Product Description

Illustrates how aspects can offer a profound depiction of an individual and his or her destiny.

• Contains comprehensive sections full of interpretations for every planetary combination.

• Concepts are explained through the use of actual birth charts and diagrams.

• A core textbook at the Faculty of Astrological Studies in London.

Aspects are an essential piece of the astrological puzzle when it comes to interpreting and using the information that astrology can give us. It is not enough to know the placement of the planets on the horoscope. It is the relationships between the stars and planets that let us grasp the destiny of the individual. Aspects describe the drama of our lives--the complex configurations that influence what will happen to us over time.

Sue Tompkins, a fellow of the Faculty of Astrological Studies in London, shows how to interpret aspects when doing daily astrological readings. She uses the lives of real people to plot the aspects and offers examples of every possible planetary combination. Detailing the influence of oppositions, trines and elemental trines, and cardinal, mutable, and fixed crosses, Tompkins shows how aspects provide the energy in the chart that transforms the horoscope into something symbolizing an alive and vital human being. With Aspects in Astrology, Tompkins provides both the novice and the experienced astrologer the evidence and concrete methods needed to grasp the vast knowledge offered to us by our horoscope.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #16890 in Books
• Published on: 2002-12-30
• Released on: 2002-09-01
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 312 pages

Barbara Hand Clow, author of The Liquid Light of Sex and Chiron: Rainbow Bridge Between the Inner and Outer Planets
An ideal guide for aspect analysis by the beginning student of astrology and an excellent resource for the advanced astrologer.

Review
"An ideal guide for aspect analysis by the beginning student of astrology and an excellent resource for the advanced astrologer. Sue Tompkins clearly and incisively explains exactly what happens in the lives of people as a result of the aspects in their charts, and she offers many brilliant insights regarding how to use this energy constructively. A key text for all those using astrology."
(Barbara Hand Clow, author of The Liquid Light of Sex and Chiron: Rainbow Bridge Between the Inner and Outer Planets )

"In this 21st century where relationships are increasing in importance, volume, and complexity, Aspects of Astrology is especially meaningful and timely. This book is a wonderfully insightful and erudite map for managing our relations with others, and for understanding the many aspects within our own innerself."
(James Wanless, Ph.D., author of Voyager Tarot  )

"It's one of a handful among hundreds of astrology books that will remain a treasure for many years to come."
(Dell Magazines, February 2003 )

About the Author

Sue Tompkins has been a practicing consultant and teacher of astrology since 1981. She was Director of Schools for the prestigious Faculty of Astrological Studies in London for 15 years and now operates her own school, the London School of Astrology. In addition to her independent courses and workshop offerings, she is a practicing homeopath in central London.

Customer Reviews

good
In depth analysis of the way different planets combine in aspects. Does not narrow down by aspect, but, for example will have 2-3pages on mercury-venus instead of having different, shorter paragraphs for each different type of aspect. I really liked it.

Excellent choice, add this to your collection sooner than later
I have owned this book for a few years now. Though I am enrolled in a super correspondance course I also turn to this book in addition to the material I've been given. If I recall, this is a reprint of a much sought after OOP book. If so, I am grateful. Just when your brain is stuck on a symbolism or you need a fresh idea- crack this open. Full of insightful knowledge that exudes confidence, experience and practical application. This book is about uniting planetary symbols for interpretation. No chart delineation is included and it's not intended to be. You will instantly recognize the truth in the pages.

important info for any astrologer
This book lists out all the possible aspects between planets and explains each in detail. A very helpful reference book for astrologers.