there was lots of great astrology information, especially if you are new-ish to astrology- however, given the the title and the main reason why people will buy the book- the info on synastry (was redundant and came before the chapter on timing relationship activity which is the core purpose of the book. I wish the author had thought more about those that are older and looking for love, as those in that group will have very different astrological needs. Also- no mention of pluto affecting relationships or of pluto retrogrades within the 7th house. The chapter that should have been the the longest was one of the shorter ones.

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"Trust Your Timing" by Alice Bell is an insightful and empowering guide to understanding how astrology can enhance our relationships and help us find our authentic selves in the journey of love. Bell's expertise as a Vogue astrologer shines through as she effortlessly navigates readers through the intricacies of astrology and its application to our love lives.

What I particularly appreciated about this book is its accessibility to both beginners and seasoned astrology enthusiasts. Bell breaks down complex astrological concepts in a way that is easy to understand, making it a valuable resource for anyone looking to explore astrology's role in their relationships.

As I delved into the pages of "Trust Your Timing," I found myself captivated by Bell's wisdom and guidance. Her insights into birth charts and how they influence our romantic dynamics were not only enlightening but also deeply transformative. I discovered new layers of self-awareness and gained a deeper appreciation for the cosmic forces at play in our love lives.

This book kept me up at night as I eagerly explored my own birth chart and reflected on how its insights could enrich my relationships. Bell's encouraging tone and practical advice empowered me to trust the timing of my life and embrace my journey with confidence and authenticity.

Overall, "Trust Your Timing" is a must-read for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of astrology and harness its power to navigate their love lives. I highly recommend it to anyone on the path to self-discovery and relationship growth.

Trust Your Timing is a great introductory guide to anyone interested in learning about astrology beyond your sun sign. Bell’s explanations on everything from the energies of each planet to how aspects between two placements may show up in your life or relationships are clear and straight forward. She offers more specific examples than what you may generally get from a free astrology app or website, most of which are written by AI instead of real human astrologers anyway.

That being said, it’s still a reference book, meaning that it may benefit some people to read it cover to cover while it may benefit others to skip around sections as they’re ready to start exploring them. Overall, it’s a great resource to be able to refer back to as you begin learning about astrology and how it plays a role in your life. So pick up a physical copy and have your tab stickers and colorful highlighters ready! Or dive into the ebook and add comments in paragraph form about how your relate to Bell's insights! I'm sure you'll find plenty of inspiration for introspection in these pages.

I appreciate how, like any good astrologer, Bell emphasizes plenty of important points throughout the book: that astrology isn’t a set tool to predict the future the way some may go into it hoping it is; that there is no such thing as a “bad” placement; that everyone lives on their own timeline and you should not be comparing yours to everyone else's!

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This book is for all of us: whether you're in a relationship, situationship, perpetually single or newly single—your relationship status doesn't matter. For anyone wanting to better understand how to approach relationships and confidently step forward as your full, authentic self in your love life, you have come to the right place.

I love this very much. Just in the introduction, I could already tell that this is one of the astrology books that is very easy to understand. The way the author explains everything is clear and direct to the point so confusion is out the window. Astrology itself is a tricky topic but this book will definitely help you understand it so well.

With Trust Your Timing, Alice Bell does a great job of breaking down the nuances of astrology and providing high-level insights. Each chapter builds on the previous ones, which helps make this volume of information much less daunting, I'll definitely need to revisit this book a few times to better grasp the content — which is completely expected, given how much is in here — but I already feel more confident in my understanding of astrology and my birth chart.

This is a very detailed explanation of your birth chart. I found it overloading mainly because I only have an e-copy. I think this book would be best on paper to be able to flip through it to find the info you need. Interesting insights based on my birth chart match my personality.

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Thank you to Netgalley, Alice Bell, and Andrews McMeel Publishing for an ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

Life is unpredictable. But most of us don't know how much influence the celestial bodies have on our lives. Astrology is a divinatory practice used all over the world since ancient times. Though it's considered a pseudoscience, we can't say that it is nonsense. Just like any other subject, Astrology is a lifelong learning process - the more you experience, the more you understand yourself and your life.

This book begins from the basics of astrology, to the very details of how to predict and understand your relationships. It's all about the work of the distant celestial bodies whenever something happens in your life. In this book, Alice Bell has provided in great detail how to read your birth chart and interpret its components, how to read your synastry and transit charts, transits and aspects of different planets and their influences on relationships, and real-life examples of herself and her clients.

