Astrology Books

Book SynopsisBorn less than a year before the death of Queen Elizabeth I in 1603, William Lilly lived during one of the most turbulent times in English history. Like so many of his generation, he had to deal with the plague, was drawn into the madness of the English Civil War and was forced to take sides, and witnessed the regicide of King Charles I. Lilly lived in a time of enormous religious and social upheaval, but his astrology remained the outer expression of a magical world-view, based on hermetic and neo-Platonic principles and rooted in the 16th century. This book provides the reader with a thorough introduction to the world of William Lilly, the famous 17th century astrologer and magician. It brings together transcripts of his autobiography and of some of his most important works. It also includes Peter Stockinger and Sue Ward''s Monster of Ingratitude, an investigative journey offering new insights into the notorious contention between Lilly and the astrologer John Gadbury. Amongst other valuable information, the book contains: The Life of William Lilly, Student in Astrology Transcribed from the autograph, with annotations, commentaries and biographical notes, including Elias Ashmole''s addenda. Nativities of some notable persons appended; The Nativity of Sir William Wittypoole Transcript of a nativity, rectified and directed by William Lilly, a previously unpublished manuscript providing the reader with an exciting insight into the working methods of the master astrologer; Monster of Ingratitude. This research contains brief biographies of Lilly and Gadbury. It shows how their enmity began, developed and ended, including details of the rather one-sided pamphlet war. An in-depth study of published material, timelines and bibliographic entries of all primary sources used are also included and provide the grounds for a different explanation from that commonly proposed.

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Book SynopsisA decumbiture chart, taken from the time a patient 'takes to their bed' (Latin decumbere, to lie down), is a traditional technique used in medical astrology to help discover the causes of an illness and to ascertain if the treatment is working and whether recovery is likely. Very few of us have the luxury of taking to our beds these days but the time for a doctor's appointment or the onset of a fever for example are equally valid and the resulting chart can be very informative. Wanda Sellar teaches the techniques in a clear and easily understandable format then demonstrates their use in a wide variety of case histories

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Book SynopsisThis book has been several years in the writing - something which becomes immediately obvious once you start reading it. Henry Seltzer has left very few stones unturned in his quest to understand how the archetypal Eris shows itself in a wide variety of charts. From writers to revolutionaries and musicians to poets, the non-negotiable and sometimes violent energy of this new discovery bursts through to enrich and enliven any chart delineation. This treasure trove includes lots of case histories as well as chapters on Eris through the houses and in aspect with other planets. A historical Appendix is also included.Trade ReviewIt's not often that a professional is on the cutting edge of his field but Henry Seltzer is no stranger to breaking new ground in astrology. In this latest contribution, he graces us with pioneering insights on Eris - a dwarf planet that he proves deserves consideration. The pages are filled with well researched chart examples and analysis supporting his archetypal views on how Eris functions in a horoscope. This book deserves space in your mind and on your shelf; Seltzer's contributions on Eris is a definite enhancement to astrological theory. Maria DeSimone www.InsightfulAstrology.com In this cogent study of Eris, Henry Seltzer is doing bold, groundbreaking work on the astrological frontier. I've marveled at the slowness of the astrological community to embrace this new planet despite its being slightly bigger than Pluto. Perhaps that is because these new worlds always represent new, emerging possibilities in consciousness, and thus tend to frighten people. Thank you, Henry, for not being afraid. Steven Forrest, author of The Inner Sky Mr. Seltzer's book on Eris offers groundbreaking research into the field of astrology. His description of Eris in each of the houses is eye-opening and offers fresh insights into an area of life in which we need to develop the feminine warrior aspect of ourselves as part of our life purpose. Jan Spiller author of Cosmic Love

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Book SynopsisThe Planetary Hours are an ancient astrological system for selecting favorable times to act (and avoiding unfavorable times), by assigning planetary rulers to the twenty-four hours of the day. This book has easy-to-follow instructions for finding your birthday and birth hour rulers, and clearly explains how these determine your personality and your luck. A chapter on electional astrology explains how to use the Planetary Hours to find lucky times to act (to ask for money; to ask someone on a date or to marry; to go on a journey; to begin a new business). The chapter on How to Cast Spells gives the low-down on how to make magical spells (and prayers) really work, using simple astrological techniques. The use of the Firdaria, an ancient astrological prediction system which indicates positive and negative periods during a lifetime, is illustrated with a detailed analysis of events in the life of Theodore Roosevelt. Complete Tables of Planetary Hours at the end of the book allow you to find favorable times to initiate activities for any day of the year, and for anywhere on earth from the Equator to 58 North and South latitudes. Ideal for any level of astrologer.

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Book SynopsisThis is a fascinating collection of essays by the author on the ancient art of astrology, ranging from discussions of its use in our personal lives to its value for understanding historical cycles and patterns. Along the way Ray Grasse also interjects the story with some of his own personal experiences in the discipline, while exploring its broader implications for subjects like synchronicity, spirituality, and the yogic concept of the chakras. This book includes interviews with Rick Tarnas and Laurence Hillman and is suitable for both beginner and advanced students of the subject.

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Book SynopsisPlanetary Combination picks up where Planetary Strength left off, explaining how the planetary influences combine in aspects and configurations to paint a picture of a person and his or her life. Descriptions of planetary configurations such as grand trines, grand squares, T-squares, wedges, fans, rectangles, kites, and trapezoids provide overall schematics of people's psychological dynamics. Then, detailed interpretations for the conjunctions, sextiles/trines, squares, oppositions, parallels/contraparallels, and mutual receptions between the individual planets enable the practitioner to see clearly how these dynamics work out in a particular horoscope. An illuminating chapter on planetary conjunctions with the Moon's nodes reveals the underlying karmic influences at work. An indispensable reference you'll consult every time you read a chart. "Planetary Combination is an excellent and comprehensive summary of all the relevant chart factors...One has to search hard to find such material! But this is all presented, as is all of Makransky's work, with vigour, wisdom and accessibility...Much of the book is taken up - as we might expect - with a very generous coverage of the astrological aspects. I looked up a few of my own and they were spot on...Planetary Combination fills a gap in the current state of astrological literature. It manages to retain both a sense of firm tradition whilst feeling utterly new and fresh." James Lynn Page, author of Everyday Tarot, Celtic Magic, The Christ Enigma and The New Positive Thinking.

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Book SynopsisThis book, a transcript of the first term of Clare Martin's introductory course in astrology given for the Centre for Psychological Astrology, continues her clear, insightful and innovative presentation of the basics of astrological study. In this first of three volumes, the basic building blocks of astrological language are presented, not in the dry, 'cookbook' manner which mars so many astrology texts, but in the lively and relaxed format of the classroom. Questions from students punctuate the teaching, making the material accessible, fluent and immediately applicable to everyday life. The reader is taken on a fascinating journey through the solar system, the ancient planetary gods, and the energies and motivations symbolised by their astrological equivalents; and then through the signs of the zodiac, their elements and qualities, and the ways in which different planets express through them. The inclusion of the psychological dimension of human life, as well as the profound symbolism of alchemy as a parallel map of the individual journey, make this a fascinating in-depth exploration which will expand the understanding, not only of the student with no previous knowledge, but also of the most experienced astrological practitioner.

