An Introduction to AstroPsychology: A Synthesis of Modern Astrology & Depth Psychology

by Glenn Perry

AstroPsychology’s broad, inclusive focus and systematic precision distinguishes it from previous attempts to integrate the two fields. This book should appeal equally to the beginner and to the experienced astrologer. Perry provides an original, cross-theoretical synthesis that integrates relevant concepts from a number of different traditions — astrological, psychological, and spiritual. The result is an astrological model of consciousness that goes beyond conventional theories of personality. Motivation for behavior is related to specific needs symbolized by zodiacal signs. Planets are psychological processes designed to satisfy the needs of the signs they rule. Houses symbolize the context, or setting, within which these processes manifest. Finally, planetary aspects reflect the individual’s core beliefs about the relative likelihood of meeting basic needs. A central theme of the book is that the astrological chart depicts a life script that can be lived out at successively higher levels of integration. Each element of the chart symbolizes both an inner and an outer reality, the interaction of which fuels the process of soul development. By using the chart to gain insight into one’s unique personal mythology, the individual is empowered to consciously participate in his or her own evolution. If you are interested in how astrology can be used as a tool for self-discovery and self-transformation, this book should prove of interest. It is an essentially optimistic, self-affirming approach to spiritual growth that integrates astrology with the best that contemporary psychology has to offer.

Genres: Astrology

386 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2012

About the author

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Glenn Perry, PhD

Reviews

[Emmish · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing rec from jewel!!!!! Depth psych + modern astrology

The zodiac is made up of archetypes that mirror a life cycle. Any life cycle! So human development, or the seasons. Aries as spring up to Pisces as winter becoming spring.

As within, so without: inner conflicts are reflected externally via projection/you evoke attract draw cause create external situations/people/dynamics that mirror your internal psych conflict so that you can heal it. Awareness helps.

Inconjunct/square- hard aspects that are diff levels of unconscious, bring up fears of rejection inadequacy (blinding, threat mode causes reactive behavior)

Helped me see past good/bad towards extreme/moderate, Unintegrated/integrated at higher levels, aware/unconscious.

Archetype as the language of the psyche. How you can access it. Projection/conf bias as a way of coping that leads to conflict/cog diss that ultimately hopefully lmao heals/epiphany.

Solutions lie in problems sometimes

Complex system!!!! So fun to try to work my mind around. I esp love the developmental approach.

[Gulsen · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must read for everyone interested in astrology. A through analysis of how to explain a birth-chart. It helps a lot to also understand how astrology sheds light into our repeating patterns in life. I’m thinking of re-reading and taking notes since I’m taking astrology lessons. Thank you Glenn Perry.