In Astrology: Understanding the Birth Chart, Kevin Burk takes
you step-by-step from the core basics to the finer complexities of
chart interpretation while avoiding sidetracks into obscure
techniques and fuzzy thinking. As a teacher, Burk also understands
that a real grasp of the subject entails more than just learning
the techniques-it also involves grasping the underlying principles
that make those techniques valid.
Astrology: Understanding the Birth Chart is designed to be
useful to all students of astrology, from beginners to more
advanced practitioners, and will help you develop an integrated,
synthesized approach to understanding the birth chart. You will
discover how classical astrology can enrich your understanding of
the planets, signs, and houses. You will explore the meaning of the
Lunar Nodes, eclipses, the angles, retrograde planets, and aspect
patterns. You will also learn how to identify key themes in the
chart, and how to relate the different aspects and elements
together to gain a holistic understanding of the birth chart-and of
the individual. An up-to-date listing of astrological organizations
and software programs is included that offers a wealth of resources
for any astrologer.
In short, this is a well-designed course that provides a solid
foundation for anyone who is interested in practicing astrology
quickly and with confidence. While many books at this level simply
give you a set of techniques and ready-made interpretations, this
book will give you a deeper grasp of an art and science that has
its expression in the world around us, but its roots in the
invisible world of primal origins.