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Book SynopsisThis is the new and expanded version of Day-Signs, originally published in 1991. In this edition there are some content and organizational changes in the introductory chapters, the listings of people born under each of the day-signs has been expanded, and the day-sign look-up tables now go to 2029. The original delineations of the 20 day-signs remain at the heart of the book, and these have been updated to include the author's latest insights. They are the first ever to be described in psychological terms, and the only ones produced by the analysis of over 400 examples. For those interested in astrology, it may come as a surprise to learn that the Maya and Aztecs of ancient Mexico and Central America had developed a comprehensive system of signs and cycles, very little of which has survived in the indigenous population to the present day. Tantalizing pieces of this astrological system do exist but there are many parts missing. One thing is known, however, and that is the central role of the 20 named days called day-signs. It is the reconstruction and reinterpretation of these symbolic images that is the subject of this book. The 20 day-signs are like a zodiac - a cycle of development that moves through various stages from origin to completion. Each of the day-signs has distinct qualities and as the 20 signs cycle through the calendar dates, they move with a secondary cycle of 13 numbers that deepen meanings. Finally, after 13 cycles of the 20 day-signs and 20 cycles of the 13 numbers, the larger cycle, called the Tzolkin by the Maya and Tonalpouhalli by the Aztecs, begins again. This 260-day cycle is at the core of the ancient astrology of the Americas and an understanding of it is a prerequisite to comprehending the other components of the system. Here, in this book, is a modern interpretation of each of the signs, translated from an ancient mindset into the shared reality of the present. Even though the rediscovery of ancient native American astrology is far from complete, readers will be fascinated that significant variations in personality, discovered in a strange culture a long time ago, are just as relevant today.Trade ReviewEvery so often a book of originality and penetrating intelligence appears on the astrological scene and marks the beginning of a fresh area of inquiry. Bruce Scofield's Day-Signs is such a book. The author has reconstructed the astrology of Aztec and Maya civilizations and, for the first time, made it pertinent to the modern world. Here you will find a -new- typology of personality based on the twenty Mesoamerican day-signs which capture the range and complexity of human emotion and behavior. Scofield's delineations of the day-signs are like x-rays that cut to the basic issues confronting the human personality. Once you test these Native American techniques in your chart interpretations, you will find yourself returning to this book again and again. Anyone who counsels clients or seeks self-understanding will find much of value here. Review by Anthony Louis

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Book SynopsisHorary astrology is a fascinating and exacting technique, and here is the perfect book to hone your skills. Author Petros Eleftheriadis presents over fifty valid charts taken from his client files which demonstrate, in clear steps, how to reach an answer. He stresses the importance of starting with the correct question; for instance, he doesn't accept 'Should I?' questions, saying 'Astrology charts cannot possibly show something that will NEVER materialize, something that will never become reality, so they cannot show how your life would be, had you made another decision.' So rather than asking whether you will win the lottery if you buy a ticket, the correct action would be to buy the ticket and then ask if you will win. Ideal for students and professionals with some knowledge of horary astrology.

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Book SynopsisThe mere mention of the word `teenager' can strike fear into the heart of the bravest soul, and yet there are some truly heroic individuals who make it a life-long mission to teach them. Alex Trenoweth is one such teacher. She also happens to be an astrologer. Her official subjects are Religious Studies, History and English, but from reading 'Growing Pains' you will quickly find that her true passion is the actual students themselves. Using the cycles of Jupiter and Saturn she untangles the confusing conundrum of why groups of students are so different from each other year on year, and sometimes even within year groups. How is an already over-worked teacher supposed to cope with this ongoing challenge? Alex Trenoweth has the answer.Trade Review'Growing Pains' is not only a classic in astrology but one of the most important astrology books in the last decade." Armand Diaz. "This book is dedicated to the astrology of adolescence. It answers questions for educators and parents how to best support children during school years. 'Growing Pains' addresses issues of learning style, communication and discipline through the lens of the social planets, Jupiter and Saturn. The author asserts throughout the book how valuable understanding astrology can be for supporting a child's growth and development. What drives these children? How do pupils learn when they have specific planet patterns? There is a focus on transits, viewing Jupiter cycles as opportunity for growth with reminders how Saturn then supports discipline and refinement. 'Growing Pains' is neatly structured so the reader knows what to expect." Kathryn Andren, (Organisation for Professional Astrologers) "Parents are likely to focus on the many individual differences among their children, or between their own children and others'. Educators are perhaps more likely to note that this year's class is somehow different from last year's class, and in fact as college professor I have not only noted this but have heard other professors making similar observations. Beyond the curious inconsistency, most teachers don't know what to make of the differences between one class and another. 'Growing Pains' provides an excellent framework for understanding the subtle but real differences between one year's cohort and the next, based primarily on the astrological signs in which Saturn and Jupiter are found. 'Growing Pains' is written to educators, but it is a valuable tool for parents and other interested people as well. Because it focuses on two planets that are not considered personal in nature (after all, they remain in the same sign for a year or more), the book is not a comprehensive guide to personality via astrology. Yet learning strategies and becoming part of one's culture are critical for children, and a greater understanding of these processes could be helpful from preschool through adolescence and into college. Challenging the notion that there is a single best practice in education, 'Growing Pains' adds an extra dimension to debates about how we educate children and what we expect as the outcome of the process. It is also very helpful for getting a sense of the social milieu in which children are living. While the book can be read from start to finish, most people will probably want to dive into a relevant chapter and read about themselves, their children, or their current crop of students. Starting with some background on Saturn and Jupiter provided at the beginning of each of the two main sections of the book, it is easy for someone who has no previous astrological knowledge to read through 'Growing Pains' in any order. The use of astrology as a regular facet of education may be a way off, but there's no reason that interested parents and educators can't begin using it now, and Growing Pains is an excellent start. It is clearly written and easy to use, offering insight into the joyous but turbulent process of growing up." (Armand Diaz - Astrology New Service)

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Book SynopsisWhy is it that some children sail through school with no problem at all, while others find it a difficult or unhappy experience? And why do some children develop behavioural problems while others don't? Cornelia Hansen believes that each child is unique and needs special management in order to thrive. While working on a Master's Degree in Child Development, Cornelia was introduced to a longitudinal study done in the Fifties on temperament in children. At the time, she was also studying astrology and the idea came to her that she might be able to connect the child development study to astrology. After all, hadn't the concept of temperament been with us from ancient times? Isn't it still part of analyzing someone's natal chart? The modern concept of temperament as being the cause of individual differences which appear at birth and continue over time has been widely accepted in the field of child development and appears in every child development textbook. In this pioneering study of temperament in children and young people, Cornelia examines copious case histories from her experience as a marriage, family and child therapist; with the welfare of the child firmly at the heart of the birth chart, she searches for ways to help parents understand their offspring better - and thus achieve a good outcome for everyone. Ideal for anyone working with children in the classroom, or in any capacity, this book will help parents, carers and teachers to discern the individual needs of a child that will enable them to flourish in the classroom and beyond.

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Harmonic Astrology in Practice takes off where David Hamblin's previous book, The Spirit of Numbers: A New Exploration of Harmonic Astrology comes to a close. The practical advantage of harmonic astrology is that it offers a far richer and more complete insight into the interrelationship of planetary forces than is possible through using the traditional aspects - opposition, trine, square, etc. All of those are based on divisions of the circle by Two, Three, or multiples of Two and Three, but in harmonic astrology we can also study aspects that are based on Five, Seven, or any other number. Using copious case histories which include Amy Winehouse, Whitney Houston, Malala Yousafzai, Leonard Cohen, Winston Churchill, Hermann Hesse, Amma, Rolf Harris, and many, many more, David Hamblin unlocks secrets of the charts which might otherwise remain hidden. A fascinating and impressive study.

