Mapping the Psyche Volume 2: Planetary Aspects & the Houses of the Horoscope

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This book, a transcript of the second term of Clare Martin's introductory course in astrology given for the Centre for Psychological Astrology, continues her clear, insightful and innovative presentation of the basics of astrological study. Exploring the planetary aspects and the houses of the horoscope, the ten lessons focus on the horoscope as a dynamic interweaving of polarities: not only the angles, the houses, and their related zodiacal signs are examined from the perspective of complementarity, but also the enigmatic Moon's Nodes, which are interpreted from a fresh and exciting perspective. Major and minor aspects are illuminated by examples and discussion from the group, and the importance of a missing element or aspect is discussed with originality and depth. Volume 2 of Mapping the Psyche is a superb successor to Clare's fi rst volume on the planets and the zodical signs, and will provide solid groundwork for students taking their fi rst steps in astrology, as well as deepening the understanding of experienced practitioners who can benefi t from Clare's beautifully structured, elegant and comprehensive approach. Title Page Copyright Page Contents Lesson One: Introduction to the Houses Incarnation and the Angles The Horizon: East-West Axis The Meridian: North-South Axis About House Systems The Twelve Houses Nature and Nurture Time and Space Chart Shapes Hemispheres Three phases of relationship Quadrants Lesson Two: The Twelve Houses – Part One Houses One to Six The First House The Second House The Third House The Fourth House The Fifth House The Sixth House Lesson Three: The Twelve Houses – Part Two Houses Seven to Twelve The Seventh House The Eighth House The Ninth House The Tenth House The Eleventh House The Twelfth House Lesson Four: Polarity and the Angles Polarity Aries-Libra Axis Taurus-Scorpio Axis Gemini-Sagittarius Axis Cancer-Capricorn Axis Leo-Aquarius Axis Virgo-Pisces Axis The Angles in the Birth Chart The Cross of Matter The Ascendant-Descendant Axis The MC-IC Axis Lesson Five: The Nodes of the Moon Aspects to the Nodal Axis The Nodal Axis and the Houses Lesson Six: Introduction to the Aspects – Part One The Conjunction Moon-Venus-Neptune conjunction Sun-Mercury conjunction Sun conjunct Moon The Opposition Mercury opposite Pluto Sun opposite Pluto Sun-Neptune opposition Lesson Seven: Introduction to the Aspects – Part Two The Square The T-square The Grand Cross Semi-squares and Sesqui-quadrates The Finger of the World The Hard Rectangle Lesson Eight: Introduction to the Aspects – Part Three The Trine The Grand Trine The Sextile The Grand Sextile The Kite The Minor Grand Trine The Grand Rectangle The Yod Lesson Nine: Chart Imbalances Element Imbalances Lack of Fire Lack of Earth Lack of Air Lack of Water Lesson Ten: Whole Chart Interpretation Chart Data Bibliography and Recommended Reading