Two seminars dealing with the theme of 'orienting' in our life.
The four angles comprise the fundamental structure of the horoscope, and Part One of “Incarnation” looks in depth at their symbolism and meaning. The reader is taken on a journey around the angles, considering their element, mode, and accompanying natal and transiting planets There is also an illuminating presentation of the astronomy involved. Traditional interpretations are augmented by the fresh and original perspectives characteristic of Melanie’s teaching style, which focuses on evoking personal insight as much as conveying information or technique. There is also a guided imagery exercise which can be followed by the reader, designed to further personalise and deepen the material.
Part Two explores the Nodes of the Moon. The reader is invited to contemplate their meaning from first principles, considering the astronomical inter-relationship of the Sun, Moon and Earth in space. Established ideas about the interpretation of the Nodes are reviewed and sometimes challenged, and there are several interesting and original avenues of further exploration suggested. The imagery of the dragon is considered, along with Draconic astrology, a fascinating case study, and an exploration of the psychological processes connected with eclipses. This book will make a welcome addition to the existing literature on the Nodes, inspiring the reader with new techniques and perspectives which can easily be applied to the chart, to yield new understanding.
INCARNATION: The Four Angles and the Moon’s Nodes
The four angles comprise the fundamental structure of the horoscope, and Part One of “Incarnation” looks in depth at their symbolism and meaning. The reader is taken on a journey around the angles, considering their element, mode, and accompanying natal and transiting planets, as well as an illuminating presentation of the astronomy involved. Traditional interpretations are augmented by the fresh and original perspectives characteristic of Melanie’s teaching style, which focuses on evoking personal insight as much as conveying information or technique. There is also a guided imagery exercise which can be followed by the reader, designed to further personalise and deepen the material.
Part Two explores the Nodes of the Moon. The reader is invited to contemplate their meaning from first principles, considering the inter-relationship of the Sun, Moon and Earth in space. Established ideas about the interpretation of the Nodes are reviewed and sometimes challenged, and there are several interesting and original avenues of further exploration suggested. The imagery of the dragon is considered, along with Draconic astrology, a fascinating case study, and an exploration of the psychological processes connected with eclipses. The existing literature on the Nodes is not vast, and this book will doubtless become a welcome addition, inspiring the reader with new techniques and perspectives which can easily be applied to the chart, to yield new understanding.
Melanie Reinhart is an astrologer and author based in the United Kingdom. She has taught for several well-known astrological schools in the UK and abroad, including the Faculty of Astrological Studies, the Centre for Psychological Astrology, the London School of Astrology, and Astro*Synthesis. In 2004 she received the Charles Harvey Award for 'exceptional service in astrology', and in 2009 she became one of the Patrons of the Faculty of Astrological Studies. Reinhart is known for her empirical and intuitive research on new astronomical objects such as the Centaurs.