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Book SynopsisInternationally renowned teacher Oscar Hofman uses 24 case studies to demonstrate how the rich symbolism and myths behind the fixed stars can add a deeper and more spiritual dimension to astrological chart delineation. Formula 1 driver Nikki Lauda had his notorious accident in which he suffered serious burns to his face, when the fixed star Achernar was activated by progression. This star is connected to the story of Phaeton who, overestimating his powers, tried to steer the solar chariot through the heavens, lost control and came down in flames. In the chart of Nicolai Tesla, unsurpassed genius in electrical design and invention, the Sun is on the fixed star Castor on the IC; Castor is the dying brother of the famous heavenly twins Castor and Pollux. One of the critical events in Tesla's youth was the death of his elder brother who was killed by a horse. The heavenly Twins, represented in the zodiac by the sign Gemini, are known as horse tamers.Trade Review"This book is a real pearl; it gives you the keys to your individual life-myths." Astrologie Heute magazine ;"This book has the potential to become a modern classic, absolutely worthwhile reading." Astroblog.nl

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Book SynopsisNo matter how knowledgeable we are about astrology, natal chart analysis can still present a challenge - however, understanding chart shapes could make all the difference. Chart Shapes: The Code to Interpretation pinpoints an effective route into the astrological labyrinth using a concept pioneered by Marc Edmund Jones then followed by Robert Jansky in the last century. Each chart shape has its own central theme: a Locomotive shape has its starting point with the leading planet which may be in any house or sign, a See-Saw shape begins with the core opposition, a Wedge with the confining trine. Not all charts fit neatly into one of the idealised patterns, and those that take a little coaxing are still a revelation in interpretation. Sometimes it is the planet that stands outside the idealised shape that reveals the core of the personality. With a multitude of worked case histories, this fascinating and accessible book is suitable for all levels.Table of Contents1 Chart Shapes: Introduction 1 2 The Splash Shape 9 John Dee, Astrologer Ignace Padarewski, Musician, Statesman 3 The Locomotive Shape 20 Bobby Fischer, Grand Chessmaster George Blake, Spy 4 The BOWL Shape 31 Arnold Schwarzenegger, Actor, Politician Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Novelist, Physician 5 The BUCKET/BASKET Shape and Variations 43 George Michael, Singer/Songwriter Mata Hari, Dancer, Spy The Sling Variation 53 Humphry Davy, Scientist The Conjunction Handle Variation 59 Agatha Christie, Novelist The Two Handle Variation 65 Sir Winston Churchill, Statesman/Writer 6 The SEE-SAW Shape and Variations 72 George Harrison, Singer/Songwriter Kim Philby, Spy The Hour Glass Variation 83 Noel Coward, Playwright The Butterfly Variation 89 Lord Byron, Poet 7 The SPLAY Shape and Variation 96 Annie Besant, Theosophist/Activist Hedy Lamarr, Actor/Scientist The Tripod Variation 106 Franklin Delano Roosevelt, President 8 The WEDGE Shape and Variation 113 Harrison Ford, Actor The Fanhandle Variation 119 Sir Hugh Dowding, Air Chief Marshall 9 MIXED Shapes 126 King Ludwig II, Monarch/Builder Sir David Lloyd George, Politician Wernher Von Braun, Scientist Appendix 139 Chart Sources 144 Bibliography 147

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Book SynopsisShodasa means sixteen and varga means a part or division. The shodasa vargas or sixteen divisional charts are a powerful technique used in Vedic astrology to understand the true nature of an individual. Each varga focuses on a different area of life and together they represent the complete picture, reflecting human consciousness from reality to the subconscious. The shodasa vargas are a specialized technique and it is essential for all students of Vedic astrology to study them. This book is an in-depth study of the sixteen vargas following Sage Parasara's guidelines.

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Book SynopsisBack by popular demand! This is the reprint of the original version of Where in the World? Astro*Carto*Graphy and Relocation which was published by the CPA Press in 1999. It was produced in a seminar format, which enables the reader to feel part of the lectures, and so relate to the questions coming from the audience. An expert both in astrology and in world travel, Erin Sullivan has lived in several cultures and made innumerable relocations in her life. Wherever we go, there we are, but more potent aspects of ourselves emerge in various locations. This book explains using the techniques of A*C*G how we experience ourselves in various parts of the world from a person-centred and global perspective. It relates how even a minor a relocation can activate unconscious or sleeping characteristics within the self.

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Book SynopsisThis book is a step by step guide to handling a horary chart. All the basic elements of theory are presented, but the focus is firmly on what the student absolutely needs to know and understand rather than any deviation into the history and philosophy of the practice. In this, his second book for students, Petros Eleftheriadis aims for clarity and practicality; his goal since the beginning of his astrology studies has been to become a good astrology practitioner, not an astrology scholar, and with Horary Astrology Step by Step, he achieves just that.

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Book SynopsisHave you ever reached the end of a film and thought, "Wow! That actor really nailed it. How did they do that?" Synastry, that's how, and this is the perfect way to learn it. Think Julia Roberts and Erin Brockovich; Leonardo DiCaprio and Howard Hughes; Daniel Day Lewis and Abraham Lincoln; Taron Egerton and Elton John. In this true labour of love, for which Alex Trenoweth sat through many, many hours of films, the astrological links between a wide range of famous characters and the actors who portrayed them are revealed in all their glory. 'Mirror Mirror' contains over 100 case studies, is suitable for all levels of astrologer, and will literally keep you entertained for hours as well as changing the way you watch films forever.Trade Review"This deserves to be the bedside book of the year." Julia Parker "Get a copy of Mirror Mirror, and leave it out within reach of your couch, or wherever it is that you watch movies. You're going to enjoy it for a long time - both on your initial reading and as you revisit it time and again. There's so much of value in this interesting and enjoyable book." Armand DiazTable of ContentsForeword by Julia Parker ix Introduction xi PLUTO 1 A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood 2 Al Capone 4 Madame Curie 7 Schindler's List 11 Neptune 16 Goodfellas 16 Sid and Nancy 20 The Pursuit of Happyness 24 Uranus 27 Amadeus 28 The Miracle Worker 32 The Story of Louis Pasteur 36 Saturn 38 127 Hours 38 Ali 40 Coalminer's Daughter 43 Dead Man Walking 45 Eddie the Eagle 49 Invictus 51 Shine 55 The Iron Lady 59 JUPITER 61 Frida 62 Lust for Life 64 Moulin Rouge 66 The Spirit of St Louis 69 vi Mirror Mirror MARS 72 Evita 72 James Dean 75 Jesse James 77 Looking for Mr Goodbar 79 Raging Bull 81 VENUS 84 Diamond Jim 84 Iris 87 Jackie 92 Lady Sings the Blues 95 My Week with Marilyn 97 Stand and Deliver 100 The Dolly Sisters 102 Wilde 104 MERCURY 107 Bohemian Rhapsody 108 Frances 111 Grace of Monaco 114 Mata Hari 117 Young Man With a Horn 120 MOON 123 Chaplin 124 Gorillas in the Mist 127 My Left Foot 129 The Pianist 132 The Queen 135 Walt Before Mickey 139 SUN 142 Boys Town 142 Cry Freedom 145 Hotel Rwanda 149 La Bamba 151 The Elephant Man 153 Favourites vii NODES 158 A Cry in the Dark 159 Coco Before Chanel 161 Funny Girl 164 Gandhi 166 Lincoln 168 Patton 170 Miss Potter 173 Ray 176 Selena 179 The Aviator 181 The Buddy Holly Story 186 CHIRON 189 Dance With a Stranger 189 Factory Girl 191 Judy 195 Silkwood 198 The Karen Carpenter Story 200 MULTIPLES 203 Ted Bundy 204 The Deliberate Stranger 205 Ted Bundy 207 The Stranger Beside Me 209 Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile 212 Thomas Edison 214 Young Edison 214 Edison, the Man 216 Elizabeth I 218 Fire over England 218 Shakespeare in Love 222 Stephen Hawking 222 Hawking 222 The Theory of Everything 225 Harry Houdini 228 Houdini 228 Houdini (TV Film) 232 viii Mirror Mirror Richard III 234 Richard III (1955) 234 Looking for Richard 236 Dorothy Stratten 238 Death of a Centerfold: The Dorothy Stratten Story 238 Star 80 241 Queen Victoria 244 Mrs Brown 244 Victoria and Abdul 248 FAVOURITES 253 Behind the Candelabra 254 Born on the Fourth of July 258 Erin Brockovich 264 Capote 268 Great Balls of Fire 272 Hitchcock 277 I, Tonya 283 Julie & Julia 287 La Vie en Rose 293 Lawrence of Arabia 296 Mask 300 Milk 304 Monster 308 Rocketman 313 The Doors 320 The Imitation Game 324 The King's Speech 329 Walk the Line 334

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Book SynopsisFor richer or poorer, in sickness or in health, you and your partners will meet again and again, over many lifetimes, until you work out the kinks. There's just no way to skirt the issue - your soul needs relationships to evolve. This is the law of relationships, and in this classic work author Jeffrey Wolf Green clearly illustrates the evolutionary and karmic progression of two people throughout many lifetimes. By incorporating past-life dynamics with modern astrology, Green creates a powerful new paradigm ... evolutionary astrology. Pluto: Volume II elucidates Green's theory that once you understand your past life dynamics, symbolized by Pluto, you will be able to focus on key astrological principles and methods that propel you forward. If you're tired of making the same mistakes again and again... isn't it time that you resolve to evolve?

