Astrology For Dummies
2nd Edition
Published on 30. March 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
408 pages
978-0-470-09840-0 (ISBN)
Description
Learn how to get your precise horoscope, decipher astrological symbols, and benefit from the phases of the moon with Astrology for Dummies, Second Edition. You'll learn how to construct your birth chart, interpret its component parts, and use that information to gain insight into yourself and others. With easy-to-follow, hands-on guidance, you'll discover how to:
Identify the signs of the zodiac
Understand the Sun, the Moon, the planets, the rising sign, and the 12 houses
Discover the rulers of the signs
Map your own horoscope (or a friend's)
Use astrology in daily life
Capture the heart of each sign of the zodiac, and more!
Astrology for Dummies, Second Edition demystifies astrological charts and uses plain English to show you how you can take advantage of the wisdom of the stars. Whether you're looking to assess relationships, examine your potential, or make some basic decisions - like, when to go on a first date - Astrology for Dummies, Second Edition helps you discover how understanding your position in the cosmos illuminates the secret corners of the self, provides a key to understanding others, and even offers a glimpse into the future.
Identify the signs of the zodiac
Understand the Sun, the Moon, the planets, the rising sign, and the 12 houses
Discover the rulers of the signs
Map your own horoscope (or a friend's)
Use astrology in daily life
Capture the heart of each sign of the zodiac, and more!
Astrology for Dummies, Second Edition demystifies astrological charts and uses plain English to show you how you can take advantage of the wisdom of the stars. Whether you're looking to assess relationships, examine your potential, or make some basic decisions - like, when to go on a first date - Astrology for Dummies, Second Edition helps you discover how understanding your position in the cosmos illuminates the secret corners of the self, provides a key to understanding others, and even offers a glimpse into the future.
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Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 185 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
544 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-470-09840-0 (9780470098400)
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Rae Orion
Astrology for Dummies
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Rae Orion has been casting horoscopes since 1973 and has written the astrology columns for well-known periodicals. She's also taught astrology to high school students and social service professionals.
Content
Introduction 1
Part I: Mapping Your Place in the Cosmos 7
Chapter 1: An Astrological Overview: The Horoscope in Brief 9
Chapter 2: Getting Your Precise Horoscope: The Old Way versus the Easy Way 21
Chapter 3: Estimating Your Horoscope Using the Tables in This Book 29
Part II: Here Comes the Sun 39
Chapter 4: Fire Signs: Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius 41
Chapter 5: Earth Signs: Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn 53
Chapter 6: Air Signs: Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius 65
Chapter 7: Water Signs: Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces 77
Part III: Everything Else in the Cosmic Cookbook 89
Chapter 8: Moon Signs: The Lunacy Factor 91
Chapter 9: The Personal Planets 101
Chapter 10: The Outer Planets (Plus One Amazing Asteroid) 119
Chapter 11: What You See versus What You Get: The Rising Sign (And More) 135
Chapter 12: The Sun, the Moon, and the Planets in the Houses 149
Chapter 13: Amazing Aspects: The Secrets of Cosmic Geometry 171
Chapter 14: A Guide to Interpreting Your Birth Chart 197
Part IV: Using Astrology Right Now 213
Chapter 15: The Sun Sign Combinations 215
Chapter 16: The Times of Our Lives: Transits 231
Chapter 17: The Lunar Advantage: Using Astrology in Daily Life 253
Chapter 18: Retrograde Hell? The Truth Revealed 261
Part V: The Part of Tens 269
Chapter 19: Ten Talents You Can Spot in a Chart 271
Chapter 20: Ten (Plus One) Ways to Use Astrology in Your Life: The Art of Timing 281
Appendix: Planetary Tables 289
Index 361
Part I: Mapping Your Place in the Cosmos 7
Chapter 1: An Astrological Overview: The Horoscope in Brief 9
Chapter 2: Getting Your Precise Horoscope: The Old Way versus the Easy Way 21
Chapter 3: Estimating Your Horoscope Using the Tables in This Book 29
Part II: Here Comes the Sun 39
Chapter 4: Fire Signs: Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius 41
Chapter 5: Earth Signs: Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn 53
Chapter 6: Air Signs: Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius 65
Chapter 7: Water Signs: Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces 77
Part III: Everything Else in the Cosmic Cookbook 89
Chapter 8: Moon Signs: The Lunacy Factor 91
Chapter 9: The Personal Planets 101
Chapter 10: The Outer Planets (Plus One Amazing Asteroid) 119
Chapter 11: What You See versus What You Get: The Rising Sign (And More) 135
Chapter 12: The Sun, the Moon, and the Planets in the Houses 149
Chapter 13: Amazing Aspects: The Secrets of Cosmic Geometry 171
Chapter 14: A Guide to Interpreting Your Birth Chart 197
Part IV: Using Astrology Right Now 213
Chapter 15: The Sun Sign Combinations 215
Chapter 16: The Times of Our Lives: Transits 231
Chapter 17: The Lunar Advantage: Using Astrology in Daily Life 253
Chapter 18: Retrograde Hell? The Truth Revealed 261
Part V: The Part of Tens 269
Chapter 19: Ten Talents You Can Spot in a Chart 271
Chapter 20: Ten (Plus One) Ways to Use Astrology in Your Life: The Art of Timing 281
Appendix: Planetary Tables 289
Index 361