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The Ruby Heart of the Dragon: Sun Signs for Our Times
The Ruby Heart of the Dragon is a complete overhaul of the zodiac, which tears down astrology clichés, and updates the twelve signs for our complex and changing times. Mark Borax, who created Soul Level Astrology in 1987, introduces each sign as a transformative journey from self-ignorance to self-actualization, which he dramatizes as seductively as a travel writer. Drawing upon more than thirty-five years of depth counseling others through his astrology of the soul, and upon his wild wandering life, Mark explodes Sun-sign clichés to present a wholly original take on the zodiac. The Ruby Heart is part exposé/part travel narrative, which blends a dash of memoir into the author's revision of the twelve-part art of being human. A table in the back of the book enables you to identify the 3 Points of the Dragon in your own your Ruby Heart, which is your Sun sign, the Dragon's Tail, which is the sign you're leaving behind, and the Dragon's Head, the sign you're heading towards. Offering provocative new insights of love, sex and consciousness, The Ruby Heart of the Dragon reveals the stories under the stories, which contain questions and issues each sign must resolve to set its dragon free.
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280 pages, Paperback
Published June 13, 2023
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June 4, 2023
“Spiritual Essence of the Zodiac”
I must admit the title had my attention and intrigue from the very beginning of my mystical journey into this beautifully written book full of meticulous knowledge of astrology, the zodiac, and the human spirit. In the author’s words, “The zodiac is a creation story that proposes twelve variations on the theme of being human, twelve quests for individuation, twelve life arts, twelve invitations to awaken.”
The book begins with an explanation of what it means when someone asks you what your astrology sign is. Simply put, it is the sign that the sun was passing through when you were born. According to the author, you have two other crucial signs. There is the one you are leaving behind and the one you are heading toward.
Mark tells us, ”Arabian astrologers lent provocative names to the north and south nodes of the Moon, the karmic points where the Moon’s orbit crosses the path of the sun. They called your south node, which contains issues left over from your past and from your past lives, the dragon’s tail, and the opposite point of the north node they called the dragon’s head, which indicates the true north of your life, the destiny your soul came back to create.”
A paragraph later he writes, “I see your astrological Sun as a ruby heart which stimulates the warm emanation of your innermost being and empowers you to shine your creative purpose into the world.”
According to him, the way to use this book is in understanding your Dragontail, Sun sign and Dragonhead. These represent your past, present and future. The book has a very easy to understand chart at the back of the book to look up your own personal dragontail and dragonhead according to your birth date.
In his words, “The more you resolve unfinished business at the tail end, the more your ruby heart flashes a laser beam into the territory ahead. The more progress you make going forward, the less binding is the heavy tail of the past.”
The true beauty of the book is in the meticulous and thoughtful writing and explanation of each astrological sign. The author has a lovely writing style that captures and creates the pure beauty and vivid imagery of each sign along with the challenges that may be presented. His own personal stories are perfectly intertwined along with some poetic prose and so much more.
My spiritual path becoming a shaman was paved with metaphysical studies in every field imaginable. Astrology was one that I had not invested much into because it was always going to be one of my last to master if you will. I now know that I was waiting on the author, Mark Borax to write this incredible book! Timing is everything. This book was to be my introduction to the true spiritual essence of the zodiac and my go-to reference for astrology and sun signs. When spirit resonates, I feel it and I know it! This book resonates with the spiritual essence of the zodiac and will awaken your dragon within!
Review by Shaman Vitki
NAB Review – NewAgeBooksReview.com
I must admit the title had my attention and intrigue from the very beginning of my mystical journey into this beautifully written book full of meticulous knowledge of astrology, the zodiac, and the human spirit. In the author’s words, “The zodiac is a creation story that proposes twelve variations on the theme of being human, twelve quests for individuation, twelve life arts, twelve invitations to awaken.”
The book begins with an explanation of what it means when someone asks you what your astrology sign is. Simply put, it is the sign that the sun was passing through when you were born. According to the author, you have two other crucial signs. There is the one you are leaving behind and the one you are heading toward.
