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A Bíblia da Astrologia
Descubra o poder dos astros e de que forma as suas caraterísticas moldam o seu futuro.
Este guia completo sobre astrologia tradicional e moderna contém todas as informações necessárias acerca do zodíaco.
As caraterísticas dos signos, a astrologia aplicada aos relacionamentos e o modo de construir e interpretar um mapa astral são, entre muitos outros conteúdos, alguns dos ensinamentos deste livro.
Este guia completo sobre astrologia tradicional e moderna contém todas as informações necessárias acerca do zodíaco.
As caraterísticas dos signos, a astrologia aplicada aos relacionamentos e o modo de construir e interpretar um mapa astral são, entre muitos outros conteúdos, alguns dos ensinamentos deste livro.
400 pages, Paperback
First published April 1, 2005
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About the author
Judy Hall
194 books419 followersAn internationally known author, astrologer, psychic, healer, broadcaster and workshop leader, Judy Hall has been a karmic counsellor for over thirty years.
Her books have been translated into fifteen languages. Her specialities are past life readings and regression; reincarnation, astrology, psychology and natural forms of healing.
She has clients from all walks of life: the House of Lords, the European Parliament, pop singers, university professors, scientists and mystics, and people on social security.
She has conducted workshops around the world. A trained healer and counsellor, she has been psychic all her life and has a wide experience of many systems of divination and natural healing methods.
Judy has a B.Ed. in Religious Studies and an extensive knowledge of world religions and mythology. Her mentor was Christine Hartley (Dion Fortune's metaphysical colleague and literary agent). She completed her Masters Degree in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology at Bath Spa University.
Her books have been translated into fifteen languages. Her specialities are past life readings and regression; reincarnation, astrology, psychology and natural forms of healing.
She has clients from all walks of life: the House of Lords, the European Parliament, pop singers, university professors, scientists and mystics, and people on social security.
She has conducted workshops around the world. A trained healer and counsellor, she has been psychic all her life and has a wide experience of many systems of divination and natural healing methods.
Judy has a B.Ed. in Religious Studies and an extensive knowledge of world religions and mythology. Her mentor was Christine Hartley (Dion Fortune's metaphysical colleague and literary agent). She completed her Masters Degree in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology at Bath Spa University.
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March 3, 2024
•| ⊱✿⊰ |• 4,8 Stars •| ⊱✿⊰ |•
Um livro muito completo, muito intuitivo para quem aprecia o tema.
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A very complete book, very intuitive for anyone who appreciates the topic.
March 8, 2019
"Definitive Guide" - no book is definitive, and certainly not when it comes to a vast subject like astrology. It's possibly the definitive guide to Judy Hall's personal opinions on astrology though.
The author makes outdated, unhelpful, categorical assertions about zodiac signs and planetary correspondences which are not backed up by named sources or even by her own reasoning.
Examples:
- the bibliography contains a paltry 11 books, of which only 4 were not written by Judy Hall herself!! Every other astrology book I have ever read (and that's at least 50-60) contains pages and pages of footnotes, references, acknowledgements, thanks, recommended reading etc. Authors who don't quote sources and just claim to know everything... sadly very common and sadly not very credible. Astrology is a phenomenally complex subject - are we really supposed to believe that a "definitive" guide to such an immensely challenging subject came almost exclusively from her?
- the esoteric correspondences, e.g. days of the week assigned to planets, are simply wrong (one of the several errors: Jupiter's day is stated as Friday, which is wrong, Friday is Venerdi'/vendredi which comes from Venus - she makes blanket statements with no justification).
- the "meanings" given for the zodiac signs are only her (negative, unhelpful) opinions. As an energy healer she should be aware that we speak of a spectrum of planetary energies and tendencies, carefully avoiding blanket statements like "Scorpio does not hesitate to use knowledge gained through insight to manipulate people" (actual quote, this book is full of examples like that).
All in all I was quite shocked at how arrogant and outdated her approach is.
Please only read this book if you are going to cross-check the information against multiple sources and other books written by professional astrologers. Like Pam Gregory, whose books are about a quarter of the length of Judy's but which have bibliographies 4 times as comprehensive, and are a mine of genuine properly-researched and validated information.
This book gets 1 star for providing a good outline and framework of subject headings for building your own knowledge, but you are going to have to strip out a lot of her content and do your own research if you want reliable info.
The author makes outdated, unhelpful, categorical assertions about zodiac signs and planetary correspondences which are not backed up by named sources or even by her own reasoning.
