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Astrology and geopolitics may seem strange bedfellows, but Soul-Sick Nation puts the two together to provide a perspective as extraordinary as the times we are living in. Using the principles of ancient wisdom to make sense of the current global situation, this book invites us to look at the USA from the biggest possible picture: that of cosmic meaning. With a rare blend of compassion, humor and fearless taboo-busting, Soul-Sick Nation reveals America's noble potential without sentiment and diagnoses its neuroses without delusion, shedding new light on troubling issues that the pundits and culture wars inflame but leave painfully unresolved: the WTC bombings, the war in Iraq, Islamic jihad, media propaganda, consumerism and the American Dream. In her interpretation of the birth chart of the entity born July 4, 1776, Murray offers an in-depth analysis of America's essential destiny--uncovering, chapter by chapter, the greater purpose motivating this group soul. She shows how this purpose has been distorted, and how it can be re-embraced in the decades to come. She decodes current astrological transits that express the key themes the USA must learn in this period of millennial crisis-including that of the responsibility of power-spelling out the profound lessons the nation will face in the next few years. Combining the rigor of a political theorist with the vision of a master astrologer, this keenly intelligent book elucidates the meaning of an epoch in distress, and proposes a path towards healing-of the country and of its individual citizens. Murray explains how each of us can come to terms with this moment in history and arrive at a response that is unique and creative. This book will leave you revitalized, shorn of illusions and full of hope.

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• Amazon Sales Rank: #596662 in Books
• Published on: 2006-10-10
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 232 pages

Customer Reviews

Geopolitics and Ancient Symbolism
The terrifying events of September 11th 2001 coincided with the opposition of Saturn and Pluto, an astronomical pattern that occurs every twenty-nine years and has been observed by astrologers to coincide with periods of tension and conflict. This time around the opposition was particularly noteworthy, as the two planets faced off across the ascendant/descendant axis of the US chart, signifying a challenging and transformative period for the USA in terms of self-image and relationships abroad.

In Soul-Sick Nation, Jessica Murray examines the meaning of the astrological events that occurred around 9/11 and that continue to overshadow this era of suffering, produced by the grim aftermath of that day of terror. She analyzes the natal US chart in depth, and with insight and precision applies her many years of astrological study to a masterly delineation of the strengths and weaknesses of the most powerful country in the world.

With great clarity, she excoriates the addictions and follies of contemporary American society. Murray takes no prisoners in her searing analysis of the flabby indulgences of a facsimile of culture propagated through the media, manipulated by corporate greed, and infected by corrupt government.

But there is light at the end of this sad and sorry tunnel: Murray uses her astrological lens to uncover and describe the inherent nobility and vision of the American spirit, and to point the way for recovery from the current miasma of materialism gone mad.

I recommend this book for all astrologers and for all students of culture interested in the meeting point of geopolitics and ancient symbolism. The wisdom of the past can be used to illuminate the errors and confusion of the present, if we know where, and how, to look. In Soul-Sick Nation, Murray writes as a way-shower and visionary offering a perspective that can help to set us free.

TOO Much Personal Bias
Any astrologer of a true caliber ~ within their writings will fairly exhibit their own chart in order that readers can contrast the author's statements with personal planetary placements. But those authors who wish only to present a jaundiced view will not do so.

This flaw was the first major one I noted. Then, the "facts" delineated as true were scary in their prejudice. Oh, well, I guess we can call this a lesson in learning to judge and study more astutely, and in that way we will be able to do some serious delving on our own, knowing we have received a good lesson in doing such by a writer in the most liberal city in the most liberal state in the Union. She did have some friends write some great reviews, didn't she? I would say "buyer beware" regarding this book.

Soul-Sick Nation
Finally a book that speaks to the truth about an "amazing country" spiraling dangerously into the very things that once made it great. Written with outstanding astuteness, wisdom and insightfulness, Jessica Murray has taken me on a literary journey into America's fragile soul. Full of wonderful astrological insights i began to piece togther many of the significant parts of this great country's recent events. It's multinational corporate strangle hold on the country, the self serving politicians married to the unethiical corporations, the flawed media involvement partnered with skewed political agenda, and of course the confused and paralyzed collective unable to move beyond the fogs of conditioned response and much more.
The analysis of America's birth chart provided me with a strong understanding of the ebb and flow of "Soul-Sick Nation", however an astrological background is not necessary to access or understand the powerful messages this book delivers. It is clear and succinct in its' writing and affords quality information at many levels. It becomes clear that a country numb to fundamental "global" trgedy is on the doorstep of a new level of consciousness.
Jessica provides us with the insights we need to challenge our complacency and to begin with the "right questions". This book "Soul-Sick Nation" is an unparalleled tribute to our individual and collective unconscious dilemmas.

Steven Williams