Person-to-Person Astrology Energy Factors in Love, Sex and Compatibility

by ARROYO, STEPHEN

• ISBN13: 9781583942048
• ISBN10: 1583942041
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-10-09
• Publisher: North Atlantic Books

Summary

Using a new language of energy based on the ancient 'œfour elements' and in harmony with that used by the more advanced healing arts, renowned author Stephen Arroyo here explores how astrology as a language of energy can be astoundingly accurate and useful in illuminating individuals' energy exchange in all close relationships. The preface, author's note, introduction, and early chapters of Person-to-Person Astrology lay the groundwork for serious consideration of astrology as a significant discipline. The following chapters detail the influence of the four elements'”Fire, Earth, Water, Air'”on the 12 signs, with a particular emphasis on the rising sign (Ascendant). The author shows readers how to experiment by comparing birth charts, and explains, through detailed descriptions, people's psychological motivations and needs based on the positions of their Moon, Venus, and Mars. Appendices include astrological definitions, keywords, and sign tables that allow readers quick access to the basics. Written in the author's trademark clear, accessible style, Person-to-Person Astrology presents a new approach to finding fulfillment in any kind of relationship.

Author Biography

Stephen Arroyo, MA (psychology), has authored eight books, which have made him one of the best-selling authors of modern astrology books worldwide. His work has now been translated into 20 languages, and he has been awarded the British Astrological Association Astrology Prize, the Fraternity of Canadian Astrologers’ International Sun Award, and United Astrology Congress’s Regulus Award.

Arroyo’s work spans the spectrum of modern, psychologically oriented astrology, supported by his many years of one-to-one counseling work (he holds a California Marriage, Family & Child Counseling license) and also practicing body- and energy-centered therapies such as Polarity Therapy.

In addition to numerous appearances in the USA, Arroyo has been a guest speaker or seminar leader in the UK, Spain, France, Italy, Mexico, and Switzerland. He also taught some of the first college courses on astrology in the USA, at four different schools.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. xiii
Author's Note: A Personal Invitation to the Reader	p. xvii
Important Guidelines for Those New to Astrology	p. xxv
Introduction	p. xxvii
Compatibility and the Language of Relationships	p. 1
Should I Really Take Astrology Seriously? Replies Throughout the Centuries	p. 9
What Do Emerson, Galileo, and da Vinci Have in Common?	p. 14
Love, Sex, and Relationships: Throughout History and Today	p. 23
Historical and Cultural Background	p. 26
Social Trends, Standards, and Hypocrisy	p. 32
Social and Sexual Roles and Reality	p. 37
Men's Little-Appreciated Need for Women	p. 43
Surveys and Silliness: How We Understand Sex, Love, and Relationships Today	p. 44
Astrology in the Twenty-First Century: A New Viewpoint	p. 49
How Astrology Amplifies Our Understanding of the Energy Interaction Between People	p. 61
Energy Interactions: An Experience, Not a Metaphor	p. 64
Visualizing the Elements and Their Interactions	p. 66
Facing the Facts and the Limits of Therapy	p. 71
What Is a Chart Comparison? Assessing Interpersonal Energy Dynamics	p. 75
Some Key Factors in Chart Comparison	p. 79
The Four Elements, the Twelve Signs, and the Rising Sign	p. 83
The Fire Signs: Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius	p. 85
The Earth Signs: Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn	p. 86
The Air Signs: Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius	p. 87
The Water Signs: Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces	p. 87
The Ascendant, or Rising Sign	p. 91
The Fire Signs Rising (Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius)	p. 92
The Earth Signs Rising (Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn)	p. 93
The Air Signs Rising (Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius)	p. 94
The Water Signs Rising (Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces)	p. 95
A Few Guidelines for Understanding the Ascendant	p. 97
The Moon: The Moods We Can Live With	p. 99
The Moon, the Feminine, Passivity, and Dependency	p. 102
The Moon in the Fire Signs	p. 106
The Moon in the Earth Signs	p. 114
The Moon in the Air Signs	p. 121
The Moon in the Water Signs	p. 130
How the Moon's Element Is Expressed: Results from a Discussion Group	p. 140
The Moon, Inner Security, and Self-Image	p. 141
Mars and Venus: Not All Men Are from Mars and Not All Women Are from Venus	p. 145
Venus and Charm, Mars and Anger	p. 153
The Contrasts Between Men's and Women's Expression of Venus and Mars	p. 161
Venus and Mars in the Elements	p. 165
"Feelings" Contrasted with "Emotions"	p. 165
Venus and Mars in the Water Element (Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces)	p. 167
Venus and Mars in the Fire Element (Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius)	p. 169
Venus and Mars in the Earth Element (Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn)	p. 172
Venus and Mars in the Air Element (Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius)	p. 175
Compatibility on the Elements' Energy Level	p. 178
Venus, Mars, and the Sun's Energy	p. 184
Venus in the Fire Signs	p. 189
Venus in Aries	p. 190
Venus in Leo	p. 195
Venus in Sagittarius	p. 199
Venus in the Earth Signs	p. 205
Venus in Taurus	p. 206
Venus in Virgo	p. 209
Venus in Capricorn	p. 214
Venus in the Air Signs	p. 221
Venus in Gemini	p. 222
Venus in Libra	p. 225
Venus in Aquarius	p. 229
Venus in the Water Signs	p. 235
Venus in Cancer	p. 236
Venus in Scorpio	p. 240
Venus in Pisces	p. 244
Mars in the Fire Signs	p. 249
Mars in Aries	p. 250
Mars in Leo	p. 255
Mars in Sagittarius	p. 259
Mars in the Earth Signs	p. 265
Mars in Taurus	p. 266
Mars in Virgo	p. 270
Mars in Capricorn	p. 275
Mars in the Air Signs	p. 281
Mars in Gemini	p. 282
Mars in Libra	p. 286
Mars in Aquarius	p. 292
Mars in the Water Signs	p. 299
Mars in Cancer	p. 300
Mars in Scorpio	p. 305
Mars in Pisces	p. 311
The "Aspects": The Energy Interactions Between Planets	p. 317
The Major Aspects	p. 322
Guidelines for Distinguishing and Understanding the Most Important Aspects in a Chart Comparison	p. 326
Other Key Factors in Interpreting Aspects in Chart Comparisons	p. 329
Using Astrology and Chart Comparisons Wisely and Realistically	p. 335
A Comment on the Research for This Book	p. 338
Approaching a Chart Comparison	p. 340
Further Guidelines for Interpreting Chart Comparisons: A Concise, User-Friendly Checklist	p. 341
Where Do I Go from Here?	p. 344
Astrology: A Language of Energy	p. 347
Chart Calculation Services	p. 351
Moon Sign Tables	p. 353
Venus and Mars Sign Tables	p. 373
Tables for Estimating the Ascendant (or Rising Sign)	p. 389
Bibliography and Abbreviations Used in the Text	p. 399
About the Author	p. 403
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