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Depth Analysis of the Natal Chart
This book will appeal to anyone who aspires to utilize astrology as a therapeutic tool. Its primary focus is on character and pathology as reflected in the birthchart. As a growth model, it shows how individuals can transform the trials and tribulations of childhood into enduring strengths of adulthood. Numerous case histories illuminate the potential of astrology to facilitate the actualization of human potential.
Borrowing from psychodynamic, Jungian, and general systems theories, the foundational ideas of AstroPsychology are thoroughly explained, including intrapsychic conflict, defense, psychopathology, cognitive structure, integration, indeterminism, synchronicity, evolutionary feedback, and a growth oriented, developmental perspective.
The main body of the text explores how motivation is rooted in sign-drives that are experienced as distinct feeling states. Heightened activation of specific drives occurs during developmental stages that are implicit in the zodiac. Planetary placements by sign, house, and aspect provide information about how these stages will be experienced and whether potential problems, or complexes, could result. Pathogenic beliefs resulting from developmental trauma can be indicated by hard aspects and other challenging configurations.
Although the astrological chart depicts psychic structure, the psyche is intrinsically dynamic and constantly evolving within the framework of that structure. Character is not fixed, but malleable, molded by choices freely made. Fate reflects the unfoldment of character while also acting as a spur to its further development.
Borrowing from psychodynamic, Jungian, and general systems theories, the foundational ideas of AstroPsychology are thoroughly explained, including intrapsychic conflict, defense, psychopathology, cognitive structure, integration, indeterminism, synchronicity, evolutionary feedback, and a growth oriented, developmental perspective.
The main body of the text explores how motivation is rooted in sign-drives that are experienced as distinct feeling states. Heightened activation of specific drives occurs during developmental stages that are implicit in the zodiac. Planetary placements by sign, house, and aspect provide information about how these stages will be experienced and whether potential problems, or complexes, could result. Pathogenic beliefs resulting from developmental trauma can be indicated by hard aspects and other challenging configurations.
Although the astrological chart depicts psychic structure, the psyche is intrinsically dynamic and constantly evolving within the framework of that structure. Character is not fixed, but malleable, molded by choices freely made. Fate reflects the unfoldment of character while also acting as a spur to its further development.
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424 pages, Hardcover
Published May 29, 2021
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Glenn Perry
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August 12, 2023
Glenn Perry’s “Depth Analysis of the Natal Chart” goes beyond conventional psychodynamic theory and its implicit determinism, presenting a more holistic, spiritual view of the psyche and a deeper, astrological understanding of the root cause of human suffering. He explains how the birth chart can be utilized as a diagnostic tool, why mental disorders correlate to extreme, unbalanced expressions of astrological archetypes, and how such extremism is a product of unresolved intrapsychic conflict.
Perry repudiates the underlying, deterministic beliefs inherent in astrology by offering an astrological model that substantiates the primacy of consciousness as causal reality. The horoscope depicts an open, evolving, self-transcending system in continuous exchange with its environment. Psychodynamics, he says, are synchronistically reflected in, but not caused by, external events, and both are equally symbolized by the birth chart. This is a deeply compelling and empowering argument. A detailed examination of my own chart revealed certain patterns of behavior operating on autopilot. Understanding these patterns via methods laid out in the book has allowed me to work with the relevant archetypes in a conscious, intentional, and ultimately more productive way.
Difficult chart configurations are covered in depth with a strong focus on hard aspects from outer planets. How astrology can be used to discern the purpose of events, facilitate integration, and
actualize psychological potential is discussed at length. Whereas most astrology books offer comparatively simplistic approaches to aspect analysis, Depth Analysis helped me see how the same
configuration that symbolizes earlier, traumatic life experiences can provide a pathway to more elevated functioning in the future. This concept has not only reframed my overall understanding of
astrology, it has been personally transformative.
"Depth Analysis of the Natal Chart" is a comprehensive, well-written book for those interested in expanding their understanding of astrology and its therapeutic applications. In my own experience,
it has been a wonderful tool for deepening awareness of the underlying patterns of thinking and feeling that drive behavior. While foundational concepts of AstroPsychology are thoroughly explained, the reader will gain more from the material if they already have a rudimentary understanding of astrology. Especially useful are the principles outlined in Dr. Perry’s earlier work, “An Introduction to AstroPsychology”.
Perry repudiates the underlying, deterministic beliefs inherent in astrology by offering an astrological model that substantiates the primacy of consciousness as causal reality. The horoscope depicts an open, evolving, self-transcending system in continuous exchange with its environment. Psychodynamics, he says, are synchronistically reflected in, but not caused by, external events, and both are equally symbolized by the birth chart. This is a deeply compelling and empowering argument. A detailed examination of my own chart revealed certain patterns of behavior operating on autopilot. Understanding these patterns via methods laid out in the book has allowed me to work with the relevant archetypes in a conscious, intentional, and ultimately more productive way.
Difficult chart configurations are covered in depth with a strong focus on hard aspects from outer planets. How astrology can be used to discern the purpose of events, facilitate integration, and
actualize psychological potential is discussed at length. Whereas most astrology books offer comparatively simplistic approaches to aspect analysis, Depth Analysis helped me see how the same
configuration that symbolizes earlier, traumatic life experiences can provide a pathway to more elevated functioning in the future. This concept has not only reframed my overall understanding of
astrology, it has been personally transformative.
"Depth Analysis of the Natal Chart" is a comprehensive, well-written book for those interested in expanding their understanding of astrology and its therapeutic applications. In my own experience,
it has been a wonderful tool for deepening awareness of the underlying patterns of thinking and feeling that drive behavior. While foundational concepts of AstroPsychology are thoroughly explained, the reader will gain more from the material if they already have a rudimentary understanding of astrology. Especially useful are the principles outlined in Dr. Perry’s earlier work, “An Introduction to AstroPsychology”.
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