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Planets in Therapy: Predictive Technique and the Art of Counseling

This book explores archetypal symbolism, predictive technique, and counseling process in therapeutic astrology. Combining insights from Jungian depth psychology, developmental theory, alchemy and dream symbolism with the precision of planetary transits, progressions and midpoints, Planets in Therapy is an inspiring approach to the healing art of astrology.

Planets in Therapy clearly and succinctly explains the interpretation of the language and techniques of astrology, the depth psychological, transpersonal and spiritual meaning of planetary symbolism, and its power to heal and transform.

Greg Bogart masterfully guides the reader through the principles of psychological astrology, emphasizing the process of self-tansformation, spiritual evolution, and discovering the meaning in every event and every moment. A wide range of examples demonstrate how to apply this knowledge to skillfully help others as a counseling astrologer.

"Greg, this is one fine, superbly conceived and written book. The meticulous sensitivity of your presentation is enriched with so much love: for Rudhyar, for our field, for your art, for the eagerness to help others. This is noble feeling, thinking, writing."

—Noel Tyl

"In these pages you will see a practical model for working actively with the astrological energies. The aspect of Greg Bogart’s work which I most admire is that he keeps astrology in its honored place, but he never allows it to trump the power of engaged self-awareness in shaping and transforming planetary influences."

—Steven Forrest

"Consciousness, wisdom, and healing are all achieved through synthesis. In this fine new work, Greg Bogart has given the reader just that — a synthesis of astrology, psychology, and a beautiful panoply of spiritual teachings infused throughout the text. Bogart has also achieved something quite special, an integration of the work and perspective of one of the founding fathers of modern astrology, Dane Rudhyar. Rudhyar lives on through one of his most devoted students in a form that is of benefit to all serious practitioners of our celestial art and science."

—Alan Oken

"This is a rare book, one that reveals the braiding of symbolism and practice with humanism and mastery. Greg’s psychological understanding is wrapped around a spiritual core. He offers stories of healing and transformation distilled into clarifying teachings. As you read this book, your understanding of what astrology can do will deepen and ripple through your own life. It has the glow of the hearth, and reading it I felt warmed by a generosity of spirit as well as the wisdom of a very fine astrologer."

—Lynn Bell

"This book will enrich all readers seeking a grounded, practical astrology. I particularly appreciate Greg’s clear and helpful chapter on the astrology of human relationships. This is the best work yet by one of the best writers in the field. Highly recommended."

—Ray Grasse, author of The Waking Dream

"You are going to totally love this book if you are serious about mastering the art of astrology, and if you are interested in how all thinking, both conscious and unconscious, interfaces with planetary alignments. Greg Bogart isn’t fooling around. He goes straight into your head so you see yourself more clearly. Finally, if you have a desire to develop a counseling or clinical practice that fuses astrology with in-depth psychological study of human behavior, don’t miss this chance for enlightenment."

—Michael Lutin, author of SunShines: The Astrology of Being Happy

  • Format
  • paperback
  • Pages
  • 381
  • Language
  • english
  • ISBN
  • 9780892541744
  • Genres
  • astrology, psychology
  • Release date
  • 2012