Archetypes of the Zodiac

by Kathleen A. Burt

Book Overview

Take a deeper look at astrology as it relates to Jungian Archetypes. By understanding myths and archetypes, you can attain the potential of your birth chart-your life map-and gain conscious control of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0875420885
• ISBN13: 9780875420882
• Release Date: January 1988
• Publisher: Llewellyn Publications
• Length: 576 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Symbolism & Astrology

How does the symbolism of mythology affect how we read charts for others? This book uncovers the twelve astrological types of individuals and their background in mythology. A great book if you want to thoroughly understand each sign.

Great for Understanding How Astrology, Archetypes, and Mythology

I loved this book and learned a lot from it. There is so much here that you won't get from an ordinary astrology book. The most interesting part of astrology (in my opinion), is its connection to mythology and how the various archetypal energies in astrology relate. Fun for anyone who enjoys depth psychology, even if astrology isn't a major interest. For anyone interested in astrology, it's an absolute must.

Brilliant -- has the ring of truth - 6 stars ******

Burt has done a masterful job writing about astrology from a mythical and Jungian perspective. She truly understands the signs of the zodiac and the issues they represent in our lives. Her comments on the natal sun progressing during the life cycle are especially illuminating. To my mind, this book is one of the classic texts of modern astrology. I return to it repeatedly for fresh insights about the celesial craft. It is, hands down, the most influential astrology text I have read in the past decade. Burt's volume ranks with Bob Hand's "Planets in Transit" as a treasured astrological resource. It deserves 6 stars.

I Highly Recommend This Book!

I'm a professional Astrologer and have been teaching classes since 1978. I frequently recommend this book to my more advanced students who really want to learn about the deeper archetypal patterns in psychological astrology. A GREAT book!

Excellent analysis of the Signs of the Zodiac

I was very impressed by the depth of information this book provided. At times I felt almost overwhelmed because I thought there couldn't possibly be anymore to the mythology of this sign, and sure enough, there was! An unqualified yes to get this book for anyone seriously interested in Astrology, Mythology, or even Wholistic Psychology.