Dynamics of the Unconscious: Seminars in Psychological Astrology, Vol. 2

by Liz Greene, Howard Sasportas

Combining the symbolism of astrology with that of psychology, the authors show you how to understand depression, the quest for the sublime, the astrology and psychology of aggression, and alchemical symbolism for tracking life changes. Charts.Reading list.

Genres: Astrology, Psychology, Philosophy, Occult, Spirituality, Nonfiction

384 pages, Paperback

First published January 15, 1988

About the author

Liz Greene is held in high esteem by astrologers all over the world, professional and non-professional alike. She is a prolific author of books and various publications and has been instrumental in shaping modern psychological astrology.

She holds doctorate degrees in psychology and (as of 2010) in history and is a qualified Jungian analyst. She also holds a diploma in counselling from the Centre for Transpersonal Psychology in London, and a diploma from the Faculty of Astrological Studies, of which she is a lifetime Patron.

Reviews

[Julya Savina · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book wasn’t all astrology. In fact, it was heavy on psychological ailments, philosophies of the self/ego, and the process of alchemy. The astrological descriptions or notes were not the focus; it was the understanding and depth of human experience -especially in regard to depression, repression, and the desire to grow and transcend- that was at the core of this book. I think it is a valid read for anyone with an interest in such topics. And for astrology students, also vital for a better understanding of how astrology fits into our lives, especially as a process (not standing alone).

[Min · Rating 5 out of 5]

Right book handed to me at the right time. Keys to understand Mars energy and 4 stages of alchemical process.

[Jelena Svilkic · Rating 4 out of 5]

Iako je knjiga jako zanimljiva i informativna, imam osecaj kao da bi sve delove gde se govori o astrologiji trebalo zameniti sa naucnim, psiholoskim terminima i ne bi pravilo razliku. Odnosno, malo se saznaje o astrologiji i o konkretnim triggerima za neke dogadjaje npr. sve je podredjeno osnovnoj ideji "susretanja sa svojom senkom", a svaka sigurna tvrdnja se opovrgava klauzulom "sve je jako individualno pa se ne moze nista tvrditi o tome i tome". Razumem psiholoske sile skrivene iza termina kao sto su Saturn ili Mars ili Pluton, i ovde je svaka planeta i energija projekcija tvojih slabosti ili zelja ili frustracija itd. i potentan simbol za samo-otkrice. Deo o fazama alhemijskog procesa mi je bio zanimljiv i saznala sam neke (i dalje osnovne) stvari.
Sad moram da priznam da me je konacno smorila svo ovo kopanje po sopstvenoj psihi i podsvesti, konstano "zagledanje" u sopstvenu dusu, mislim da mi je bas potrebno da izadjem iz ovoga i da se otvorim ka svetu i ka zajednici koja je i dalje tu, izvan okvira ove trenutne astroloske opsednutosti samim sobom.

[Chuu · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such an enlightening book, especially the parts about mars and alchemy. I found myself having to put this down several times because I got overwhelmed by how accurate everything was.

If you’re looking for a book that will punch you in the gut and force you to think, it’s this one. Liz and Howard uncovered a /lot/ of repressed emotions that I didn’t even realize I had, and made me confront the things that I hadn’t realized I was running from.

Even now I’m avoiding the things that were brought up, but I know I have to face it eventually.

This was a great book. I’d recommend this to /anyone/.

[Aline · Rating 5 out of 5]

This volume takes on the topics of aggression, depression and an introduction of alchemy regarding astrology and psychology.
Very interesting.

[Gabriela · Rating 5 out of 5]

Powerful insight on the birth chart and conscious alchemical transformation.
Any attempt we make to improve ourselves and our lives through understanding the dynamics of the birth chart is a piece of the alchemical work, particularly if it starts approaching the domain of psychotherapy, because this is taking the raw materials of the psyche as portrayed in the horoscope and transforming them through the intervention of consciousness.

[Myr · Rating 5 out of 5]

"This work sheds light on the darker side of the adult personality, those unconscious dynamics that need to be confronted so that we can grow to find the wisdom within." Liz Greene

[KristenNakiaaa · Rating 4 out of 5]

reading this for educational purposes.

The ending started to drag. I am not interested in alchemy process that was taught towards the end of the book. I did not appreciate that part of the book.