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The Quindecile: The Astrology & Psychology of Obsession

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The Quindecile aspect is remarkable for its psychological impact and Ricki Reeves explores it in all its manifestations. She analyzes and describes the significance of the quindecile through its makeup of planets, signs, houses and elements. Her book is instructive, innovative and clearly presented. Noel Tyl rediscovered this aspect and its obsessive compulsive expression and through his experience came to understand the quindecile's effect upon health (see Tyl's "The Astrological Timing of Critical Illness"). Ms. Reeves elaborates on this theme by discussing how an unfulfilled need creates compulsive behavior. Thus identified, the energy can be redirected. She has provided a number of examples of individuals who utilized a quindecile as a driving force in their success. The compulsion also exhibits in synastry aspects as Ms. Reeves shows in discussing a number of fated love affairs. Perhaps most significantly is the analysis alerting the astrologer to the warning signs of excessive or addictive behavior as seen through the quindecile aspect. I found this a very useful book which introduces new ideas into the areas of health, psychology and counseling.

Ms. Reeves has done us all a service with her book on Quindeciles. Noel Tyl read my chart for me in 1997, & mentioned
2 of them in my chart, & the info he gave me concerning them was
deeply personal & ultimately helpful in a "put the past to rest" kind of way. They're kind of an itch-you-cannot-scratch, but you can use them if you understand them better, and so I recommend this book to one and all!

I would like to say that I enjoyed this book .The author apparently schooled under Noel Tyl. How exciting to learn from the best. ( At least one of the best) This( the quindicile) is an old aspect brought to light by Mr.Tyl.The author is clear and concise in her writings and makes this book easy to read,easy to learn and a joy to have in your library.Discover new things about your self through the Quindicile.It reveals why you sometime act the way you do ....Why some things you are motivated in and others you arent.It gives you enlightment about yourself and the wonderful thing about it is you can learn to use the motivation in a positive manner .Great book !

This book on the seldom addressed quindecile aspect clearly explains the psychological implications inherent in quindeciles. Many chart examples of well-known figures are used, making this book accessible to astrologers of all levels of experience. Knowing about quindeciles illuminates often overlooked dimensions of the birthchart. Highly recommended!

Another great find on Amazon, I had no understanding of this aspect and was delighted when it landed on my doormat, many thanks Amazon.
Joan Lawson

Miss Reeve's book is written well enough--at the knee of mentor and Svengali, Noel Tyl. However, in astrological terms and usage, the information here is next to useless, and something of a joke in the astrological community. The book attempts to raise a minor aspect into the majors, and it simply won't wash. It's a puff piece for Tyl in a way, and really, astrological students would be so much better off reading the works of John Frawley and other cutting edge astrologers. Kudos to Reeves for getting the piece published (by Tyl's publisher) but it's best used as a coaster or doorstop.