Cosmic Trends: Astrology Connects the Dots [Paperback]

Philip Brown (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 8, 2006

What does astrology have to do with Apple computers, Harry Potter, Bob Dylan, and American Idol? According to Philip Brown, trends in technology, film, books, TV, music, and fashion are all influenced by planetary movement. Cosmic Trends discusses the startling impact Pluto, Neptune, and Uranus have had-and continue to have-on our evolving culture. 

Tracing the outer planets as they travel through the zodiac signs, Brown uncovers amazing cosmic patterns and their link to the sexual revolution, the rise in health awareness, Internet addiction, wireless technology, advertising saturation, and other cultural trends. He offers exercises that help readers develop "intuitive awareness" in drawing their own connections between the planets and world events. Profiles of William Shakespeare, Clara Barton, Martha Graham, Nelson Mandela and others illustrate how planetary forces have touched their lives and their generations. Fascinating forecasts and a glimpse of what to expect in 2020 are also included.

Finalist for the Coalition of Visionary Resources Award for Best Divination Book

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Editorial Reviews

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This book is a fairly easy read and offers good information for the beginning and intermediate student of astrology as well as the more informed astrologer who wants a refresher course. --Maya del Mar's Day Keeper Journal

Cosmic Trends: Astrology Connect the Dots was very hard to put down.... Cosmic Trends is very readable and the format is appealing. --Cafe Astrology Book Review

Phil Brown has done something very innovative here in a world where most astrology books are repetitive.

--BlogCritics

About the Author

Philip Brown has written several articles on the astrology of cultural and political trends that have appeared in The Mountain Astrologer, The International Astrologer, and Llewellyn's Starview Almanac 2006. He is a member of the American Federation of Astrologers, the International Society for Astrological Research, and the National Council for Geocosmic Research.

Brown received his Master of Arts degree in English from California State University, Los Angeles. For the past twenty years, he has been an English teacher. He has received numerous recognitions as an educator, and was given the Golden Apple award for his work serving economically disadvantaged students in the Los Angeles area.

Brown lives in Ventura County, California, with his wife, teenage daughter, two cats, and a dog.  He is the author of Cosmic Trends, published by Llewellyn.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Llewellyn Publications (November 8, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0738709921
• ISBN-13: 978-0738709925
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,788,149 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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I was born in Boston, Massachusetts, where I grew up with a love of the Red Sox (still one of my obsessions). Today, I live with my wife in sunny Southern California, where I spent most of my career as a high school English teacher.

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Insights!, November 21, 2006

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avid astrologer (Bellevue, WA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cosmic Trends: Astrology Connects the Dots (Paperback)

Cosmic Trends is one of the best books I have read on how the planets influence us collectively. It's an astrology book, but it goes beyond the usual astrology. It's clearly written and really connects the outer planets to cultural trends in fascinating ways. I had to re-read the author's discussion of the astrology of the sixties--not because I didn't understand it, but because it was so interesting. He discusses the Grateful Dead, Pink Floyd, and Janis Joplin in fresh ways that have a slightly mystical overtone. Beyond the music, though, the book covers a lot of territory. In my mind, this is a plus because it helped me to see the vast reaches and connections of astrology. I really enjoyed the author's Astro-Connection activities. They helped me to experience a lot of the connections the author discusses. It was so refreshing to read an astrology book that is grounded in the real world and makes astrology come alive in ways I could relate to.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Winner, December 12, 2006

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Sally England (Northern Calif, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cosmic Trends: Astrology Connects the Dots (Paperback)

Astrology has not been one of my interests, but I'm very glad some friends persuaded me to take a look at Cosmic Trends. This book truly accomplishes its major aim--to reach a non-technical, general audience like me. I had great fun enjoying the author's clear pleasure in, and unusual breadth of knowledge about, Western culture, the arts, society, and politics. A bonus was the excellent, uncluttered language, resonating with original and often poetic insights. I understand he is an English teacher. The communication skills show.
Let's hope that Philip Brown continues to share his ideas. His publisher, Llewellyn, has picked a winner.

Sally England

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book on astrology for beginners or pros, November 21, 2006

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Charles Driesbock (San Francisco Bay Area) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cosmic Trends: Astrology Connects the Dots (Paperback)

I would highly recommend this book to anyone, including those who know little about astrology. It's original and written in a way that is easy to understand. I have read quite a few astrology books and feel I understand a lot of what astrology is about. Yet this book helped to open my eyes to a new perspective on our world using astrology, especially the outer planets. The writer knows a lot about astrology, but has tried to make it accessible to everyone. It is an outstanding astrology book!