The Night Speaks: A Meditation on the Astrological World View : Trace the Wonder of Astrology and the Human/Cosmos Connection

by Steven Forrest

"The Night Sky" presents scientific information that helps explain the accuracy of astrology without sacrificing a mystical sense of transendence. This wise and intriguing volume combines the best of historical research and logical argument with a finely honed appreciation for the wonders of the stars.

Genres: Astrology

179 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1993

Reviews

[William Strasse · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm personally past caring what anyone thinks about the "validity" of astrology, and so was Forrest even at the time of writing this. However, he is one of the more compelling writers on astrology (he has a way of using potent analogies and distilling things to their essence) and I found this for $1, so had to pick it up. In this book, he ties together a number of physical phenomena that, while not "proving astrology", provide a background against which one truly starts to understand the interconnection of the "tangible" and "intangible" realities of our world, and a place which astrology could or should occupy in the grand scheme of things. He reminds us quite a few times (sometimes explicitly and sometimes just by the nature of the material) that many "scientific" ideas we now take for granted were once either laughed at or feared until we were able to "quantify" them with our limited brains.

[Alyssa B · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a newbie to astrology I appreciated how this book focused more on how astrology works and gave me a sort of foundation to build upon. Some sections really spoke to me as introductory themes and I look forward to researching and diving more into it.

[Ivy K · Rating 4 out of 5]

EXCELLENT author for learning about Astrology. I'm currently reading his introductory book, The Inner Sky. The book THE NIGHT SPEAKS has briefs of astrology itself but primarily this book looks at how it works and such, serving as a personal work that hopes to win people over. I love the section on sun spot phases. So fascinating.

For astrology, I recommend Steven Forrest's books along with Joanna Martine Woolfolk's book, The Only Astrology Book You'll Ever Need. Gimmicky title, sure, but great.

[Luis González Serra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Me parece un buen libro, aunque el autor aquí peque de humildad. No sólo es un libro que explica "cómo" funciona la astrología, sino "por qué". Tal y como él dice, recomendable para escépticos que pongan objeciones más o menos "científicas".

[Maida · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought it was super informational and helpful when it comes to how astrology works, why people believe it works, and clearing up any myths. If you want to know more about astrology and it’s little tiny, bitty details, read. this. book. Steven Forrest never disappoints.

[RosieDarling · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's more of a defense of astrology than learning astrology. Nothing really applicable in this book.