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Summary: What Astrology Was Meant to Be
Review: I am a skeptic who admits that while there may be value to ancient forms of divining, they are in this day and age often distorted to the point of confusion, or even worthlessness. This book completely satisfied my desire for instruction from an authentic point of view. The author sees astrology as a tool for self-exploration, offering intuitive questions, rather than definitions, based on one's chart. The tone of the book is nurturing and extremely positive. Every combination of planets and signs is viewed as potential for spiritual growth. The book is laid out in sections, introducing the reader first to the planets, then to the signs, then the houses. You learn to read your chart (and resources for acquiring a free chart are included) by asking yourself specific questions based on planetary placement, and also by studying the charts and descriptions of people the author has worked with extensively. The examples and questions integrate the reader's knowledge very effectively, so one's resulting understanding of the chart goes very deep. She also explains very clearly how to view the relationships among the planets (conjunctions, squares, trines, etc.), and offers guidance in interpreting each of these in one's own chart. While providing clear explanations of all aspects of astrology, the author shows obvious respect for the reader's ability to look inside and find the answers that apply to his or her own specific situation. She achieves a beautiful balance between providing solid guidance and encouraging the necessary independent thinking. I am grateful for the time and care the author put into creating a work that has proven so valuable in my process!
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Summary: Worth reading for enthusiastic support of your personal best
Review: I am not an astrologer, but I have had my natal chart done by a few different people, and have also had a couple of synastries done as well as transits and progressions. I think of myself as somewhat conversant in the language of astrology, but definitely a beginner--I still don't have all the houses memorized for instance. I thought the structure of the book was fabulous. The workbook format was incredibly helpful--asking questions for you to really think about and get a handle on where and how a house or sign or planet fits in your life. The tone of the book was like having a conversation with your own personal astrologer--weaving in stories from her own background as well as illustrating points via the twelve people she profiled was excellent. It helped me visualize and understand the complexities of different planet/sign/house etc. interactions. I also liked the easy to understand explanations of squares, trines, oppositions. And probably the most important thing I loved about the book and about Elizabeth Campbell's take on astrology is her non-judgemental stance and focus on the positive. She might explain how different things could derail you, or challenge you, but it is always with a healthy dose of how to spin the dice in a positive fashion. It is my favorite book on astrology that I have ever read!
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Summary: At last, now I "get it".
Review: I've been a believer in the efficacy of astrology to help you understand why you or people you know are feeling and/or acting in certain ways.(Helps me be more understanding).The trouble was I just didn't get how it worked until Elizabeth brought the houses, signs, etc., with their different personalities,to life. Now I can play the game too and work on "Being the person I always intended to be." Good well written book.
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Summary: LOVED IT!
Review: I've been an astrologer since the mid-60's so I've read about a billion astrology books. There are a only handful that I would heartily recommend and this one is at the top of the list. Fabulous for beginners yet still providing plenty of really compelling material for experienced astrologers as well. How'd she do that?!
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Summary: Not for beginners
Review: IMHO, this book would be useful for practitioners who aren't astrologers per se but would like to use astrology to gain insight on themselves or their friends. If you are a beginner and you want to learn the general language of western astrology, I'd consult other books (i.e., Woolfolk, the Marion and March series, Sakoian (sic), Hickey, or for a more comprehensive grounding, Burk or the Parkers). In this book, Ms. Campbell approaches astrology intuitively, producing results that are by turns revelationary good and exasperingly cryptic. Instead of using a cookbook style (using accepted astrology language), she adopts the socratic method in giving her descriptions of the planets, signs and houses (ex: Sun in the 1st house: How do I...?) Midway through the book, she showcases twelve biographies of powerfully successful people in which she gives little verbal interpretation, expecting the reader to "intuit" the chart while reading their testimonies. (Not being able to do so, I felt I wasted my time.) I finished reading the book "feeling" both mystified and awed. When she shares her insights, I gain a fresh approach to the planets, signs and houses, but I can't grasp her intuitive socratic style. (I managed, however, to glean useful information from the questions asked regarding the north and south nodes, strangely enough.) Again, this book should not be recommended to beginners trying to master the nuts and bolts of western astrology and interpretation.
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Summary: Two Thumbs Up!
Review: LOVED this book on intuitive astrology. It's the best I've read in thirty years of study. Truly phenomenal.
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Summary: Two Thumbs Up!
Review: LOVED this book on intuitive astrology. It's the best I've read in thirty years of study. Truly phenomenal.
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Summary: A Wealth of Knowledge!
Review: This book is great! I have bought so many books on this subject, but this, by far, is the best one out there. Easy to understand. Very clear and concise. START with this book!
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