Synastry: Understanding the Astrology of Relationships [Paperback]

Rod Suskin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 8, 2008

Relationships form the most fundamental aspect of our lives and reveal the innermost parts of ourselves. Synastry, a powerful tool for understanding the complex dynamics between two people, allows you to penetrate the intricate mysteries of the heart and provide invaluable insight into a couple's future life together.

In this comprehensive guide, Rod Suskin, renowned astrologer and author of Cycles of Life, explains every essential element of relationship analysis. Starting with the natal chart and focusing on the emotional needs of each partner, you will learn to recognize behavioral patterns, identify potential challenges, predict relationship longevity, and give practical advice for making your relationship work.

Offering a step-by-step approach that blends classic and modern methods, this book will show you how to give accurate synastry readings with sensitivity and objectivity. Based on proven techniques, Synastry provides you with a thorough and logical approach to relationship analysis:

• Instructions for easily interpreting composite charts and marriage charts
• Methods for predicting when changes in your relationship are likely to occur
• Sample worksheet outlining each step of relationship analysis
• Ethical and legal considerations when providing consultations
• Over forty chart analyses of anonymous couples and celebrities

Also includes an entire chapter with expert advice on conducting a live, professional synastry reading.

 

Editorial Reviews

Review

"From methods of predicting relationship changes to sample worksheets and ethical and legal concerns, Synastry: Understanding the Astrology of Relationships is an outstanding survey perfect for new age libraries." -- Midwest Book Review, August 2008

About the Author

Rod Suskin (South Africa) has been a professional consultant for fifteen years. He has a radio program and often appears on national television to talk about astrology. In addition to writing for journals and magazines, he writes a daily astrology column for Cape Town's largest newspaper. He was commissioned by the official publication of the South African Parliament to create and interpret an astrological chart for the newly democratic country.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 264 pages
• Publisher: Llewellyn Publications (February 8, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0738712558
• ISBN-13: 978-0738712550
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 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: #103,631 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I'm an astrologer and author, but here in South Africa I am also an initiated traditional African Shaman or Sangoma. I practise traditional herbal medicine and ritual, and our government recognizes traditional healers as medical doctors. I have a regular radio slot and a monthly TV slot talking about astrology, and am always working on some writing project or other. I have a special interest in Vedic Astrology and Indian culture and travel to India when I can.

Customer Reviews

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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best book on the subject so far, March 13, 2008

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Jenn P - See all my reviews

This review is from: Synastry: Understanding the Astrology of Relationships (Paperback)

At last a book which steps you clearly through the complex art of analyzing relationships, without treating you like a beginner or layperson. Don't be put off by dabbler's opinions - people expecting cutesy "love signs" and "compatible signs" or yet another astrological cookbook might find this book too 'technical', but experienced amateurs and professionals in astrology will find it a godsend. The level of astrology is from intermediate to advanced, and there is excellent information about counseling relationship concerns. The author obviously has a deep knowledge of astrology - he uses the most practical techniques both modern and traditional, and provides insightful critiques of the methods that don't work.

There have been so many Synastry books over the years that invent new techniques and make wild claims, but this is solid astrology with lots of up-to-date examples laid out clearly - from Brad and Jen to Nelson Mandela, from gay relationships to mother and child. Not only does it deal with the dynamics of a relationship, but it shows you how to predict when a relationship will change or end, something I've never seen in a Synastry book before. The whole book is very well organized, making it easy to follow and to advance the level of your astrology without getting confused or left behind. There is even a step by step summary of the entire method in the back so that you can consult the book easily when working with real life charts. It also shows you exactly which charts to use for a reading - its so easy to drown in piles of charts when you have two people and all their natal and progressed and synastry charts. Suskin does all the work for you by showing you which ones to use and how to use them.

I have been a professional astrologer for over 20 years and I can tell you that this book should be compulsory reading for all astrologers and for serious students of astrology. Let's face it - our clients want to know about their personal lives most of all. This book is the first one to make me feel secure in the depth and clarity of what I can tell them. You'll never need another book on relationships - don't think twice, just get it.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book could become the standard text, March 14, 2008

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Organic - See all my reviews

This review is from: Synastry: Understanding the Astrology of Relationships (Paperback)

I've been reading and practicing astrology since 1973 and this is the best book I have yet found on the subject of synastry. It's great to find a book that is not a "cookbook" type astrology book and is aimed serious students and professional astrologers. The author seamlessly blends old and new methods but takes a very modern, sensitive approach to counseling and dealing with both the astrological and psychological issues that arise in relationship readings. I was impressed with the inclusion of relationships beyond the obvious - such as parent/child - as well as the techniques to predict endings of a relationship - pretty powerful stuff. The examples about Mandela and about OJ were truly mindblowing. Best of all for me was that it provides a summary at the end so that you can systematically work through everything in the real life situation, because the detailed text demands careful study the first time through. But I would rate this book as essential if you really want to give powerful relationship readings.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Synastry is a fine tool for understanding dynamics between two people, August 13, 2008

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Synastry: Understanding the Astrology of Relationships (Paperback)

Synastry is a fine tool for understanding dynamics between two people, explaining elements of relationship analysis which begin with the natal chart and lead to identification of patterns and perspectives. From methods of predicting relationship changes to sample worksheets and ethical and legal concerns, SYNASTRY: UNDERSTANDING THE ASTROLOGY OF RELATIONSHIPS is an outstanding survey perfect for new age libraries.