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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
