The Astrological Karma of the USA

By Steffan G. Vanel

An Analysis of the Birthchart of the United States and other Essays Inspired by a talk given on September 12, 2001 Steffan Vanel has launched into this analysis of the lessons, potential and possible... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0971933065
• ISBN13: 9780971933064
• Release Date: August 2004
• Publisher: Spiritual Company Press
• Length: 258 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 0.8" x 6.3"

Customer Reviews

Profound insight into the soul and psyche of America

A well-balanced book that deserves a wider readership than just those interested in astrology or spirituality. Steffan Venel has written with this hope in mind, incorporating many of the basics of astrology into the text. Serious astrologers suddenly became a lot more interested in the birth chart of the U.S.A. after September 11th. Beginning with a Libran dedication of "Towards a Vision of a Truly Beautiful America", Venel goes on to explore the positive and negative possibilities in great depth. Chapter one looks at America's self-image and Sagittarius rising sign. "This sign rising will tend to make the individual see himself as upright, honest and morally strong, whether they are or not". Other chapters include a look at the historical birth of America, the material obsession shown by Pluto in Capricorn and the second house, the Arab/Israeli conflict, and a concise interpretation of George W. Bush's chart. Towards the end of the book, the author ponders the future. One can only hope that America shows more self-reflection and sensitivity to others in the years to come. Some astrologers may find that Venel occasionally uses rather wide orbs but basically his interpretations are spot on. I personally found some of the more occult or esoteric spirituality a bit superfluous in places, but there is plenty of carefully researched (and referenced) history, psychology and sociology here too. Overall this is an absolutely superb book. Thank you Steffan Venel!

A tautly written and sharply insightful search for clues

Knowledgably written by Steffan Vanel (who has earned international reknown for his fusion of Astrology, Tarot, Kabballah, and Psychology) and now in an updated and expanded second edition, The Astrological Karma Of The U.S.A. is a straightforward study of planetary influences upon the United States' destiny. This new edition features supplementary chapters such as "The Astrological Karma of George W. Bush"; "The Astrological Karma of John F. Kerry"; "Conspiracy Theories and the Problem of Evil", and more. The Astrological Karma Of The U.S.A. is a tautly written and sharply insightful search for clues that guide and shape the nation around us. A unique and very highly recommendation for Metaphysical Studies reference collections in general, and astrology buffs in particular.