Product Description

'The Contemporary Astrologer's Handbook' is the long-awaited, complete guide to horoscope interpretation by Sue Tompkins, author of the modern classic 'Aspects in Astrology'. Drawing on Sue's 30 years of experience as a leading light in her field, this manual presents an in-depth exploration of the planets, signs, houses and aspects, and guides the reader through the essential stages of chart delineation. Practical, thought-provoking and insightful, it demonstrates the author's renowned ability to analyse and synthesize the key components of the horoscope. Rich in material for beginner and professional alike, this is an essential modern textbook for anyone wishing to understand how astrology can be applied to all aspects of life. There is simply no other book like it. Included are new insights into Chiron and the Centaurs, co-written with Melanie Reinhart.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #15963 in Books
• Published on: 2007-05-18
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 362 pages

Review
It reads like the best master-class notes ... This is astrology taught for the real world with modern references and a detailed appreciation of life as we really live it. --Jenni Dean Harte, The Astrological Journal

This book is packed with practical, hard-won astrological wisdom and is recommended to both new and old astrologers on that count. --Garry Phillipson, www.skyscript.co.uk

About the Author
One of the most experienced consultants and teachers of astrology in the UK, Sue Tompkins has taught all aspects of her art to a generation of astrologers. In 2000 she co-founded The London School of Astrology, having been Director of School at The Faculty of Astrological Studies for many years. In 2003 she was the recipient of the Astrological Association's once-in-a-lifetime Charles Harvey Award for Exceptional Service in Astrology.

Customer Reviews

Perhaps the BEST student book on astrology for years. Highly recommended.
As the back page review states, this brilliant book reads like the best masterclass notes. Sue Tompkins' only other book was the Aspects in Astrology, published back in 1989. That was in a class of its own. It's been a long wait, but well worth it. In this new book she covers the planets (in remarkable and varied detail), signs, aspects, houses and some fascinating case studies. It's the sort of book that can only be written by a first class teacher and someone who obviously lives and breathes astrology. I've been searching for a great book to recommend to my students. This is it! And I think a number of practising astrologers will gain a huge amount from it, too. Right now, there's no other book that can compare to it for authority or sheer depth of interpretation. The book is sure to become a modern classic.

Covers all bases from beginner to professional astrologer
I have had the privilege of being taught Astrology by Sue Tompkins at various times over the past 10 years; I thought her previous book 'Aspects in Astrology' was a classic must-have for any student, but this book surpasses it, which was in my opinion never going to be easy!

It is a book you can read several times from cover to cover, or dip in and out of, and each time the reader will find something new, relevant and interesting to learn. Well done Sue, here's to the next book and thanks for imparting your wisdom over the years, either face to face or through the written word!