric transformation of consciousness and the natural path of spiritual unfolding.Trade Review“Frederick Hamilton Baker’s original, innovative chart design and planetary pairing bring in new correlations that deepen and expand astrological awareness. I recommend this book for seasoned astrologers and beginners.” * Esther Frances, eco-astrologer, singer, songwriter, and creator of Earthartistry: Elementary Arts an *“An original contribution and an innovative guide that illuminates significant and heretofore hidden dimensions of astrological theory and practice.” * Phillip Charles Lucas, Ph.D., professor of religious studies at Stetson University *“Alchemical Tantric Astrology is a profound marriage of three sets of symbols. They all come together as the serpent fully uncoils at the crown, unveiled by the Moon’s nodes. Hermes’s signposts on the way to self-realization light them up as never before! Creative and original--not to be missed!” * Michael Burton, Ph.D., licensed acupuncturist and licensed astrological counselor *“A unique and useful integration of cosmology, chakras and metals, spiritual yoga, and meditations.” * Pratibha Gramann, Ph.D., transcendental psychologist, scholar, yoga therapist, and ayurveda educator *“Frederick Baker’s wit and scholarly approach emboss a brilliant and highly original formation that holds great promise for all students of astrology and yoga.” * Nancy Kurtz, astrologer *“Speaking in symbols we discuss a shared truth that is deeper than words can describe. When we can see solid, clear intersections across symbolic systems, we see truths deeper than any system alone could say. Frederick Baker has given us this, through his blessed lifelong focus, a new weave of our oldest views of the ‘beyond verbal,’ weaving those shared beauties into a yet deeper view of our reality.” * Michael Bartlow, pianist, composer, and writer *“Baker’s flowing contemplation of the alchemical qualities of the signs and planetary archetypes in the dynamic river of kundalini rising astounds me. It is magnificent! Alchemical Tantric Astrology activates your subtle energy centers--chakras--while you are reading it. His brilliant integration of the most complex pathways of human subtle perception is very simple and clear. It is the beginning of a new astrological paradigm--astrology rising to its full alchemical potential. This is a must-read for all astrologers and those seeking spiritual illumination. Alchemical Tantric Astrology is the astrology of the Age of Aquarius because it is sourced in traditional astrology expanded to the very recent discoveries of Uranus, Neptune, Pluto, Chiron, and Eris since 1781. Bravo! Your AstroYoga Meditation is a rocket booster!” * Barbara Hand Clow, author of Astrology and the Rising of Kundalini *"Baker’s perspective, stemming from years as a researcher and practitioner of these arts, certainly bolsters the knowledge on these subjects and integrate them in a way that can be practically applied in one’s life for energetic attunement with the zodiacal energy. He has a way of sharing his wisdom that makes it easily accessible to readers, both logically and intuitively. There is plenty of information for readers to gain from Alchemical Tantric Astrology, and it is a wonderful book for readers to become acquainted with Hermetic Astrology." * Alanna Kali, Musing Mystical *Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsPreface: The Holy Cross and the LabyrinthIntroduction: Uncovering Astrology’s Rosetta StonePART ONEFundamentals of Three Symbolic SystemsCreating the Alchemical Tantric Arrangement1 The Traditional Symbolism of Astrology and the Chakras2 Journey through the Twelvefold Signs3 The Serpent Kundalini, Energy Channels, and the Galactic CrossPART TWORe-envisioning the ZodiacWorking with the Alchemical Tantric Arrangement4 The New Meaning of Hermetic Astrology5 Astrological Chakra Symbolism6 Alchemical and Tantric Chakra Associations7 Chiron as Key and Bridge8 The Hermetic Houses9 Tracking the Cosmic Serpent: The Caduceus, Eclipses, DNA, and Siddhis10 AstroYoga: The Chakras as Multidimensional PortalsPART THREEExploring Astrological Events11 Introduction to Chart Interpretation12 Reading Key Moments of the Past13 Looking Ahead: Major Future Transits of the Outer PlanetsAnnotated BibliographyIndexAbout the Author

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Book SynopsisA full-color guide to the tree horoscope calendar--where 22 archetypal trees are associated with different dates throughout the year • Explains how to determine your personal tree of life depending on your date of birth and how this tree reveals your gifts, talents, and life path • Features full-color photos that capture the true spirit of the trees • Details each tree’s spiritual meaning, element family, essential qualities, healing effects, gifts and talents, and symbolism Drawing on her intimate knowledge of trees and connections to Celtic traditions, Daniela Christine Huber shares a new interpretation of the tree horoscope calendar--where 22 archetypal trees are associated with different dates throughout the year and just like birth stones or astrological signs can reveal your innate talents and unique life path. Featuring full-color photos that capture the true spirit of the trees as well as in-depth descriptions of the characteristic qualities of the tree personality types, Huber’s guide explains how to determine your personal tree of life depending on your date of birth and reveals