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Book Synopsis'Pandora's Box: The Mysterious 8th House' is a 360 Degrees analysis of the 8th house, the place in the chart which includes sensible issues like death, debts, possessiveness, entanglements, sexuality or boundary crossings. It links the somewhat fatalistic Hellenistic view of 'descent into the underworld' with more modern psychological interpretations of shadow work, transformation and resilience. The deeper one digs, the more complex this house becomes, and ancient and modern approaches complement each other rather than contradict themselves. With biographical examples of fascinating personalities like Jane Goodall, Kaiser Wilhelm II, Truman Capote, John Dee, Elisabeth Kubler-Ross and Adolf Eichmann, the book is complemented by a detailed chapter of planets in the 8th house, 8th house rulership factors in the chart, and transits to the 8th house. Martin Sebastian Moritz' book is both entertaining and insightful, a good read that will challenge any level of astrologer - particularly those in the thrall of the 8th house.

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Book SynopsisBack by popular demand! This is the reprint of the original version of Venus and Jupiter: Bridging the Ideal and the Real which was published by the CPA Press in 1998. It was produced in a seminar format, which enables the reader to feel part of the lectures, and so relate to the questions coming from the audience. Bringing to reality our dreams and fantasies of the ideal is not always easy nor even possible. Coming to terms with this natural split in the human psyche is also difficult, but in this book, Erin Sullivan goes deeply into the character, mythological origins and astrological relationship of the two planets most closely associated with ideals, creativity, romance, ethics and social relationships. In Venus we find the inherent duality of the experience, and this lies in the goddess Aphrodite's own duality. In Jupiter she brings the larger, global perspective into the picture, showing how the sky-god Zeus can act as a tyrannical component within our own psyche, and also, how his wisdom is the result of internalizing the more feminine aspects of our archetypal story. Delineation of Venus and Jupiter to the other planets are included. Good for all levels of knowledge from beginner to professional in astrology.

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Book SynopsisIf you're looking for a no frills introduction to astrology, you've come to the right place. But this book isn't just the theory; Bruce Scofield brings a wide-angle-lens approach to this rich and diverse subject, so that by the end of the book you will have a good grounding in a variety of astrological techniques and be able to interpret your own chart to a reasonable level; you will also have benefited from a mountain-top view, overlooking astrology's fascinating and complicated past, and gain insight into how the different branches of the art developed and the battles with religion that ensued as they did so. For those who want to push further into the number-crunching a detailed Appendix teaches chart calculation from the ground up.Trade ReviewA frequent social media question thrown at me is, 'Can you recommend a book that introduces astrology? - something I can understand!'. There are in fact quite a few useful titles out there. But Bruce Scofield's book is in a class of its own and should be recommended to any friend or loved one suddenly interested in studying horoscope; His Foreword starts on a bleak note. Astrology we are told is not fashionable. Religions forbid it (my local vicar takes a more moderate view...) and scientists have no place for a reality that cannot be weighed and measured by lab geeks. This is all true. But never say never. The lucrative success of astrology apps, for instance, is one example of just how popular astrology is - at Sun sign level, at least.;Scofield proceeds to give an excellent tour d'horizon of astrology, addressing such themes as its place in relation to science and religion, and the different traditions and techniques. A succinct history is followed by exposition of the horoscope, its symbolic furniture (e.g., planets and points) and all the rest including chart sectors and forecasting by transits.;Most welcome is the chapter 'Astrology Software'. Even now many astro-writers eschew computers in their ruminations when it would be hard to make a living from hand-drawing charts through manual calculations.;Scofield is plainly a natural-born teacher, and his no-fills approach is both refreshing and informative.;Victor Olliver The Astrological Journal April/May 2022

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Book Synopsis'Astrological Chart Calculations' preserves and teaches the methods of the most basic astrological chart calculations and tells the story of its history. It addresses the disconnection between the actual process of mapping the sky and the arithmetic that is required to calculate a horoscope, a process required by some astrological certification exams. It presents the key concepts behind the celestial sphere, the keeping of time, the development of trigonometry and the nature of house systems. It is a general reference useful to any student of astrology, and anyone who has a reasonable grasp of algebra and geometry should be able to follow the explanations and worked calculations. It is hoped that a deeper knowledge of this traditional art of astrology, that is the challenge of mapping the sky and the mathematics of preparing a chart, will allow students to glean not only deeper insights into the subject, but also a unique contact with astrology's long history.Table of ContentsChapter I: Coordinate Systems: Astronomical and Temporal Frames of Reference....9 Chapter 2: Space and Time Measurement....27 Chapter 3: Using Triangles to Measure the Sky: A Short History of Trigonometry....39 Chapter 4: Systems of House Division....75 Chapter 5: Calculating the Astrological Chart....93 Chapter 6: Chart Calculations using Interpolation Tables....113 Chapter 7: Chart Calculations using Algebraic equations (Proportions)....129 Chapter 8: Chart Calculations using Logarithms....142 Chapter 9: Chart Calculations using a calculator with trigonometric functions....152 Chapter 10: Other Astrological Chart Calculations....162

