Synopses & Reviews
Jung called astrology 'the first form of psychology'. In this unusual book, Caroline Casey develops her own kind of psychological astrology as she defines the archetypes at the heart of human relationships and spiritual quests. Casey describes the timeless connection between personal energy, the inner gods of the psyche and the outer patterns and forces that shape our universe and our unique destiny. In an engaging narrative, Caroline introduces the innovative practice of Visionary Activist Astrology. This system of personal and collective liberation provides principles and rituals to live by and ways to create prophecies that will help you discover your underlying nature and become an 'active, dynamic participant in the dance of life'.
Synopsis
Believe Nothing, Entertain Possibilities
Making the Gods Work for You presents internationally renowned author Caroline W. Casey's remarkable doctrine of Visionary Activist Astrology. In this reverently irreverent mystery school disguised as a book (in which each of the planetary gods is a professor), we are invited to think of our lives as a spiritual detective novel. For example, Venus teaches us that our affinities and quirks are clues to our unique mission and contribution to the world. The astrological language of the psyche is a tool for deciphering and revitalizing this sense of mission. Casey teaches you how to expand your range of intimacy with the ten parts of yourself represented by the planets, here called gods. You will learn how to use this language to reverence and feed the forces of your psyche that connect you to very real external forces. This book intends to catalyze a movement to engage the imagination of all people with a sense of humor and a desire to do collaborative good in the world.
Expanding on the ideas first presented in her popular audiotape series, Inner and Outer Space, Casey explores the archetypes at the heart of human relationships, aspirations, and spiritual quests. In an engaging narrative enlivened by stories, fables, exercises, and meditations developed through her work as an astrological counselor, she provides a practical system of personal and collective liberation. Making the Gods Work for You provides us with innovative principles to live by and rituals inviting us to become active, dynamic participants in the dance of life. We can then become increasingly conscious players on the team of creation, capable of sharing our gifts with the world at this crucial historical time.
Synopsis
Expanding on the ideas first presented in Inner and Outer Space, this reverently irreverent mystery school disguised as a book (in which each of the planetary gods is a professor) explores the archetypes at the heart of human relationships, aspirations, and spiritual quests. In an engaging narrative enlivened by stories, fables, exercises, and meditations developed through her work as an astrological counselor, Caroline provides a practical system of personal and collective liberation. A must for all people with a sense of humor and a desire to do collaborative good in the world.
About the Author
Caroline W. Casey has a degree in semiotics from Brown University and has studied esoteric traditions and mythologies from around the world. She lectures and gives workshops internationally and is the author of the best-selling audio series from Sounds True, Inner and Outer Space. Her articles and interviews have appeared in the Washington Post, London Sunday Times, San Francisco Examiner, and The Village Voice. She was primary consultant for Time-Life Books' Cosmic Connections and has appeared on Nightline, Crossfire, and Nightwatch.