how this tree stands by your side with its gifts and talents as a faithful friend and companion for a lifetime. The 22 trees of the calendar are Oak, Hazelnut, Rowan, Maple, Walnut, Yew, Chestnut, Ash, Hornbeam, Fig, Birch, Apple, Fir, Elm, Olive, Cypress, Poplar, Cedar, Pine, Willow, Linden, and Beech. Each tree species occurs twice in the annual cycle, except for Oak, Birch, Olive, and Beech, which are specially assigned to the equinoxes and solstices. Each tree description explores the tree’s spiritual meaning, element family, essential qualities, healing effects, gifts and talents, and symbolism. The author also includes an everlasting birthday calendar to record the birthdates of your family and friends, and she looks at the birth trees of several famous people. Showing how each of the 22 trees of the tree horoscope holds great power, Huber explains how your birth tree is the guardian of your individual potential and reveals the abilities and talents available to you in your life. Recognizing and developing the gifts that your birth tree reveals can help you dissolve entrenched habits and patterns, regain inner balance, and activate the full potential of your tree horoscope destiny.Trade Review"All in all, this is a wonderful book for those hoping to learn more about their personality and discover how it is shaped by their birth-tree. I think The Tree Horoscope would make a great birthday gift, though it’s also useful to store birth dates of loved ones to make sure you never miss their special day. The beautiful photographs are a wonderful way to practice tree identification. While this is only a small snippet of the mythology of Celtic trees, the book is a good starting point for those who want to learn more about the different symbolisms and energies of these mighty connectors of heaven and earth. I’ve really loved reading this book and will definitely be referring back to it as the days of the year go by to see which tree energy is present." * Alanna Kali, Musing Mystical *Table of ContentsA Cyclical Overview of Birth-Trees through the Seasons The Celtic Tree Horoscope: A Myth Awakens Trees: Mediators between Heaven and Earth Humans and trees · The tree as archetype · Balancing oppositesThe Birth-Trees of the Celtic Tree Horoscope The Element Families of the Birth-Trees Earth element · Water element · Fire element · Air element · Ether elementEmotional and Psychological Needs Understanding the Tree HoroscopeOak Hazel Rowan Maple Walnut Yew Horse Chestnut Ash Hornbeam Fig Tree Birch Apple Tree Fir Elm Cypress Poplar Cedar of Lebanon Pine Willow Linden Tree (Bee Tree) Olive Tree BeechBirthday Calendar Acknowledgments Bibliography and Recommended Reading About the Author

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Book Synopsis• Shares modern biological studies offering evidence that our solar system neighbors profoundly affect and shape life on our planet• Explores the early practice of astrometeorology, revealing the links between the solar system, weather, and climate over large spans of time• Looks at the history, philosophy, and methodologies of astrology, as well as its potential future applications in medicine and the social sciencesOur ancient ancestors recorded the rhythms of the Sun, Moon, planets, and stars, correlating these rhythms with weather, plant growth, and animal and human behaviors. From these early geocosmic recordings were born calendars, astronomy, and astrology. While astrology is now mostly viewed as subjective fortune-telling, Bruce Scofield argues that astrology is not only a practice but also a science, specifically a form of systems science--a set of techniques for mapping and analyzing self-organizing systems.Providing clear evidence that our solar system neighbors profoundly affect and shape life on our planet, Scofield shares modern biological and climatological studies on the effects of Earth’s rotation, the Sun, the Moon, and the rhythms of light, gravity, magnetism, and solar radiation on terrestrial processes. He explores the early practice of astrometeorology, a method of weather forecasting used from ancient times into the Renaissance, revealing the links between the solar system, weather, and climate over large spans of time. He shares his own studies on the correlations between Saturn’s position and terrestrial weather as well as presenting a wealth of evidence on astrological effects and the theories and mechanics behind them.Examining the history of astrology, he looks at its earliest foundations in Mesopotamia and its development by the classical Greeks into a mathematically informed body of knowledge. He explores the decline and marginalization of astrology during the Scientific Revolution of the Renaissance and the Enlightenment, when astrology was transformed from a credible science to a controversial practice after being attacked by the Church and then abandoned by experimental scientists.Presenting a broad look at how the cosmic environment shapes nature, the author shows how the practice and natural science of astrology can expand its applications in modern society in such varied fields as medicine, history, and sociology.Trade Review“This is an incredible work! Others have written histories of astrology, but none of them have been histories of astrology as well as comprehensive discussions of the sociology of astrology throughout its history. This is not only a superb piece of intellectual history but also an eloquent discussion of where astrology