Description
Book SynopsisThe keys to wellness are written in the stars. In The Complete Guide to Astrological Self-Care, astrologer Stephanie Gailing shares a modern-day approach to the ancient healing art of medical astrology. Astrology is a stellar language that allows us to understand the nuances of who we are and how to live our life with more insight and awareness. And while we may look to our zodiac signs to help us navigate our relationships, career, finances, and family matters, did you know that astrology can also play quite a pivotal role in helping us
optimize our vitality and well-being?
From passionate Aries to sensitive Pisces, and all the signs in between, each astrological profile is associated with a unique temperament and different needs when it comes to nurturing body, mind, and spirit. Knowing these can help you p
ersonalize your self-care regimen by incorporating natural remedies and wellness practices more aligned with your signs.
Divided into twelve chapters, one for each zodiac sign,
The Complete Guide to Astrological Self-Care includes an array of
holistic lifestyle approaches that will help you curate an astrologically aligned self-care regimen. For each sign you’ll find dozens of recommendations in categories including:
- Areas of Health Focus
- Eating Tips
- Health-Supporting Foods
- Wellness Therapies
- Relaxation Practices
- Natural Remedies
- Essential Oils
- Flower Essences
- Yoga Poses
- Sleep Tips
In addition you’ll also discover ways to bolster your well-being by connecting to the
celestial cycles, featuring topics such as:
Stellar Life Stages: You’ll discover a road map—including an array of
wellness strategies and journaling questions—to navigate your self-care from your twenties to your eighties based upon astrological invitations that occur at different times in our lives.
The Moons: You’ll learn about the twenty-four different New Moons and Full Moons including the opportunities and challenges each one brings. You’ll find affirmations you can do on each
lunation as well as self-care rituals to undertake and several questions to use as journaling prompts.
Planetary Retrogrades: Get a deeper understanding of the opportunities for awareness that Mercury, Venus and Mars Retrograde yield. You’ll discover
strategies to sidestep stress, self-care suggestions, ways to work with your dreams, meditation techniques, flower essences, supportive crystals, and journaling questions.
The Complete Guide to Astrological Self-Care is part of the
Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia series, elegantly designed and beautifully illustrated books that offer comprehensive, display-worthy references on a range of intriguing topics, including dream interpretation, techniques for harnessing the power of dreams, flower meanings, and the stories behind signs and symbols.
Also available in the series:
The Complete Book of Birthdays, The Complete Language of Flowers, and
The Complete Book of Dreams.Trade Review“A complete course of comprehensive and thoroughly 'user friendly' instruction … especially and unreservedly recommended.” * Midwest Book Review *
"Entering the world of astrology can be extremely daunting for newbies such as myself. Thankfully, The Complete Guide to Astrological Self-Care breaks down the three most important signs you should know in an easily digestible manner, giving you practical advice on how you can apply this knowledge in your everyday life." * HerCampus *
Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION
PART I: ZODIAC SIGNS
The Signs of Self-Care
Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces
PART I I: STELLAR LIFE STAGES
Stellar Life Stages Through the Ages
Jupiter Return
Saturn Return
Pluto Square
Neptune Square
Uranus Opposition
Chiron Return
PAR T I I I: THE MOONS
The Lunar Cycle
New Moons
Full Moons
PART IV: PLANETARY RETROGRADES
Retrograde Basics
Mercury Retrograde
Venus Retrograde
Mars Retrograde
RESOURCES
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
INDEX
