Planets in Therapy: Predictive Technique and the Art of Counseling

by Greg Bogart

This book explores archetypal symbolism, predictive technique, and counseling process in therapeutic astrology. Combining insights from Jungian depth psychology, developmental theory, alchemy and dream symbolism with the precision of planetary transits, progressions and midpoints, Planets in Therapy is an inspiring approach to the healing art of astrology.

Planets in Therapy clearly and succinctly explains the interpretation of the language and techniques of astrology, the depth psychological, transpersonal and spiritual meaning of planetary symbolism, and its power to heal and transform.

Greg Bogart masterfully guides the reader through the principles of psychological astrology, emphasizing the process of self-tansformation, spiritual evolution, and discovering the meaning in every event and every moment. A wide range of examples demonstrate how to apply this knowledge to skillfully help others as a counseling astrologer.

Genres: Astrology, Psychology

448 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 12, 2012

About the author

Greg Bogart, Ph.D, LMFT--psychotherapist in the San Francisco Bay Area, lecturer in psychology at Sonoma State University. Greg's writings bridge clinical research, dream studies, astrology, meditation, hatha yoga, developmental theory, Jungian archetypal psychology, Psychosynthesis, and transpersonal psychology.

Reviews

[Kay · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a well written and thoughtful book that would be particularly ideal if you are a psychotherapist or other counseling professional and are looking to understand astrology and how you could integrate its many wisdoms and benefits into your practice. And of course it's perfect for counseling astrologers wanting to deepen their knowledge. Greg Bogart is one of my favorite astrological writers and I have often read his books straight through as his approach is a balance between technical information, case studies, personal experience and spiritual awareness. Although this book is adapted from his original 'Therapeutic Astrology' there is enough new information to make it worth reading again. He includes the basic astrological information for novices as well as more advanced information on transits, progressions and working with couples. I appreciated the topical information on astrology and mental health and crisis counseling.

[Julie Garfield · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a fascinating books don't miss it. Greg Bogart is one of the wise men of our time. Listen to what he has to say.

[Nancy Carleton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautifully written with pragmatic guidance for counselors and therapists who want to incorporate astrology into their practice in a meaningful way.

[Ana Alpande · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really recommend this book. Deep, very sensitive but at the same time an easy read. Very insightful both for students and professionals.

[Ana Isabel · Rating 5 out of 5]

In many ways this book is about Psychology. This isn’t surprising as it embraces Psychological Astrology. It also goes into great depth in the most positive ways in which Astrology can be used for counselling. It’s breadth is wide. Anyone interested in practicing Astrology would do well to read this book.

You can watch Greg discuss his book on Lightways: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiWQn...