In Astrology: Understanding the Birth Chart, Kevin Burk takes you step-by-step from the core basics to the finer complexities of chart interpretation while avoiding sidetracks into obscure techniques and fuzzy thinking. As a teacher, Burk also understands that a real grasp of the subject entails more than just learning the techniques-it also involves grasping the underlying principles that make those techniques valid. Astrology: Understanding the Birth Chart is designed to be useful to all students of astrology, from beginners to more advanced practitioners, and will help you develop an integrated, synthesized approach to understanding the birth chart. You will discover how classical astrology can enrich your understanding of the planets, signs, and houses. You will explore the meaning of the Lunar Nodes, eclipses, the angles, retrograde planets, and aspect patterns. You will also learn how to identify key themes in the chart, and how to relate the different aspects and elements together to gain a holistic understanding of the birth chart-and of the individual. An up-to-date listing of astrological organizations and software programs is included that offers a wealth of resources for any astrologer. In short, this is a well-designed course that provides a solid foundation for anyone who is interested in practicing astrology quickly and with confidence. While many books at this level simply give you a set of techniques and ready-made interpretations, this book will give you a deeper grasp of an art and science that has its expression in the world around us, but its roots in the invisible world of primal origins.

Astrology is both Science and Art. Hence only the talented can appreciate and understand it. Rightly Visnugupta declares that nobody other than a sage can master the ocean-like science of astrology. The great Varahamihira declares, No sin will creep into a place that is sanctified by the presence of a true astrologer. No person who studies and divines the course of destiny will ever be found in hell, but will reside permanently in the world of Brahman. This book brings to the fore not only the rationality of astrology but also the nature and structure of the correct knowledge that our forefathers possessed regarding the predictable influences of planets on human beings, and gives a spiritual bias to astrology. The reader is taken step by step in this work from the rudiments Viz., the distribution of constellations in the Zodiacal belt which is divided into twelve Signs, and the planetary hierarchy, through the method of calculating the ascendant and other houses of a natal chart, assessment of the strengths, influences, aspects, affliction, mutual relations etc., of the planets, to the final stage of reading the brighter and darker sides of the subject`s life, his chances of success and failure, their periods, ingress of the soul into the mortal coil and exit thereform as well as its departure to other worlds according to its karma. In this book an attempt has been made to give a good account of the science of astrology, with a view to making the reader a good and true astrologer. It also shows that astrology does not make man a fatalist, a helpless automation in the hands of a merciless Fate. It should, on the other hand, help him to take to self-exertion and self-help. This hoary lore, according to the author, is to be practised not for selfish ends, but to guide the needy and the distressed, to remove the cause of their suffering and to turn their attention towards God. Contents Preface to the First Edition, Preface to the Third Edition, 1. General Principles, 2. Planets' Characteristics, 3. Lagna and other Houses, 4. Planetary Strength, 5. Moon's States and Constellations, 6. Rectification of Birth time, 7. Span of Life, 8. Rasi Effects, 9. On Bhavas, 10. Conception and Birth, 11. Ududasas, 12. Yogas, 13. Rajayogas, 14. Issue, 15. Matrimony, 16. Female Horoscopy, 17. Disease, 18. Description of Decanates, 19. Death, 20. Profession, 21. Transits, 22. Astakavarga, Appendix, Index.

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).

This book is a complete astrology guide that begins with the fundamental principles bringing you a wealth for information offering: How 12 Rasis have been formulated, and goes on to explain the method of casting a horoscope? What are the qualities ascribed to people born under different signs (for instance, people born under Aries are of independent nature)? What is the meaning of Bhavas (viz., what a planet indicates in a specific house)? What do the Mahadasas of different planets mean? And what are Yogas (for instance Sakaka Yoga makes a person stubborn and hated by relatives and Parvata Yoga makes a person passionate)? The book also offers a special section on the subjects of matrimony, compatibility along with case studies predicting major events of your life like career-change, gain or loss of fortune etc. The book remains one of the most authoritative guides on astrology, written by a leading authority. Your search for the best book available on the subject must end here.

Astrology nowadays is universally recognised as a science, based on sound mathematical principles and calculations. But while it is easy to agree to this premise, it is difficult to find a well-researched comprehensive book to guide the general reader. In response to this need, this book is designed to bring home to the reader the fundamentals of the discipline with the predictive aspect. One who reads this book, will not only be able to make fairly correct predictions but also will be encouraged to take to the study of more advanced works. The book is a complete astrology guide that begins with the fundamental principles bringing you a wealth of information offering- *How 12 Rasis have been formulated, and goes on to explain the method of casting a horoscope. *What are the qualities ascribed to people born under different signs( for instance, people born under Aries are of independent nature). *What is the meaning of Bhavas (viz., what a planet indicates in a specific house). *What do the Mahadasas of different planets mean? *What are Yoga and Meditations (for instance Sakaka Yoga and Meditation makes a person stubborn and hated by relatives and Parvata Yoga and Meditation makes a person passionate). The book also offers a special section on the subjects of matrimony, compatibility along with case studies predicting major events of your life like career-change, gain or loss of fortune etc. The book remains one of the most authoritative guides on astrology, written by a leading authority. Your search for the best book available on the subject must end here. #v&spublishers

He is considered the father of modern astrology: Alan Leo opened up the secrets of divination by the stars to the general public in the early 20th century with a popular line of astrology manuals that set off a craze for horoscopes that continues to this day. Here, in this replica of the 1910 fourth edition of his essential primer, Leo teaches us. . the basics of astronomy required for an understanding of astrology . the nature and character of the twelve signs of the Zodiac . complete breakdowns of the affect of the Sun and the Moon on each house . what a horoscope is and how to cast one . and more. ALSO FROM COSIMO: Leo's The Key to Your Own Nativity, Symbolism and Astrology: An Introduction to Esoteric Astrology, Horary Astrology, and Mars: The War Lord British astrologer WILLIAM FREDERICK ALLAN (1860-1917), aka Alan Leo, published Astrologer's Magazine as well as a line of astrological materials; he founded the Astrological Lodge of the Theosophical Society in 1915.

Is there a karmic connection that binds us to the closest people in our lives? If so, how can we gain insight from past incarnations? Perhaps the answers to these mind-boggling riddles lie in the stars. In "Karmic Astrology," Ruth Aharoni demonstrates how to learn from the karmic footprints visible in an astrological birth chart. She identifies the distinctive karmic characteristics found in the astrological signs, planets, aspects, houses, nodes, and elements. This groundbreaking book can help readers identify karmic partners, understand why a particular mate was chosen, and improve current relations with friends, family members, and spouses. In addition to valuable relationship insight, this book also provides advice and meditations for attracting a soul mate.