Overview
Discover the intriguing mythology behind the planets and Zodiac signs that rule Western astrology and learn how to channel the energy of each star sign to live your best life. Have you ever wondered why the Zodiac signs are associated with certain animals? Or how a crab (Cancer) came to rule a part of the sky? Or, for that matter, what it means to have Taurus, the stubborn bull, as your star sign? Whether you're a fiery Aries, a mysterious Scorpio, or a sassy Sagittarius, you can discover the fascinating, sometimes forgotten, and often wild Greek and Roman mythology that gave rise to the star signs and planet names, while learning the stories behind: Aries, the ram; Taurus, the bull; Gemini, the twins; Cancer, the crab; Leo, the lion; Virgo, the maiden; Libra, the scales; Scorpio, the scorpion; Sagittarius, the archer; Capricorn, the goat; Aquarius, the cup bearer;Pisces, the fish; Venus, the planet of love; Mars, the planet of war ... and more! With stunning, specially commissioned illustrations from Jennifer Parks (@spectralgardens) andrituals and affirmations included at the end of each story to help you harness the power of every sign and planet, whether you're a super grounded Taurus looking to bring more activist Aquarius energy into your life, or a dreamy Pisces looking to get focused like no-nonsense Virgo, this book is for you.
Full Product Details
Author: Alison Davies ,
Jennifer Parks
Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC
Imprint: Leaping Hare Press
Dimensions:
Width: 17.00cm
, Height: 1.80cm
, Length: 23.00cm
Weight: 0.500kg
ISBN: 9780711290747
ISBN 10: 0711290741
Pages: 176
Publication Date: 29 August 2024
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
"""Beautifully and profusely illustrated throughout ... extraordinary and unreservedly recommended."" * Midwest Book Review *"
Author Information
Alison Davies lives in Nottingham and runs workshops at universities throughout the UK showing academics, students and early years practitioners how stories and narratives can be used as tools for teaching, healing and learning. She has a keen interest in folklore, health and wellbeing and the esoteric and is the author of Tales Behind the Tarotand Goddess Stories (Leaping Hare Press).JENNIFER PARKS is an illustrator, ceramicist, and tattoo artist living in the US. She is amystic, a mother, and an animist. She loves nature and is surrounded by the lush greeneryof the PNW and has many animal friends, including cats, a dog, squirrels, raccoons, birds,and a possum. She believes in magic and spirits and everything in between. Her website iswww.spectralgardens.com and her Instagram handle is @spectralgardens.
