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Astrology Books
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books on astrology.
Here's a sampling:
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An introduction to Astrology
and its concepts
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| Astrology reaches way back, several thousand years, so it is
nothing new or transitory. For many, Astrology is an effort to fill the void left by
"official" religions. Some see Astrology as the real explanation for what occurs
in life. Still others just use it as a way to prove deeper truths, to connect with the
larger universe, to connect with the spiritual world, or to see beyond earthly limits.
Because of the fragmented approaches to, and practices of, Astrology, there is no official
body governing it or no single truth that represents all of it. Herein are explanations
most practitioners seem to hold in consensus. Astrology is the study of the
influence of planets on people. The concept here is planets themselves are beings and all
beings are connected.
Chakra are collectively an expression of our spirits through our physical
bodies. Chakra is a Sanskrit word that means "spinning wheels." Chakra has to do
with keeping a balance between the physical, emotional, astral, and other
"wheels" about us.
Channeling occurs when you pass information from your spirit guardians (God,
higher power, higher self, the force, or inner voice) to your own consciousness. Prophecy
is a form of channeling, used by prophets, seers, and shamansand it is common to
cultures that have no common ties other than their human DNA.
Lightwork is a vague term that includes such things as healing energies,
meditation, harmonic convergence, and communicating with ascended masters. Lightwork
involves rediscovery of inner powers people forgot they had.
Mysticism comes from the Greek "mystos," which refers to keeping
silent, or shrouding. Before the days of widespread literacy, ancient masters passed
knowledge verbally to their disciples. To keep their power base intact, both masters and
disciples kept silent about this knowledge. Much of it had to do with valuable primitive
medicine and some basic science the typical person had no knowledge of. Since knowledge
gave these people their power, they were mystic about sharing it.
Reincarnation (literally, "becoming meat again") holds with it the
promise of repeated experiences of life on earth, perhaps toward some goal not yet
attained. This philosophy transcends the life-death barrier, but various believers differ
on the amount of control held by the individual as to what the reincarnated state might
be.
Theosophy attempts to transform Veda and Dharma into a theological framework.
Just as Catholicism came about in the 3rd Century AD as a means of adapting
Christianity into the existing religious references, so did Theosophy come about in the 19th
Century to adapt the meaning of life given by Veda and Dharma into the framework of
materialism and Western references.
Veda and Dharma are very-related concepts that have to do with dedicating your
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Astrology Books Sampling
The Only Astrology Book You'll Ever Need by Joanna Martine Woolfolk (Paperback - January 25, 2006). Although this is not the only astrology book that your library will ever need, it is still a valuable title that should be strongly considered. Woolfolk, the horoscope columnist for Marie Claire and Redbook magazines, has updated her classic guide for the first time in 19 years. Thoroughly covered here are sun signs, moon signs, planets, and the significance of the 12 zodiacal houses, as well as the most recent discoveries in astronomy and 21st-century projections.
The author gives an easy, logical way to integrate the interpretations of the sun signs, moon signs, planets, and houses in any given chart, something not easily done or often seen in general astrology books. The book's only shortcoming is its lack of instruction on making a detailed technical chart, which is necessary if one is to cast a complete and accurate horoscope. However, Woolfolk compensates for this by teaching a simplified method that is about 90 percent accurate enough to get a beginner started and includes a bibliography for further instruction. Astronomical tables are included to help cast the simplified chart. A great bargain for the price, this is highly recommended for all astrology collections. Marija Sanderling, Nesmith Lib., Windham, NH
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Astrology for Yourself: How to Understand And Interpret Your Own Birth Chart by Douglas Bloch (Paperback - March 20, 2006). Astrology for Yourself is designed to introduce you to the language, art, and science of astrology through a series of self-directed, program-learning exercises that will literally enable you to write your own chart interpretation. Aside from providing you a wealth of knowledge about your birth chart, Astrology for Yourself promises to promote personal growth and change your life.
Astrology for the Soul by Jan Spiller (Paperback - October 1, 1997). For the first time ever, a famous spiritual astrologer shares the secrets, previously known only to professionals, that hold the key to your future.
Astrologer Jan Spiller shows you the key to discovering your hidden talents, your deepest desires, and the ways you can avoid negative influences that may distract you from achieving your true life purpose, as revealed in your chart by the position of the North Node of the Moon. With insight and depth impossible to gain from the commonly known sun-sign profiles, the enlightening self-portrait offered by the Nodes of the Moon can explain the life lessons you came here to learn and how to achieve the fulfillment and peace you desire. Jan Spiller shows you how to locate the all-important North Node of the Moon in your astrological chart and provides a detailed interpretation of its influence and exclusive exercises to help you learn about:
The SPECIAL TALENT that is waiting for you, a unique gift that could easily be turned into professional success
The SELF-DEFEATING TENDENCIES in your personality that can hold you back and sabotage relationships
The LOVE PARTNER who can be your soul mate--and the partner whose hold over you can lead to heartbreak
The TRAP or temptation from a past life that can lead to disaster if you are not forewarned
The HEALING AFFIRMATIONS designed to help you release your positive energy and strengthen the qualities that can bring you true happiness
Jan Spiller is nationally recognized as a leader in the astrology field. She is a faculty member of the American Federation of Astrologers and co-author of Spiritual Astrology.
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