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9780711290747

The Stories Behind Astrology Discover the mythology of the zodiac & stars

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  • ISBN13:

    9780711290747

  • ISBN10:

    0711290741

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2024-08-27
  • Publisher: Leaping Hare Press
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Summary

Discover the intriguing mythology behind the planets and zodiac signs that rule Western astrology, and learn how to channel the energy of each star sign to live your best life.

Have you ever wondered why the zodiac signs are associated with certain animals? Or how a crab (Cancer) came to rule a part of the sky? Or, for that matter, what it means to have Taurus, the stubborn bull, as your star sign?

Whether you’re a fiery Aries, a mysterious Scorpio, or a sassy Sagittarius, you can discover the fascinating, sometimes forgotten, and often wild Greek and Roman mythology that gave rise to the star signs and planet names, while learning the stories behind:

Aries, the ram; Taurus, the bull; Gemini, the twins; Cancer, the crab; Leo, the lion; Virgo, the maiden; Libra, the scales; Scorpio, the scorpion; Sagittarius, the archer; Capricorn, the goat; Aquarius, the water-bearer; Pisces, the fish; Venus, the planet of love; Mars, the planet of war

… and more!

With stunning, specially commissioned illustrations from Jennifer Parks (@spectralgardens) and rituals and affirmations included at the end of each story to help you harness the power of every sign and planet, whether you’re a super grounded Taurus looking to bring more activist Aquarius energy into your life, or a dreamy Pisces looking to get focused like no-nonsense Virgo, this book is for you.

Author Biography

Alison Davies lives in Norwich, England, and runs workshops at universities throughout the UK showing academics, students and early years practitioners how stories and narratives can be used as tools for teaching, healing, and learning. She has a keen interest in folklore, health, and wellbeing and the esoteric, and is the author of Tales Behind the Tarot and Goddess Stories (Leaping Hare Press).

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION
 
PART I: THE ASTROLOGICAL SIGNS
 
ARIES
The Golden Ram
 
TAURUS
The Princess and the White Bull
 
GEMINI
The Dioscuri
 
CANCER
Gate of Men
 
LEO
The King of the World
 
VIRGO
The Goddess of the Grain
 
LIBRA
Lady of Good Counsel
 
SCORPIO
The Hunter and the Hunted
 
SAGITTARIUS
The Starry Seed
 
CAPRICORN
Father of Souls
 
AQUARIUS
The Cup Bearer
 
PISCES
A Fish Tale
 
PART II: THE PLANETS

MERCURY
Gods, Humans, and Tricksters
 
VENUS
The Morning Star
 
MARS
War and Peace
 
JUPITER
The Twelve Shields
 
SATURN
The Golden One
 
URANUS
The Rainmaker
 
NEPTUNE
Behold the Sea
 
PLUTO
The Wealthy One
 
THE SUN
The Unconquered Sun
 
THE MOON
The Light Within


SUMMARY
RECOMMENDED READING
INDEX
 

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