Psychoanalyzing the Twelve Zodiacal Types

by Manly P. Hall

A popular booklet examining the psychology of each zodiac sign, with the added significance of cardinal, mutable, and fixed signs. It has always seemed to me that character analysis is the most important branch of astrology. Evangeline Adams once told me that her clients nearly always asked one or more of three questions. 'Will I be rich?' 'Will I be healthy?' 'Or will I find a compatible marriage partner?' The third question comes in two 'Will I get the right one, or will I get rid of the one I have?' While this attitude toward astrology is understandable, it seems as though the stars in their course have something more important to tell us about ourselves. Those born under the various signs of the zodiac have special lessons to learn. As most of our problems originate in ourselves, it is useful to discover, if possible, the best way to use our planetary endowments. Parents should have horoscopes of their children, for the potentials of character can be found from the chart long before they can be recognized in the disposition of a small child. There would not be so many misfits if we could assist by recognizing aptitudes and abilities. While it is true that emotional relationships are likely to transcend astrological judgment, some unfortunate marriages or alliances could be avoided. Astrodiagnosis will help to determine functional or organic hazards, and is an excellent way to prevent ailments form arising as well as the psychological aspects of illness. Does your sign mean you're unselfish, aggressive, eccentric or "hopelessly confused?" Famous author and champion of astrology Manly Palmer Hall explores the psychological foundations of the zodiac. First published in 1936.

Genres: Astrology, Spirituality, Nonfiction, Occult

42 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1955

About the author

Canadian born, Manly Palmer Hall is the author of over 150 published works, the best known of which are Initiates of the Flame, The Story of Healing, The Divine Art,Aliens Magick and Sorcery The Secret Teachings of All Ages, and An Encyclopedic Outline of Masonic, Hermetic, Qabbalistic Rosicrucian Symbolical Philosophy.
He was also the author of a masonic curiosity, The Lost Keys of Freemasonry in 1923, more than thirty years before he joined a lodge. The preface of later editions states "At the time I wrote this slender volume, I had just passed my twenty-first birthday, and my only contact with Freemasonry was through a few books commonly available to the public." Later, in 1944, he wrote The Secret Destiny of America which popularized the myth of a masonic purpose for the founding of the USA. In 1950 he weighed in again on the meaning of Freemasonry with his booklet: Masonic Orders of Fraternity.
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Initiated: June 28, 1954
Passed: September 20, 1954
Raised November 22, 1954
Jewel Lodge No. 374
Source: Grand Lodge of California records ; William R. Denslow, 10,000 Famous Freemasons, vol. ii. Trenton, MO. : Missouri Lodge of Research / Educational Bureau, Royal Arch Mason Magazine, 1958. p. 165.

Reviews

[Lizzy · Rating 2 out of 5]

Wow, just say "I hate women of all 12 types so here are some critical observations about men and absolute aspersions of women."

[HillbillyMystic · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was the single most accurate summary of every Taurus, Pisces, Scorpio, Virgo and Cancer I have ever known. I thought my Tarot deck was painfully honest, but this diminutive librito packed the truthful punch of a much larger tome. Manly Palmer called out every single character defect me, my ex wives and all my children ever imagined and reminded me of a few other attributes kept hidden deep in the cave of denial.

[Jenn · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is incredibly pompous and looks for the very worst in each sign

[Ricky · Rating 5 out of 5]

Spot on analysis of my zodiac sign and of people I know in other zodiac signs. Make no mistake, the descriptions are in no way superfluous or purely complimentary. Hall offers a frank, candid and, at times, uncomfortable, characterization of each signs personality and affects. He has a way of piercing the fluff laden in other astrology books gets right to the heart of the matter.

[Connie Everly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting

Enjoyed this book but feel some signs are a little scant in gender -specific information or comparisons. It's fun to pick out the traits in the people you know, or think you do.

[Garrett LaLone · Rating 1 out of 5]

Waste my time

This book wasted my time. I’m really into Astrology, have read many books about it, but this one really was just off the mark. It didn’t seem to have a point, wandered off in any old direction, and didn’t bring anything together. Pass.

[Daniel Wednesday Reyes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ok

Expected more. Its kind of a re run on pretty much every article on Google's first page. In my opinion

[Serafin Rojas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book

It's a pretty good book. I just started reading it today and I am pretty interested in continuing to read it

[LemontreeLime · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty standard. No surprises here.

[Lucinda Fleshman · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book was ok

Good read some of the finding in the book did not go into great details. Some i found by to be true

[Rebecca Booth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow it is a great read

Here's a book that helped me understand how to work within myself by taking a moment to laugh at finding it easier than I thought

[AttackGirl · Rating 3 out of 5]

Where is my review?

[Nienke · Rating 3 out of 5]

deze guy vindt in elk sterrenbeeld de meest negatieve analyses en schrijft deze met genot op

[Mary Ann Merlin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very revealing book.

This book was written before the "Peter Pan-ners" and PC people could object. You want the real schtick; here it is warts and all. For serious students only.

[D · Rating 5 out of 5]

Informative

The book is very well written, accurate and informative; with each sign's description being very much on point. Nailed it!