Easy astrology guide : how to read your horoscope

This book will show you how to: - Read your horoscope starting from the basics - Pinpoint your special talents and use your hidden strengths - Recognize (and resolve!) inner conflicts - Dissolve barriers to happiness - Raise your self-esteem - Improve your relationships - Create more joy in life INTRODUCTION 1X CHAPTER ONE WHAT IS ASTROLOGY? 1 CHAPTER TWO ASTROLOGICAL FUNDAMENTALS 9 Planets: Drives and Desires 9 Houses of the Horoscope: Habits and Habitats 16 Signs of the Zodiac: Styles and Specialties 20 Astrological Alphabet 25 Aspects: Who Gets Along with 28 CHAPTER THREE THE SUN: THE SOURCE OF LIGHT AND LIFE IN YOUR HOROSCOPE 47 The Sun in Signs: Receiving Recognition 47 The Sun in Houses: Achieving Admiration 59 The Sun in Aspect: Esteem and Ego Issues 68 CHAPTER FOUR THE MOON: NURTURING AND NEEDINESS IN YOUR HOROSCOPE 85 The Moon in Signs: Categories of Caretaking 85 The Moon in Houses: Seeking Safety and Security 90 The Moon in Aspect: Parenting Principles 99 CHAPTER FIVE MERCURY: CONCEPTS AND COMMUNICATION IN YOUR HOROSCOPE 115 Mercury in Signs: Intellectual Interchanges 115 Mercury in Houses: Rational Realms 120 Mercury in Aspect: Mental Matters 128 CHAPTER SIX VENUS: PLEASURE AND POSSESSIONS IN YOUR HOROSCOPE 143 Venus in Signs: Enjoying Exchanges 143 Venus in Houses: Sensual and Satisfying 147 Venus in Aspect: Pleasure Principles 159 CHAPTER SEVEN MARS: ASSERTION AND ACTION IN YOUR HOROSCOPE 175 Mars in Signs: Assertive Action 175 Mars in Houses: Doing Your Thing 180 Mars in Aspect: Immediate Instincts 193 CHAPTER EIGHT JUPITER: BELIEFS AND BENEFITS IN YOUR HOROSCOPE 207 Jupiter in Signs: Values and Vistas 207 Jupiter in Houses: Optimism and Overdoing 212 Outer Planet Aspects 220 Jupiter in Aspect: Seeking and Searching 221 CHAPTER NINE SATURN: REALITY AND RESPONSIBILITY IN YOUR HOROSCOPE 233 Saturn in Signs: Rules and Regularities 233 Saturn in Houses: Authority and Achievement 239 Saturn in Aspect: Reality and Restriction 251 CHAPTER TEN URANUS: INDEPENDENCE AND INNOVATION IN YOUR HOROSCOPE 261 Uranus in Signs: Revolution and Rule-Breaking 261 Uranus in Houses: Individuality and Invention 264 Uranus in Aspect: Catalyst for Change 272 CHAPTER ELEVEN NEPTUNE: INSPIRATION AND ILLUSION IN YOUR HOROSCOPE 279 Neptune in Signs: Fancies and Fantasies 279 Neptune in Houses: Imagination and Imagery 285 Neptune in Aspect: Idealistic and Illusive 295 CHAPTER TWELVE PLUTO: POWER AND PERSEVERANCE IN YOUR HOROSCOPE 299 Pluto in Signs: Potent Probing 299 Pluto in Houses: Resolute and Resourceful 303 Pluto in Aspect: Intense and Intimate 315 EPILOGUE 317 GLOSSARY 318 APPENDIX 326 FOR FURTHER READING 331 Unlike most astrology books, Easy Astrology Guide was written by an internationally known astrologer and author, with a Masters Degree in psychology. Her insightful blend of these two fields is a rare gift for the reader. Maritha Pottenger discusses the positive and negative options for every basic astrological position, and offers tips and suggestions for making the most of your assets and overcoming personal liabilities. This book is designed for activist astrologya tool to help you make your life more fulfilling!