Astrology and the Authentic Self: Traditional Astrology for the Modern Mind

by Demetra George

"Astrology and the Authentic Self" is a ground-breaking work by Demetra George, one of the most the respected authors in her field. This book provides a model for the practicing astrologer to analyze a client's life purpose as indicated through the natal chart. It addresses significant concerns, such as relationship and vocation and provides methods for determining current timing movements. She gives the methods to communicate this complex information in a concise and professional manner within the context of an astrological counseling session. Ms. George provides an excellent introduction to the doctrines of ancient astrology concerning how to determine the condition of a planet and its capacity to be effective and produce favorable outcomes. She outlines how to follow these traditional guidelines, but interprets them within a modern context, adding the insights of more contemporary approaches.

Genres: Astrology, Nonfiction, Spirituality, Mysticism, Witchcraft

322 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 1, 2008

About the author

Demetra George, M.A. Classics, received the 2002 Regulus Award for Theory and Understanding. A practitioner of astrology for over 30 years specializing in archetypal mythology, she has authored numerous books and articles, including Astrology For Yourself, Asteroid Goddesses, and Mysteries of the Dark Moon. She lectures internationally and leads pilgrimages to the sacred sites in the Mediterranean. Currently she is translating a corpus of hermetic medical astrological texts from ancient Greek, is an associate of Project Hindsight, and teaches the history of ancient and medieval astrology and Hellenistic techniques.

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Reviews

[Chrislene · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is THOROUGH! As a beginner to astrology, I really needed a book that would guide me to a deep understanding of the natal chart. I learned soooo much! I thought Bill's natal chart was helpful because his chart was complex. I felt that it was super dense at some points and could have used more visuals. There were many times I wished there was a chart to display what Demetra was writing about. I'm a beginner so I literally have no reference to what she was talking about. It would be helpful to see what she meant.

[Natalia · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5*: creo que los únicos dos problemas que tuve con este libro es que 1) yo no practico tanto la astrología tradicional, sino que me guío mas con la moderna, entonces hay ciertos temas de este libro con los que no estoy de acuerdo o que simplemente no me parecen taaan relevantes; y 2) creo que es un poco más avanzado y denso de lo que esperé, aún soy beginner entonces ayudaaaaa.
igual para mí, siempre es bueno aprender cosas nuevas de la astrología y definitivamente así fue. me encantó especialmente aprender sobre los asteroides, que es un tema donde ms george es experta.

[Denise Hancock · Rating 5 out of 5]

A book with great depth. It is probably best suited to someone with a solid basic understanding of astrological concepts and beginning a consulting practice. I will be keeping it with a short stack of volumes I refer to again and again.

[Anita Ashland · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent book for someone serious about studying astrology. She covers Hellenistic astrology plus asteroids. She walks you through the process of analyzing several charts and also explains how to describe difficult transits to clients.

[Miss Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Concise, clear and practical teaching from one of the world’s top Hellenistic astrologers. My copy is very well thumbed! What I found particularly helpful were the chapters on face to face client work and how to structure consultations.

[Tomás Narvaja · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great for most beginners of astrology in providing a solid basis for learning astrology.

[Angela · Rating 5 out of 5]

Everything Demetra writes is fantastic. Recommended by Chani Nicholas as a great book to learn from and reference. I go back to this one time and time again for chart interpretation.

[Helen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not gonna lie, this is one of the most comprehensive and well-written astrology books I've ever read.

[D Parthemore · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great for beginners of astrology. I would recommend everyone who wants to get into astrology read it.

[Shruti Buddhavarapu · Rating 5 out of 5]

A consummate, comprehensive primer!

[Paris · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good example of bridge between ancient and modern astrology. I've liked it more than I expected. It's the book that I would have wished to read many years ago. It teaches remarkable hellenistic astrology instructions from Robert Schmidt, by way of (simplified) introduction. And it approaches some issues relative to the astrological advice, with honesty and very human quality, that I had never seen in another book before. However, the editorial focusing can be a bit confused due to the book has been written for beginners (from scratch) who are not ready to offer any astrological consultation yet. Anyway, I think that it's more recommendable for advanced students interested on hellenistic astrology instead of beginners. I look forward to the Demetra George's forthcoming book! Footnotes, not at the end: please.