The Handbook of Medical Astrology is a masterpiece of clarity, a mine of information and quite simply a classic in its field. An indispensable resource for the consulting astrologer.
- Melanie Reinhart, author of Chiron and the Healing Journey
A rare achievement. An outstanding contribution to the field of medical astrology. An immensely practical and informative guide for anyone wishing to understand the relationship between astrology, the body and the emotions - essential reading.
- Clare Martin, President of the Faculty of Astrological Studies
A Very Positive Reference Book on Medical Astrology, March 26, 2007
As a trainee astrologer, I have long resisted reading anything about medical astrology in case it scared me too much! This is a great first book to read on the subject and makes you re-think your views on health and ill-health. It is a very readable, comprehensive reference book for someone with some prior knowledge of the basics of astrology, for example the planets, houses and aspects as well as the signs of the zodiac. The reference material is superb and I found that the correspondences between my medical history and the main features of my birth chart were spookily accurate. The author describes the main function of medical astrology as the identification of the underlying astro-dynamic patterns that link mind and body, and the tackling of the inherent issues of which the outer symptoms are a physical manifestation.
There is a fascinating section on Decumbiture Charts, a traditional method of diagnosis & therapy based on the time a person takes to their bed with an illness. Also, the book contains much practical guidance on therapy sessions using medical astrology. There is no attempt to replace the medical team but rather to complement them.
The author describes how the process works - changing the relationship between ourselves and our more difficult features through awareness and what she describes as an "upgrading" - transforming these into new more positive ways of expression that bring healing. The astrological correspondences of illnesses and remedies including herbs, plus a full bibliography of further reading ensure that this will be a much used reference book.
- Joanna Tait "Jo," on Amazon
AWESOME, February 6, 2007
I knew this book was going to be something special, but I was overwhelmed with how special this book is. It is detailed, thorough, filled with information every healer should know (traditional and modern healers). This book will become one of my most prized reference book and I will be purchasing more as gifts for just about everyone I know.
- Marina Costelloe (Australia), on Amazon
