Understanding Astrology

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New Images for Old Archetypes - A Cinematic Zodiac

Aries is the sign marking the beginning of any zodiacal cycle. Representing everything new, it stands just as well for the burgeoning and burst of buds in spring as for conquering new (living) space, the start of a new adventure and the aggressive struggle to come out on top and achieve your objectives. Aries in Cinemascope: racy, boisterous and high on adrenaline

The Signs – and Hercules' Twelve Labors (12), by Dana Gerhardt

Dana Gerhardt's new series helps you to understand the zodiac sign archetypes at a deeper level. By telling the mythical story of the twelve labors of Hercules, the author illuminates the lesson that each of the astrological signs represents. Pisces, the 12th sign of the zodiac, is related to Hercules' tenth labor - the Cattle of Geryon. Pisces

Vedic Astrology - critically examined, by Dieter Koch

Since the mid-1990s, the so-called "Vedic astrology" has experienced a remarkable boom in America. Hence not only the Hindu sidereal Zodiac was imported to the west, but also other techniques of Hindu astrology and even spiritual concepts of the Vedic culture. By designating this astrology as "Vedic" - i.e. connecting it with the sacred writings of Hinduism, the Vedas - they allege that this astrology has a spiritual background, and ultimately goes back to divine revelation. Vedic Astrology - critically examined

REVIEW: Two books by Richard Idemon

Richard Idemon was among the pioneers who introduced psychology to astrology in the 1970s and 1980s. His books "Through the Looking Glass" and "The Magic Thread" give a lively impression of his work which was revolutionary at that time. They preserve a wonderful spirit which is still inspiring readers today. Being out of print for a while they have a revival now as reprints thanks to the Wessex Astrologer.

Astrological Basics

What is Astrology?

A Brief Introduction to Astrology
This short online introduction can help make you familiar with most of the astrological techniques and give you a basic understanding of how it's all done.

First steps in Astrology, by Liz Greene
This introduction into the basic ideas of astrology is taken from the children's book "Looking at Astrology" by Liz Greene. Although once written for children, the text is very interesting for everyone who wants to take first steps in astrology.

Mapping the Psyche, Vol.1 and 2, by Clare Martin
"Mapping the Psyche" by Clare Martin is a transcript of an introductory course in psychological astrology given for the CPA. In the first of three volumes, the basic building blocks of astrological language are presented. The second terme explores the planetary aspects and the houses of the horoscope.