Examples:
- the bibliography contains a paltry 11 books, of which only 4 were not written by Judy Hall herself!! Every other astrology book I have ever read (and that's at least 50-60) contains pages and pages of footnotes, references, acknowledgements, thanks, recommended reading etc. Authors who don't quote sources and just claim to know everything... sadly very common and sadly not very credible. Astrology is a phenomenally complex subject - are we really supposed to believe that a "definitive" guide to such an immensely challenging subject came almost exclusively from her?
- the esoteric correspondences, e.g. days of the week assigned to planets, are simply wrong (one of the several errors: Jupiter's day is stated as Friday, which is wrong, Friday is Venerdi'/vendredi which comes from Venus - she makes blanket statements with no justification).
- the "meanings" given for the zodiac signs are only her (negative, unhelpful) opinions. As an energy healer she should be aware that we speak of a spectrum of planetary energies and tendencies, carefully avoiding blanket statements like "Scorpio does not hesitate to use knowledge gained through insight to manipulate people" (actual quote, this book is full of examples like that).
All in all I was quite shocked at how arrogant and outdated her approach is.
Please only read this book if you are going to cross-check the information against multiple sources and other books written by professional astrologers. Like Pam Gregory, whose books are about a quarter of the length of Judy's but which have bibliographies 4 times as comprehensive, and are a mine of genuine properly-researched and validated information.
This book gets 1 star for providing a good outline and framework of subject headings for building your own knowledge, but you are going to have to strip out a lot of her content and do your own research if you want reliable info.
July 13, 2022
Solid jumping off point/reference
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July 29, 2011Good book, but more for those who are big followers of astrology. Give very detailed ways of working out your star sign, and all the aspects of astrology.
Too technical for my desire for a light read
Too technical for my desire for a light read
November 6, 2012
I will use this as a reference guide over and over. As someone who is just starting to explore astrology and other related topics, I found this book really easy to understand and it had a bit of everything about each sign. Even explains how to draw your own chart.
August 7, 2020
A really in-depth resource~ One that you'll keep on your shelf and refer to whenever you need a quick brush-up or want to get a little more information on a subject.
November 10, 2021
A pesar de mi escepticismo he encontrado este libro muy interesante y, analizando mi carta astral con ayuda del mismo, he hallado numerosas coincidencias, por lo que esta obra me ha hecho replantearme la astrología como una disciplina útil.
A modo de crítica, es muy cuestionable el apartado sobre la relación entre la astrología y la salud, así como también el análisis romántico de los signos solares, ya que gracias a la carta astral sabemos que no sólo éste influye, hay muchos factores a tener en cuenta. Por otra parte, también hay que hacer mención a dos signos del zodiaco que no se incluyen pero que sí que podrían tener influencia (partiendo de la base de que la astrología es completamente veraz): Cetus y Ofiuco. La inclusión de los mismos podría hacer variar ciertos aspectos de nuestra carta y me parece incorrecto que no se incluyan, a pesar de que este hecho parece estar justificado por parte de los astrólogos y astrólogas.
Por último, hay que separar la astrología de los horóscopos de periódicos y webs, ya que manchan el nombre de una disciplina que podría ser veraz.
A modo de crítica, es muy cuestionable el apartado sobre la relación entre la astrología y la salud, así como también el análisis romántico de los signos solares, ya que gracias a la carta astral sabemos que no sólo éste influye, hay muchos factores a tener en cuenta. Por otra parte, también hay que hacer mención a dos signos del zodiaco que no se incluyen pero que sí que podrían tener influencia (partiendo de la base de que la astrología es completamente veraz): Cetus y Ofiuco. La inclusión de los mismos podría hacer variar ciertos aspectos de nuestra carta y me parece incorrecto que no se incluyan, a pesar de que este hecho parece estar justificado por parte de los astrólogos y astrólogas.
Por último, hay que separar la astrología de los horóscopos de periódicos y webs, ya que manchan el nombre de una disciplina que podría ser veraz.
August 18, 2019
WHO DOESN’T’ WANT to know future, right?
Especially when it can give you some insight into your own self, what works best for you, what are your strengths and which areas need to be improved.
I’m not an astrologer and never will be, but I understand myself a whole lot better now after reading this lovely book Astrology Bible by Judy Hall. The zodiac, elements, qualities, polarities, planets, house, and aspects … all come together to tell you how to live in harmony with this world, what kind of personality you have and how does astrology influence you and your mood, and much more!
Highly recommended to everyone who wants to get a bit deeper into how everything works and how to make the best of it!
Especially when it can give you some insight into your own self, what works best for you, what are your strengths and which areas need to be improved.
