Astrology for Real Life: A Workbook for Beginners

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A fun and sassy no-nonsense invitation to the practice of astrology with easy-to-understand tools for self-development and conscious living

Astrology books are typically either overly simplistic sun-sign books or overly complicated chart calculations filled with astro jargon. Astrology for Real Life goes beyond simple sun-sign interpretation and at the same time cuts through the complications of horoscope analysis to make understanding your chart in depth, simple and easy. The goal is to make astrology accessible to total newbies and provide a working reference guide for intermediates.

The book is presented in workbook format exploring each part of chart interpretation―signs, planets, houses, aspects―with exercises following each chapter and fill-in-the-blank lessons that take the reader through all the just-learned steps. The tone is warm, fun, and personal, and the exercises give the reader experiential hands-on practice.

The end result: once you learn the basics in Astrology for Real Life, you can easily navigate the cosmos by making them work for you. It’s kind of like a roadmap where we begin by understanding the terrain and the tools available. From there, the planets will guide you in making brave, excellent choices in love, work, and life. It’s profound, fun, and practical. You’ll learn how to interpret your chart with confidence and use astrology in a practical, proactive way, with no astro excuses (blaming the stars for your issues).

From the Publisher

Astrology is a Remarkable Tool

I’m letting you in on a little secret: although I’m known as the Tarot Lady, tarot wasn’t my first love. I fell in love with astrology well before I ever laid my paws on a tarot deck. Tarot came to me later, and while I fell head over heels for those seventy-eight cards, I never left astrology.

I’ve been in a love triangle with both, never able to choose one over the other entirely. They complement each other like peanut butter and marshmallow fluff, and I find that both make my life quite delicious.

Astrology for Real Life is geared toward astrology newbies who want to understand their chart and maximize their potential without feeling like they are in over their head or too dumb to get it (you’re not). In this book, you’ll learn how to read your chart with confidence and use astrology in a practical, proactive way. Although the stars show the potential, you always have choices. It’s easier to make the right decisions when you are conscious of how you operate best.

– Theresa Reed

Is Astrology Real? (Explaining Astrology to Skeptics and Cynics)

The Moon and the Ocean Tides

The moon’s gravitational pull causes the ocean to have high tide and low tide. Think about that. The moon is so powerful that it’s literally pulling the ocean back and forth.

If the moon is so powerful that it influences the entire ocean, is it really so “crazy” to think the moon might be influencing us tiny wee little humans, too? After all, our little human bodies are filled with water, sodium, and various minerals, just like the ocean. Surely, we’re being influenced in some way!

Jupiter, Venus, and Earth’s Weather

Researchers from Columbia University confirm that gravitational tugs from Jupiter and Venus impact our climate here on Earth.

As reported in USA Today: “Scientists can now link changes in the climate, environment, dinosaurs, mammals and fossils around the world to this 405,000-year cycle in a very precise way,” says Dennis Kent, a paleomagnetism expert at Columbia. Boom. Proof that other planets influence life here on Earth.

The Sun, the Seasons, and Mental Health

Different seasons—spring, summer, autumn, winter—are caused by the tilt of the Earth’s rotational axis relative to the Sun.

In wintertime, when it’s dark, many people struggle with S.A.D. (Seasonal Affective Disorder) and experience apathy, exhaustion, anxiety, and depression.

That’s one very clear way that a celestial body in the sky (in this case, the Sun) can influence how human beings feel and behave.

Retrograde

Retrograde. It might as well be labeled as astrology’s dirtiest word. Mention it, and you’ll hear the groans kick in.

There is a school of thought that says this about retrograde planets in the birth chart: the energy was not allowed to be expressed outwardly when the native was young. Think: parents who discouraged their children from using their outside voices inside. Suddenly, instead of being the boisterous you that you want to be, you’re restrained. It’s like that.

What is retrograde anyway? It means the planet has slowed down its orbit. To the human eye, it might appear to be going backward. It’s not. The Sun and Moon are never retrograde. All of the other planets go retrograde from time to time. Mercury is retrograde about three times a year.

Sun Signs

Pisces

You are sensitive and creative if you’re born under the sign of Pisces. It’s hard for you to ignore your feelings, for they run deep. You’re also highly intuitive and perceptive; you can pick up on the thoughts and feelings of others. Like a psychic sponge, you absorb that stuff. This ability leads to empathy. Your compassion for others may lead you to work in the caring industry such as nursing and therapy. You have no trouble giving the shirt off your back to others

Key phrase: I believe.

Part of the body ruled by Pisces: feet

Keywords: empathy, compassion, creative, mystical

Gemini

Geminis like to live in their heads. They are intelligent creatures and idea generators with a thirst for knowledge. If you’re born under the sign of the twins, you like to learn. You’re also curious about a wide range of topics, which may lead to a broad but superficial knowledge. A born communicator, you find words important. You love to talk and write, which may lead to a career in communications or media.

Key phrase: I think.

Part of the body ruled by Gemini: the lungs, hands, arms, shoulders, nervous system

Keywords: intellectual, versatile, communication, curious

Virgo

You’re meticulous and detail-oriented, which makes you careful and methodical in everything you do. Every i is dotted, and every t is crossed. You leave no stone unturned when you’re trying to get to the bottom of things. Because of your love of the details, you’re also a sharp critic. No one is better than you at pointing out what’s wrong with a situation. That windy criticism can go too far at times. If not kept in check, you risk alienating people.

Key phrase: I analyze.

Part of the body ruled by Virgo: intestines, gut, spleen, and digestive system

Keywords: methodical, perfectionist, service, analytical

Scorpio

If you’re born under this sign, you’re misunderstood and feared. You’re intense and private—a combo that raises suspicions. These are not negative qualities, but nonetheless, they’re often interpreted that way. People may assume you’re up to no good just because you’re wise enough to keep your mouth shut.

Key phrase: I desire.

Part of the body ruled by Scorpio: reproductive organs

Keywords: secrecy, mystery, intense, power

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Weiser Books; Workbook edition (October 1, 2019)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1578636566
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1578636563
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1 x 8 inches