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Summary: Essential for any astrology student's library
Review: A thorough understanding of the sun signs seems to be an essential step for anybody seriously studying astrology. Linda Goodman has done an outstanding job describing them in their purest forms.Goodman's writing style reflects men's and women's roles as they were in 1968, when the book was written. Some seem to find this offensive; I find it refreshing. The wonderful thing about understanding the sun signs is that you can apply that knowledge in so many ways. I'm having a lot of fun "people watching," trying to figure out what a person's sign is based on their behavior. A knowledge of the sun signs can also be used to help understand the planets that rule the signs, and also to the houses. Well worth the money even if you are not an astrology student and just want to figure out your spouse or kids!
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Summary: Very accurate
Review: I came across this book while waiting for something exciting to happen. A friend of mine offered to let me read it. After reading my own sign I was just totally amazed. Almost everything I read was true. The next sign I read belonged to this girl that I really liked but did not work out. I can't say what would happen had I read this book first, but I can say I would definitely know more about her than I had during our brief courtship. Not only is this book accurate, but it is very detailed too.
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Summary: Simplistic and stereotypical
Review: This book gives astrology's critics all the ammunition they need. Simplistic, silly and stereotypical profiles, with no acknowledging the complexity of character and personality. Also, I know the book was written in the 60's but the incredible sexism kept my teeth on edge. Read this book if the only women you know are housewives and "girl" secretaries (and find out which ones are out to marry the boss to boot!)
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Summary: Dramatized, expansive portraits of the Sun signs
Review: Contents summary: The Sun interpreted in the twelve signs of the zodiac (528pp). Each sign placement's interpretation is subdivided into six sections, covering its general, male, female, child, employer and employee manifestations.
By far the lengthiest Sun sign portraits ever written, dating from 1968 and still unsurpassed quantitatively although arguably superseded qualitatively. Comedic and chatty writing, awash with poetic licence and sometimes seems rose-tinted; a dated style you may love or hate, but the writing itself is selectively very observationally insightful without being heavy on psychology or overly distracted by mythology. Fine for its purpose; inspiring for astrological sceptics and beginners, and worth reading from beginning to end in order to increase familiarity with the Sun signs, though not the last word in understanding them.
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Summary: A Classic!
Review: This may sound terrible, but I've always believed that the reason this book has always been such a great introduction to astrology for those who know nothing about it, is that it gives them an answer to the question, "What's in it for me?" "Linda Goodman's Sun Signs" is primarily about the usefulness of knowing the twelve Sun signs. A man interested in a Taurus woman can read about the best ways to woo her. A woman being courted by a Pisces man can read a pretty accurate description of what kind of husband he will be. Parents expecting a Libra baby or raising a Sagittarian teenager can read about the different parenting styles each child needs. Someone about to work for an Aquarian boss can read about the kind of shocks to prepare for. A manager at a loss over a Gemini employee can become enlightened about the nature of the Twins. In her humorous, witty style, Linda Goodman gives the Sun sign information to readers and leaves the application of this new knowledge up to them. If they like, readers can stick to making simple decisions, like selecting Christmas presents (the Scorpio child who likes to probe the mysteries of science gets the chemistry set; the Cancerian man who likes to remember happy moments gets the camera; the Leo woman who adores being pampered gets the gift certificate for a facial at the most expensive spa you can find). Yet the main reason for being familiar with the twelve Sun signs is still so that we can become more compassionate with others and more enlightened when it comes to ourselves. Of course, one's Sun sign is not the only determinant of one's personality and actions, as Goodman explains in her Introduction, but it is accurate 80 to 90% of the time. Still, the greatest determinant of all remains one's Higher Self, which is above any natal chart. To those with free will, the stars never compel; they can only incline. So to those who ask, "What's in it for me?" this book's enduring reply is, "That's up to you." For all its good points, "Linda Goodman's Sun Signs" is not half as illuminating as "Linda Goodman's Love Signs", which brilliantly discusses the broad-spectrum karma of each individual Sun sign and each Sun sign combination. I highly recommend both books.
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Summary: Goodman is really Good!!!
Review: Lindas description on sun signs is excellant. Even the most skeptical people will find themselves saying "hey!Thats me."Wow how did she know that? Her revelations on Child,Boss,Man are so accurate you will read every sign! More than once.I've had this book for 16 years. I still really like it! So for those skeptics that say its all a bunch of hoopla (probably Taurus& Virgos)no offense, you can't help it. Just read it. You will certainly be amazed by her accuracy.
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Summary: the ideal introduction to astrology
Review: Very often the people who believe in astrology know little about it and the people who are critical of astrology know even less about it! that was a quote by grant lewi,another great astrologer.The aim of Linda s book Sun Signs is to enlighten both believers and non believers about astrology. In a witty , entertaining and shockingly accurate way, she describes all 12 sun signs & has included 5 main classifications under each sign (man ,woman ,child, employer,employee,) so you could learn how to deal with anyone from your Aquarian boss to a Leo child.Although "Sun Signs"is an excellent base for anyone , you must remember that it is not wholly accurate as it can't take into account the various other aspects of a person ;for eg: a Piscean with a Leo moon is more aggressive than a Piscean with a
cancerian moon.therefore you might not feel that the description of your sign fits you completely.Still, this book remains one of the all time astro classics as it can convince even the sceptic about the accuracy and usefulness of astrology when it comes to understanding others.
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Summary: best astrology book for lifelong readership
Review: This is one of those rare titles that no matter how "old" it seems to be; you can refer back and get something from it again and again. I read this when it was first written and have found it in my hands many times and many years later. Anyone that is even remotely interested in astrology should have this book. This book is great for the basics of astrology. Sun Signs is highly recommended!
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Summary: Very intuitive
Review: Linda Goodman's research and expertise is fantastic. This book and her insights puts other authors and astrological experts to shame. Her descriptions of the different signs are very intuitive and her writing is excellent. She even makes a person's faults look appealing. Reading her book makes a person feel good about themself. If you don't own this book, you should. And if you don't have a good gift for someone, this book would be perfect. Even if you do not believe in the influence of astrological forces, this book will make you take a second look.
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Summary: Sun Signs
Review: While you have to look at a person's whole birth chart in order to analyze them, Sun Signs offers a good generalized view of the 12 sun signs for man, woman, child, boss, employee. Save your job and learn why you shouldn't underestimate your Taurus boss. Learn how to deal with your Libra baby's inability to choose. Is that Capricorn really that tough of a person or does he have a softer side? Even non-believers of astrology will probably say this book is pretty good reading.
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