Images of Soul: Reimagining Astrology

by Hadley Fitzgerald, Judith Harte

Out of a friendship and collegial conversation spanning three decades, Hadley Fitzgerald and Judith Harte have created a provocative fusion of astrological symbolism, Depth Psychotherapy, and Imaginal Psychology. Their discourse interfaces with the "acorn theory" of the late archetypal psychologist James Hillman who conjectured that each life has its own soul's code, its own calling. The authors see this as resonant with a natural, yet sophisticated astrology wherein the horoscope's trajectory is viewed as a pathway to one's personal archetypal ground. They suggest that we can evolve in the direction of our own life's calling by viewing the horoscope as analogous to an acorn, inside of which is one's unique soul's code with a mysterious timepiece all its own. As licensed psychotherapists who are actively engaged in the arts, they often use images, imaginal dialogue, and evolutionary astrological methods to deepen their clients' psychotherapeutic processes.

Genres: Astrology

210 pages, Paperback

First published September 17, 2014

Reviews

[Darlene · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a long time student of both astrology and psychology I really enjoyed the dialog between these two sisters of the soul conversing in the languages they practice. Steven Forrest's writings turned me onto this book and these women turned me onto Tarotpy which I love as Im a huge soul collage and divination fan. As Im not well versed in Jungian psychology it helped deepen my understanding and experience of "the imaginal" archetypes that speak to us in dreams and events/people in our current and past lives. If you believe in past lives or have an interest in Evolutional Astrology this book is a must. Much food for thought. How wonderful to have such a kindred soul to converse so deep with.

[Steve Cran · Rating 3 out of 5]

Perhaps in order to appreciate this work one needs to have a strong basis in psychotherapy and/or astrology . I got almost nothing out of this book. This book is not a written work of fiction or even a book on spirituality it is rather a collection of letters between two psychotherapists/astrologers . I saw this book recommended in a new age magazine given for free in a health food store .

A book liked this should have some kind of working and more mediations . It has a few mediations and some case examples that talked about treatment.
One interesting case involves an East Europeam man whose mother ran opput on the family when he was really young. He never really got over it. Later on he would meet a girl of almost the same appearance and very intriguging. She was in his life briefly then flitted away. He wanted to find her but could not. It could be his Daimon or guardian angel moving him to accept her as his muse.

Some interesting concepts might be that the astrological signs or the Grek gods could be used as archetyupes for further spiritual development . The book had some good ideas implanted within but letters do not do them justice nor help them to develop . At m,sot the reader will have an entertaining read. Combining the concepts of tarot, psychotherapy and astrology can have some preteen amazing results . On that note this book fails to deliver.