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The Twelve Houses: An Introduction to the Houses in Astrological Interpretation

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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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

Mr. Sasportas book on the twelve houses is one of the very best on the subject. He goes into great detail relating the various houses with various aspects of life. All his writing is well above average.

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.

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 purpose. The houses referred to in Astrology are powerful chinese people that have to do with cursing. Dont worry!!! YELLOW LINE KNOWS ALL ABOUT IT. THANK YOU FOR SENDING ME THE BOOK.