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Pluto: The Evolutionary Journey of the Soul, Volume 1 (Llewellyn Modern Astrology Library)

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I stumbled in here, but I cannot pass through without praising this amazing book.

When the student is ready, the teacher appears. On January 30, 1989 (terrified because Pluto was approaching my ascendant), I opened this book and read the chapter regarding the position of my own natal Pluto. I remember standing there in the bookstore, stunned, because it felt as if Jeff had been following me around my entire life, taking notes. Like he knew all about me. The first thing I did was buy it immediately. The second thing I did was make a note of it in my ephemeris so that I would never forget the day. It was an aha! moment, when astrology really began to make sense.

When I began reading Pluto: The Evolutionary Journey of the Soul, I was impressed to learn Jeff had spent two years in a Vedantic Temple; completely sure he must have a 9th house Pluto in his chart; in awe of his astute observations regarding the two co-existing desires of the Soul; and a little too smug about where I thought I placed in the four natural evolutionary conditions.

This is the book that defined a neglected, greatly over-looked, far-away little planet that no one knew much about. It thoroughly explains every nuance of Pluto; the obsessions, compulsions, taboos, extremes; the two ways we experience its power and how to understand and accept transformation. Jeff covers the three reactions to the evolutionary impulse; the four ways Pluto affects evolution in our lives; the relationship of Pluto with the moon's nodes; Pluto retrograde; the meaning and effect of Pluto in each of the houses; in aspect with other planets; by transit, progression, and solar return; case studies; and charts I've never found anywhere else. The section on Pluto in aspect demystifies the meanings of not only the major and minor aspects, but also those you just can't seem to find in any other texts; the septile, quincunx, sesquiquadrate, even the novile. It's a treasure trove for the student and a great reference guide for the professional. My old copy is highlighted, underlined, noted, dog-eared, tattered, enshrined in a leather cover, always at hand, and held in great regard.

This is a profound book by the pioneer of Pluto that answers the questions, "Who am I? Why am I here?" and "What is my soul's true purpose in this life?" This is the book that answers the prayer to understand the conditions and seeming injustices of life. This is a book that confirms your suspicions that astrology isn't really about fortune-telling. It is the must have book for anyone who is serious about learning the language of the Universe and the meaning of life.

The crisis of adulthood is to know who we are at the core. Most works on astrology deal with what is apparent about an individual. Jeff, in his insights into the working of Pluto in the individual's chart, focuses on what is not apparent- the crisis and confrontations the soul constructs in life to force its own evolution and thereby, the individual's inner realization of purpose for their sojourn on earth.

The placement of Pluto in the individual's chart, together with the nodal axis, describes the elemental theme of the individual's life. For those who wish to see past the glare of the Sun and Moon, into the darkness of their own inner reaches, this is a most interesting map.

In time Jeff's work will come to be held as the foundation of astrological work on individual dynamics.

This outstanding book provides so much information that I found myself reading bite-sized portions, and taking time to digest them before reading on. Jeff's insights on human growth, reincarnation, astrology, and the questions of human existence are profound. I have always suspected that if we mere humans would get a direct answer about the meaning of life, we'd be unable to process it. Jeff's book bridges this gap for me. I find new information each time I pick up this wonderful book. It's like having access to a mystic who drops pearls of wisdom into your ear each time you open the cover.

I have heard Jeff speak about this subject several times, and am always amazed at the depth of his comments and how relevant they are for daily living. If you ever get the chance, hear him speak. If you are looking for more of Jeff's work, see his volume II from Amazon.com.

read this book if you want to delve into spiritual/psychological translation of these powerful chart symbols as related to your soul's direction and potential growth. As an ametuer astrologer this book stretched my understanding of Pluto's influence on the soul and answered questions as to why a soul chooses the learning experiences it does. This books presents tools for understanding the .....why this, why me, why now questions that I know I want astrology to answer. It has not only given me insight to "me" but has helped me to better understand the people that are close to me.

Jeff Green's work on Pluto really opened up the study and the understanding of this intense planet. His description of the conflict presented by pluto by sign and aspect is worth the price of the book alone. It is a well thought out, and very descriptive dynamic. My two issues with Jeff Green's book are that he is one of the astrologers that offers the description by house as being the same as by sign. (Pluto in Virgo or Sixth house)... that type of thing. I think it is lazy and I think it is lacking the depth that a broader understanding of the houses can bring to a chart. The second thing that I find myself pulling back against is his narrowly defined insistence on karmic astrology. I think it is a little arrogant to assume, let alone define. Having said all of that.... this is a book I'm glad to have because he really offers a well delivered explanation of the crisis of evolution that Pluto in your chart can bring about.

I was surprised by the information in this book. No astrology book has ever explained so clearly why some events have some difinate negative patterns in my life. Not only that, this book can tell you how you can overcome those difficulties. I could never imagine the planet "pluto" and Moon Nodes are so important in understaing one's life. If you're ready to face also the negative side in your life, then this book is the answer.

The Pluto books have been the, without question, most valuable reading I've done in my life. It's hard work though, complex and difficult to get through, but even worse- you have to be prepared to question just about everything in your life. But on the other hand, the way we live today, who wouldn't be prepared to do that?? Theese two bocks are great help.. and deep..

I had some time in the last year to peruse astrology's past and present. It wasn't until I chanced across Jeff Green's work that I knew astrology had a future!!!

Jeff Green, true to his writing style, conveys information in a very esoteric, soul- driven manner. If you are more spiritually inclined, this is a great book for exploring the meaning of Pluto and its indications for past and future lives, facilitating your own evolution, and a foundational text in the exploration of evolutionary astrology. His writing style does get very ethereal in moments, so some passages require the reader to stop and contemplate so that the full impact can be felt. not really an easy read, but so deep and profound that the effort is worthwhile, especially for those with a lot of Pluto action in their charts or experiencing a Pluto transit.

This is an excellent book for those interested in the soul's journey through lifetimes here on earth. It explains our purpose and the reasons why we go through the trials and tribulations that we do