Aspects in Astrology: A Comprehensive Guide to Interpretation [Paperback]

Sue Tompkins (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1991

What are astrological aspects and how do they show themselves? How important are they as a means of gaining deeper astrological insights? With this book, Sue Tompkins offers answers to these and other questions about aspects in astrology. She explains the significance and the practical use of astrological aspects and how they can be put to use to aid in understanding human needs and relationships. There is also a section offering interpretations for every planetary combination along with examples drawn from the lives of well-known people.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

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"An ideal guide for aspect analysis by the beginning student of astrology and an excellent resource for the advanced astrologer. Sue Tompkins clearly and incisively explains exactly what happens in the lives of people as a result of the aspects in their charts, and she offers many brilliant insights regarding how to use this energy constructively. A key text for all those using astrology."
(Barbara Hand Clow, author of The Liquid Light of Sex and Chiron: Rainbow Bridge Between the Inner and Outer Planets )

"In this 21st century where relationships are increasing in importance, volume, and complexity, Aspects of Astrology is especially meaningful and timely. This book is a wonderfully insightful and erudite map for managing our relations with others, and for understanding the many aspects within our own innerself."
(James Wanless, Ph.D., author of Voyager Tarot? )

"It's one of a handful among hundreds of astrology books that will remain a treasure for many years to come."
(Dell Magazines, February 2003 ) --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

Sue Tompkins has been a practising consultant and teacher of astrology since 1981. She was Director of Schools for the prestigious Faculty of Astrological Studies in London for 15 years and now runs her own school, the London School of Astrology. Sue also runs courses and workshops --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Element Books Ltd (November 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1852300817
• ISBN-13: 978-1852300814
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,746,810 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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106 of 108 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best of the Best, September 19, 2005

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bunnyrabbit4 (New Orleans, LA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Aspects in Astrology: A Guide to Understanding Planetary Relationships in the Horoscope (Paperback)

I own close to a hundred astrology books which are sitting in my apartment in New Orleans. Hopefully the second story didn't flood. I've not been able to get in to see yet. I went to a local bookstore hoping to replace what may be lost. I started to purchase PARKER's ASTROLOGY again but then I saw this and decided to buy it. After looking up my aspects I have to say I have NEVER seen such a good description of what these aspects have meant in my life, both past and present. At 54 I have lived some but they adequately describe not only current issues but my childhood ones as well. This is an incredibly insightful book that goes well beyond the normal cookbook interps that err on the side of generalities. If you get one book on aspects get this one. My only criticism is that she has chosen not to include CHIRON which experience has taught me is a must. I'm a professional astrologer by the way. Very good effort. I hope to see more from this author.

65 of 67 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for those serious about astrology., January 15, 2006

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This review is from: Aspects in Astrology: A Guide to Understanding Planetary Relationships in the Horoscope (Paperback)

I'm well over the 100 book mark for astrological studies. I'm not entirely easy to please in this day of cookie cutter interpretations. This book won me over and never lost favor. The respect for the craft and the many different forms of expression that two aspected planets can deliver are aptly honored in this book. It is a great reference for those of us who practise astrology and a terrific guide to understanding the layered complication of each chart's aspects. If you are a student, this book is a must have. If you have just begun the study of astrology, it might be a little intimidating, but even then I would encourage you to own it.

50 of 51 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Aspects in astrology, April 9, 2000

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Catherine Gallanti "www.cosmicessence.com" (San Diego, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Aspects in Astrology: A Comprehensive Guide to Interpretation (Paperback)

The book is used as the main text book at the Faculty of Astrological Studies here in London and for good reason! Although presented in cookbook style it is anything but! It is deep, comprehensive, well researched and more. And for who has had the pleasure to be a student of this amazing woman, it is no surprise. She is definitely one of the great astrologers of this day. A true classic.