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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent book for serious beginning students of astrology, 28 Jan 1999
By A Customer
An excellent book by a highly regarded author, "The Inner Sky" takes the reader through a gradual, systematic approach to weaving together the elements of the birth chart. Though this book is dense with information, author Steven Forrest strikes an easy-going and engaging tone that encourages rather than overwhelms the reader. Some information is given on the mechanics of how to cast a natal (birth) chart, but the primary focus is on understanding the characteristics of the houses, signs and planets, and how they interact with each other. Major aspects are covered, as well as the influence of retrograde planets. Rather than providing lists of rigid interpretations for each configuration, "The Inner Sky" teaches the reader what questions to ask, and where in the chart to look for the answers. The author takes the view that an astrological chart indicates inclination and opportunity, not irreversible fate. Most importantly, you will learn to organize the wealth of information present in the birth chart in a way that enables you to give a professional, fluid and intuitive interpretation without losing the structure of the chart. After practicing the methods outlined in the book, you should be able to do an "in person" chart interpretation without having to stop and consult reference materials. You will learn to identify the seeds of opportunity present in whatever chart you are looking at; you will be able to articulate, for each individual, the early warning signs that they are getting 'out of balance' with themselves; and you will discover what experiences, in which life arenas, will help them re-connect with their essential self. If you could only buy one book to learn natal astrology and the basics of chart interpretation, "The Inner Sky" would serve you well. For those interested in further reading, "The Inner Sky" contains an appendix of books recommended by the author, Steven Forrest, all of which are reputable and handily broken into "beginner's" and "advanced" categories.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is the book that taught me how to think astrologically, 31 Oct 1998
By A Customer
If you want to read just one book about astrology, this is the book I'd recommend. It's a simple, straightforward introduction to astrological symbols; it presents a vocabulary of planets, signs and houses and teaches you how to put them together yourself. Unpretentious, often humorous and completely good-natured, this book is rooted in the idea that humans have free will and that astrology is a creative art.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent introduction to astrology, 14 Jul 1998
By A Customer
I wish I had this book when I was first learning astrology years ago! Steven does an excellent job explaining the mechanics and interactions of basic astrology. His illustrations are accurate and taken from everyday life. A great book for someone wanting to get a handle on this topic. I recently heard Steven speak at an astrological conference, and he is as wonderful in person as this book suggests.
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