Chart Shapes: The Code to Interpretation
The Code to Interpretation
Published on 29. November 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
158 pages
978-1-910531-38-9 (ISBN)
Description
No matter how knowledgeable we are about astrology, natal chart analysis can still present a challenge - however, understanding chart shapes could make all the difference. Chart Shapes: The Code to Interpretation pinpoints an effective route into the astrological labyrinth using a concept pioneered by Marc Edmund Jones then followed by Robert Jansky in the last century.
Each chart shape has its own central theme: a Locomotive shape has its starting point with the leading planet which may be in any house or sign, a See-Saw shape begins with the core opposition, a Wedge with the confining trine. Not all charts fit neatly into one of the idealised patterns, and those that take a little coaxing are still a revelation in interpretation. Sometimes it is the planet that stands outside the idealised shape that reveals the core of the personality.
With a multitude of worked case histories, this fascinating and accessible book is suitable for all levels.
Each chart shape has its own central theme: a Locomotive shape has its starting point with the leading planet which may be in any house or sign, a See-Saw shape begins with the core opposition, a Wedge with the confining trine. Not all charts fit neatly into one of the idealised patterns, and those that take a little coaxing are still a revelation in interpretation. Sometimes it is the planet that stands outside the idealised shape that reveals the core of the personality.
With a multitude of worked case histories, this fascinating and accessible book is suitable for all levels.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Bournemouth
United Kingdom
Illustrations
15 Black and white illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
254 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-910531-38-9 (9781910531389)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Wanda Sellar is a past president of the Astrological Lodge of London, for whom she now co-ordinates the weekly lecture programme. She has edited the Astrology and Medicine newsletter for the Astrological Association for 22 years and is the author of three books on astrology (The Consultation Chart, An Introduction to Medical Astrology and Introduction to Decumbiture), as well as two books on aromatherapy (The Directory of Essential Oils and Frankincense & Myrrh Through the Ages). She has taught astrology in Europe and Japan.
Content
1 Chart Shapes: Introduction 1
2 The Splash Shape 9
John Dee, Astrologer
Ignace Padarewski, Musician, Statesman
3 The Locomotive Shape 20
Bobby Fischer, Grand Chessmaster
George Blake, Spy
4 The BOWL Shape 31
Arnold Schwarzenegger, Actor, Politician
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Novelist, Physician
5 The BUCKET/BASKET Shape and Variations 43
George Michael, Singer/Songwriter
Mata Hari, Dancer, Spy
The Sling Variation 53
Humphry Davy, Scientist
The Conjunction Handle Variation 59
Agatha Christie, Novelist
The Two Handle Variation 65
Sir Winston Churchill, Statesman/Writer
6 The SEE-SAW Shape and Variations 72
George Harrison, Singer/Songwriter
Kim Philby, Spy
The Hour Glass Variation 83
Noel Coward, Playwright
The Butterfly Variation 89
Lord Byron, Poet
7 The SPLAY Shape and Variation 96
Annie Besant, Theosophist/Activist
Hedy Lamarr, Actor/Scientist
The Tripod Variation 106
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, President
8 The WEDGE Shape and Variation 113
Harrison Ford, Actor
The Fanhandle Variation 119
Sir Hugh Dowding, Air Chief Marshall
9 MIXED Shapes 126
King Ludwig II, Monarch/Builder
Sir David Lloyd George, Politician
Wernher Von Braun, Scientist
Appendix 139
Chart Sources 144
Bibliography 147
2 The Splash Shape 9
John Dee, Astrologer
Ignace Padarewski, Musician, Statesman
3 The Locomotive Shape 20
Bobby Fischer, Grand Chessmaster
George Blake, Spy
4 The BOWL Shape 31
Arnold Schwarzenegger, Actor, Politician
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Novelist, Physician
5 The BUCKET/BASKET Shape and Variations 43
George Michael, Singer/Songwriter
Mata Hari, Dancer, Spy
The Sling Variation 53
Humphry Davy, Scientist
The Conjunction Handle Variation 59
Agatha Christie, Novelist
The Two Handle Variation 65
Sir Winston Churchill, Statesman/Writer
6 The SEE-SAW Shape and Variations 72
George Harrison, Singer/Songwriter
Kim Philby, Spy
The Hour Glass Variation 83
Noel Coward, Playwright
The Butterfly Variation 89
Lord Byron, Poet
7 The SPLAY Shape and Variation 96
Annie Besant, Theosophist/Activist
Hedy Lamarr, Actor/Scientist
The Tripod Variation 106
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, President
8 The WEDGE Shape and Variation 113
Harrison Ford, Actor
The Fanhandle Variation 119
Sir Hugh Dowding, Air Chief Marshall
9 MIXED Shapes 126
King Ludwig II, Monarch/Builder
Sir David Lloyd George, Politician
Wernher Von Braun, Scientist
Appendix 139
Chart Sources 144
Bibliography 147