I purchased Mary Shea's book when it first came out in the early 1990s. That copy is now falling apart and difficult to navigate with pages falling out. This new edition is updated with more information and new graphics, and the binding appears to be perfect for many more years of use. All I have to do is transfer my many margin notes and underlines to the new book--no simple task!!
Ms. Shea writes in a personable style, with anecdotes and real life examples illustrating her solar return interpretations. Her background in counseling psychology informs every page with insights every astrologer needs to hone her/his skills in interpretation. It is indeed a 'teaching' book in many ways to both the layperson and professional.
Through the years, I have found this book to be a roadmap for my year ahead. As my life has unfolded, natal transits, progressions, directions and solar return astrology have helped me maintain my sanity through insane times, both good and not so good. I know myself so much more deeply through the study of this art.
With her uncanny insights into this art of astrology, Ms. Shea reaffirms the mysteries that astrology makes real. By that I mean she is able to articulate what is happening, why it is happening, and often times when and how it will happen, ahead of time. THAT is bringing divination down to a single page with astrological glyphs in a circle, to be interpreted by a good astrologer.
The mystery of life (and god) is, as Joseph Campbell said, "...beyond all categories of thought." With the help of authors like Mary Shea and a few others, that mystery can be grokked...explored...experienced deeply, with a few more categories than usual. Not the whole mystery, but glimpses here and there.
Ms. Shea's book "Planets In Solar Returns" work is one I turn to most often during the year for guidance, especially during the 3 months leading up to my birthday. As I look to the closing phase of my year just ending, and my new birthday year approaching...like clockwork: "Here Comes the Sun" -- and once again I begin this wonderful journey called life.
Thank you Mary Shea. A masterful piece of insight for all who dare or care to ask.
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Veronica HeilmairReviewed in Germany on October 12, 2019
sehr ausführlich und treffend
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Vicky Sepulveda GonzalezReviewed in Mexico on March 31, 2023
Que es un excelente libro, y me llego en el tiempo prometido
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LalieReviewed in France on April 18, 2020
Une référence en matière de révolutions solaires
