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The Astrology Guide
Claudia Trivelas
Visible Ink Press
43311 Joy Rd., #414, Canton, MI 48187-2075
www.visibleinkpress.com
9781578598199, $54.95, HC, 400pp

https://www.amazon.com/Astrology-Guide-Understanding-Signs-Yourself/dp/1578= 598192

Synopsis: How does each planetary sign, each house, and the relationships b= etween planetary bodies influence your life? "The Astrology Guide: Understa= nding Your Signs, Your Gifts, and Yourself" by Claudia Trivelas is an essen= tial guide that lets you harness the energy of your unique astrological inf= luences and gifts as it answers each of these questions and so much more!

Building on the basics of traditional astrology with an in-depth understand= ing of the 12 signs, 12 houses, the planets, and the planetary combinations=
, "The Astrology Guide" includes interpretations of the asteroid Chiron and=
the recently discovered dwarf planets Ceres, Eris, and Sedna. Beginner and=
advanced practitioners will benefit from its mastery of chart interpretati=
on and its understanding of the gifts (and challenges) of planetary energie=
s.

Rather than interpreting planetary influences as "good" or "bad," thereby p= utting the individual in a box, "The Astrology Guide" looks at the "gift" a=
nd the corresponding "shadow" each planet, sign, house placement, and plane= tary combination in the astrology chart offers. The "shadow" is a concept f= irst coined by Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung that describes those aspects of=
the personality that we choose to reject or repress, and embracing the pla= netary shadow creates personal empowerment.

The planets are not doing something to you; instead, you can learn to inter= act with them, dance with their energy, and exist in harmony with them. "Th=
e Astrology Guide informative and instructive manual that aids in self-disc= overy and furthers self-empowerment by helping you answer questions such as=
: Is there a story you are reflecting that is influenced by a prominent pla= net, asteroid, or a newly discovered dwarf planet in your chart?; How do yo=
u relate to the Moon's Nodal influences in your birth chart?; Is there an a= rchetypal story that resonates with you?; How do the minor aspects to your = Personal Planets enrich your understanding of your talents and abilities? -=
- and, much, much more!

"The Astrology Guide" will develop your resilience to life's cycles and out=
er influences and show you the unconscious parts of yourself that subtly in= fluence your behavior. Numerous photographs and illustrations, a helpful bi= bliography, and an extensive index add to its usefulness. Learn about your = innate, unique gifts and gain satisfaction, fulfillment, and confidence!

Critique: A comprehensive and exceptionally well organized and presented co= mpendium of information that will be of special interest to readers with re= spect to Astrology, "The Astrology Guide: Understanding Your Signs, Your Gi= fts, and Yourself" is highly recommended as a core addition to personal, pr= ofessional, and community library collections. It should be noted for stude= nts and practitioners that "The Astrology Guide: Understanding Your Signs, = Your Gifts, and Yourself" is also available in a paperback edition (9781578= 597383, $24.99) and in a digital book format (Kindle, $11.99).

Editorial Note: Claudia Trivelas (https://astrorebalancing.com) graduated f= rom Boston University with a degree in psychology and mathematics, which pr= epared her well to become an astrologer. She was mentored by astrology lumi= naries including Isabel Hickey and Charles Emerson, a cosmobiologist and fo= under of the Uranian Society. You can find her New Moon and Full Moon updat=
es on social media and online at www.DiscoverYourImprint.com. Her monthly p= redictions, an eclectic synthesis of spiritual, esoteric, and metaphysical = traditions, can be found on the High Road to Humanity channel.

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