The Changing Sky

Steven Forrest, author of the award-winning and critically acclaimed book on basic astrology, The Inner Sky, sequels that outstanding work with this dynamic text on predictive astrology. You'll find a brief review of the astrological basics (planets, houses, signs and aspects) and then, the heart of the book: TRANSITS--the current positions of the planets in the sky compared to one's birth chart. Outer planets are discussed in terms of their "teacher" or "trickster" potentials. Also addressed is the cycle of the houses and the tasks represented by each. PROGRESSIONS--a day symbolically equated to a year in one's life. Thorough explanations of progressed Moon through the houses and signs, and changing angles (Midheaven and Ascendant) are presented.THE ART OF SYNTHESIS--how to put it all together.APPENDIX: how to look up transits, how to calculate secondary progressions (or how to order them if you don't want to do the math). A glossary, suggestions for further reading, and an index are also included.