Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #183870 in Books
• Published on: 1984-12
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 255 pages

Customer Reviews

Brilliant and essential contemporary astrology.
I have owned a copy of this book for over 10 years and it has continued to provide me with astrological wisdom and insights that no other book can match. The depth of Stephen Arroyo's writing here is extraordinary, with perhaps the only criticism being that so much is packed in to one single book. But this is hardly a complaint!

The outer planets are covered extensively with many examples of aspects and transits to the birth charts of people with relatively "ordinary" lives. This makes a refreshing change from much astrological literature that deals only with famous people, or people with severe problems of one kind or another. The chapter on Saturn is excellent, particularly the journey of Saturn through the twelve houses. Show any 29-year old (with a bit of self-awareness!) the section featuring the Saturn return, and watch their reaction as they read!

This book is not only full of essential contemporary astrology; Arroyo also draws on his considerable experience of other tools for spiritual and psychological growth. He has a background in marriage and family counselling (chapter on "Karma and relationships"), and his many references to various spiritual teachers, eastern religions, western psychology and the Edgar Cayce psychic readings add to the spiritual power of Arroyo's writing. A modern classic.

A must have book for any astrologer
I have owned this book for over 15 years and it is as relevant now as it was then. Arroyo has written a masterpiece, jammed packed with so much information grap your highlighter and expect to learn, regardless of your level. Valuable information on the progressed moon, ascendant and midheaven along with accurate detailed accounts of transits. If you want to read about the heart of astrology, buy this book. You won't regret it.

Top Intermediate Level Astrology Textbook
If you are learning modern psychological or (western) spiritual astrology, chances are this will have been recommended to you. It is a top selling title because he modernises and makes clear what the planetary cycles mean. This is not fortune telling but a bringing up to awareness our deep sense of structure in the ageing process. Why do we have a mid-life crisis or adolescent rebellion? Timing does relate to the planets and we can predict their cycles. I think what he says about karma is interesting, whether or not you believe in it. If you are predicting, you need to be aware of this information.