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Sue Tompkins<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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LEVEL <\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Second year student to professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ASTRO STYLE <\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Modern Psychological\/ Contemporary but absolutely something here for every astrologer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sue Tompkins\u2019 classic book \u2018Aspects in Astrology<\/em>\u2018 is so well written and easy to read it\u2019s like chatting with an astro friend who knows everything there is to know about aspects that. And then some. I recently read an interview with Sue Tompkins in the August\/September 2020 issue of The Mountain Astrologer (TMA) journal and she comes across exactly as I would imagine from her writing- down to earth, amiable and bursting with astrological insight and knowledge. OK, maybe not bursting but definitely a fount of knowledge that runs deep and flows steady. I\u2019d love to sit and listen to her talk one day, if opportunity arises. Check out the article at the link below. If you aren\u2019t already subscribed to TMA and you are serious about astrology, you really need to get this sorted asap!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Between the covers<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

\u2018Aspects in Astrology<\/em>\u2018 concisely covers everything you need to know about aspects, just like the title says. From interpreting the aspects, weighting the chart, aspect orbs (a guaranteed conversation starter at your next astrology conference or meeting, preferably after everyone has has a tipple for maximum impact), applying and separating aspects and a super brief but informative paragraph on declination which explains just enough to inspire you to find out more. If you are so inclined check out the brilliant astrology resource that is Astro-Seek at the link below \u2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/horoscopes.astro-seek.com\/parallels-of-declination-astrology-aspects-online-calculator<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a brief but detailed chapter on the planets, you could write a basic but believable newspaper horoscope from the information contained in this chapter. Not recommended, but you could if required. The chapter on calculating the aspects is aimed at beginner astrologers, but I\u2019ve given this a second year student up rating because you really want to have the basics down before jumping in here. New astrology students are going to have questions. So. Many. Questions. In my mind (and experience) the first year of astrology studies is for the basics \u2013 signs, planets, houses, hours spent chatting about your chart, your family charts, your friend\u2019s charts, your love life, your work life, your new classmates charts, your chart because you just discovered another new Very Important Astrology Concept! Finally, after exhausting yourself, and your teacher, you deep dive into the aspects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chapters<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

The chapter on Qualities, Elements and Signs is brilliantly detailed, and perfect for getting a handle on configurations. It will also probably motivate you to have another look at your beloved\u2019s and your own chart to look for \u2018hereditary\u2019 patterns. And\u00a0this<\/strong>\u00a0is what you want out of a \u2018classic\u2019 astrology text, inspiration and \u2018oooh let me have a look\u2019 moments. The meaning of the aspects covers exactly that, from the standards \u2013 conjunction, opposition, trine, square, sextile, quincunx \u2013 to what I like to think of as the awkwards \u2013 semi-square, semi-sextile, sesquiquadrate and quintile. You know what they say \u2013 awkward by nature, awkward by number. Or something like that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, to the selling point \u2013 aspect interpretations. This section is titled \u201d A Planetary Cookbook\u201d but it really isn\u2019t compared to many other popular astrology books written in the latter half of last century. In many cases the cookbook style of astro writing is\u00a0so<\/em>\u00a0black and white it can be frustrating and the interps are often so damn final you\u2019re left feeling doomed for life, especially if your chart is rife with hard aspects. With the \u2018Aspects in Astrology<\/em>\u2018 cookbook you can go easy on the salty. Sue Tompkins writing style is open, for want of a better word. She pulls no punches but also no alarms and no surprises. Each planetary aspect is discussed in a conversational overview with example charts and keywords. You truly get the whole vibe of that particular aspect between those particular planets. It\u2019s terrific. Whether you are inclined to traditional, contemporary, sidereal or any other astrological bent, here you will get the gist of the aspect. No judgement, no excuses. Wonderful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Must. Own. Aspects in Astrology<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

\u2018Aspects in Astrology<\/em>\u2018 is available at the usuals \u2013 paperback version from Book Depository and Amazon, digital at Amazon, and lo and behold \u2013 it may also be available at your local bookstore, it is that popular. This is definitely and definitively another Must Own for any astrology library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Happy astro reading!<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Find out more about Sue Tompkins work in Astrology & Homeopathy here-<\/p>\n\n\n\n

http:\/\/www.suetompkins.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out the TMA interview with Sue Tompkins mentioned above, and while you are there get a subscription! It is an immense and credible resource for all astrologers and astrology enthusiasts. And cheap as chips for the digital version, even if you live on the other side of the world and you haven\u2019t had a great currency exchange rate since last century\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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