Astrology for Real Life by Theresa Reed

DescriptionAstrology for Real Life by Theresa Reed A Workbook for Beginners (A No B.S. Guide for the Astro-Curious)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).About the author: Theresa Reed is the host of the Astrology Bytes podcast. She has been a professional, full-time astrologer and tarot reader for over 25 years. Her monthly horoscopes and Star School astrology series are two of the most popular features on her online platforms. She has been featured on Nylon, Refinery29, The Numinous, mindbodygreen, Real Talk Radio, Beyond Worlds, and Spirituality and Health and has appeared on numerous other podcasts, radio shows, and WebTV. Visit her at thetarotlady.com.© Red Wheel/WeiserYou may also be interested in our Zodiac Blends essential oils.Chapters:Your Birth ChartWhat Astrology Is . . . and Isn’tMe Speak Astrology One Day (Get The Lingo Down)The Different Types of AstrologyIt’s Elemental, Dear WatsonCharacteristics of the Zodiac SignsThe PlanetsRetrograde Planets in The Natal ChartAsteroids and Other Interesting PointsThe Astrological Houses – Home, Sweet HomeAngular, Succedent, and Cadent HousesThe HemispheresChart PatternsHouse SystemsStrengths, Weaknesses, and Singletons – What’s Standing Out?Rulership, Exaltations, and Other Ways to Determine Planetary PowerWhat’s Your Angle? Introductions to the AspectsHow To Read and EphemerisSummary of the Fun-damentalsThe SunThe MoonMercuryVenusMarsJupiterSaturnUranus, Neptune, PlutoThe Ascendant (Rising Sign)The Down and Dirty Way to Interpret A ChartTransit AuthorityHow To Make Retrogrades Your Bee-yotch!Three Big Returns to Watch Out ForMake Magic with The MoonBusiness As UsualAdvanced Alert!What to Consider When Making PredictionsTips On How to Practice