Discover the power of this comprehensive, modern approach to astrology with Louise Edington's The Complete Guide to Astrology.
Astrology unlocks the wisdom of the stars, interpreting celestial movement and meaning for personal growth in work, love, and life. Organized by keyword and concept, this astrological guide offers in-depth knowledge that makes it easy to learn the basics and to keep coming back for a greater understanding of this ancient science.
What sets this guide apart from other horoscope and astrology books:
- Essential elements—Written for all experience levels, this book presents astrology in digestible, approachable sections, including everything from the practice's long history to contemporary interpretations of sun signs and modalities.
- Real-life application—Learn to create and interpret modern birth charts and how to approach your career, love life, and more based on your zodiac sign, ascendant (rising) sign, and other celestial influences.
- Detailed supporting visuals—Improve your understanding and predictions with sample natal charts, moon phase illustrations, astrological appendices and tables, and a handy glossary.
Align with your stars and live up to your highest potential with this indispensable astrology resource.
Review: The Complete Guide to Astrology
Very comprehensive and overall a great read! If you’re just getting into astrology and want a book that will help explain your birth chart, and self-help this book highly recommend. This book gives you all the tools to help you start unpacking your chart.
This book is beautifully written, well-organized, offering a fresh update, as well as a deeper dive than many astrology texts. This book is an invaluable resource.
Just a few of the astrological signs you'll learn about in the book:
The Opposition 180°
The opposition is when two planets or other essential bodies are visually opposing each other in the horoscope and are approximately 180° apart. In other words, the 360° of the zodiac is divided by two to create the 180° aspect. Traditionally said to be a disharmonious aspect, the key to working with an opposition in the chart is integration of the opposing energies. This is a night aspect and is an exhalation of breath. To understand how they can work together, it's necessary to blend the symbolism of the planets, signs, and houses.
Chiron
Chiron is one of the most interesting and unusual bodies in astrology. In mythology, Chiron was a centaur, but he was unlike the other centaurs, who were quite base creatures. Most centaurs had a human head–and torso and the tail and legs of a horse, but Chiron had human front legs, showing a more human quality. Chiron was a teacher, healer, and archer, and he was immortal. When wounded by a poisoned arrow, his immortality kept him living in agony until he gave up his immortality to save Prometheus.
Virgo
Virgo is a night mutable earth sign, the second sign to be ruled by Mercury, but in a more technical, detail-oriented, hands-on incarnation. This sign is represented by the maiden or virgin, meaning in this case, “one who is whole unto herself.” Its glyph resembles the letter M, for “maiden,” carrying a shaft of wheat to represent the harvest. This suggests a state of being that reflects the energies, rather than merely a gender. Pisces is the sign in polarity to Virgo.
