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ASTROLOGY / TEENS Why an astrology book just for teens? This is the ideal time for you to learn to understand your own inner dynamics and go after the life you really want. And astrology is simply the best tool available for gaining insight into oneself and one's relationships with other people. Teen Astrology shows how the Sun represents outer personality, while the Moon reflects the inner self, and how to balance the two. Venus rules matters of the heart, while Mars rules energy and passion. Understanding the dynamics of these two planets can help you safely navigate the turbulent waters of love. Understanding your Mercury placement will help you discover your most natural ways of learning, thinking, and communicating. By comparing your chart to those of your parents you can figure out how to bridge the generation gap and open up new lines of communication. Absolutely no previous knowledge of astrology is needed to use this book--it provides full explanations of all astrological influences and all the necessary tables for locating your personal planetary placements and the placements of friends and family. M. J. ABADIE was a professional astrologer and a psychotherapist. After coauthoring Finding Love with Sally Jessy Raphael, she went on to write numerous other books on astrology, psychology, and spirituality, including the bestselling Love Planets and Child Astrology. Her recent title, The Everything Tarot Book, has been selected by the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) for inclusion on their 2001 YALSA Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults list. A nationwide representation of librarians and teens make nominations to the list throughout the year.
List of contents
Acknowledgments
Preface
Part One: Getting to Know You
1. Why Your Are More Than Your Sun Sign
2. A Tour of Your Horoscope's Working Parts
Part Two: The Planetary Pairs
3. The Outer and Inner You: Sun/Moon Pair
4. The Dance of Romance: The Venus/Mars Pair
Part Three: The Astro-Wizards
5. Mercury--The Whiz Kid: Spinning on Air
6. Cycles of Becoming an Adult
7. Far Out--The Astro-Wizards beyond Saturn
8. You and Your Parents
9. Tools for Tough Times
Appendix 1 Planetary Tables
Appendix 2 Computer Resources
About the author
M. J. Abadie was a professional astrologer and a psychotherapist. After coauthoring
Finding Love with Sally Jessy Raphael, she went on to write numerous other books on astrology, psychology, and spirituality, including the bestselling
Love Planets and
Child Astrology. Her recent title,
The Everything Tarot Book, has been selected by the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) for inclusion on their 2001 YALSA Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults list. A nationwide representation of librarians and teens make nominations to the list throughout the year.
Summary
Explains how astrology can help teens understand themselves and take charge of their lives.
• The teen market is the fastest-growing segment of the book-buying public.
• A perfect party book for teens everywhere.
• No previous knowledge of astrology is necessary.
• M. J. Abadie has published three previous bestsellers: Finding Love, Love Planets, and Child Astrology.
Why an astrology book just for teens? This is the ideal time for them to learn to understand their own inner dynamics and go after the life they really want. And astrology is simply the best tool available for gaining insight into oneself and one's relationships with other people.
Teen Astrology shows how the Sun represents outer personality, while the Moon reflects the inner self, and how to balance the two. Venus rules matters of the heart, while Mars rules energy and passion. Understanding the dynamics of these two planets can help teens safely navigate the turbulent waters of love. Understanding their Mercury placement will help teens discover their most natural ways of learning, thinking, and communicating. By comparing their chart to those of their parents teens can figure out how to bridge the generation gap and open up new lines of communication. Absolutely no previous knowledge of astrology is needed to use this book--it provides full explanations of all astrological influences and all the necessary tables for locating planetary placements of friends and family.
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"Teen Astrology is a decent introduction to an art and craft that, used well, can guide you throughout your life."
