The Astrology Companion

The Astrology Companion is a brief, essential, and modern approach to astrology adapted from the best-selling book, The Ultimate Guide to Astrology. Astrology can be a complicated subject filled with technical content such as charting, planetary aspects, and transits. For most beginners, these are confusing and dry details that obscure the most magical aspects of astrology. From leading astrologer Tanaaz Chubb of the wildly popular Instagram astrology handle, Forever Conscious, The Astrology Companion clearly and succinctly explains these complicated facets, thus enabling you to quickly move onto the bigger picture of using the signs and the planets to understand yourself and your life with deeper clarity. Learn how to quickly set up your astrological chart. Understand the unique energetic expression of each planet and how it expresses itself in your birth chart. Discover where each sign sits in your chart and how it impacts specific life areas such as career, finances, health, and relationships. With this unique and brief approach, you’ll be able to intuitively understand your cosmic blueprint and how to quickly apply it to your life.

A Tiny Universe's Companion accompanies A Tiny Universe, a textbook on astrology which is based on one version of the Birth-Chart of the Universe known as Thema Mundi. Companion expands on the fi rst book by exploring a number of techniques which were refined by astrologers several centuries ago, but have since lost their significance in modern times. Practices such as the division between day and night which creates the accidental dignity of Planetary Sect, and the forgotten rule of Contention (munakara) which warns of the danger of crossing boundaries, are both reminders of the impact of Sect on the seven original planets. A first century predictive system originating in Persia called Firdaria has been re-introduced in the past few years and is once more gaining in popularity. Firdaria relies heavily on the principles of Sect to direct the individual's lifespan via different planetary periods along with the sequencing of planets according to the Chaldean Order. This method is examined in detail in the final chapters of Companion using modernized interpretations of text from 1st Century astrologer Vettius Valens, and Johannes Schoener from the 16th Century C.E. Planets' rulership over the twelve houses is a cornerstone of traditional astrology's chart interpretation and a ruling planet's condition determines its success or failure in managing the aff airs of its house. Issues such as mediocre quality, troublesome relationships, poor placement, or lack of sight (aversion) suggest stress for the planet and indicate difficult repercussions in the areas of life for which the ruling planet is responsible. Patterns which normally lie unseen or dormant within the chart become animated through rulership, and with the reintroduction of lost models, the chart, and life on Earth once more become reflections of the larger Universe.

The ancient art of astrology continues to fascinate. In this highly illustrated guide, bestselling authors Derek and Julia Parker bring the wisdom of the heavens to every aspect of your life. Using a unique visual style, this comprehensive guide separates "real" astrology from trendy, tabloid-style pieces, and shows how to make the best use of the age-old technique. In addition to practical advice, Astrology also traces the history of the practice, how the art has been employed in both science and religion, and reveals its importance throughout the ages. This informative manual explains how to recognize the key characteristics of all the signs of the Zodiac Astrological tables, details the positions of the planets from 1931 through 2010, showing you how to draw up your own and other people's birth charts to interpret the influence of the planets and moon on your life, character, and relationships. Accessible for complete beginners, while still being informative enough for those with an established interest in the subject, this guide teaches you how to unlock incredible insights into your personality and help unleash your potential.

Detailed cutaway views, maps, specially commissioned photographs, informative captions, biographical profiles, and a fact-filled text covering the basics.