The Twelve Houses [Paperback]

Howard Sasportas (Author), Liz Greene (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2009 | ISBN-10: 1903353041 | ISBN-13: 978-1903353042

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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About the Author

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. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 330 pages
• Publisher: LSA/Flare (June 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1903353041
• ISBN-13: 978-1903353042
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #293,415 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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41 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Twelve Houses must be reprinted!, November 27, 1999

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Jude Cowell "Jude" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Twelve Houses: An Introduction to the Houses in Astrological Interpretation (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!

37 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A classic psychological work on the astrological houses, April 12, 2004

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Tim Burness (Brighton, England) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Twelve Houses: Understanding the Importance of the 12 Houses in Your Astrological Birthchart (Astrology Handbooks) (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.

26 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best book on houses you will find, February 26, 2003

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Catherine Gallanti (San Diego, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Twelve Houses: Understanding the Importance of the 12 Houses in Your Astrological Birthchart (Astrology Handbooks) (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.