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Book SynopsisDraconic astrology is an ancient technique which seems to have got lost in the mists of time somewhere between ancient Babylon and about 1950, when it suddenly resurfaced. It's a powerful tool that uncovers a person's actual life (or soul) purpose by shifting the Moon's natal North Node to 0 Degrees Aries, thus creating a Moon-based specialist destiny chart. But there's more to it than that....;Soul lies at the heart of draconic astrology, yet there is no agreement on what the soul is. It is a timeless and universal preoccupation of philosophers, mystics, authors - and just about everybody - as becomes evident in the wide variety of case studies used in this book to demonstrate the technique. The desire to find one's life purpose shows itself in those who apparently have everything - and those who have far less - and the motivation is the same no matter a person's race, gender, status, wealth, fame and occupation. Join Victor Olliver as he digs deeper into the charts of Britney Spears, Karl Marx, Greta Thunberg, Nelson Mandela and many more to discover just what is revealed in their draconic charts.Trade Review"It has been a pleasure to work with Victor for over a decade both at the Mayo School and the Astrological Association. His wealth of skills, vast encyclopaedic knowledge and considerate approach all contribute to making him both an outstanding astrologer and a central member of the astrological community. A gifted speaker and writer, his work on draconic astrology is rich and insightful and he revives a technique of great significance." Wendy Stacey, Chairperson of the Astrological Association, Principal of the Mayo School of Astrology, Board Director of the International Association of Ethics in Astrology, Tutor of the London School of Astrology. "Victor Olliver is the perfect person to write this book. He's a leading professional UK astrologer with a large client base, and is also a brilliant and entertaining writer, journalist, and broadcaster, and that enables him to walk the walk and talk the talk - a rare combination. Victor is a great proponent of using draconic astrology, and his talks on the topic explain it clearly and with great humour, so I'm delighted that he's now written the book on it - it fills a much-needed gap.";- Chris Mitchell PhD, board trustee of the Astrological Association. "Draconic astrology was something I had investigated many years ago, but it never really garnered my interest, that is, until I heard Victor Olliver give a short talk on the subject. He immediately made the technique and application visually appealing and understandable. Following his demonstration, I started to use draconic with a few clients and was delighted with the information it gave, as were the clients. Victor has the gift of writing clearly, succinctly and most importantly with humour. I feel this book, written by a brilliant astrologer, will be a boon, not only for those who practise astrology, but also for those with an interest in understanding their charts and themselves. I can't recommend this work highly enough." Sharon Knight MA. QHP. Chair of the Association of Professional Astrologers International and board trustee of the Astrological Association. "One of the most challenging tasks of the modern astrologer is developing the ability to explain complex techniques so they are not only easy to understand but so they can become a delightfully useful utensil for the astrologer's toolkit. No one has done this better for draconics than Victor Olliver." Alex Trenoweth MA (CAA), author of 'Mirror Mirror: The Astrology of Famous People and the Actors who Portrayed Them.' Principal, Rohini Academy of Astrology. CAPISAR President and Ambassador for India. "I was so pleased to hear this week that The Wessex Astrologer is commissioning my colleague Victor Olliver to write a book on the topic of draconic astrology. I have worked closely now with Victor for more than five years in his capacity as editor of the UK's respected Astrological Journal and of my bi-monthly column there 'Not the Astrology Column'. He has also done a brilliant job of editing my newly published essay collection 'Postcards to the Future'.;Victor's background in the legal profession and in journalism has brought a welcome clarity, incisiveness and high ethical standard to his involvement in astrology. He brings those qualities to a recent addition to his astrological services, that of Life Purpose reports using an ancient Babylonian system called draconic astrology, based on the Moon's North Node position in the natal birth chart. I obtained one of those reports at the end of 2020 and was impressed with its accuracy. Here are brief extracts from feedback I sent Victor which give a flavour of that accuracy: Victor's report: "Indeed, struggle has the perverse effect of rejuvenating the character..." My response: "Never was a truer word said about a person..." My response to the most striking observation for me from Victor's report: "The exact conjunction you pointed out between the natal 12th-house Part of Fortune and the draco Chiron in Virgo, was the most striking item. I can see so clearly from this peaceful place in my later life how a profound, deliberately made choice early in my twenties to commit to the struggle to derive insight and clarity from deep pain provided by family Fate and its inevitable out-workings in my younger years, has fed all along into the work I have done in various vocational contexts over several decades.;The Wounded Healer archetype really has been a dominant force throughout. So, it was actually very moving to see that affirmed so strongly in my draco horoscope.;Thank you, Victor, for your clarity and insight." Anne Whitaker, author of 'Postcards to the Future: Mercurial Musings 1995-2021'. Columnist on 'The Astrological Journal', and 'Dell Horoscope', essayist for 'The Mountain Astrologer' and other publications.Table of ContentsIntroduction vii Chapter One: Draconic astrology: what is it in outline? 1 The South and North Nodes, and a very brief history of draconic astrology 1 Chapter Two: Soul, the draconic meaning of a life and...how a royal's angst is universal 13 Synastry of self: Charles as our example 17 The timeless quest for life meaning 19 The question of soul 26 Chapter Three: Draconic astrology: the basic technique 33 Draconic transits 35 Draconic interpretation: the spiritual route map 36 Matters to be considered in draconic interpretation 38 Tropical and draconic orbs 43 Aspects 44 The Moon's nodal axis 44 The tropical nodal axis by sign and house: suggested capsule distillations 46 The draconic signs and planets: higher meanings and purposes 49 Chapter Four: The three-step approach to draconic analysis: case studies of notable people and celebrities 59 Queen Victoria: the challenge of independence 60 Karl Marx: the purpose of creating heaven on Earth 67 Hedy Lamarr: a genius talent fr om nowhere 73 Greta Thunberg: precocious climate activist and her inner struggles 79 Oprah Winfrey: Mega-rich, mega-influential - a spiritual figure? 87 Nelson Mandela: overthrowing the status quo 95 Britney Spears: the fight against patriarchy and limitation 101 Chapter Five: Draconic forecasting: transits and solar returns 111 The Covid-19 pandemic 113 Britney Spears again: a liberation forecast 116 Donald Trump: Who wins the US presidential election 2020? Forecasting by draconic solar return 121 Pope Francis I 2020 controversy: sensitivity between tropical transits and draconic natal positions 125 Victor Olliver: a life purpose and the forecast of a life death (or transmutation) 129 GlaxoSmithKline. Do corporate personalities have souls? A multi-billion-dollar healthcare fraud settlement 134 Chapter Six: Draconic synastry 143 Harry and Meghan: each other's awakener through Uranus 144 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh: an abundance of conjunctions 148 Chapter Seven: Six draconic case studies from my files 155 Anne Whitaker 156 Margaret Cahill 164 Marie Davis 171 Stephen Gawtry 182 Sue Brayne 188 Alex Trenoweth 196 Epilogue 205 About the author 210

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Book SynopsisIn this intriguing exploration of human relationship patterns, Clare Martin compares two hitherto unrelated approaches, to see what, if anything, they can offer each other. Astrology has a rich historical, philosophical, and cultural background. Its categories are archetypal and its language is mythic, symbolic and imaginative. Personality theory is an extension of the medical model pioneered by Freud. Based on extensive empirical research and clinical practice, its approach is secular, rational and causal, and its language is analytical. Astrology and personality theory share the recognition that all human experience takes place in the context of relationship, between subject and object, self and other, internal and external, at both conscious and unconscious levels. We find ourselves in a world of duality and polarity, caught between opposites. Stories and story-telling weave these two approaches together and expand our understanding of human nature, with all its paradoxes and complexities. Clare uses a variety of well-known stories with relationship themes at their core - from enduring myths, books and films - to breathe life into the paradoxical themes of each axis in the birth chart, and each character style in personality theory. The stories we are drawn to - or repelled by - tell us more about ourselves. Recognising the stories in our own birth charts generates increased insight, psychic integration, flexibility, and greater acceptance of ourselves and others. Suitable for anyone interested in the way we develop, and for astrologers of all levels or none at all.Table of ContentsChapter 1 The Psychology of Relationships Chapter 2 The Astrology of Relationships Chapter 3 The Healing Power of Stories Chapter 4 The Cancer/Capricorn Axis The Unwanted Child Schizoid Adaptation Chapter 5 The Taurus/Leo Axis The Abandoned Child Oral Adaptation Chapter 6 The Gemini/Sagittarius Axis The Owned Child Symbiotic Adaptation Chapter 7 The Leo/Aquarius Axis The Used Child Narcissistic Adaptation Chapter 8 The Virgo/Pisces Axis The Defeated Child Masochistic Adaptation Chapter 9 The Aries/Libra Axis The Exploited Child Oedipal Adaptation Chapter 10 Epilogue - Love Actually Chart Data Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisThis book will provide you with the long-lost key to the traditional Western lunar mansions, also once known as the Manzils. In 'The Lunar Mansions Guide: Rediscovering the Western Lunar Zodiac', Oscar Hofman retrieves and regenerates this old and important technique which, in Western astrology at least, has become almost obsolete. His investigations were based on the critical evaluation of old texts, and on his extensive knowledge of the fixed stars, their natures and especially their mythological stories. The result of his hard work is demonstrated here in copious case studies, showing that the method is a wonderful tool suitable for use in natal, electional and predictive astrology. 'The Lunar Mansions Guide' makes the perfect companion to Oscar's previous book, 'Fixed Stars in the Chart', and will be welcomed by seasoned students as well as those who are new to the technique of lunar mansions.

