Parkers' Astrology : The Essential Guide to Using Astrology in Your Daily Life
by Parker, Julia; Parker, DerekEdition: Revised
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2003-10-20
Publisher(s): DK Publishing, Inc.
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Summary
Packed with descriptions of the 12 sun signs, explanations of interpretive techniques, guidance on chart interpretations for relationships, marriage, career, leisure, and health, and expanded to incorporate all the latest astrological developments, Parkers' Astrology is the most authoritative guide to drawing up and interpreting birth charts. Written in an easy-to-understand style, beautifully illustrated, and packed with information, this is an unbeatable reference guide to astrology.
Table of Contents
| Foreword | p. 8 |
| How to use this book | p. 10 |
| Introducing the Basics | p. 12 |
| The Astronomical Background | p. 14 |
| The Three Circles | p. 16 |
| The Zodiac | p. 18 |
| The Solar System | p. 20 |
| The Signs of the Zodiac | p. 24 |
| Groupings and Rulerships | p. 28 |
| Aries | p. 30 |
| Taurus | p. 34 |
| Gemini | p. 38 |
| Cancer | p. 42 |
| Leo | p. 46 |
| Virgo | p. 50 |
| Libra | p. 54 |
| Scorpio | p. 58 |
| Sagittarius | p. 62 |
| Capricorn | p. 66 |
| Aquarius | p. 70 |
| Pisces | p. 74 |
| The Planets and You | p. 78 |
| Chiron | p. 80 |
| The Ascendant and Midheaven | p. 82 |
| The Houses | p. 84 |
| Eclipses and Comets | p. 88 |
| Fixed Stars | p. 90 |
| Astrological Techniques | p. 94 |
| Astrological Shorthand | p. 96 |
| Calculating the Birth Chart | p. 98 |
| Drawing a Birth Chart | p. 104 |
| The Finished Chart | p. 114 |
| Progressing the Chart | p. 116 |
| Advanced Techniques | p. 129 |
| Midpoints | p. 130 |
| Harmonics | p. 159 |
| Horary Astrology | p. 166 |
| Relocation Astrology | p. 178 |
| Astrology in Action | p. 190 |
| Interpreting the Birth Chart | p. 192 |
| Interpreting the Progressions | p. 203 |
| Relationships | p. 210 |
| Chart Comparison: Synastry | p. 214 |
| The Sexual Relationship | p. 218 |
| Breakdown in Relationships | p. 222 |
| The Subject Alone | p. 224 |
| Marriage and Remarriage | p. 225 |
| Business Relationships | p. 228 |
| The Family | p. 230 |
| Ambition and Career | p. 234 |
| Suggested Careers | p. 240 |
| Change | p. 246 |
| Leisure | p. 248 |
| Suggested Leisure Activities | p. 250 |
| Health | p. 256 |
| Psychological Motivation | p. 266 |
| The Planets at Work | p. 270 |
| The Sun through the Houses | p. 272 |
| The Aspects of the Sun | p. 276 |
| The Moon through the Signs | p. 284 |
| The Moon through the Houses | p. 289 |
| The Aspects of the Moon | p. 294 |
| The Moon's Nodes | p. 301 |
| Mercury through the Signs | p. 305 |
| Mercury through the Houses | p. 311 |
| The Aspects of Mercury | p. 314 |
| Venus through the Signs | p. 320 |
| Venus through the Houses | p. 327 |
| The Aspects of Venus | p. 329 |
| Mars through the Signs | p. 335 |
| Mars through the Houses | p. 340 |
| The Aspects of Mars | p. 343 |
| Jupiter through the Signs | p. 349 |
| Jupiter through the Houses | p. 353 |
| The Aspects of Jupiter | p. 356 |
| Saturn through the Signs | p. 364 |
| Saturn through the Houses | p. 368 |
| The Aspects of Saturn | p. 371 |
| Uranus through the Signs | p. 379 |
| Uranus through the Houses | p. 382 |
| The Aspects of Uranus | p. 385 |
| Neptune through the Signs | p. 393 |
| Neptune through the Houses | p. 395 |
| The Aspects of Neptune | p. 398 |
| Pluto through the Signs | p. 404 |
| Pluto through the Houses | p. 406 |
| The Aspects of Pluto | p. 409 |
| Chiron through the Signs | p. 414 |
| Chiron through the Houses | p. 417 |
| The Aspects of Chiron | p. 419 |
| Eclipses at Work | p. 421 |
| Astrological Tables | p. 424 |
| The Ephemeris 1921-2012 | p. 426 |
| Sidereal Times | p. 472 |
| Houses for Northern Latitudes | p. 476 |
| Shortened Ephemeris | p. 480 |
| Chiron Ephemeris | p. 481 |
| Chart Templates | p. 482 |
| Zone Standard Times | p. 487 |
| Glossary | p. 488 |
| Bibliography and Other Resources | p. 490 |
| Astrological Sources of Characteristics | p. 491 |
| Index | p. 493 |
| Acknowledgments | p. 496 |
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