The Essential Guide to Practical Astrology: Everything from Zodiac Signs to Prediction, Made Easy and Entertaining

108 Pages·2016·1.65 MB·English

by  April Elliott Kent

The
Essential Guide
To
Practical
Astrology
April Elliott Kent
Digital Copyright (c) 2015 by April Elliott Kent
Copyright 2011 by April Elliott Kent
ISBN 978-0-692-69740-5
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Praise for The Essential Guide to Practical Astrology
“There’s no fluff, esoteric mumbo jumbo, fringe techniques, or confusing
psychobabble. The author’s writing style is clear, friendly, and intriguing in the
sense that the more you read, the more you want to learn. So beware—if you
pick up this book, you will most likely be irrevocably drawn into the world of
astrology.”—Dell Horoscope
“A funny, easy-to-understand, and surprisingly thorough beginning astrology
text… Anyone who wants to take a big, enjoyable step toward understanding
(and using) astrology will learn a lot from this book.”—The Mountain
Astrologer magazine
“Highly recommended. While this is not the only book a beginning student will
ever need, it’s one of the best introductions I’ve seen in a long, long time, and it
should serve the beginner well for their first year of study and possibly beyond.
It’s clear, easy to use, and fun to read. Teachers take note!”—NCGR
Memberletter
“A highly readable tour through the astrological fundamentals for beginning and
intermediate astrology students.”—Donna Cunningham, author of Healing Pluto
Problems”
Dedication
To my grandfather, George—a man of many interests, from bees to astrology.
(Capricorns can surprise you.)
Introduction
Practical Astronomy
Impractical Astrology
How To Use This Book
Essential Extras
Acknowledgments
Trademarks
Part 1
Astrology as a Second Language
Chapter 1
The Language of the Stars
Cause vs Cosmic Coincidence
Astrology and Fate
Astrology and Prediction
Your Sign
Horoscope Columns
Relationship Astrology
Electional Astrology
Horary Astrology
Mundane Astrology
Financial Astrology
Medical Astrology
Essential Takeaways
Chapter 2
Reading Your Chart
The Upside-Down, AstroBizarro World
How Time Works
Time Zones
The Wheel
Your New Alphabet
Signs
Essential Dignities (Simplified)
Finding Your Birth Data
Calculating Charts with a Computer
Astrology Unplugged!
Meet the Ephemeris
Online Ephemeris
It’s a Matter of Time
Essential Takeaways
Part 2
Signs of the Zodiac
Chapter 3
The Zodiac
The Signs of the Zodiac
We’re a Mix of All Signs
Bright and Dark Sides
Shared Rulerships
Modern vs Traditional Rulerships
Planetary Rulership of Signs
Cardinal Signs
Fixed Signs
Mutable Signs
Fire Signs
Earth Signs
Air Signs
Water Signs
Essential Takeaways
Chapter 4
Fire Signs
What Makes Aries Tick
How to Spot an Aries
Aries in Love
Aries at Work
What Makes Leo Tick
How to Spot a Leo
Leo in Love
Leo at Work
What Makes Sagittarius Tick
How to Spot a Sagittarius
Sagittarius in Love
Sagittarius at Work
Essential Takeaways
Chapter 5
Earth Signs
What Makes Taurus Tick
How to Spot a Taurus
Taurus in Love
Taurus at Work
Virgo, the Virgin
What Makes Virgo Tick
How to Spot a Virgo
Virgo in Love
Virgo at Work
What Makes Capricorn Tick
How to Spot a Capricorn
Capricorn in Love
Capricorn at Work
Essential Takeaways
Chapter 6
Air Signs
What Makes Gemini Tick
How to Spot a Gemini
Gemini in Love
Gemini at Work
What Makes Libra Tick
How to Spot a Libra
Libra in Love
Libra at Work
What Makes Aquarius Tick
How to Spot Aquarius
Aquarius in Love
Aquarius at Work
Essential Takeaways
Chapter 7
Water Signs
What Makes Cancer Tick
How to Spot a Cancer
Cancer in Love
Cancer at Work
What Makes Scorpio Tick
How to Spot a Scorpio
Scorpio in Love
Scorpio at Work
What Makes Pisces Tick
How to Spot Pisces
Pisces in Love
Pisces at Work
Part 3
A Place for Everything: Houses
Chapter 8
Houses
House Cusps
Angles of the Chart
The Horizon: Day and Night
The Vertical Axis: Lust for Power
House Axes
Succedent Houses by Quadrant
Houses by Quadrant
Houses by Triplicity
Houses by Triplicity
Whole Sign
Equal House
Placidus