I’m not an astrologer and never will be, but I understand myself a whole lot better now after reading this lovely book Astrology Bible by Judy Hall. The zodiac, elements, qualities, polarities, planets, house, and aspects … all come together to tell you how to live in harmony with this world, what kind of personality you have and how does astrology influence you and your mood, and much more!
Highly recommended to everyone who wants to get a bit deeper into how everything works and how to make the best of it!
August 12, 2021
don't walk, run to ur nearest book store and immediately buy this ! it contains information about the zodiacs that are simple, and easy to comprehend, however as you continue this book it has way more insight, from birth charts, to planetary activity, and deeper meaning on each sign. this book has so much information to leave you understanding almost everything about the zodiacs. it goes in depth about the twelve houses. this book has information about each sign and the individual unique quality's of yourself and everyone your surrounded with. when i began to read this book i knew little to none about astrology, now i understand how the planets affect us and how we behave. i highly recommend this book to people who are interested in astrology but don't know where to start.
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February 4, 2021
En general el libro me ha gustado mucho y está muy completo. Tanto si ya sabes de astrología como si eres de principiante está muy bien para ampliar conceptos y aprender del tema.
Lo único que pongo de pegas es que hay algunas partes un tanto retrógradas y sexistas.
Por lo demás lo recomiendo totalmente ya que cuenta todas las partes de las astrología (no sólo los signos, planetas y casas sino también los aspectos, cartas de sinastría, etc) muy bien resumidas.
Lo único que pongo de pegas es que hay algunas partes un tanto retrógradas y sexistas.
Por lo demás lo recomiendo totalmente ya que cuenta todas las partes de las astrología (no sólo los signos, planetas y casas sino también los aspectos, cartas de sinastría, etc) muy bien resumidas.
June 21, 2024
*Appearance*:
-Inscrutable Scorpio has dark, brooding eyes and an intense gaze. The body is strong, subtly magnetic and the gaze gives nothing away. Hair and complexion are often dark. A sleek, power wardrobe puts the gloss on a generally impressive effect.
*Personality*:
-Charismatic Scorpio is difficult to get to know and prefers it that way. The fact that Scorpios maintain an air of secrecy only adds to the scorpion's dangerous charm. This is a highly intuitive personality that understands other people very well, instinctively picking up on any feelings they try to hide.
-With a desire for power paramount, Scorpio does not hesitate to use knowledge gained through insight to manipulate people for his or her own ends. This sign goes where other signs fear to tread, breaking all the taboos. It is nevertheless a change-resistant personality. Scorpio has refined passive resistance to an art form. This person rarely says an outright no, even when it would be in his or her best interest. In the same vein, when the proverbial sting in the tail does its damage, it can be self destructive. Scorpio rarely understands why he or she has behaved this way.
Scorpio is traditionally the most sexual and the most intense sign of the zodiac.
*Mind*:
Scorpio has an astute mind that goes straight to the root of a problem. Combining logic with intuition, the scorpion is an excellent strategist who can virtually hypnotize other people into doing what it wants. Thinking patterns and opinions tend to be unchanging. Not many have managed to change a Scorpio's mind.
-Scorpio can be ruthlessly self-critical, especially when trying to understand motivation. This is a suspicious personality, that dwells on past hurts and allows vengeful thoughts to develop. Everything is judged in the light of past pain, especially at an emotional level. Slow to trust, if Scorpio is betrayed, this sign never forgives and forgets.
*Emotions*:
-Scorpio's emotions are kept firmly under wraps, but are all the more intense for that. This personality type experiences incredibly powerful emotions, many of which center around love and jealousy. When Scorpio is in the grip of these, reason goes out the window.
-Scorpio can suffer from feelings of inadequacy, which will be masked with an arrogant manner. Always suspecting betrayal and abandonment, this sign's insensitive behavior often elicits exactly that response through his or her behaviour and power ploys.
*Strengths*:
-Tenacious Scorpio has enormous resilience and staying power. This perspicacious sign can penetrate into the depth of another person.
*Weaknesses*:
-Compulsive and obsessive, Scorpio is a touchy soul who seeks total control over other people. The Scorpio sting is lethal and Scorpio can be intensely masochistic.
*Shadow*:
The Scorpio shadow is venomous and full of spite. It comprises all the grudges the sign has ever held, and combines them with the mulish obstinacy it shares with its opposite sign, Taurus. Drawn strongly towards self destruction, this shadow falls easily into masochistic and sadistic practices.
*Karma*:
-This personality has issues relating to the use, abuse and misuse of power. The karmic challenge of Scorpio is to uncover the treasure hidden in the traumatic events of the past. The fact of Scorpio's survival is part of that treasure, as is the strength of personality that has developed as a result of challenge.
