Description:
Everything you wanted to know about yourself, but were afraid to ask.

Too big a claim? With Gloria Star's new book Astrology Woman to Woman, this may not be too strong a claim. Even seasoned astrologers have said it is the best material they have ever seen for the female audience. Gloria is writing for today's women, young and old.

Perhaps one of the most useful sections is the one dealing with power issues. This is an area women have traditionally had some problems with, and Gloria presents an astrological picture that makes power not only seem possible, but even a good thing. She states,

Personal power is an individual expression, and has different meanings for each person. As a woman in the world today, your opportunity to experience and express your personal power is largely dependent upon the manner in which you develop it. Particularly in the Western world, as times have changed and the power base has gradually evolved beyond the patriarchal control of the past, women are seeking to define their place in the world, collectively and individually. Gaining influence in the world through career and financial development, you begin to understand the different levels of power.

About The Author:
Gloria Star is a professional astrologer and the author of several self-help books on using astrological potential. In this book, she shows how best to develop mental capabilities and intuition, create the most comfortable home, and open the heart in work and creativity. She shows which unhealthy tendencies a person is likely to encounter and what one needs to do to move beyond them and reach full potential. Star also touches on the power issues of sex, money, and control and how best to utilize the energy of the planets to gain what is really important. Star addresses phases of the moon and the position of Chiron in the birth chart, issues not often addressed in other sources. This book assumes that the reader already knows something about an astrological chart. The chart interpretations are accurate and insightful. Highly recommended for public libraries. —Marija Sanderling, Rochester P.L., NH

Sample Read:
Your natal, or birth, chart is made up of several factors. Drawn upon a circular wheel, your natal chart shows the positions of the planets relative to your place, date, and time of birth. It is important that you have an accurate computation of your astrological chart completed by a competent professional astrologer or chart service. Some public libraries also have computers equipped with programs that will calculate your chart for you. It's much easier in today's world to obtain an accurate astrological chart than at any time in history! You may use the coupon in the back of this book to order your natal chart computation if you like.

Everything is indicated symbolically on your personal natal chart, with each symbol having specific meanings. The planets, Sun, and Moon are placed around the circle, and each is placed within a particular degree of a sign of the zodiac. The planets, Sun, and Moon are energy bodies, and the astrological signs indicate how these energies work. Just as you are a complex of feelings, needs, drives, and desires— your natal chart maps these qualities. Table 1 lists the planets and their basic meanings, summarizing these expressions.

You will also notice that the planetary symbols fall within particular segments of the circle. These segments, called "houses," indicate the specific environments and relationships that are part of your life. (Illustration 1 on page 3 shows the astrological houses and their basic concept). Additionally, some of the houses are placed at positions that define the angles of your chart. The chart itself is calculated from the viewpoint of your place of birth, and the circle represents the heavens around you. If you draw a line from left to right intersecting the circle, that line will represent the horizon. The point at which that line intersects the circle on the left is called the ascendant. The astrological sign on your ascendant is called your rising sign. The point opposite your ascendant is your descendant. The lines that define the intersection of your chart from top to bottom are also angular lines, and the point at the top of your chart is called the midheaven and that point at the bottom of the chart is called the nadir.

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