The Shodasa Vargas or sixteen divisional charts are an essential technique that is studied in vedic astrology in order to understand the true nature of an individual. Each varga focuses on a different area of life, and together they represent the complete picture, reflecting human consciousness from reality to the subconscious. Komilla Sutton unravels the sixteen vargas and their secrets through the in-depth study of case histories that include Sri Ramana Maharshi, Bill Clinton, Prince William, Bill Gates, Sri Aurobindo, Oprah Winfrey, Julia Roberts, George Clooney, Michael Jackson and many more. She explains the navamsha techniques of relationship compatibility, karakamsha, the atmakaraka in navamsha, how to analyse dasha and transits with vargas, plus vimshopaka, visheshika amsha and finally, appropriate remedies. This book is perfect for all students of vedic astrology, from beginner level to advanced.

A Book Lover’s Guide to the Zodiac marries astrology and literature by connecting both writers and fictional characters to the twelve different star signs and their particular traits.

Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library, a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover.

Astrology and literature have so much in common: our star signs help us to understand ourselves, our motivations and our behaviour, whilst reading enables us to make sense of the world, our own characters and those around us. Read how the passionate and overly idealistic Madame Bovary from Flaubert’s masterpiece exhibits all the traits of a Gemini, whilst the unconventional Virginia Woolf and Lewis Carroll, with his groundbreaking stories, are typical Aquarians.

With a chapter devoted to each star sign, and featuring entertaining extracts and poetry by classic writers, there’s much to learn and entertain here about books, poetry and astrology, guided by Charlie Castelletti’s witty and expert commentary running through the book.

Drawing on a lifetime of experiences, author Julie McCulloch Burton shares a compilation of short stories and vignettes that reflect her self-deprecating sense of humor and her positive outlook on life, turning ordinary moments into meaningful lessons.

Including personal photographs of a wide range of subjects-food, flowers, animals, people, landscapes, seasons, studies in lines, and studies in water movement-Mediocre also presents a varied collection of writings, many of which originated as e-mails to family and friends. Burton offers narratives relaying the realities and absurdities of humorous, everyday situations; accounts of what it's like to live with multiple sclerosis; favorite family recipes; philosophical thoughts; poetry; and reflections on moments in life when you wish you had thought things through just a little bit more.

In "Mediocre," Burton provides enlightenment about an ailment that does not define her, entertains with the humor that does, and teaches that the object of this game is not only to do your best on your best day, but also to do your best on your worst day.