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richard_f's review
3.0
A reasonable introduction to the subject. Gets bogged down with rote form filling, diluting the overall context.
elehuiliztli's review
4.0
I started reading this but realized shortly afterwards that using the digital format was not the best option. From what I read, the book is a great start for those looking to learn how to read birth charts. It's written in workbook style and that's where my issues came about. I love the format but trying to easily flip back and forth from the workbook pages to other reference pages was a pain in the rear. I tried using digital bookmarks but it just wasn't working for me. I hope to aquire the actual book in paper format but I don't feel like buying the book again. Too bad paper books don't just come with the digital book included like some school text books do.
azur_ivaie's review
3.0
A good beginner book if you're looking to discover astrology from a modern astro-psychological perspective. It's not perfect, but it's a nice starter, there are a lot of keywords section, and the workbook format is nice. If you want an approach that uses ancient rulerships and is not as focused on psychology, I'd recommend turning to Demetra George's more recent Ancient Astrology in Theory and Practice instead.
toad_maiden's review
4.0
I liked this book so much after a cursory perusal at the library that I ordered a copy for myself. This workbook is meant to teach the principals of astrology by working through the reader's own birth chart. It is a utilitarian affair, but I expect it will be a wonderful introduction. I expect to amend this review once I've at least started filling in the workbook.
tyhud's review
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
Great starter astrology book, really helps you learn the concepts with all the practice exercises.
plenilunix's review
3.0
Good and thorough intro to studying your own chart. I journaled a ton during the three weeks I read this book, and learned so much more about myself and Astrology by doing so.
When I tell my friends this book is old, I don't mean the Astrology teachings are irrelevant, but rather that it's written in a different astrological social context. The first edition was published in the 1980s, and an effort was made to always refer to clients as he or she, instead of they, for example. The marriage chart example is (surprise!) a straight couple, and the USA natal chart interpretation is way too generous and very dissasociated from actual historical facts we are openly discussing in the 21st century.
I did recommend this book to friends and will continue to do so.
When I tell my friends this book is old, I don't mean the Astrology teachings are irrelevant, but rather that it's written in a different astrological social context. The first edition was published in the 1980s, and an effort was made to always refer to clients as he or she, instead of they, for example. The marriage chart example is (surprise!) a straight couple, and the USA natal chart interpretation is way too generous and very dissasociated from actual historical facts we are openly discussing in the 21st century.
I did recommend this book to friends and will continue to do so.