Full Description
Dive into the depths of your psyche with the stars as your guide. This book presents a detailed exploration of the twelve astrological signs and their shadow aspects, helping you navigate a unique journey of self-discovery. Catherine Gerdes provides practical exercises and prompts designed to uncover and integrate your shadow side. She also shares inspiring stories and case studies of others who have transformed their lives through this work. Astrology and Shadow Work bridges the gap between your astrological wiring and your practical wellbeing. With it, you can find opportunities for self-growth through astrological transits, the houses and aspects, nodes, and much more. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned astrologer, an Aries or Aquarius, this book will help you embrace your shadow and claim your authentic power.
Contents
Contents
Acknowledgments ... xiii
Introduction ... 1
Part One: Laying the Foundation
Chapter One: The Basics ... 9
Chapter Two: The Houses and Aspects ... 17
Chapter Three: The Luminaries and the Planets ... 31
Chapter Four: The Signs and Shadow Work ... 57
Part Two: Understanding the Signs
Chapter Five: Aries ... 69
Chapter Six: Taurus ... 79
Chapter Seven: Gemini ... 89
Chapter Eight: Cancer ... 99
Chapter Nine: Leo ... 109
Chapter Ten: Virgo ... 119
Chapter Eleven: Libra ... 129
Chapter Twelve: Scorpio ... 139
Chapter Thirteen: Sagittarius ... 149
Chapter Fourteen: Capricorn ... 159
Chapter Fifteen: Aquarius ... 169
Chapter Sixteen: Pisces ... 179
Part Three: Further Exploration
Chapter Seventeen: Intuitive Gifts ... 191
Chapter Eighteen: Jupiter's Blessings ... 197 Chapter Nineteen: The Wounded Healer—Chiron and Our Well-Being ... 205
Chapter Twenty: Pluto—The Route to Empowerment ... 213
Chapter Twenty-One: The Nodes—A Purposeful Life ... 225
Conclusion ... 237
Recommended Reading ... 239