It also contained images to explain certain topics and positions of the planets across the birth chart. Her writing was clear and easily understandable. As the book shifted from basics, the content got a little heavy - by which I mean it delved deep into astrology. However, I am comforted by the fact that I can come back and read whichever part I want as this book can be conveniently used as a guide.

It was a very thorough book, and I enjoyed reading it, comparing and decoding my birth chart alongside. I recommend you to read it if you are an astrology nerd like me or would like to understand the relationship aspect of your life.

Thank you to the author and Netgalley for the book in exchange for review.


This was really good - I liked how the author helped the reader understand more about their star chats. This book would be a great choice for an intermediate astrology student.

This was such an enlightening book! It's very complete, and full of information and instructions on how to read and analyse your brith chart. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to know more about how to navigate their birth chart and how to use it.

For someone who is not all familiar with astrology, this was very interesting to read, especially about relationships. This book made me go back and think about some of my past relationships and get a better understanding of why some of them didn't work out. It was overwhelming at times because it's A LOT of information. I took my time with this book to read and understand my sign and meaning.

I enjoyed the timing portion of the book because I do believe that timing is a factor in when things happen in your life. There are so many "incidents" I can share about the timing before and when I met my now husband. The timing of meeting my husband now is honestly perfect and I'm so glad that it happened when it did. This book could've saved me on so many of my past relationships before but oh well haha, it's partially part of the experience right?

Anyways, this is an enjoyable book for those who are beginners, like me, who are interested in relationship astrology. Lots of good info and a book to take your time to fully understand the concept and meaning. Thank you NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for an ARC of Trust your Timing by Alice Bell.

This was a thorough book about how your astrological chart can show how you love, what you look for in relationships, and how to check compatibility. I enjoyed how detailed this book was and how it went over the basics at the beginning before delving into the more intricate ideas.

Alice Bell's Trust Your Timing is an exploration of relationships through astrology that is fascinating, validation, and empowering. Her writing is clear and straight to the point. It's easy to relate to. Her own experiences throughout the book are comforting, make the reader feel seen, and are like talking to a friend. She is a brilliant astrologer who, from her own experiences, is able to carve out the ups and downs of relationships and dating while also giving her take on the astrological basics. Her knowledge of these is engaging and incredibly insightful. I can say with confidence that she is one of the best astrologers of our time.

I love the layout of this book and the way it's written. I recently broke up with my boyfriend of six years and this book has been helping me get through the rough emotions.

This is a good book for beginners to relationship astrology. I'm not a beginner astrologer and I thought the chapter on timing was the most useful to me because a lot of pop astro blogs will forgo that part altogether, and it is sooo important to know that not every transit means something tangible will happen to you. I actually wish I had this book when I was younger and first starting to learn about synastry. If I ever get into a relationship I will probably come and revisit this book. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. :)

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I had a great time reading this book and getting a deeper understanding of astrology and how it affects our relationships. It was a bit info-dumpy at times, which I think could overwhelm some readers, but I feel like I learned a lot about myself and hopefully my future relationships.

This was a pretty thorough glimpse into astrology and all the signs. I always enjoy reading each individual approach to signs in the planet instead of generalized overviews and this book definitely delivers. I especially liked learning how to look at how the timing works differently in each natal chart. This was a good guide to becoming familiar with how to do that effectively. A good intro for those starting out and great timing portion for those more advanced in astrology. A great book for all!

Thanks to NetGalley and the Publisher for the arc,

Trust Your Timing is an astrology book that helps you navigate your birth chart in reference to relationships and finding yourself. I am casually into astrology. I think of it as a fun way to explore yourself, your motivations, and your relationships. 

This book walks you through all of the aspects of an astrological birth chart. I was well versed in sun, moon, and rising signs, but this book goes even further as it teaches you about houses, angles, planets, aspects, and more. While the information does get complex, the author explains things in a very straightforward way. I learned so much about how to interpret different aspects of your birth chart and bring them all together. This book focuses on learning this information to specifically understand romance. I found the author's analysis and way of interpreting things very interesting. 

If you are also casually interested in knowing more about astrology, this book is perfect for beginners or those with a foundational knowledge of astrology.

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Once of the better book I’ve read on this topic, but I would really like one of these book to have the explanation and understanding on how to draw/make oh our own birth chart. Let start at the beginnning and teach the whole thing not just what will get you clout, I don’t want website etc. this lacks in this book and many others.

Aside from that the author was more detailed than most, show they have some sense of really understanding, giving you a better understanding to implement the practice.