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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Worth Reading, May 4, 2004
This book is worth reading if you have the time and interest. Although the writing is not polished, Wilkinson's perspective is unique, insightful, and thought-provoking. I have studied Astrology and metaphysics for 20 years, yet still found the information useful. The concepts in this text are not, however, for the novice. Readers who do not have a solid understanding of Astrology before they begin are likely to be dissatisfied with this book, due to their own inability to comprehend the esoteric concepts contained therein. However, for the rest of us, I would say enjoy!
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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A useful guide for living in today's world, January 18, 2004
Robert Wilkinson's book is an amazing work that explains many different things associated with this interesting phenomenon which occurs three times a year. Just like the lunar cycles, the Mercury cycle is equally important in our lives. This book helps us understand everything we need to know about this in clear and concise language. It raises our awareness, reduces the misunderstandings, and helps us bring more order as we move through these strange periods.I wholeheartedly recommend this work as being unique, useful, deep, and very well-written. If you or a loved one have Mercury retrograde in your chart, you may want to get this book to help gain insights into how a retrograde cognitive process can function at its best. From personal experience, this book has helped me reduce my anxiety and frustration in coping with my Mercury retrograde. For instance, I learned that during these times, my life affairs actually move forward and things get a lot clearer for me. There are hundreds of more insights I've gotten from this remarkable work. You will too.
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5 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Resourceful, but not in depth, July 3, 2001
The author is a practicing professional astrologer over 30 years. This book is divided into two parts. The first part is an article of mercury retrograde - its general meanings and its application. The second part is a large volume of materials related to mercury retrograde, including a list of celebrities with mercury retrograde, a list of famous events during mercury retrograde, and a calender of mercury retrograde during 1900-2035. Even if you may not find any interesting issue in the first part, you can use the second part for your reference. According to the author, people with mercury retrograde usually lack confidence in their own ideas. They tend to learn by copying others and rethink the same thing again and again. But there are some areas where mercury retrogate can work productively. These areas include teaching, doing research, and understanding non-verbal communications. The author also provides a cookbook about how to interprete mercury retrograde in each sign and what kind of impact transiting mercury retrogate brings to people of each sign. Though the title of the book begins at "A New Look," I do not think that the author has peculiar opinion. The book does not go deeper into the topic, but I think that the semi-beginner of astrology can enjoy this book.
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