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Book SynopsisEvolutionary astrology is a specific methodology which sees the evolution of the soul as a process of growth that occurs as we progress from one lifetime to another. While it is a complex subject to consider, we can engage with this process by understanding the role of the Moon and its nodes, which have specific meaning in connection with the journey. They can help us to find a sense of security and a means of emotionally supporting ourselves through the natural tension that results as we make the transition from the past to future. In The Moon and its Nodes in Evolutionary Astrology, author Deva Green uses a client case study and the charts of Amelia Earhart, Martin Luther King and Jane Goodall to guide us on our way.Table of ContentsForeword vii Introduction xi Chapter 1 The Natal Moon 1 Chapter 2 The Lunar Nodes by Sign and House 71 Chapter 3 Putting it All Together – A Client Case Study 171 Chapter 4 Case Studies of Public Figures 193

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Book SynopsisBOND - JAMES BOND. He's a global literary and entertainment phenomenon. But few know there is a hidden, esoteric side to Bond and his creator, Ian Fleming - and all those secrets are revealed here. Using the celestial language of astrology, RA RISHIKAVI RAGHUDAS charts Bond's course from Fleming's interest in metaphysics and his life as a British intelligence agent, to the creation of the Bond novels and then through the entire Bond movie franchise. We learn about the origin of 007's codename, how Fleming may have tricked the Nazis using astrology, why James Bond is the ultimate Scorpio archetype, and why he's a hero who remains relevant even as times change. We even find that the charts of all the actors who have played Bond are cosmically tied together! THE ASTROLOGY OF BOND - JAMES BOND is a treasure house of insight and delight for Bond fans everywhere. Written with style, wit and clarity, it's suitable even for those with little or no astrological knowledge. It's the definitive astro-guide to 007!Table of ContentsPART ONE: Ian Fleming's Amazing Astro-Journey Chapter 1 The Mysterious Dr. Dee 1 Chapter 2 Fleming-Ian Fleming 12 Chapter 3 Fleming's Metaphysical Side 33 Chapter 4 Ian Fleming-Secret Agent Man 39 Chapter 5 Fighting Nazis with... Magick and Astrology? 52 Chapter 6 Transition to a Turbulent Paradise 66 Chapter 7 A Stolen Name Gives Birth to the World's Most Famous Spy 76 Chapter 8 Cosmic Casino Royale: The Astrological Making of Bond 82 PART TWO: The Mythology and Astrology of Bond Chapter 9 007 - The Mythological Hero 90 Chapter 10 James Bond - The Ultimate Scorpio 101 Chapter 11 Bond's Birthdate and Astrology Chart 106 Table of Contents The Astrology of Bond_TEXT v3.5.indd 6 21/10/2022 13:58 vii PART THREE: Bond's Astro-Journey to The Silver Screen Chapter 12 Bond's Debut: From Book to Television 122 Chapter 13 Cosmic Synchronicity: Enter the Film Producers 136 Chapter 14 Licence to Kill and Seduce: The Sean Connery Era, Part I 155 Chapter 15 Bondmania: The Sean Connery Era, Part II 181 Chapter 16 Interregnum: The Brief Bondage of George Lazenby 198 Chapter 17 Return of the King: Connery Redux 212 Chapter 18 Smooth Operator: The Roger Moore Era, Part I 219 Chapter 19 Qu ips and a Raised Eyebrow: The Roger Moore Era, Part II 236 Chapter 20 Remington Steele Steals the Next Bond: Pierce Brosnan, Part I 265 Chapter 21 Dark Times, Dark Bond: The Rough, Short Tenure of Timothy Dalton 272 Chapter 22 A New Eon: Studio Battles and a Younger Generation 289 Chapter 23 GoldenEyes and Invisible Cars: Pierce Brosnan, Part II 301 Chapter 24 Blunt Instrument Par Excellence: The Daniel Craig Era 322 Chapter 25 Bonding With the Present and the Future 353 Notes and references 356 Appendix: STARS OF BOND: A Sun-Sign Compendium 378

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Book SynopsisBOND - JAMES BOND. He's a global literary and entertainment phenomenon. But few know there is a hidden, esoteric side to Bond and his creator, Ian Fleming - and all those secrets are revealed here. Using the celestial language of astrology, RA RISHIKAVI RAGHUDAS charts Bond's course from Fleming's interest in metaphysics and his life as a British intelligence agent, to the creation of the Bond novels and then through the entire Bond movie franchise. We learn about the origin of 007's codename, how Fleming may have tricked the Nazis using astrology, why James Bond is the ultimate Scorpio archetype, and why he's a hero who remains relevant even as times change. We even find that the charts of all the actors who have played Bond are cosmically tied together! THE ASTROLOGY OF BOND - JAMES BOND is a treasure house of insight and delight for Bond fans everywhere. Written with style, wit and clarity, it's suitable even for those with little or no astrological knowledge. It's the definitive astro-guide to 007!Table of ContentsPART ONE: Ian Fleming's Amazing Astro-Journey Chapter 1 The Mysterious Dr. Dee 1 Chapter 2 Fleming-Ian Fleming 12 Chapter 3 Fleming's Metaphysical Side 33 Chapter 4 Ian Fleming-Secret Agent Man 39 Chapter 5 Fighting Nazis with... Magick and Astrology? 52 Chapter 6 Transition to a Turbulent Paradise 66 Chapter 7 A Stolen Name Gives Birth to the World's Most Famous Spy 76 Chapter 8 Cosmic Casino Royale: The Astrological Making of Bond 82 PART TWO: The Mythology and Astrology of Bond Chapter 9 007 - The Mythological Hero 90 Chapter 10 James Bond - The Ultimate Scorpio 101 Chapter 11 Bond's Birthdate and Astrology Chart 106 PART THREE: Bond's Astro-Journey to The Silver Screen Chapter 12 Bond's Debut: From Book to Television 122 Chapter 13 Cosmic Synchronicity: Enter the Film Producers 136 Chapter 14 Licence to Kill and Seduce: The Sean Connery Era, Part I 155 Chapter 15 Bondmania: The Sean Connery Era, Part II 181 Chapter 16 Interregnum: The Brief Bondage of George Lazenby 198 Chapter 17 Return of the King: Connery Redux 212 Chapter 18 Smooth Operator: The Roger Moore Era, Part I 219 Chapter 19 Qu ips and a Raised Eyebrow: The Roger Moore Era, Part II 236 Chapter 20 Remington Steele Steals the Next Bond: Pierce Brosnan, Part I 265 Chapter 21 Dark Times, Dark Bond: The Rough, Short Tenure of Timothy Dalton 272 Chapter 22 A New Eon: Studio Battles and a Younger Generation 289 Chapter 23 GoldenEyes and Invisible Cars: Pierce Brosnan, Part II 301 Chapter 24 Blunt Instrument Par Excellence: The Daniel Craig Era 322 Chapter 25 Bonding With the Present and the Future 353 Notes and references 356 Appendix: STARS OF BOND: A Sun-Sign Compendium 378

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Book SynopsisTaken together, the luminaries and five planets express a totality of our human nature and life concerns: our failings and deceptions, the changing conditions of our lives, and our possibilities for living abundantly. They account for both personal uniqueness and our lives as connected to the larger world. How have the original significance of these planets been reduced in modern astrology and at what cost? By reclaiming and redeveloping the significance of these seven planetary bodies, astrology can become more relevant to the real issues that people have. This book gives fascinating background on the development of these planets in the pre-modern world, as well as exploring new ways their traditions can be looked at today. Joseph Crane's scholarship and profound reverence for the importance of virtue and character in our troubled world is evident in his exploration of solar and lunar heroism, wisdom, friendship, and love, and his discussion of how to find these qualities in the natal chart. Wisdom seekers and astrologers of all kinds, looking to deepen their understanding and practice, will find this book a worthy guide.Table of ContentsAcknowledgements viii Introduction: Origins and Purposes ix Our Connected and Singular Lives xii Some Conventions and What Is Ahead xiii Chapter One: Astrology's Many Voices 1 Natal Astrology, Newer and Older 1 We All Want to Be Happy - But What is That? 3 Astrology's Polyphony 10 Astrological Applications 15 Part One: Living The Luminaries 25 Chapter Two: Soul and Will, After-Life and In-Life 27 Lunar and Solar Souls 27 The "I Will", "I Won't", and "I Can't" 31 Survival and Possibility: Two Examples 38 Calling and Being Called 43 Addiction: Paths of Misery and Redemption 46 Changes of Life: Spiritual Tranformations 49 Chapter Three: The Moon's Many Appearances 53 Astrology's Traditional Moon 53 The Body Moon 55 What Is Happening Right Now 61 The Rhythm (and Adaptation) Section 67 Moon and Saturn - Other Possibilities 69 Envy, Resentment, and the Lunar Side of Bigotry 70 Lunar Values and Heroics 72 Chapter Four: Astrology's Sun, Its Shadows, and the Stories We Tell 77 The Traditional Sun 77 How to Recognize a Solar Person 82 The Solar Luminary Develops Within Us 88 Pride Before, During, After the Fall 89 Identity and the Stories We Tell 92 The Imprint of History, Personal and Cultural 95 Chapter Five: Twelve Ways to Be Heroic 101 Solar and Lunar Heroes 100 Heracles as Solar-Hero and Everybody 102 Zodiacal Identity and Solar Heroism 105 Part Two: Planetary Excellence and Not So Much 115 Chapter Six: Planetary Character 117 Planets Dignified and Disposing 118 Who is in Charge Around Here? 126 Chapter Seven: The Wit and Wisdom of Mercury 131 Mercury's Households and a Tall Tale 132 Mercury and Realpolitik 134 The Excellences and Corruptions of Mercury 138 Great Things Come from Debilitated Planets 143 Mercury in Decline, Saturn as Remedy 148 Chapter Eight: Venus, For a Good Time 155 A Glittering Example 155 "The Fair Planet that Inclines Us to Love" 158 Venus in Contrast 159 The Sensory and the Sublime 161 Music and Love 163 Transcendent and Practical: Music and Marriage 166 Power and Sociability 170 Sex and Being Funny 173 The Life of The Rose 175 Venus and "Obscenity" 178 Chapter Nine: Mars: Good-Doer and No-Good Doer 183 Medieval Literary Elemental Mars 183 Quality, Sect and Dignity 184 Mars as People 186 My Favorite "Martian" 187 Mars with Other Purposes 189 Adversarial Mars 195

