Astrology, Psychology, and the Four Elements: An Energy Approach to Astrology & Its Use in the Counseling Arts | 
|  | | | Title: | Astrology, Psychology, and the Four Elements: An Energy Approach to Astrology & Its Use in the Counseling Arts | | Author: | Stephen Arroyo | | Publisher: | CRCS Publications | | Type: | Book / Paperback | | Publication Date: | December, 1975 | | ISBN / ISBN-13: | 0916360016 / 9780916360016 | | List Price: | $15.95 | | You Save: | $5.10 | | Amazon Price: | $10.85 | |
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• Not What I Expected... 28 December, 2002
I've read Arroyo's "Chart Interpretation Handbook", so I picked this one up while looking for information on the elements. Unfortunately, I didn't get much from this book. I was very disappointed to find the charts and the house explanations almost reprinted word-for-word from "Chart Interpretation." While I appreciate the information on the elements, I didn't really learn anything. I was also disappointed that the subject of archetypes was not clearly tied to the planets, signs and houses. The author does bring a lot together in this book, but it is very general, more of a grouping of what's been stated by others, than an actual point of reference. Perhaps as my astrological studies continue this book will become more meaningful to me. I've since found much more relevant information on the four elements elsewhere.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A3HWU94UBW1DPI
• Excellent 24 May, 2002
If you haven't studied the four elements this is a great place to start. Arroyo gives detailed descriptions of them, plus descriptions of people who, using their five personal planets, have "too much" or "not enough" of each element. Facinating!
- Reviewed by customer ID: A24O10WYHDT6AR
• Astrology: An Art That Is "a Tool For Promoting Self-knowledge" 15 July, 2005
The book "Astrology, Psychology and the Four Elements" by Stephen Arroyo is an interesting viewpoint of astrology that emphasizes an individual's psychological make-up from an astrological perspective. Published in 1975, Mr. Arroyo divided the book into two parts. The first part he entitled "Astrology & Psychology", which contains eight chapters. The second part he entitled "The Four Elements: An Energy Approach to Interpreting Birth Charts", which also contains eight chapters (numbered from nine to sixteen). What differentiates this book from other typical astrology books is that it is not merely a look-up table for trying to interpret a person's birth chart. In the first part, Mr. Arroyo compares the works of various psychologists (such C. G. Jung, Sigmund Freud and O. Hobart Mowrer), physicians (such as Alexander Ruperti), philosophers (such as L. L. White, Hans Stossel, Irving F. Laucks and Pascal), biologists (such as Père Tielhard de Chardin) and writers (such as Goethe) with various astrologers (such as Dane Rudhyar, David Hamblin and Marc E. Jones), mythological experts (such as Joseph Campbell) and people claiming clairvoyant abilities (such as Edgar Cayce). From these (and many others whom I have not named), Mr. Arroyo creates a synthesis to describe a more humanistic and holistic approach to both psychology and astrology, and encourages psychological counselors interested in astrology to utilize tools from astrology to assist in understand their patients. He also lays the foundation for viewing the zodiacal signs with regard to the seasons of the year in which they fall with their corresponding psychological meanings.
In the second part, Mr. Arroyo describes various astrological components, such as the signs of the zodiac (from a more elemental perspective), the planets (from an "energy regulator" perspective) and the houses. He emphasizes that a simple mechanistic approach of chart interpretation often falls short when the impact of the elements themselves are not fully taken into account, as well as not taking into account how particular individuals may make decisions that overcome what might otherwise may be misinterpreted as "difficult" aspects, when they might actually be good. His descriptions of the elements were well thought out, as were his discussions of elemental imbalances. In the final two chapters, he touches briefly on chart comparisons between people and the houses.
Overall, I found "Astrology, Psychology and the Four Elements" to be a very interesting read. I rate the book with 5 out of 5 stars and highly recommend it to anyone who is interested in learning some basics about astrology.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A18RQ2URRGIIEA
• The Energy Approach..... 31 August, 2006
I have started reading this book and have difficulty putting it down. This book definitely provides some deeper insight into an aspect of personality and can provide info into relationships and why they work or vice versa.........
Just buy the book, you will have no regrets.
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• Wow! 05 July, 2007
You can learn a lot by reading this book especially if you are into Psychology.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A1ZIX40TO8BZ7F
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