Planets in Youth - Patterns in Early Development

by Robert Hand

To Robert Hand, children are adults in the process of becoming. Parents will welcome this book and use it to help their children learn to cope with the complexities of modern life. Readers of all ages will use it to understand their own patterns of early development. The first four chapters define the roles of mother and father, explain the effects of various planetary energy systems and discuss the meaning of elements and crosses in a child's chart. Hand analyzes the charts of three children, including Judy Garland and Shirley Temple, to illustrate the astrological principles and psychological insights set forth in his intriguing study of personality development. The major part of the book consists of delineations of horoscope factors, written with young people in mind. Every planet in every sign, house and major aspect, as well as every rising sign, is interpreted in about three hundred words that stress possibilities rather than certainties.

Genres: Astrology, Spirituality, Occult, Reference

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1977

About the author

Robert Sterling Hand (born December 5, 1942) is an American astrologer, author, translator, and lecturer, who received the Regulus Award for his life's work at the "United Astrology Conference" in Denver in 2008

Reviews

[Will Harrison · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another wonderful reference point from Mr. Hand by far my favorite published astrologer! :) This is one of the best natal references I've ever utilized & it's good for adults & children alike (though I absolutely love that he worked so hard on a reference tool for kids one of the most vibrant & interesting sub-realms of astrology for me personally)...I recommended this as a good primer for someone close to me who's never really explored astrological interpretations of natal placements but I'd recommend it to experienced astrologers who're looking for a good, other perspective as well :)

A solid pillar in anyone's astrological library / tool-belt, I don't use it nearly as much as Planets in Transit or even Planets in Composite but it's worth reading & keeping around

[Kyle · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the astrology bible. All you need to read your chart.