Essential Astrology

Amy Herring (Shoreline, Washington) has been a consultant and teacher of astrology since 1995. A graduate of Steven Forrest's Evolutionary Astrology Apprenticeship program, her articles have appeared in various astrology publications, including Dell Horoscope. Visit her online at www.heavenlytruth.com.

"I cannot think of a better gift to offer any astrological beginner than Amy Herring's Essential Astrology. Her approach is modern in that it is oriented to psycho-spiritual development and to making wise and responsible choices in life...In short, she writes without ego, helpfully, with the needs of the reader always in focus."—Steven Forrest, author of The Inner Sky"Amy Herring's Essential Astrology is clear, comprehensive, yet rich in detail and easy to understand. It will awaken the beginner and inspire the expert. A joy to read."—Virginia Bell, astrology writer for The Huffington Post

• ContentsIntroductionSection One: The History and Astronomy of AstrologyChapter 1: The History of AstrologyChapter 2: The Astronomy of AstrologyChapter 3: The Natal Chart MapChapter 4: Reading the Map  Section Two: Astrological MeaningsChapter 5: The PlanetsChapter 6: Nodes of the MoonChapter 7: The SignsChapter 8: The HousesSection Three: InterpretationChapter 9: The Basics of InterpretationChapter 10: The AspectsChapter 11: Chart ThemesChapter 12: Interpretation TechniquesChapter 13: The Nodal Foundation ChecklistChapter 14: One Chart, Many Methods: Steve MartinChapter 15: Steve Martin’s Life NotesChapter 16: Steve Martin: The Chart and the LifeChapter 17: Troubleshooting the ChartChapter 18: Tips & Tricks of Chart Interpretation  ConclusionGlossaryAppendix: Recommended Reading and Resources