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el73's review against another edition
informative
fast-paced
4.0
Very interesting and informational book
arielbianca's review
3.0
3.5 Stars - Great for Beginners
Coming in with previous knowledge of astrology, I knew some of the information given. However, as the title suggests its a little book of astrology. It doesn't go into detail for more immediate or advanced astrologers/students would need. It doesn't add any unique interpretations. It simplifies a lot of concepts and reuses the same adjectives. Also, it doesn't break down generational planets —the only one called one was Pluto— and generalizes most of the planet placements by their elemental signs. (e.g. Saturn in Water Signs, Venus in Fire Signs, etc.) I think that breaking up the signs until Mars would be best, instead of clumping them together despite their similarities.
Though most beginning astrologers are interested in compatibility, I found that using a good chunk of the book to explain using the sun signs tedious. I personally skimmed the chapter or simply just flipped through the section with no interest. The sun signs are just a small part of compatibility while the Moon, Mercury, Venus, and Mars come into play as well. But, I'm a bit advanced compared to people who would need this book.
The design throughout the book is aesthetically pleasing. There are a couple of pages with quotes relating to astrology. The book also gives the basics and can be used as a quick reference for more advanced astrologers.
If someone is interested in astrology and wants to start, this is the book to go for. Simple and straightforward.
Coming in with previous knowledge of astrology, I knew some of the information given. However, as the title suggests its a little book of astrology. It doesn't go into detail for more immediate or advanced astrologers/students would need. It doesn't add any unique interpretations. It simplifies a lot of concepts and reuses the same adjectives. Also, it doesn't break down generational planets —the only one called one was Pluto— and generalizes most of the planet placements by their elemental signs. (e.g. Saturn in Water Signs, Venus in Fire Signs, etc.) I think that breaking up the signs until Mars would be best, instead of clumping them together despite their similarities.
Though most beginning astrologers are interested in compatibility, I found that using a good chunk of the book to explain using the sun signs tedious. I personally skimmed the chapter or simply just flipped through the section with no interest. The sun signs are just a small part of compatibility while the Moon, Mercury, Venus, and Mars come into play as well. But, I'm a bit advanced compared to people who would need this book.
The design throughout the book is aesthetically pleasing. There are a couple of pages with quotes relating to astrology. The book also gives the basics and can be used as a quick reference for more advanced astrologers.
If someone is interested in astrology and wants to start, this is the book to go for. Simple and straightforward.
lunaja_15's review
4.0
I loved this book. It gives you so much information and explains everything well. It can be short in specific things but overall it is quite nice.
terpsichore's review against another edition
4.0
An easy and extreamely aesthetic introduction to astrology.
orpheusxeurydice's review against another edition
4.0
Am I starting to believe in astrology? That’s a secret I’ll never tell XOXO
amylil's review against another edition
4.0
A really pretty and well laid out book. Very simply explained different aspects of astrology so ideal for a beginner learning about astrology!
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