Astrological Insights into Personality [Paperback]

Betty Lundsted (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1980 | ISBN-10: 0917086228 | ISBN-13: 978-0917086229

This down-to-earth exploration of natal chart interpretation shows the familial, male-female patterns in the zodiacal signs and the potentials they hold in combination with planetary energies and house symbolism. Our personalities are strongly influenced by what was happening around us when we were infants and whether our needs were met. Lundsted explains that our natal chart is our parentÂ’s transit chart, therefore revealing the truth of our childhood family dynamics. Once we understand these dynamics, Lundsted helps us move beyond laying blame on our parents by identifying the compensating strengths revealed in the chart. She also shows us that the typically classified difficult or hard aspects in the chart actually hold the key to our transformation.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Includes comprehensive description of all astrological signs, aspects, polarities, houses and case examples. This is a good book for beginners who are looking for a book to take them into intermediate material as well as people who aren't necessarily interested in an astrological career but want to discover more about themselves through their own chart. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

From the Author

"This book was written because I have personally experienced the possibilities for growth and awareness that can occur when astrological symbols are used as a tool for understanding the processes within an individual. I was so enthusiastic about what I learned about my own development...I started teaching what I knew. Because of the positive feedback from my students who developed exciting personal insights into their own needs, drives, and motivations, I decided to share this information with people who might never come to New York to study with me."---Betty Lundsted, 1980 --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Acs Pubns (June 1980)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0917086228
• ISBN-13: 978-0917086229
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,335,857 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Take off the blinders! September 30, 2000

By Jude Cowell

Format:Paperback

Want a clearer view of parental/child relationships? Comparison charts between the generations,while often difficult to consider, are an invaluable aid to anyone wanting to maximize her/his awareness of one's true self & purpose in life. This book con- tains some of the most indepth info on the inconjunct (150 degr. /quincunx) I have found, as well as the other major aspects. Since our early home environments continue to impact us in every department of life, this is a very useful & insightful book.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Learning about yourself February 24, 2005

By John Hansen

Format:Paperback

This is simply the best introductory astrology book on the market. It gives you insights into knowing yourself, which is why it is so distressing to so many people. The work is based on the psychodynamic astrology of Lionel Day, and Betty Lundsted is the only author who has written about his insights. I highly reccomend it if you want to learn about your self. If you don't, or if you fear learning what realy motivates you, stay away from it.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite astrological 'cookbook' November 18, 2009

By RTHawk

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

I don't need to repeat what the other favorable reviews have said about what this book contains. Suffice to say: this is my favorite astrology book that relates the planetary aspects in a person's natal chart to early parental influences. It is empowering because it "gives insights into a person's needs, drives and motivations and discusses the possible links between the childhood experiences and adult behavior". And while the hard aspects can be painfully accurate, one only needs to read the flowing aspect's example to see how to better utilize the energy. I keep a couple copies of this book on hand so I can lend it out.