Parkers' Astrology: The Essential Guide to Using Astrology in Your Daily Life

by Julia Parker and Derek Parker

Book Overview

A new edition of this universally acknowledged practical introduction to astrology for interested amateurs and budding professionals If you are interested in the zodiac and astrology, let Derek and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 078948014X
• ISBN13: 9780789480149
• Release Date: August 2001
• Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
• Length: 496 Pages
• Weight: 4.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 9.0" x 11.4"

Customer Reviews

Great way to find older great books

A great book for those who want to learn about or review Astrology.

Awesome !!!

This book is amazing !! I'm a beginner in astrology and this book is perfect for me because the way the wisdom that is explained throughout its pages is incredible easy to understand because the authors guides you in a step by step process that in a couple of weeks you begin to understand and read your own birth chart. Julia and Derek WELL DONE !!

An Astrology Bible

Yes, if one were looking for an astrology book that taught one accurately how to calculate a chart, this one would leave you in the dark. However, if one is just using this as a reference to a ready made chart (and there are many internet sites that will do this for you for free. See Astro Dienst) this is a very thorough and informative reference. Before buying any astrology book (of which I own many) I always check to make sure the descriptions are accurate for my own personality before purchasing (you'd be surprised that a few books I've found miss the mark). Parker's offers some interesting insights on interpretation that vary from other sources. For example, in the rising sign readings (hidden somewhat after the general sun sign readings with the interesting illustrations), they touch a little on the descendant's role. It brings a whole new perspective to the way I used to interpret rising signs. In interpretations, Parker is complete to the nth degree. The large charts in the back, also, has saved me gobs of time from having to log onto my computer and look up individual planet placings of friends and family I couldn't remember.

Entertaining, colourful, all-round introduction to astrology

For anyone starting out, this is an excellent general introduction to the whole of astrology. Some 15 years ago, a very similar volume by the Parkers was one of the books from which I learnt the basics of astrology. Their style is accessible, imaginative, and not too heavy. Whether you are interested in basic Sun sign characteristics, basic chart interpretation, prediction techniques, or which sign rules mulberries and bilberries (Sagittarius apparently!), its all here. The book is divided into four sections, which includes detailed tables for drawing up charts. Beginners should not be put off by the long section on the complexities of chart calculation, even though this is useful information. It is of course very easy to get a copy of your natal chart done by computer, and start from there. The often beautiful illustrations and pictures add considerably to the quality information in Parkers Astrology. It certainly makes the process of learning astrology easier on the eye! I recommend this book for the beginner, perhaps together with one of the more "serious" introductions, such as The Classic Guide To Astrology by Ron Davison.

Great short-cut!

I learn all the basics from it. It should be a book for all levels. I am now reading my own personality and fortune - with wonderful accuracy!

Informative, easily understandable

Fascinating and interesting. This book is the most concise and user-friendly guide to astrology i have read. I highly recommend it.