Identifying Planetary Triggers: Astrological Techniques for Prediction (Paperback)

by Celeste Teal (Author) "Secondary progressions are, without a doubt, the best starting point when undertaking to forecast using astrology..." (more)
Key Phrases: Solar Return, Lunar Return, North Node (more...)

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Product Description
Making predictions is one of the most coveted aspects of astrology. If you are called on to make predictions, you need to be confident of your precision and accuracy. Now you can add to your predictive methods some exciting ideas and techniques with the book Identifying Planetary Triggers by Celeste Teal.

The book is divided into three major areas. The first concerns progressed charts. The second looks at planetary returns and the third section is focused on transits. Together they form a synergy which can make your accuracy quite astounding.

The section on transits was originally written by Dr. J. Heber Smith, the first astrology teacher to coach famed astrologer Evangeline Adams. Adams proved her accuracy as an astrologer in court and attributed much of her success to the teachings of Dr. Smith. His information is presented here, unedited and in the original late nineteenth-century style. It is claimed that a rival of Evangeline Adams paid $150 for a typewritten copy of this material. And this was at a time when a loaf of bread would cost a nickel!

If you are a professional astrologer, or if you are a casual practitioner, this book is a must. You will learn more about the art of prediction in this one book than you might have as a result of years of study and research. Filled with stories and charts to clarify what is being explained, you're going to find that Identifying Planetary Triggers will be an important book in understanding how to use astrology to make predictions.


From the Publisher
Many astrologers focus on ways of interpreting the psychology of individuals and their relationships with the help of the stars. Now you can set yourself apart by giving a wide variety of accurate and precise predictions, thanks to Celeste Teal's Identifying Planetary Triggers. Teal is an associate member of the American Federation of Astrologers and has written many articles for astrological magazines. With this book you can reap the rewards of her years of research in order to be able to make giving predictions a part of your astrological practice. Even if you're not a professional, you're going to find that this book will open up new vistas of interpretation in the readings you give to yourself and others.

Numerous techniques are given and illustrated with examples and charts so you'll understand how to use progressions, returns, and transits for making predictions. The notion of precessions, diurnals, anlunars, and more are included to add even more depth to your interpretive abilities.

The book includes a table of the Moon's nodal positions from 1935 to 2054 so you can use the information on these nodes and their transits and aspects in any kind of chart. The book concludes with a wonderful glossary to make study easier and clearer.

Teal writes, "I believe that in the future we will look back and find it hard to imagine a time when everyone wasn't astrologically knowledgeable. My goal is to help make forecasting simple so that one can plan more wisely."

When you work with this book you'll see that she has succeeded.


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Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Llewellyn Publications (December 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1567187056
• ISBN-13: 978-1567187052
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #310,956 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great info, flawed presentation, August 7, 2001

By	alcuin9 (West Paterson, New Jersey USA) - See all my reviews

Golden nuggets of information buried in a muddled, overly detailed presentation. Not for beginners. If you are a professional astrologer or have a few years of study behind you, you'll be able to pull out a couple of very useful techniques you may not have seen elsewhere--the use of anilunar returns, for example, which is the return of the moon to its own place in the solar return chart. I found it to be an extremely accurate predictive device, and very simple. There is also the wonderful technique of progressing the Saturn return chart, which is a blessing when dealing with older clients still struggling with Saturn's lessons. And she does a very thorough job of taking us step by step through the process of using return charts as predictive devices--not only solar and lunar returns, but the important(and under-used)returns of Mercury, Venus, and Mars. Her advice on how to prioritize progressions is a useful reminder for everyone from beginners to seasoned professionals, and she makes an important point many astrologers forget--that the return charts reflect what is happening in the progressed chart in the same way that the progressed chart can only be an unveiling of the potential in the natal chart. My problem with the book is that it's very difficult to use as a reference work. If you had difficulty interpreting a return, you'd be hard pressed to find an answer here--no index to help you find what you need. And there are much better books on interpreting progressions and transits. I wish that the publisher had coaxed a smaller, more useful book out of this author. Is it worth buying? Yes, if you're serious about your astrology; particularly if you've been swimming in the more esoteric astrological waters lately, and need to get your feet on the ground of practical predictive techniques.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Returns of All Kinds!, February 3, 2001

By	jude cowell "jude" (USA) - See all my reviews

This book has more info on Return Charts...from Sun to Saturn, & all planets in between...than I've found in any other book. Ms. Teal clearly explains each type, along w/ Diurnals, transits to progressed charts,anlunars,& much more. Learn how to track a planet's transit through a Return chart,or progress a Return chart. Also covered are the transits of the planets, plus the transitting Nodes. Fantastic!

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Super Reference!, August 9, 2002

By	Beth M. Guy (Portland, ME USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Ms. Teal has already written a comprehensive overview of what her book does. What I love about this work is the information about Mercury, Venus, Mars, and Jupiter Returns, because there is so little else written on them. She covers a lot of information including progressions, transits, and other Returns as well. There are numerous examples to illustrate in a well-organized, very readable work that is easy to reference. Lots of valuable information not readily available elsewhere!