In The Twelve Houses, acclaimed astrologer Howard Sasportas explores in detail the experiences and situations associated with each of the houses, describing not only their tangible associations but also the more subtle meanings of each of the different spheres of life. A pioneering volume and a favourite among students and professionals alike, this is the recognized as the definitive work on the subject. This revised edition contains a new foreward by Liz Greene and tribute essays from leading astrologers Darby Costello, Melanie Reinhart, Erin Sullivan and Laura Boomer Trent.
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Howard Sasportas, who died in 1992, was an American who spent his last 20 years in London. His reputation as one of the world's leading astrologers is unparalleled. With Liz Greene, he was joint founder and co-director of the Centre for Psychological Astrology in London. He spent many years as a practising astrologer, and his expertize and experience have been distilled into this volume.
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48 of 49 people found the following review helpful
By Jude Cowell
Format:Hardcover
Howard Sasportas' book, The Twelve Houses, is a must for any suitable study of Astrology. Such a basic subject as the areas (houses) of life must be thoroughly researched, and this book adds much to one's understanding of each planetary place- ment, & it also has some basic info on Chiron placements, & the moon's nodes. A good overview is given of the houses as process, plus aspects between the houses, & much more (valuable) information! A great reference book for beginners and intermediate students of Astrology!
44 of 45 people found the following review helpful
By Tim Burness
Format:Paperback
This is as close as anything gets to a definitive treatment of the twelve houses in modern astrology, although there is of course quality stuff scattered through many other books, including the excellent "The Gods Of Change", also by Howard Sasportas. As the author journeys through the houses, there are profound psychological insights for both the beginner and the more experienced astrologer.
The format is straightforward. An introductory section ("a person's reality springs outward from his or her inner landscape of thoughts, feelings, expectations and beliefs"), a quick journey through the houses, and then on to the majority of the book which is given over to a "cookbook" treatment of all the planets and signs in each house. There are countless examples backing up the interpretations e.g. writers and communicators with Sun in the third house, a famous musician and a poet with Neptune in the tenth house and so on.
At the end of the book there is a handy summary of the key concepts for each house, and a look at the different house systems astrologers use. Sasportas finishes the main text with the question, "Why don't you become what only you can become?". Why not indeed!? An excellent book.
29 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The 12 Houses is my favorite book on houses and i have read many. I use this book as my main reference guide for houses for all my consultations and I have found it to be accurate, detailed and very comprehensive.
All the planetary placements by house are described here and very well, with a deep psychological profile as well as examples and facts. I love this book because although fairly simple in its structure ( it looks after all just any other astrology cookbook on houses), the psychology and insight are excellent. It is after all the work of the great Howard Sasportas, such an influencial british astrologer. This is the man that worked for so long side by side with Liz Green and , if I remember well, co-founder of the CPA in London. A non ordinary book from an non-ordinary man, I thoughroughly recommend this book, as you will find it such a valuable tool in your astrologiucal work.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
over the years i've had my chart done a couple times . now that i`ve read this book i see why i felt those charts were lacking. what you see is determined by how you see and your particular beliefs, assumptions and feelings. the way this relates to sasportas is that i felt in this book i received a fuller vision that had humor, balance, and that took various nuances in consideration as well as a deeper psychological feeling. he also helped me see better the value and lessons of the parts of my chart i was resisting and weren`t as easy for me to like or accept. these challenges are expanded into opportunities in his vision. in addition to all this he is enjoyable to read. he`s an interesting writer whose passion gives his words momentum and life. it seemed so appropriate and timely that i happened on his work now. he`s a broad thinker of ideas and feeling and psychological nuance.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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The book describes the 12 astrological houses from a psychological point of view, and the meaning of the planets in each house. It is a very useful book to start learning astrology. Explanations are very clear and it expains not only the meaning of the houses, but the relatonships among them, which gives a deeper understanding of the houses. I completely recommend this book.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Chris Clarke
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Having read several other fine books on Astrology, I still could not untangle, let alone, interpret charts: Something was missing. This book is the last piece of the puzzle! Mr. Sasportas has written a fascinating text on this overlooked subject. Just read his forward and you will see what I mean!
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Looking at this book from a novice point of view the house interpertations where very informative and will be very usefull for chart info. Quite liked the case study section put all into perspective,a great learning curve.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By reader
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Dispite thefact that this is an astrological "cookbook" - Pluto in the fifth means bla bla, it is still very insightful. The author also always reminds the reader of which other factors one should consider for most individual house positions.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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great book
I didn't LOVE this book the first time I read it. I liked it enough to read it one more time and the second time... I can't explain how accurate and intelligent this book is.
Published 4 days ago by S. Kim
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A must have for any serious collection of astrology books. You will...
Very clearly written in a most readable and personal style. The best book on houses I have read. Howard Sasportas was a great leader in Humanisitc Astrology and his writing is... Read more
Published 20 days ago by jennifer stephan
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Learning about the Astrological Houses
I recommend this book to any astrologer as advanced reading and review of the 12 house system in tropical astrology. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Anonymous
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amazing
a highly recommend this book to the young astroleger unsure of the housing system the way liz green describes the houses is phenomenal, her interpretations are so profound in her... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Angel Diaz
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COMPLETE BOOK, BEST OF ITS KIND
Over the past 6 years, i have been fascinated with astroloy. I have bought an increible amount of books searching for clues to understanding my own birth chart. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Arsilab
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Please Spanish veersion
This book is absolutely excelent!!! I have it in paperback in Spanish. I would love to have ir also in Spanish for Kindle
Published 7 months ago by Guiomar Ramírez-Montesinos
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Havent read it yet but beleive that i will know alot more than i do now when i do read it.. I beleive it has to do with the chinese people that were made powerful by somebody on... Read more
Published on June 15, 2011 by Caren Young
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super quality astro book
I like the way he thinks about things. Wish he was still writing today, but alas. Really good for beginners, and will help alot in your studies.
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