is today and how it has gotten here. In particular Scofield has not only explained and defended astrology on philosophical as well as on other grounds, but in the course of doing so, he has also written a brilliant critique of what he calls the reductionist-mechanistic- materialist (RMM) view, which monolithically dominates modern science to the degree that any corpus of ideas that requires one to see outside of its influence is almost impossible to see. I believe he has given a brilliant critique of the RMM that is useful for any student of modern civilization, not just astrologers. This book I would say is his magnum opus.” * Robert Hand, American astrologer, historian, author, and scholar *“Bruce Scofield has crafted the authoritative text on natural astrology—the ancient branch of the subject in which terrestrial and celestial patterns intersect and manifest in the material world in such matters as weather and climate. Scofield artfully interweaves the history of the topic with both modern evidence and his own doctoral research on the relationship between Saturn cycles and temperature variation. The text is accessible, clear, and essential for anyone in search of a full and rounded understanding of astrology’s claims and nature.” * Nicholas Campion, Ph.D., principal lecturer at the Institute of Education and Humanities and associa *“This is a book that astrologers have been awaiting for decades. Drawing on a baker’s dozen of cutting-edge sciences, Bruce Scofield levels a potent challenge at pseudoskeptical critics of astrology by setting out a solid basis in reason and evidence for the ancient science of the stars.” * John Michael Greer, author of The Twilight of Pluto *“The Nature of Astrology is a valuable and timely contribution to the field and a necessary examination of the ongoing stigma against this complex and greatly misunderstood subject. Drawing upon historical and contemporary scientificresearch as well as his own investigations, Scofield methodically reveals how the Earth and the life upon it are influenced by the greater cosmic environment. He also presents an in-depth and rich history of astrology, including new and fascinating insights on astrology’s decline, and provides possible avenues for its renewal. Scientists, academics, astrologers, and skeptics will all benefit from reading this captivating and edifying work.” * Marlene Seven Bremner, author of Hermetic Philosophy and Creative Alchemy *“This scholarly tour de force deserves a place on the bookshelf of everyone seriously interested in the widest and deepest terrain of astrology. A richly rewarding read, it fulfills its promise of the history, philosophy, and science of astrology. It is actually a complete university education on the subject. Scofield does an excellent job of answering the perennial question: ‘How does astrology work?’ Not only answering many of astrology’s critics, he plots out an elegant future for this largely misunderstood and underappreciated branch of knowledge.” * Frederick Hamilton Baker, author of Alchemical Tantric Astrology *“Scofield’s well-researched arguments qualify him to assert that astrology is a science. He points out that it has an empirical body of knowledge and relies on the repeatable practices of brilliant ancient astronomers. These rules, procedures, and methodologies, perfected thousands of years ago but still understandable to this day, award that status. In this one book, a giant step in human understanding of nature’s solar system and its ultimate, supreme influence has been taken. Without doubt, it describes the genesis of all spiritual understanding and religious symbolism.” * Alison Chester-Lambert, author of Astrology Reading Cards *“Bruce Scofield’s book lives up to its title, The Nature of Astrology. Building on his Ph.D. work in the geosciences (with a dissertation titled A History and Test of Planetary Weather Forecasting) at the University of Massachusetts (Amherst), Scofield discusses the scope, history, science, sociology, and philosophy of astrology. An important aspect is the place of astrology within a broader cultural and scientific context, which raises fundamental issues regarding the nature of science and scientific evidence, including alternatives to the ‘reductionist-mechanistic-materialistic’ (to quote Scofield) trend in modern science. Scofield favors systems thinking that goes beyond reductionism; systems can exhibit emergent properties and self-organization. Astrology at its best can be considered a form of systems thinking that has been practiced for millennia. This is a fascinating book that anyone with a serious interest in the intellectual development of humanity should have in their library.” * Robert M. Schoch, Ph.D., author of Forgotten Civilization: New Discoveries on the Solar-Induced Dark *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Preface PART 1 From Natural Science to Natural Astrology 1 Life Internalizes the Sky 2 The Earth Cycles 3 A History of Natural Astrology 4 Astrometeorology5 A Signal from Saturn PART 2The Decline of Astrology in Thought and History 6 The Downfall of Astrology 7 The Renaissance Mind and Its Roots 8 The Evolution of the Dominant Ideology9 The Church, Society, and Astrology10 Reform, Decline, and Survival PART 3 The Viability of an Astrological Restoration11 Evidence of Astrological Effects12 Mechanism or Magic 13 Marginalized 14 Time-Mapping a SystemReferences Index

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