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All Around the Zodiac: Exploring Astrology's Twelve Signs

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Finally a book about astrology that doesn't turn the topic into pablum. None of those misguided proclamations like, "Sagittarius, honey, you will NEVER get along with a Taurus!"
I have a large library of astrology books, and this one is a welcome addition. It has that rare blend of in-depth information that will interest people who have studied astrology for years, but it is written in such a readable, accessible way that even novices will enjoy it. Tierney provides material that will benefit professional astrologers when they interpret charts, while it will also give lay readers lots of insight into what makes them tick.
The first section on sun signs goes much deeper than your usual sun sign descriptions in popular books, which often skim the surface. Tierney gives a rich description of each sign's abstract
essence, its archetypal aspects. As Tierney says, "Signs are as profound in their meaning as our self-awareness allows, yet they're also as superficial as our own ignorance permits." I had some real "ah-ha" moments reading this section; it truly helped me gain a fresh perspective on some of my unconscious tendencies.
The book's second section, which addresses how signs interact with one another, shed even more light on my inner self, especially some of the conflicts that rage within me when I'm making decisions (the mundane and important ones). Instead of just using this section to compare two people with different signs, you can also read it to learn how your sun sign relates with your moon, how it relates with your ascendant, and how your moon and ascendant interact. In this way, Tierney provides us with yet another tool to understand our psyche's workings---why we sometimes feel in sync with our actions and at other times like there's a tug of war going on within us. But for readers who aren't into introspection, this section is just as illuminating in terms of doing chart comparisons.
In the last sections of the book, Tierney enables us to dig even deeper by discussing the influence of planets in signs, as well as how signs on house cusps color our attitudes. So the insignts go on!
I love the author's way with words -- his wit and humor -- but most of all his clear explanations of "things astrological" that I've been confused about for years. I also like the way you can use this book on different levels; after I applied the information to my own chart I began using it to better understand my family and close friends.
This is one book that's going to be on my Christmas "give list" for sure. Without reservation (or inner conflict) I highly recommend it!

Bil Tierney's latest book offers something seldom found in others: information about sign-to-sign detailed descriptions about sign pairings, like Taurus with Sagittarius, or Leo with Virgo. Yet such hard-to-find astrological material is here explained in ways that shed additional light on the qualities of both signs involved.

All Around the Zodiac is written in a clear and enjoyable style, and is loaded with insightful ideas. It is NOT a Sun-sign book, although parts of it could be used as such. The general influence of a sign on a house cusp (i.e., our "Leo" house) is discussed, along with samples of how natal planets may behave in every sign. I appreciated the author's effort to compare and contrast each sign with its ruling planet.

The introductory chapters on elements and modes are very informative. Each sign's main themes are also described, often in humorous, but thought-provoking ways. I feel this book is a major contribution to better understanding every sign's motivation. It's a practical, down-to-earth resource that should be read from cover to cover (rather than just for the parts that only apply to one's chart). Check it out, and get ready to learn a lot from a pro who apparently has been at it for a long time.

This book was wonderful!It gave great detalis about astrology without it being in the Zoidac/Astrolgical lanuge.It's easy for any one to understand.For beginers or older students of the craft alike.

Bil Tierney is one of the very best teachers in the world of astrology. "All Around the Zodiac" follows up his three previous books on the outer planets with clear, in-depth and highly readable descriptions of the twelve signs of the Zodiac. Bil's obvious experience shows on every page, making the book perfect for astrology students, beginners and pros. I've been practicing professionally for almost 30 years and I'm still amazed by Bil's ability to bring new light to this ancient subject. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to know more about astrology, themselves and the workings of the human personality.

This book is well written, thoughtful, and informative. The author fleshes out the meanings of the twelve zodiacal signs and discusses their interrelationships. I read a lot of books on astrology and this one stands out for the clarity and enjoyableness of its writing. I would highly recommend it to beginners as well as advanced students. It is a model for how to present the horoscope symbols to those unfamiliar with astrology. My only regret is that I did not write it myself.

Bil Tierney continues to demonstrate why he is one of the best astrology writers on the planet. His amazing combination of clarity and depth make this an ideal book for beginners, advanced students and even professional astrologers. As with all his books, Bil knows how to get to the core of the subject, yet remains generous and creative with his ideas. He's simply a great teacher who hits the mark again with this highly readable, yet profound, book.

Never have I read a book with so much information on the Zodiac. Not only does it tell us the personality traits and qualities of each sign, it also allows to see why. In this book you will read about The elements of each sign, and the modes of each sign.
This book allowed me to understand the Zodiac signs in a fuller and deeper way than I had hoped. It shows us every angle of the Zodiac not just the basics.
It compares signs to reality, allowing us to understand more fully. This book helped me think of the Zodiac in a more serious way. I enjoyed the analogies it gave, without these, I probably would have been bored.
It listed fascinating facts, ones I had never heard of. It explained the uniqueness of each sign, better than any source ever has.
A great read!

Bil writes about all 12 of the signs of the Zodiac in a clear concise manner, with a teeny bit of cheeky humour to lighten things up.

Not only does her cover what each signs motivating factors are, he also covers how each sign 'gets on' with each other, how planets energies change when they're in each sign and lastly how those signs affect each house of the Birth Chart.

Even if you know nothing about Astrology, there is enough information here to help you understand yourself and others in your life.

If you're a seasoned Astrologer/Astrological Fan you'll enjoy having a useful reference when you get stuck with a chart.

I enjoyed every moment.

A Great Read!

If you like Linda Goodmans version of Astrology, then i am sure you will like Bill tierney's version. He provides the same fresh perspective on each sign, and showing new things we may not have understood about other astrology sides from a birds eye view.

I am newly into astrology. This was a good book for newbies like me. Had good overall descriptions.