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Book SynopsisThis is a reprint of the original CPA Press version. The two seminars in this volume, given by astrologers with extensive psychotherapeutic training as well as many years’ experience of astrological work, will be an enormous asset to any astrologer working in a counselling role. This book may also be disturbing to those astrologers who feel that reading the horoscope, because it seems “detached” and different from traditional psychotherapy, alleviates the astrologer of any personal responsibility for inner work. The real depth and richness of astrological work is presented here in an accessible but profound fashion, enlivened by the seminar format and relevant for anyone wishing to use astrology to work with others.

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Book SynopsisIt has been said that if we wish to make God laugh, all we have to do is make plans. The enthusiastic participation of the audience contributes an important dimension to the dynamic quality of the two seminars in this volume, a reprint of the original CPA Press version, which focus on Uranus, that most unpredictable and disruptive of astrological symbols, and one of the most misunderstood. Part One explores Uranus in the natal chart, examining the mythic images of Ouranos the sky-god and Prometheus the Titan, bringer of cosmic fire, and investigating the psychological dynamics of the outlaw, the revolutionary, and the collective urge toward evolution and perfection. Part Two deals with the 84-year transit cycle of Uranus and how it is expressed psychologically and through external events and relationship patterns. This important cycle is also explored in relation to the cycle of Saturn, which closely shadows Uranus throughout the individual's life. 'The Art of Stealing Fire' is often highly provocative, challenging our conventional astrological assumptions about Uranus and asking us to reflect on those times when we must find a way to balance our individual values with the great collective urge toward progress of which this planet is a symbol. This book is accessible to astrological students at every level, but it will also prove revelatory to experienced astrological practitioners.

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Book Synopsis'Magical Doors' is not only a wildly entertaining guide to what the houses, planets and signs represent, but it skilfully shows how they came into being and how they work together and influence each other. Jean-Marc's knowledge, wit, and wisdom shine through his passionate descriptions, inspiring astrologers and non-astrologers alike. Finally, a book that makes sense of it all - and does so magnificently!

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Book Synopsis'Direction and Destiny in the Birth Chart' returns due to popular demand! When Howard Sasportas died in 1992, the astrological community recognised that it had lost one of its best-loved and most original thinkers. His lectures made him a highly respected figure in the international astrological world. At Howard's seminars the participants could enjoy his unique combination of intuitive insight, humour, warmth, inspired interpretation, and profound grasp of human nature. It is his rare blend of spirituality and down-to-earth, trenchant observations of human psychological dynamics which makes his work so unusual and memorable. The three seminars included in this reprint of the original volume all deal with the themes of direction and destiny in the birth chart. In personal consultation work Howard had the gift of inspiring his clients and highlighting potentials which gave them renewed hope and new directions to pursue in life. These seminars convey the same optimism and positive vision of human possibilities. The first seminar, on the theme of vocation, deals practically, psychologically and philosophically with that most difficult of questions: How can we discover the "right" path in life? The second seminar, on those mysterious points in the horoscope known as the Moon's Nodes, explores the distinction between fate and destiny, and the ways in which, as Jung once put it, we can learn to "do what we must do gladly". The third seminar, on the psychology of the "helper", examines the astrological signatures of the aptitudes and psychological patterns of those who are called to work in the helping professions. This volume is accessible, profound and revealing, and is essential reading for any astrological student seeking to understand the mystery and creative challenge of what impels us to move forward in life.

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Book SynopsisThis book is based on a seminar originally given by Liz Greene in 2005, entitled 'Chiron in Love' because Chiron's story is most clearly and poignantly enacted in our most personal exchanges with the people closest to us. It includes a background of mythic material about Chiron that can help to shed light on the interaction between Chiron in one horoscope and the planets and angles in another. In 2020, during the height of the Covid pandemic, Liz gave three further online seminars to explore the relationship between Chiron and the global outpouring of helplessness, fear, rage, polarisation, and apparently obsessive determination to find scapegoats that has emerged as a result of the pandemic and its psychological consequences. Sections of these more recent seminars have been amalgamated with the original seminar, resulting in a broad spectrum of themes all related to the central core of Chiron's myth and meaning. Ways of permanently healing Chiron's wound and saving the world are not included. Instead, the emphasis is on the individual and the necessity of working as honestly and insightfully as possible with the feelings of envy, rage, bitterness, and potential wisdom and compassion reflected by Chiron's complex story. Astrology students of all levels will find Liz Greene's insights invaluable in working with this paradoxical and challenging astrological symbol.

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Book SynopsisThis is a reprint of the original version from the CPA Press. Bridging the apparent gap between psychological and predictive astrology is not easy, and many astrologers feel they must polarise and espouse one while rejecting the other. The seminars in this innovative volume explore the psychological dynamics which accompany concrete events, focusing on the important psychological model of the complex as both a generator of individual behaviour and an archetypal image of individual fate. This book offers profound insights into the ways in which inner and outer reality coincide and reflect each other.

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Book SynopsisEver wondered what the colours you choose say about you?Go on a journey of self-discovery in Russell Grant's Art of Astrology colouring book for adults. Lose yourself by colouring in beautiful designs, based on the key signs of the Zodiac, their accompanying planets and mythological archetypes. Then read about the meaning behind your choice of colours and how they connect with your sun sign in Russell's amazing astrological colourscopes. The ultimate horoscope from a leading writer on spirituality, this is a truly incredible guide to reading yourself and your sun sign, and at the same time an immersive and relaxing task that takes you out of this world.

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Book SynopsisThe Little Book of Astrology is an accessible introduction to everything you need to enhance your life using astrology. On Twitter and Instagram you will have no doubt seen memes poking fun at everyone's signs – but do you know what they really mean? The Little Book of Astrology breaks down each of the 12 sun signs, covering their traits, good and bad points, and attitudes to love, life and work. Each sign is explored in a clear and simple way – and perfect for anyone who wants to know more about the symbols, elements, qualities, birthstones and more about each sign. Table of ContentsAries • Taurus • Gemini • Cancer • Leo • Virgo • Libra • Scorpio • Sagittarius • Capricorn • Aquarius • Pisces.

