Star Crossed: Astrology, Personality Theory and the Meeting of Opposites

by Clare Martin

In this intriguing exploration of human relationship patterns, Clare Martin compares two hitherto unrelated approaches, to see what, if anything, they can offer each other. Astrology and personality theory share the recognition that we find ourselves in a world of duality and polarity, caught between opposites, and that all human experience takes place in the context of relationship. Clare suggests that the themes encountered through literature, theatre and films can extend and enhance our appreciation of human nature, with all its paradoxes and complexities, and it is here that these two approaches can find common ground. The stories we are drawn to - or repelled by - tell us more about ourselves. Using a variety of well-known stories with relationship themes at their core, Clare breathes life into the paradoxical themes of each axis in the birth chart, and each character style in personality theory.

Recognising the stories in our own birth charts and in our character styles generates increased insight, psychic integration, flexibility, and greater acceptance of ourselves and others.

Suitable for psychological astrologers and for anyone interested in developmental psychology.

Genres: Astrology

203 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 9, 2022

About the author

Clare Martin, a graduate of Harvard University, is the author of The Official NBA Trivia and An Insider’s Guide to the WNBA.

Reviews

[Stargazer · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was synchronicicty in action finding this book on kindle as i had just came across a handout from decades ago which was on this subject and must have been from a workshop by Clare at an Astrological Association Conference... I had a quick runover the contents remembering i loved the idea of the personality theory and wanted more. And here it is! I borrowed money to buy the book so i can highlight parts and read bits to others, i love it and have read it three times already. My memory of Clare was a sweet lady coming up to me after i read out an astrological poem on the open mike...i was there alone and her kind words really touched me.

Clare Martin has an MA in Integrative Psychotherapy and has been a practising astrologer and teacher since 1990, working in London for the Faculty of Astrological Studies, of which she was President for nine years, and at the Centre for Psychological Astrology. Her personal approach to astrological interpretation is fundamentally Jungian, and evolved during a long period of studying with a variety of teachers in the western mystery traditions. Clare now lives in Dorset, where she continues her writing and consultancy work and is a tutor on the Mercury Internet School of Psychological Astrology.

[Ana Isabel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another splendid book by Clare Martin. In bringing together Personality Theory and Astrology, Clare has gifted both disciplines. She brings the richness of the Archetypes to Psychology and brings Astrology up to date with the most recent developments in Psychology.