Examines the traditional wisdom of astrology in the light of Jungian psychology, revealing the horoscope as a picture of our psychic structure and a key to self-knowledge and personal growth. Beginning with an analysis of Jung's terminology, including archetypes, the collective unconscious, and the theory of synchronicity, the author explores the striking correspondence between Jung's theory of psychological types and the traditional astrological elements.
Jung on Astrology brings together C. G. Jung’s thoughts on astrology in a single volume for the first time, significantly adding to our understanding of Jung’s work. Jung’s Collected Works, seminars, and letters contain numerous discussions of this ancient divinatory system, and Jung himself used astrological horoscopes as a diagnostic tool in his analytic practice. Understood in terms of his own psychology as a symbolic representation of the archetypes of the collective unconscious, Jung found in astrology a wealth of spiritual and psychological meaning and suggested it represents the "sum of all the psychological knowledge of antiquity." The selections and editorial introductions by Safron Rossi and Keiron Le Grice address topics that were of critical importance to Jung—such as the archetypal symbolism in astrology, the precession of the equinoxes and astrological ages, astrology as a form of synchronicity and acausal correspondence, the qualitative nature of time, and the experience of astrological fate—allowing readers to assess astrology’s place within the larger corpus of Jung’s work and its value as a source of symbolic meaning for our time. The book will be of great interest to analytical psychologists, Jungian psychotherapists and academics and students of depth psychology, Jungian and post-Jungian studies, as well as to astrologers and therapists of other orientations, especially transpersonal.
Would you like to learn how to read the astrology chart to gain a deeper understanding of your psychological strengths and weaknesses? Perhaps you are a therapist and wish to use this depth of knowledge to assist in developing strategies for emotional healing? This is not just another introduction to astrology book, rather, it takes you on a journey to show you how astrology and psychology complement each other. Retired psychologist and astrologer Noel Eastwood, draws upon a lifetime of study, practice and research to give you a readable and relatable book on the psychology of astrology for astrologers and the astrology of psychology for psychologists. This book is, firstly, a manual for the astrologer who wants to embark on their own journey of discovery but doesn’t know where to start. Secondly, it can be used by the experienced astrologer who wants to know more about the key astrological significators that are correlated with psychological disorders and how to apply it in their readings. Thirdly, it is for the psychotherapist who would like to better understand their client’s needs. One thing is certain this book will make you hungry to learn more of the psychological principles that form the foundations of modern astrology. Includes a discussion of synastry charts and inherited family traits; what aspects trigger people to seek counselling; how you might apply psychotherapy in your astrology practice; locating the astrological significators for conflict and complexes; ADD and ADHD; astrological significators for teenage depression and suicidal thoughts; psychological disorders as a spectrum of neurological symptoms; planetary aspects and shapes; the power of the elements and modes; clues to your spiritual path in your astrology chart; the powerful Saturn cycle; the amazing Air Fire phenomenon; using Jungian archetype meditations to support your personal mystic quest. "This book is Noel's latest and I love it. I admit I am a little jealous as he has accomplished with this book what I would have loved to have done. It is much harder than you would expect to write a basic book on astrology as the information available is vast. But here, Noel has managed to introduce astrologers to psychology and psychologists to astrology successfully. You will find it a simple book, after all it is an introduction, but at the same time incredibly complex. The fundamental knowledge is all there interwoven with mythology, mysticism, meditations, advice and practical applications. This book is an absolute ‘must have’ for every astrologer’s (and psychologist’s) library." Chris Turner, astrologer. Subscribers to Pluto's Cave can receive a discount, to subscribe go to: http://www.plutoscave.com/freebies Also available as an audiobook - 8 hours
"Psychological Astrology and the Twelve Houses" will surprise you, whether you are a complete beginner or a seasoned professional: Noel Eastwood is a psychologist astrologer who approaches astrology as an altered state of consciousness. He walks you through the houses of the natal chart like a good travel guide who knows that sightseeing is not enough to make a journey memorable, you need to experience the place for yourself: meet the locals in small cafes, discover hidden fountains and secret gardens. This is a practice-oriented work, Noel takes every opportunity to demonstrate how astrological symbolism translates into the personality of an individual. He picked four well-known figures to illustrate the process of analysis on their charts: Barack Obama, Hilary Clinton, Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift. What makes this book truly unique, however, is an invitation to meet your astrological archetypes. To show where such an inner journey can take you, Noel shares his personal meditations as if you were reading his private travel diary."
In this first of three volumes, the basic building blocks of astrological language are presented, not in the dry, 'cookbook' manner which mars so many astrology texts, but in the lively and relaxed format of the classroom. Questions from students punctuate the teaching, making the material accessible, fluent and immediately applicable to everyday life.
This is a reprint of the original version from the CPA Press. This book offers profound insights into the ways in which inner and outer reality coincide and reflect each other.
The easiest way to learn astrology is to start with yourself. Your astrological birth chart is a powerful tool for gaining a deeper understanding of your unique gifts, talents, challenges, and life's purpose. As you begin to decipher the wealth of information in your own birth chart, you'll experience astrology in a personally meaningful way—which makes it easier to understand and remember. Once you learn the basics of astrology, you'll be able to read the birth charts of yourself and others. This friendly guidebook is the most complete introduction to astrology available. Popular astrologer Kris Brandt Riske presents the essentials of astrology in a clear, step-by-step way, paying special attention to three areas of popular interest: relationships, career, and money. She explains the meaning of the planets, zodiac signs, houses, and aspects, and how to interpret their significance in your chart. Over 30 illustrations, including the birth charts of several famous people—Al Gore, Oprah Winfrey, Brad Pitt, and Tiger Woods, to name just a few—add a helpful visual dimension to your learning experience. Practical and positive, Llewellyn's Complete Book of Astrology offers techniques for using astrology to identify the qualities you seek in an ideal mate, realize your career and financial potential, calculate your luck, and discover your inner strength.
Following on the popular Volume 1, this book features the introductory astrology course at the Centre for Psychological Astrology in London. It explores the planetary aspects and houses of the horoscope in the form of ten lessons. It aims to provide a base for students taking their first steps in astrology.
This book is an innovative compendium designed to further the transpersonal within the astrological framework. As a reflection of the revolutionary energies which currently swirl, Transpersonal Astrology: Explorations at the Frontier has a variety of cutting-edge thought to stimulate future directions of inquiry and practice. 16 unique perspectives and topics are addressed with a common theme: life becomes more rich and spiritually rewarding when we broaden our lens beyond the most immediate concerns. The incorporation of our fundamental interconnectedness and the reach towards greater wholeness is an endeavor which seeks to refresh astrology and promote its continued vibrancy and relevance. Enjoy this discovery of astrology at the frontier! Contributions by Benjamin Bernstein, Faye Cossar, Dena DeCastro, Armand Diaz, Adam Elenbaas, Maurice Fernandez, Adam Gainsburg, Margaret Gray, Mark Jones, Eric Meyers, Jessica Murray, Rafael Nasser, Julene Packer-Louis, Sherene Schostak, Andrew Smith, and Bill Streett
