Chiron and the Healing Journey: An Astrological and Psychological Perspective (Contemporary Astrology) [Paperback]

Melanie Reinhart (Author)

Book Description

Series: Contemporary Astrology | Publication Date: July 3, 1990

A thorough study of the mythology and symbology of the centaur Chiron, and of the astrological features of the planetoid Chiron.

Product Details

• Paperback: 448 pages
• Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics) (July 3, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0140192093
• ISBN-13: 978-0140192094
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #197,214 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #16 in Books > Professional & Technical > Professional Science > Astronomy & Space Science > Comets, Meteors & Asteroids

More About the Author

Melanie Reinhart was born in Zimbabwe, whose night skies inspired her vocation of astrology at an early age, in 1959. She holds a B.A. Degree in English, Music and Drama, (University of Cape Town, South Africa), and has been a professional astrologer since 1975. She is a prize-winning diploma-holder of the Faculty of Astrological Studies (FAS), of whom she is also a patron; in 2004, she was awarded the prestigious 'Charles Harvey Award', given by the Astrological Association of Great Britian in recognition of 'exceptional service to astrology;'.

Melanie and has taught for some of the world's leading astrology schools in the UK and abroad, including the FAS, the Centre for Psychological Astrology, the London School of Astrology, Astro*Synthesis (Melbourne, Australia) and many others. She has presented original research material at many conferences, and is a popular speaker at local astrology groups in the UK. She also runs her own programme of workshops and supervision for advanced students.

Feature articles were written for 'Caduceus' magazine over the last nine years, and her work has also been published in the Journal of the Astrological Association. Books published include: 'Chiron and the Healing Journey' (First edition 1989, Penguin; new edition with Starwalker Press, 2010), 'Chiron, Saturn and the Centaurs' (CPA Press 1996, p/b 2002), 'Incarnation' (CPA Press 1996). She also contributed to the anthologies 'The Mars Quartet' (CPA Press 2001), 'Modern South Africa in Search of a Soul' (Sigo Press, Boston, 1990) and 'Wilderness and the Human Spirit' (Cameron Designs, 1996). Her books have been translated into Italian, Portuguese, Serbian, German, Spanish and Dutch.

Melanie has wide experience of many spiritual teachings and therapeutic methods both physical and psychological, and she has a special interest in meditative and contemplative approaches to learning and practising astrology. Her favourite pastimes are music, gardening and cooking.

The tone which runs through all Melanie's different activities as an astrologer is the heart-beat of her dialogues with individuals, exploring and interpreting their birth charts. Her busy practice is based in London, but she also offers sessions by phone and Skype, to people all over the world.

Melanie Reinhart, B.A., D.F.Astrol.S.,

Skype: melanie.reinhart
Email: [e-mail]
www.melaniereinhart.com

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61 of 65 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars great info, but a little negative, March 6, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Chiron and the Healing Journey: An Astrological and Psychological Perspective (Contemporary Astrology) (Paperback)

I'm currently on a Chiron kick, and bought this book to understand what truly is a complicated subject. I found this book to be excellent. I am impressed with its quality, especially given the fact that it is exploring a relatively new subject in the field of astrology. The depth and challenges of Chiron are acted out by the author in her in-depth exploration of this book. My only caveat was what seemed to be some negativity in describing Chiron's effect. For me, that negativity was particularly strong because I had one of the "worst" combinations possible (according to the book) (since I have Pisces in the Gemini-ruled Third House). Reading that was discouraging. On the other hand, some of the author's negativity (or at least warning) is necessary, since Chiron is about the "wounded healer" and you need to understand your particular "wound" to understand how to heal it (in yourself and others). My suggestion to the reader is to acknowledge the somewhat-negative stuff that rings true, but not let it get in the way of really absorbing what otherwise is incredibly powerful information. I think Chiron is one of the most exciting aspects of astrology today, and educating yourself on Chiron can be invaluable. This book is one of only two books that I know of that allow the reader to understand Chiron in any in-depth way.

61 of 65 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars First quailty book on chiron, December 2, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Chiron and the Healing Journey: An Astrological and Psychological Perspective (Contemporary Astrology) (Paperback)

I am a professional consulting and research astrologer specializing in Chiron and the other Centaur planets. I have personally checked out most of the research in this book against my own clients, and find Melanie's writing to be first rate, truly insightful, grounded, easy to understand and very practical. This is some of the best astrological writing I have ever encountered -- particularly her deeply moving chapter on Chiron in Pisces, which is worth the price of the whole book.

38 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A most excellent work, July 19, 2001

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This review is from: Chiron and the Healing Journey: An Astrological and Psychological Perspective (Contemporary Astrology) (Paperback)

The is possibly one of the best astrological books ever written. Its clear and lucid style bring to the reader a comprehensive understanding and awareness of the influence of this minor 'planet' within their life. By far and away the best book on Chiron and chironic themes, Melanie Reinhart has written a sensitive, detailed and authoritative work. An essential book for anyone who is interested in astrology, professionally or otherwise, for an astrological reading is incomplete without reference to Chiron. And an assessment of the influence of Chiron in a natal chart is incomplete without this book. Astrological theory and practice at its best.