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Book SynopsisA Daily Telegraph book of the year. This is a landmark in science writing that resurrects from the vaults of neglect the polymath Jerome Cardano, a Milanese of the sixteenth century. Who is he? A gambler and blasphemer, inventor and chancer, plagued by demons and anxieties, astrologer to kings, emperors, and popes, and the unacknowledged discoverer of the mathematical foundations of quantum physics. The Quantum Astrologer's Handbook, like Jerome, has multiple occupations: it is at once a biography, a history of science, an explanation of quantum theory, and an engrossing story which reads like the best kind of novel. It is a science book like no other about a scientist like no other. Trade Review‘Jerome Cardano is my all-time favourite mathematical rogue. Michael Brooks has brought him vividly to life in entertaining, informative, and highly original conversations about frontier physics, held across a gulf of centuries. A daring and successful experiment and a new kind of popular science writing.’ -- Ian Stewart“A near-novelistic account that’s part quantum science, part biography, and part history, this story of 16th-century polymath Jerome Cardano delivers enjoyment on every level … The author breathes life into the intrigues of the 16th century, from a political crisis point which turns on a king receiving a favorable horoscope, to public math battles in the town square between bitter rivals. Brooks’s work offers a bewitching and intimate mix of biography and science.” STARRED REVIEW * Publishers Weekly *‘Michael Brooks is a magician in the old sense — both scientist and artist. He uses both disciplines to create a compelling, fresh look at the quantum world. A fantastic read for students of reality.’ -- Gwyneth Lewis, author of Sunbathing in the Rain‘Michael Brooks is the canniest science writer around. He writes, above all, with attitude.’ * The Independent *‘Brooks communicates difficult stuff in an amiable and lucid manner.’ * New Statesman *‘[Brooks’s] history of [quantum theory] and his sketches of its principals — Einstein, Schrödinger, Bohr — are swift and precise, but he really shines in his lucid discussions of theory and experiment.’ * Financial Times *‘4 stars ... Cardano turns out to be an intriguing figure, deserving of Brooks’ obsession ... [they] make for very entertaining and illuminating companions.’ * The Mail on Sunday * ‘An enthralling biography of the polymath Jerome Cardano, which doubles as a primer on the strangeness of quantum physics ... This vivid book offers belated recompense to a gambler who lost more than he won in an eventful and turbulent life.’ * The Sunday Times *‘This beautifully written book is a kind of experimental scientific biography that mashes up science with what seems to be non‑science, the better to explore the boundaries of what we still don’t know … a quite superb book.’ * The Guardian *‘A beautifully novelistic fusion of physics and biography.’ * The Daily Telegraph *‘This unconventional biography reads like a playful, postmodern novel full of ambition, intrigue, tragedy and an amazing array of scientific discoveries … a risky conceit but Brooks pulls it off magnificently.’ * The Sydney Morning Herald *‘Brooks is an exemplary science writer. His explanations have the sort of clarity you often yearn for when you read about science, but rarely find.’ * The Daily Telegraph *‘[A] fascinating and accessible primer on some of the meatiest and most controversial ideas in modern science … Brooks is known for his ability to explain difficult science to non-specialist audiences, and his passionate interest in quantum physics and history animates every page of this engrossing book.’ * The Saturday Paper *‘The premise of Michael Brooks’s book linking Cardano and quantum physics is bonkers but curiously effective.’ * New Statesman *‘The most original non-fiction book I’ve read in years.’ -- Andrea Wulf, author of The Invention of Nature and Founding Gardeners‘This is one of the best & imaginative non-fiction books I’ve ever read. Hands down. US readers ... I promise. Absolutely fantastic.’ -- Andrea Wulf

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Book SynopsisContemporary science views our planet as an insignificant speck of dust in the vastness of space, with its four kingdoms as a random assemblage of atoms. Yvan Rioux presents a radically different perspective, demonstrating an indissoluble relationship between Heaven and Earth. Over aeons of existence, the four kingdoms have manifested a creative power that perpetually brings forth new expressions. With the goal of bridging science and spirit, Rioux helps revive the old intuitive awareness of an intimate communion between the outer perceptible life of nature, the inner life of the soul and the majestic spiritual formative forces that preside as architects - an organic whole where all levels co-evolve. The earth, nesting in its solar system, is connected with the Milky Way and the twelve constellations. The impact of the stars as an influence on human behaviour has been known for millennia. In the original edition of Rudolf Steiner's Calendar of the Soul, twelve illustrations of the constellations, made by Imma von Eckardstein, were published for the first time. These intuitive drawings differ greatly from the traditional ones, but Steiner stressed their importance for our modern consciousness. The images invite us to comprehend formative forces in their various guises in the kingdoms of nature. By exploring the gifts of each constellation, the author uses Imma's drawings as a template to elucidate the emergence of twelve basic forms as the common denominators of all creatures, leading eventually towards the human form. 'The [new] images of the zodiac constellations represent actual experiences connected with the waking and sleeping of particular spiritual beings. In these images we have a knowledge that needs to be renewed at this time...' - Rudolf Steiner (1912)Table of ContentsAcknowledgements - Introduction - 1. Cancer - 2. Gemini - 3. Taurus - 4. Aries - 5. Pisces - 6. Aquarius - 7. Capricorn - 8. Sagittarius - 9. Scorpio - 10. Libra - 11. Virgo - 12. Leo - Afterword - Notes

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Book SynopsisFrom ancient times, people had knowledge of the zodiac’s intimate involvement in the creation of physical life. They understood that the twelve realms of constellations of fixed stars in the sky emanated specific forces that were brought to life and movement by the planets. These spiritual energies created and formed all living beings on earth – including, of course, the human being. This traditional awareness has been reenlivened and given new meaning in our time through Rudolf Steiner’s anthroposophy. Steiner gave specific indications involving twelve individual gestures and colours that depict the forces of the twelve zodiacal regions. In this richly-illustrated collation of original artistic research – which features exciting new work on the zodiac via the mediums of sculpture, graphics and painting – these new insights are explored and illumined in twenty-seven essays and numerous full-colour images. Led by editor Gertraud Goodwin, the various contributing artists offer a rich tableau of authentic, individual approaches to understanding the zodiac, throwing light on the vast realm of creative forces around us whilst acknowledging their primary source. ‘From the many relationships to other qualities, like the consonants, virtues, areas of the human body, colours, eurythmy gestures, elements (earth, water, air, fire), musical keys and many more, in which the zodiacal forces express themselves as if through different instruments, a harmony begins to emerge, which informs me of an ever rounder picture of one particular force of the Zodiac.’ – Gertraud GoodwinTable of ContentsForeword, Wolfgang Held – Introduction, Gertraud Goodwin – The twelve moods / introduction to Rudolf Steiner’s verses, Gertraud Goodwin – Relations - connections - correlations, Gertraud Goodwin – Rudolf Steiner's verses for the twelve moods of the zodiac, Gertraud Goodwin – Working with the zodiac during the 12 Holy Nights, Gertraud Goodwin – Working with colour during the Holy Nights of 2017-18, Gertraud Goodwin – Working with colour during the Holy Nights of 2018-19, Marije Rowling – The formative forces of the zodiac, Edwin Boeck – Exploration of the sculptural and graphic language of the zodiac, Dorothea Kuth – Zodiac, Manning Goodwin – The twelve constellations (zyklus), Philip Nelson – Twelve coloured exercises on the virtues, Stephan Krauch – Paintings on the zodiac, Rolf Janssen – Zodiac, Doris Harpers – Zodiac, Marije Rowling – Sound images, Gerard Wagner – First zodiac, Gertraud Goodwin – Twelve reliefs on the moods of the zodiac, Gertraud Goodwin – A graphic exploration, Gertraud Goodwin – Meditations on the zodiac, Gertraud Goodwin – Zodiac – sculptures, Gertraud Goodwin – Pisces zodiac, Gertraud Goodwin – Pisces zodiac and the present age, John Salter – The blue window in the first Goetheanum, Torsten Steen & Gertraud Goodwin – Carved reliefs of the zodiac, Reimar von Bonin – Exploring the relationship between Reimar von Bonin’s carved reliefs and the capitals of the small domed space of the first Goetheanum, Gertraud Goodwin – The formation of the capitals of the small domed space as vignettes, Gertraud Goodwin – the small dome of the first Goetheanum, Gertraud Goodwin – References - reading list – Further Reading – References – Biographies

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