Goddess Astrology

by Elisabeth Brooke

Overview

A fascinating exploration of the Goddesses, and women of Greek mythology, in relation to the astrological signs.

Offering a new and insightful discussion into the subjects of both Greek mythology and astrology, Elisabeth Brooke skilfully intertwines the two to create an original and captivating exploration of the female experience. It expresses a deep appreciation that women’s lives are not all the same and should not be put into the same overused stereotypes; instead, it offers a refreshing perspective of female archetypes, illustrated by the lives of extraordinary women both alive and dead, which women everywhere will relate to.

Each chapter of this book follows one of the twelve Astrological Signs, seven traditional planets, as well as the Houses and Aspects. The connection to a Goddess of Greek mythology is detailed for each of these, providing an illuminating and engrossing background to the Greek myths and Goddess lore. The chapters bridge the gap between ancient and modern, exploring more recent examples of brave, strong, and empowering women for each of the Astrological Signs.

The book can be read straight through as an exploration of the Goddesses and Astrology, and as a reference book for both astrological studies and historical Goddess lore. Goddess Astrology also contains excerpts from classical texts, newly translated by the author Elisabeth Brooke.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781913504915
Publisher:	AEON BOOKS LTD
Publication date:	09/27/2022
Pages:	376
Product dimensions:	5.80(w) x 9.05(h) x (d)

About the Author

Elisabeth Brooke qualified as a Medical Herbalist with the National Institute of Medical Herbalists in 1980. She has a private practice in London and teaches and lectures worldwide. She teaches workshops all over the world, teaching subjects such as herbalism and astrology. She is a guest tutor at Heartwood School of Herbal Medicine and has also tutored in Medical Astrology for the Company and produced articles for their Magazine. Elisabeth has a BA (Hons,) in Classical Studies and is studying for a MA, looking a Greek creation myths.

Table of Contents

Notes on Sources ix

Introduction xi

Historical Background xiii

Aries the Amazon 1

Taurus: Aphrodite Kore 15

Gemini: Iris 31

Cancer: Hestia 45

Leo: Hera 61

Virgo: Demeter 79

Libra: Aphrodite Urania 95

Scorpio: Persephone 111

Sagittarius: Artemis 125

Capricorn: Hecate 141

Aquarius: Athena 155

Pisces: the Pythia 169

The Planets: the Sun 185

The Moon: Selene 201

Mercury: the Melissae 213

Venus: Aphrodite 227

Mars: the Furies 239

Jupiter: Themis 255

Saturn: Rhea 269

Areas of expression-the houses 287

Aspects 295

Transits and cycles 301

End Note 309

Appendix 1 A-Z List of the Horoscopes (By Surname) 311

Appendix 2 Key Words 331

Bibliography 333

Index 337

Editorial Reviews

A fascinating exploration of the Goddesses, and women of Greek mythology, in relation to the astrological signs.

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