Mindful Astrology

As someone who already has done a little research into my birth chart and "celestial trilogy" I was interested in seeing what additional information this book could provide. While it didn't really provide me with too much new information, I think it will be a great resource for people who are looking to expand out past their sun sign. Learning about your "celestial trilogy" and past that can give you a clearer picture of your personality. I was really hoping for more information about how these three aspects would interact with each other. And the section that talks a little about this I found somewhat lacking. And while I understand that not every aspect of these descriptions may be spot on, it is still interesting to research. I think it's important to understand that your star chart is just one part of you and that there are other factors that influence your personality.

So, overall, this was not quite what I was hoping for, but I acknowledge how massive of a book it would be to include how all the sun, moon, and rising signs interact with the others, I was hoping for a little more of that. I would definitely recommend this for someone just starting out and getting their toes wet so to speak. Most people only know their sun sign and this helps readers figure out where to go to find out the rest.

Thank you to Quarto and Netgalley for an eARC of this book, however, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

I received a free ARC of this book by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Have you ever felt like your astrology sign (aka your sun sign) doesn't fully describe you? Or that how you come off to the world seems to differ from who you think you are? Society in general only focuses on your sun sign which is determined by the date you were born on. However that's like the first layer of the onion, while if you pull up your birth chart you'll see a ton of symbols in different places. Those planet signs go deeper into your personality and when putting all of the pieces together you can discover all the different layers of you, which might be similar to your sun sign or the majority of planets are in opposite signs which might be why you don't relate to your horoscope.

Mindful Astrology focuses on your "celestial trilogy", a term I've never heard before but is defined by the authors as the three core parts of your chart which make up your true personality. The book teaches you how to look up your birth chart for free, if you didn't know how, and gives you interpretations of your sun sign, moon sign, and rising sign. It also explains how these three interact with each other to give you a clearer picture of your personality. As a hobbyist astrologer, I personally think a person's Mercury, Venus and Mars signs are also critical pieces to understanding yourself. But it's true that the "celestial trilogy" makes up the foundation of your personality and gives you more insight into who you are. To break it down you sun sign explains your basic nature and motivations, while your moon sign explains how you internally process information and react to it, and finally your rising sign is the personality your reflect outwards and how people see you at first before getting to know you better.

The explanations of all the signs in these three positions are very well done and informative. It's different from a regular astrology book because its theme is mindfulness. So instead of telling you how you are in different aspects the writers have written the descriptions as advice for common issues faced by your sign. When reading the summary for my sun sign the authors hit the nail on the head with my personal struggles and gave relevant advice on how to overcome it. (If you're interested I'm an Aries sun, Aries moon, and Sagittarius rising.) They also give two pieces of practical advice on mindful routines you can adopt into your life to help the issues your sign generally faces.

The book itself is very pretty, and I loved the illustrations they had on almost every page. The only thing I'm disappointed in is the previously mentioned exclusion of the Mercury, Venus, and Mars signs. Mercury explaining how you communicate with others. Venus is how you approach relationships and how you show love and affection. And Mars is how you approach ambition, passion, and conflict. However, I understand what a monster of a book it would be to include everything. I just find the "celestial trilogy" to be part of the puzzle and not the whole puzzle as explained in the book. It is nice however to have these three signs discussed in detail all in one place.

Overall I'd recommend it if you're interested in astrology and your personality. It's also helpful to know the signs of your partner or children so you understand more on what drives them, how they handle emotions, and how you can help them.

I give Mindful Astrology 4 out of 5 stars.

I knew I was a Capricorn but I didn't know the difference between a sun, moon, and rising sun. This was a really nice way to read the basics of astrology and learn more about myself. I found the information to be easy to understand I learned about myself along the way. This would be a great coffee table book or gift for a friend.

This book was so powerful! It taught me more about astrology than I thought possible. Honestly, I have always been a skeptic when it came to astrology and zodiac signs but I must say that this book helped me see how powerful it can be to know more about astrology!

A well organized and informative introductory work of astrology. This is a worthwhile purchase as it contains information on sun signs, moon signs, and rising signs. Helpful links to online sites that personalize astrological charts. A useful addition to personal and library collections. Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for an advance copy, I found it an enjoyable read.