Mark tells us, ”Arabian astrologers lent provocative names to the north and south nodes of the Moon, the karmic points where the Moon’s orbit crosses the path of the sun. They called your south node, which contains issues left over from your past and from your past lives, the dragon’s tail, and the opposite point of the north node they called the dragon’s head, which indicates the true north of your life, the destiny your soul came back to create.”
A paragraph later he writes, “I see your astrological Sun as a ruby heart which stimulates the warm emanation of your innermost being and empowers you to shine your creative purpose into the world.”
According to him, the way to use this book is in understanding your Dragontail, Sun sign and Dragonhead. These represent your past, present and future. The book has a very easy to understand chart at the back of the book to look up your own personal dragontail and dragonhead according to your birth date.
In his words, “The more you resolve unfinished business at the tail end, the more your ruby heart flashes a laser beam into the territory ahead. The more progress you make going forward, the less binding is the heavy tail of the past.”
The true beauty of the book is in the meticulous and thoughtful writing and explanation of each astrological sign. The author has a lovely writing style that captures and creates the pure beauty and vivid imagery of each sign along with the challenges that may be presented. His own personal stories are perfectly intertwined along with some poetic prose and so much more.
My spiritual path becoming a shaman was paved with metaphysical studies in every field imaginable. Astrology was one that I had not invested much into because it was always going to be one of my last to master if you will. I now know that I was waiting on the author, Mark Borax to write this incredible book! Timing is everything. This book was to be my introduction to the true spiritual essence of the zodiac and my go-to reference for astrology and sun signs. When spirit resonates, I feel it and I know it! This book resonates with the spiritual essence of the zodiac and will awaken your dragon within!
Review by Shaman Vitki
NAB Review – NewAgeBooksReview.com
July 21, 2023
A fascinating new point of view
I'll use the insight in this book to gain a deeper understanding of my own journey, and the inner world of those closest to me. A unique and interesting take on the zodiac that goes far beyond anything I've ever read on the subject before. The writing is poetic and profound, yet easy to understand for someone who doesn't have an extensive background in astrology. I will refer back to this book often!
I'll use the insight in this book to gain a deeper understanding of my own journey, and the inner world of those closest to me. A unique and interesting take on the zodiac that goes far beyond anything I've ever read on the subject before. The writing is poetic and profound, yet easy to understand for someone who doesn't have an extensive background in astrology. I will refer back to this book often!
August 11, 2023
I have been looking for this book; it just wasn’t published until recently. Mark reads the book himself in the audiobook, and I highly recommend it. I have been interested in astrology since 1980 and have watched the field grow. Mark has a very timely message.
May 24, 2024
Very enjoyable listen on Audible with some particularly good chapters that gave me some new metaphors and insight into some of the qualities of the signs. A good reference book for any level of astrologer and easy to understand for beginners.
April 11, 2025
Mark takes a whole new spin on astrology and is quite amazing. His life journey with astrology is unique and rich. I learned a lot about myself from this book- I highly recommend it.
December 7, 2025
This book is soul food. Writing is deep and poetic. This book infused me with so much more love for each sign, deepening my understanding of their values, gifts and ways of showing up. This is the best book I have read in a long time because it was really all astrology, philosophy, self-help and spirituality, and not the cheap new age crap the market is full nowadays.
This book is not accessible for the average Joe; the language is virtuoso and advanced, just as the level of the teachings.
This book is not accessible for the average Joe; the language is virtuoso and advanced, just as the level of the teachings.
December 18, 2023
It's interesting, but I'm struggling with the writing. I feel like I'm reading the unedited writing of a teenage boy. The metaphors are overwrought and over-extended. I've also never read a book that brought in LSD and sex on every page... not that I have an objection to either, but when it feels contrived, yes. The idea is cool and I'll push through it for information, but I'd be happier to read it after it's been through a solid editing.
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