Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #290384 in Books
• Published on: 2004-09-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 192 pages

Synopsis
Here is an explanation of the relationship between the gods and the myths, as they relate to each other and the study of astrology. This is an informative guide through the myths and legends of the Greeks and Romans explaining how the planetary influences attributed in astrology have been derived from these myths.

Customer Reviews

Excellent reference book
I really enjoyed reading this book and I'm sure that it will be a reference book that I go back to again and again.

Lisa Tenzin-Dolma give us a clear, step-by-step description of the Greek and Roman mythology for the planets and asteroids. She then describes an approach to understanding how these archetypes can be interpreted in combination in an astrological horoscope.

After the introduction and a brief chapter which includes a family tree of the early Olympians, there's a 10-page chapter for each planet and asteroid.

As well as the Sun, the Moon and the planets, the book includes chapters on the asteroids Chiron, Ceres, Juno, Pallas Athene and Vesta.

I like the distinctions that Lisa makes between Greek and Roman mythology. For example, whilst Saturn was "dark and vengeful" for the Greeks, he had a "work hard and play hard" reputation for the Romans.

There are insightful details throughout the book. I thought of Mars as just the god of war, but Lisa describes him as a warrior and a dancer. This now makes me view the planet Mars slightly differently in a natal chart.

For each chapter on a planet or asteroid there are sections on their birth, their personality traits, their special qualities, their attitude to relationships and sibling rivalry.

Crucially, there's a section on archetypal resonance which I think could be especially useful to astrologers. At the end of each chapter, Lisa writes about the planet's possible meaning in a natal chart and the planet's astrological rulerships.

Two short chapters at the end of the book describe how you could use the planetary myths to help understand a horoscope. For exmaple, Lisa describes how a Mars/Jupiter square echoes the strained relationship between Zeus and Ares.

I love this practical application of mythology to astrology.

A great primer on the role of the planets in Astrology
I thought I knew something about Greco-Roman mythology until I read this book. Lisa's book is an excellent primer on the role of the planets and asteroids in natal charts and the archetypes that underlie them. Whether you are new to astrology or adept in the subject you will get a better understanding of the forces at play in our natal charts. If you're simply someone with an interest in mythology, you will gain a better appreciation of some of the delightful characters in Greek and Roman myths.

An accessable book on mythology
At first glance this may seem like a book for the serious astrologer. Though they will find this book an important source of ideas, the book has a much wider appeal.

Readers, like me, with no knowledge of astrology, will still find this book a great read. Using the planets as a backdrop, the book draws the reader into the stories and legends that lie behind them.

The book itself is written in an easy accessible style, suitable for almost every reader, it is well researched, and gives a thorough understanding of planetary myths. A great read!