This book is a very enjoyable and simple way to learn about astrology and improve your life while doing so. I found the descriptions of me to be accurate and almost surprisingly so. Now that I know which˙ planets and times are more beneficent for moving forward I am having more success. I wanted this book so I could look back on when times were hard for me than others so I could plan better for my future, This book was fun and easy to read. The illustrations are big enough and clear. All in all a very modern and easy way to use astrology with as little stress as possible,

Every once in a while an astrology book appears that resets things and creates a new paradigm, while remaining true to tradition. The team in love and life of astrologers Monte Farber and Amy Zerner, creators of the incredibly successful Enchanted Tarot, have produced such a book. The Enchanted World has been a force in publishing for 33 years, creating a variety of spiritual products: books, oracles, and Amy’s extraordinary art career that incorporates collage, fine art tapestries, jewelry and custom couture. Like all their works, Mindful Astrology is not only beautifully designed but is also an intuitive guide to wholeness, blending Sun, Moon, and Rising Signs in thoughtful, wise, and often playful fashion. It can and should be savored at length, but just is as easily quickly consulted for a fast jolt of reality. My own “Celestial Trilogy” of Aquarius Sun, Virgo Moon, and Gemini Rising proved to be spot on, as did the other profiles I consulted. Astrologers always emphasize that the most significant placements of any horoscope are these three, despite the pop culture insistence on only the Sun as the definition of a personality. Farber and Zerner assert the vital importance of the Rising Sign (Ascendant), the persona. In our daily interactions, the Rising Sign is the personality we present to the world, making this awareness essential. With remarkable economy, this book distills the basics about astrology (with step by step guidance for obtaining the first chart reading), provides a grounding in philosophy and physics and moves swiftly to interpretation. Integrating the three is the work of a lifetime, but Mindful Astrology gives you the tools you need to begin this sacred process. Primary among these is encouragement, and that is there in abundance. The neophyte will be pleased and intrigued beginning a relationship with this ancient science, and the initiate will nod in recognition at their astute analysis delivered straight, no chaser. This is a joyful book, personal and enriching. Mindful Astrology belongs in your library if you are interested in truly knowing yourself. Highly recommended. I received a pre publication digital copy from NetGalley.

Most astrology books tend to focus on a few well-known dominant traits for each astrological sign. Mindful Astrology bucks this trend with content that can be more broadly interpreted. It causes the reader to pause and think “is this really me?”, which I think is far more beneficial than reinforcing immutable behavioral traits to which people assume they have no choice but adhere. In my case specifically, I was born on a cusp, so I tend to have features of both sun signs for that date and oscillate back and forth at any given time.

Another aspect of Mindful Astrology that is incredibly refreshing is the additional focus on moon and ascending signs and how the trinity combines to affect overall personality. Often, astrology sources tend to take the siloed approach of dishing out advice for sun signs only, which overlooks critical influences on our behavior. I found a great deal of insight by delving into all three signs and how they intersect to create the incredible being that is me. However, the exploration of these signs is brief and I would have liked to see as much consideration here as there is for sun signs.

Finally, let me touch on the main reason I selected this book: the absolutely gorgeous illustrations. While I have the digital version, it is destined to be a favorite coffee table book with the visual enhancements throughout. Not only are the illustrations beautiful, but they serve a meditative function, further deepening the experience one gains from the self-exploration the book prompts.

As with most metaphysical books, this is not a resource you’ll read once and then shelve. This is a book you’ll return to again and again, to remind yourself of your own work, as well as decipher the motivations of those you encounter in life. You’ll gain a greater understanding of loved ones, colleagues, and acquaintances, and maybe even develop a little empathy for your “enemies”.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Mindful Astrology by Monte Farber; Amy Zerner is a well informed and researched introduction to astrology. This features Sun, Moon and Rising Star details for each member of the zodiac giving more in-depth detail to each. Including online links for more information.

Great book. Loved reading every page. Highly recommend for a gift for someone interested in the topics.

This is a good resource for someone starting out learning astrology and needs to know importance of their sun sign, moon sign and rising sign location. Mindful astrology mostly focused on how these three birth aspects represent themself in 12 zodiac signs, spending more attention on sun sign position. I was hoping that since the name of this book is Mindful Astrology, authors would explain more about moon sign and its influence on person's emotions. The chapter covering moon signs as well as beautiful illustrations were my favorite part of this work.

People are always asking you, "What is your Sign?" If your not sure, then this is the authoritative book for you. First of all it instructs you to create a birth chart and gives you the resources to do so. Your birth chart can give you your zodiacal birth sign as well as your sun and moon signs, which the book defines quite well. The book goes into great detail for each sign, as to characteristics, positive and negative, work and relationships. This is a most excellent reference book for anyone who is just curious about their own birth sign as well as that of others, or wishes to pursue further knowledge of Astrology and the Zodiac and it's influence upon our lives.