Astrology Through a Psychic's Eyes (Paperback)

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Although she does not bill herself as a professional astrologer, psychic Sylvia Browne has some strong opinions on how astrology plays into life on earth (as well as the afterlife). "I promise you that you will not read any of this information in any other astrology book," writes Browne. "This work represents my personal observations from 30 years as a professional psychic." Instead of specific predictions, this compact book offers general astrology tips. For example, she asserts that premature babies are probably trying to assure that they're born under the right sign. Other tips include: "Most of the time fire and air signs go every well together," and "A rule of thumb is that you are compatible with people three signs removed from you." Readers can also look up Browne's specific thoughts and psychic insights under their zodiac sign. But beware, Browne has a tell-it-like-I-see-it style, so not all of her comments are glowing and flattering.

Product Description

In this book, Sylvia presents her philosophy on astrology. It is written in a humorous vein, yet is a serious work and intended to educate the reader.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 134 pages
• Publisher: Hay House (September 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1561707201
• ISBN-13: 978-1561707201
• Product Dimensions: 5.9 x 4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #213,539 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars CONTROVERSIAL, September 20, 2000

By	James M. Sheffield (Sedona, AZ USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have been following Sylvia Browne's highly successful career as a spiritualist, psychic, channeller, and author, and when I first read this book I was mystified why she might venture into new territory. She writes from her very subjective viewpoint, and frankly says you will not read any of this information in any other book. Very true. Browne seems to feel that conventional astrologers do not study individuals closely enough and that only a face-to-face encounter is significant. Perhaps. It would be interesting to have a panel show with Silvia Browne, Noel Tyl, Jan Spiller, Alan Oken, Doris Doane, Julia Parker, Marcia Starck, Frances Sakoian, Dane Rudhyar and Marc Jones.

My principal hurdle to overcome is Browne's demographics. True, she is talking with people, but only those who have come to her who believe in psychics, spiritualism and the ability to channel the dead. I hardly think that is a wide spectrum of society. I came away with a dark view of astrology, which Browne says she does not use in her work because it does not contribute anything. She also states that people tend to look upon astrology as a directive, as if it were set in stone. I agree with her there, but I also notice that the singular major statement of astrologers I have read have said, "the stars incline, they do not compel." I do not wish to oversimplify her work by trying to condense her comments about each of the signs. A few years ago, a book of humor was published listing only the negative statements people make about the Sun signs. Browne has not gone so far as that because I am definitely under the impression she likes Capricorns. I can only give this book three stars, because if I am going to study astrology, I think I will choose the professionals.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't waste your time, September 24, 2000

By	Mark Husson "miraclesman" (Denver, CO USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Unfortunately, Ms Browne puts her biases toward astrology making those of us who work hard to use astrology for self awareness work a little harder. It's not that the book is all that harmful, anyone with an ounce of commone sense can see her prejudices oozing through, it's that the book is not helpful. There is no real understanding of the motivations of the signs and the tone is really self-indulgent and clearly a marketing sell-out. I'm sure Ms Browne is a nice person (libra sun) with good intentions (Aquarius rising) but her Sagittarius moon has definitely made her mouth big enough to put her foot in it.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars I Am A Fan Of Sylvia's But . . . . ,, August 26, 2005

By	Heather L. Parisi "Heather & Robert Parisi" (Pekin, IN USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

I found that this book was quite inaccurate, as well as conflicting, in its assessments of the sun signs. For example, I am a Libra so of course I read my sign first. At the end of the chapter it gave a short rundown of physical characteristics for Libra. One of them was that "true" Libras have light eyes. However, in the beginning of her book, she listed *twice* that Libras are known for their dark eyes. This really grated on my nerves. Also, I found that her information conflicted with not only what I have read previously, but also with what I have observed myself to be true about the particular signs. To make matters worse, reading the book gave me a headache.....not a good sign.
In summary, I would not recommend reading this book because I feel it is inaccurate and will confuse the beginning astrologer. I would heartily recommend Linda Goodman's Sun Signs instead for her humor, sensitivity, and insight.