वक्री ग्रह: पाश्चात्य एवं वैदिक ज्योतिष द्वारा सम्पूर्ण अध्ययन

by Aniket Gupta

Geocentricity might well be egocentricity-the phenomenon of retrograde motion is based on our Earth-centered view of the solar system, but the movement and cycles of retrograde planets are based entirely on the apparent motion of the Sun through the zodiac. Sullivan organizes and explains retrograde motion from a systems-viewpoint-the system of the Sun and planets-and interprets retrograde planets natally, by progression, and in transit. Sullivan has interpreted these movements in a way that is immediately apparent and useful to both novice and professional astrologers, and provides both psychological and mundane interpretations of retrograde planets. This edition includes and index.

Genres: Astrology, Nonfiction, Spirituality

687 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1992

Reviews

[Krista Ann Schwimmer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I would give this book 10 stars if I could!
My go to book on the concept of retrograde planets.

Erin Sullivan teaches you the mechanics first; then, dives into the more philosophical side of retrograde. An elegant writer, she has such great insights on this topic. Such as looking at what element Mercury is retrograde in for the particular year and how that alone could reflect a theme.

I also enjoyed the mythology she refers to and learned about the two aspects of Venus and of Mars. Belongs on any dedicated astrologer's book shelf.

[Katie · Rating 5 out of 5]

does require some technical knowledge beforehand but is otherwise one of the most comprehensive guides on retrograde cycles- exploring not just the retrograde alone but also the implications of planetary oppositions, direct portions of the cycle, brilliant commentary on the plants in relation to the sun, and the inconjunction or “quincunx” pattern that Venus follows.

rip erin sullivan, she was one of the best!

[Lux · Rating 5 out of 5]

great book on retrograde planets both birth and transit. Highly recommended

[Julya Savina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wildly illuminating. A must read for anyone with a deeper interest in astrology

[Erin · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was so informative and well-writen; she puts forth a very solid case for the significance of retrograde motion and it's effects. The first half of the book was enthralling.
The descriptions of each retrograde planet were good enough, but I do wish she would have gone into more detail about how they are modified by aspects, and how they might operate when unaspected. Even just a little info on Chiron (the only retrograde object in my own natal chart) would have made it a solid five stars for me.