*Likes*:
Anything mysterious, clandestine or taboo; the erotic and the exotic; dangerous sports, planning revenge.
*Dislikes*:
Personal exposure, change.
*Money*:
-Scorpio is always in control and has a "what's mine is mine" attitude when it comes to money, although this person isn't necessarily mean. The sign's instinct for self-preservation shows itself in well ordered finances aimed at conserving wealth. At the same time, Scorpio is a lavish spender and enjoys making risky investments that Scorpio knows intuitively are a good bet.
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*Leisure Activities*:
-Scorpio is particularly attracted to the occult, metaphysics and mysteries and magic of all kinds. This Mars-ruled sign also enjoys martial arts, working out and jogging. The danger that the sign craves can be found in motor racing, pot-holing or reading thrillers. Barhopping or night clubbing are popular evening entertainments. Water is a strong attraction, and diving or snorkeling are both appropriate. This intense personality is also into self-improvement and studies for pleasure. This sign can be obsessive about computers.
-Inscrutable Scorpio has dark, brooding eyes and an intense gaze. The body is strong, subtly magnetic and the gaze gives nothing away. Hair and complexion are often dark. A sleek, power wardrobe puts the gloss on a generally impressive effect.
*Personality*:
-Charismatic Scorpio is difficult to get to know and prefers it that way. The fact that Scorpios maintain an air of secrecy only adds to the scorpion's dangerous charm. This is a highly intuitive personality that understands other people very well, instinctively picking up on any feelings they try to hide.
-With a desire for power paramount, Scorpio does not hesitate to use knowledge gained through insight to manipulate people for his or her own ends. This sign goes where other signs fear to tread, breaking all the taboos. It is nevertheless a change-resistant personality. Scorpio has refined passive resistance to an art form. This person rarely says an outright no, even when it would be in his or her best interest. In the same vein, when the proverbial sting in the tail does its damage, it can be self destructive. Scorpio rarely understands why he or she has behaved this way.
Scorpio is traditionally the most sexual and the most intense sign of the zodiac.
*Mind*:
Scorpio has an astute mind that goes straight to the root of a problem. Combining logic with intuition, the scorpion is an excellent strategist who can virtually hypnotize other people into doing what it wants. Thinking patterns and opinions tend to be unchanging. Not many have managed to change a Scorpio's mind.
-Scorpio can be ruthlessly self-critical, especially when trying to understand motivation. This is a suspicious personality, that dwells on past hurts and allows vengeful thoughts to develop. Everything is judged in the light of past pain, especially at an emotional level. Slow to trust, if Scorpio is betrayed, this sign never forgives and forgets.
*Emotions*:
-Scorpio's emotions are kept firmly under wraps, but are all the more intense for that. This personality type experiences incredibly powerful emotions, many of which center around love and jealousy. When Scorpio is in the grip of these, reason goes out the window.
-Scorpio can suffer from feelings of inadequacy, which will be masked with an arrogant manner. Always suspecting betrayal and abandonment, this sign's insensitive behavior often elicits exactly that response through his or her behaviour and power ploys.
*Strengths*:
-Tenacious Scorpio has enormous resilience and staying power. This perspicacious sign can penetrate into the depth of another person.
*Weaknesses*:
-Compulsive and obsessive, Scorpio is a touchy soul who seeks total control over other people. The Scorpio sting is lethal and Scorpio can be intensely masochistic.
*Shadow*:
The Scorpio shadow is venomous and full of spite. It comprises all the grudges the sign has ever held, and combines them with the mulish obstinacy it shares with its opposite sign, Taurus. Drawn strongly towards self destruction, this shadow falls easily into masochistic and sadistic practices.
*Karma*:
-This personality has issues relating to the use, abuse and misuse of power. The karmic challenge of Scorpio is to uncover the treasure hidden in the traumatic events of the past. The fact of Scorpio's survival is part of that treasure, as is the strength of personality that has developed as a result of challenge.
*Likes*:
Anything mysterious, clandestine or taboo; the erotic and the exotic; dangerous sports, planning revenge.
*Dislikes*:
Personal exposure, change.
*Money*:
-Scorpio is always in control and has a "what's mine is mine" attitude when it comes to money, although this person isn't necessarily mean. The sign's instinct for self-preservation shows itself in well ordered finances aimed at conserving wealth. At the same time, Scorpio is a lavish spender and enjoys making risky investments that Scorpio knows intuitively are a good bet.
...
