For over four thousand years, people have watched the skies, correlating the movements of the Sun, the Moon, and the planets with human affairs. Astrology for Dummies shows the reader how to use that accumulated wisdom to identify strengths and weaknesses, discover creative abilities, understand relationships, and make the most of the times in which we live. Using an abundance of real-life examples, author Rae Orion offers an incisive account of each sign and planet, taking the reader far beyond the daily horoscope and illuminating the birth chart in all its individuality and complexity.

Astrology for Dummies examines the time-honored ways astrology helps us understand ourselves and others. From how to map and interpret individual horoscopes to building and reading birth charts, Astrology For Dummies provides you with the tools to apply the art of astrology to your everyday life.

Explore the long, multi-cultural, occasionally bloody history of astrology
Discover useful advice about romance, career, and wellness
Find the creative potential to be found in every sign and every birth chart
Unravel the mysteries behind Mercury retrograde and other celestial phenomena
Delve into the horoscopes of dozens of famous (and infamous) people, both past and present
Investigate different ways to align yourself with the cosmos.

Astrology hasn't been around for millennia for nothing. It's a practical tool, a symbolic language, a way to expand awareness, a means to increase empathy, and an exploration that touches the soul. Whether you want to learn about yourself, understand others, or glimpse the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead, the answers are here -- and in the stars!

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Rae Orion has written books on photography, astronomy, and mythology as well as the mysteries of astrology. She is the author of both previous editions of Astrology For Dummies.

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Explore the personality traits of each sign
See how astrology influences your personal relationships
Use astrology to discover your creative potential Find out what the stars have to tell you! People have looked to the stars for enlightenment for thousands of years. This book shows you how astrology can provide insight into yourself and others, help clarify the past, and even offer possible hints into the futurebut only when you know how to use it. Learn how to get a copy of your birth chart, analyze its essential features, and compare your chart with others. You'll discover how to use astrology as a tool to increase understanding, aid in decision-making, and enhance your life each day. Inside...
Explore the story of astrology
Find your creative potential
Get to know each sign's strengths and weaknesses
Interpret a horoscope
Discover relationship matches
Understand celestial cycles
Uncover the uses of retrograde