Liz Greene is a highly respected figure in the field of psychological astrology, shaping modern interpretations of the subject. Her prolific writings delve into the intricate connections between the human psyche and celestial patterns. Greene masterfully blends deep psychological insights, particularly from a Jungian perspective, with ancient astrological wisdom. Her work offers profound explorations into self-understanding and the symbolic language of the cosmos.
The three seminars in this book use astrological perspectives to explore a spectrum of extreme psychological states, from the condition known as psychopathy to the collective mechanism of scapegoating as much a pathology as any diagnosed mental illness.
The participation of the audience contributes an important dimension to the quality of the two seminars in this volume, which focus on Uranus, that most unpredictable and disruptive of astrological symbols, and one of the most misunderstood.
The seminars in this volume explore the many dimensions of the astrological Sun, from the Sun as a father symbol to its importance as a significator of personal identity, vocation, and spiritual values.
This book is based on seminars given in 2005 and 2020, and explores Chiron in relationships, and also its role in the psychological consequences of the Covid pandemic. Astrology students of all levels will find Liz Greene's insights invaluable in working with this paradoxical and challenging astrological symbol.
This reprint of the original CPA Press version explores the fundamental issue of how we defend ourselves against conflict and suffering through characteristic psychological mechanisms reflected in the natal chart.
This is a reprint of the original version from the CPA Press. This book offers profound insights into the ways in which inner and outer reality coincide and reflect each other.
Lord of Karma or Guardian of the Threshold, Saturn represents those areas of life in which the individual will find it most difficult to express and manifest. Each delay, each deception, each fear can be used to delve into the mysterious mechanisms of the psyche and advance in the knowledge of the meaning of our lives. Saturn is the instrument or opportunity by which we can come to understand the nature of free will and the deep meaning of suffering.
Can any of us trust ourselves? Is there a true and reliable self? Can motive ever be clearly seen? Is beauty an excuse to be bad? Does anyone really know how they would react in strange circumstances? Are damaged people good for us? Ted is looking for answers as his uncle lies dying in ICU, his half-sister turns up like a fairy princess with a wicked but gorgeous enchantress tagging along and a best friend whose good opinion is not easily bought. Personal dilemmas are sidetracked by a bizarre business proposition with an untrustworthy associate. No neat end is waiting as the personal and business unpredictably intersect. This book shines a light on duplicitous characters, irrational impulses and unreliable relationships.
25 unflinching stories and essays from the front lines of the radical mental health movement Overmedication, police brutality, electroconvulsive therapy, involuntary hospitalization, traumas that lead to intense altered states and suicidal thoughts: these are the struggles of those labeled “mentally ill.” While much has been written about the systemic problems of our mental-health care system, this book gives voice to those with personal experience of psychiatric miscare often excluded from the discussion, like people of color and LGBTQ+ communities. It is dedicated to finding working alternatives to the “Mental Health Industrial Complex” and shifting the conversation from mental illness to mental health.
Exploring the intersection of psychology and astrology, this work delves into Carl Jung's insights on the symbolic meanings behind astrological signs and their influence on human behavior. Jung's analysis reveals how astrological archetypes can provide a deeper understanding of the self and the unconscious. The book also examines the historical context of astrology and its relevance in modern psychology, making a compelling case for its significance in personal and collective experiences.