*Leisure Activities*:
-Scorpio is particularly attracted to the occult, metaphysics and mysteries and magic of all kinds. This Mars-ruled sign also enjoys martial arts, working out and jogging. The danger that the sign craves can be found in motor racing, pot-holing or reading thrillers. Barhopping or night clubbing are popular evening entertainments. Water is a strong attraction, and diving or snorkeling are both appropriate. This intense personality is also into self-improvement and studies for pleasure. This sign can be obsessive about computers.
August 13, 2025
This handy-sized, packed guide provides insight into the signs of the zodiac, their correspondences, traits, strengths and weaknesses but also explores the elements and their connection to the body, mind and spirit dependent on the balance of planets within a chart as well as the cardinal, fixed and mutable signs and their polarities. It also gives insight into the astrological houses, giving explanations to aid the reader in their understanding. Providing information relating to astrology links to health, wealth and more with provision of chart enlightenment, it is a great resource for anyone seeking to understand the planets and the influence they have on human life.
February 18, 2023
This guide really gave me a sense of my natal chart as a whole. The houses/angles and the planets are the best and well explained sections (in my opinion), she missed a few points and left some informations out. What I think is funny, is that she points this in some parts.
Besides these two sections I think that if you're looking for a deep explanation or a take on moon phases + the signs, eclipses, aspects and other stuff. Please run from this book, she doesn't give the proper attention these topics deserve.
At last, she doesn't mention astrocartography AT ALL.
Besides these two sections I think that if you're looking for a deep explanation or a take on moon phases + the signs, eclipses, aspects and other stuff. Please run from this book, she doesn't give the proper attention these topics deserve.
At last, she doesn't mention astrocartography AT ALL.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 9, 2018
Loved this little book. It has all the little bits of info that the more specific and technical books leave out. This is the flowery stuff that most people love to hear about. When added to the other astrology books, it helps define the understanding of the sun signs, and specific attributes aligned with those.
Kind of a reference book. I pick it up and read different sections at a time.
Kind of a reference book. I pick it up and read different sections at a time.
April 20, 2020
Nice introductory book and a handy starting point for anyone who has interest in knowing the subject.
However, this is an extremely concise book and barely scratch the surface of a huge subject. You will definitely end up wanting for more.
However, this is an extremely concise book and barely scratch the surface of a huge subject. You will definitely end up wanting for more.
January 29, 2019
Not as much detail as I would have liked but has a great outline for beginners
May 2, 2019
One of the best astrolgy books I've ever read.So in depth with a beautiful visuals.
February 9, 2022
Una buena guía básica para quienes quieran comprender mejor la profundidad de la astrología. Tiene explicaciones claras y sencillas.
January 14, 2023
Lives up to its name. Perfect astrology book that I will definitely be coming back to for referencing.
February 4, 2023
I enjoy having this book. It is interesting learning all the signs and fun book to have on hand and grab here or there to read.
June 18, 2024
le doy casi un cuatro aunque no llegue a ser un cuatro… 3.75, es un libro al que siempre recurro para hacer mis cartas astrales ✨
January 11, 2025
Perfecto. Tanto para los principiantes que quieren aprender Astrología como para Astrólogos avanzados como libro de consulta.
February 27, 2017
Super easy, quick reference guide to everything astrology.
June 5, 2012
I like the information in this book but I wish the author would have added the planets Neptune and Pluto through *all* of the signs, not just the ones listed, because the author stated about their long orbit (and that they won't pass through them until far in the future). That doesn't help someone like me who is using a natal chart that dates to 1908 because I didn't reincarnate by birth (rather soul transference incarnation). So unfortunately, really important pieces of information I was not able to have in a book. Yes, I've done quite a bit of online research thankfully, precisely due to situations like this - but it would just be nice to have that type of information in a book.
August 24, 2012
this was not the actual book i read. i read the book "Astrology" but when i looked at the reviews of this book i figured this is the closest book to what i read and it is from the same writer, so i picked this one since i haven't found the book. i really enjoyed the book, it was not my favorite and very boring. but had a lot of information. and it opened a new perspective and a view for me to ancient metaphysical knowledge.
January 8, 2017
Eh. This was rather basic and, at times, confusing. I read it over just a few days, and I'm a notoriously slow reader. It's also small in size and the paper is thick, so it's kind of annoying to hold because it's heavy and the pages are stiff. Start with something else.
August 7, 2011
A good introduction for those just learning about astrology. Has handy lists and references for attributes of the signs and planets, as well as houses.
June 20, 2013
VERY INFORMATIVE
January 4, 2022
Excellent, comprehensive astrology book that was listed as a "teen" book at my library. This small book crams a ton of info and would make a great gift for a budding astrologer.
July 31, 2016
This bible really helped with understanding, not only star (sun) signs, but also ascendants, houses, moon signs etc.
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