Book Reviews

The Book of Fire - The Life-Givers 

by Steven Forrest

Reviewed by Marg Murphy - FAA Journal vol. 50 no. 1

Steven Forrest, Evolutionary Astrologer, inspires us with his deep exploration of the astrological fire signatures. This book is the first in a series of four and I look forward to reading all four. As lifelong students of astrology there is always more to sink into, new perspectives to ponder and fresh ways of viewing our sacred art. 

Steven focuses on the nine signatures of fire in the chart: Mars, Sun, Jupiter, Aries, Leo, Sagittarius and the first, fifth and ninth houses. He says his work is a “triumphant celebration of the human ability to bounce back from life’s nightmares. More than that, it is a practical manual about how exactly to accomplish that.” (page 5) 

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Review by Arlan Wise

Originally published in OPA’s Quarterly Magazine Dec 2019

Steven Forrest’s The Book of Earth Making It Real is a thorough exploration of the unique qualities of earth element. The earth family consists of the signs Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn; the planets Venus, Mercury, Saturn; and the houses 2, 6, and 10. The work of the earth family is to ground us, to turn dreams into reality, to bring spirit into flesh. Earth accomplishes the “process of sacred manifestation”. It is needed in order for us to succeed in accomplishing our purpose in this lifetime. 

Steven writes detailed yet accessible descriptions of the three earth clans. He then demonstrates how to put an earth planet in a sign, in a house, and then “ makes it real” by giving more descriptions of those three planets in the twelve signs and the twelve houses. Steven then goes on to show us how to use these planets in transits progressions, and solar arcs. 

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The Book of Neptune
by Steven Forrest

Reviewed by Damian Rocks

One of the great pleasures to be had in reading an astrological book is discovering how other astrologers work. Peering “through the office door”, if you like, via the case studies of a practicing astrologer is a fascinating way to explore our craft. Stephen Forrest’s latest work on Neptune offers just that - the chance to see how a master astrologer brings together complex psycho-emotional themes in the context of real people and the “stuff” that happens in their lives.

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Step behind the scenes of an astrology reading in this completely unique anthology of astrologers. Watch twelve experts representing twelve different astrological traditions interpret the same natal chart, blind! Each astrologer was provided only with the birth data of the woman whose birthchart they analyzed. Details about her life were given to the astrologer only after they completed their interpretation.

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Review by Dell Horoscope from September 2009 issue reprinted with permission

When most astrologers look at Adolph Hitler's chart, they're often surprised by the abundance of pleasantness. Charming Libra is on the Ascendant, while his Taurus Sun is in the seventh house of "others." A benevolent Moon-Jupiter conjunction might make one think that this was a good guy rather than the standard metaphor for evil incarnate. Astrologers then point to Saturn in Leo in the tenth house and square a Venus-Mars conjunction as the signature for his tyrannical side. But, as Steven Forrest points out, Charlie Chaplin had the same configuration, and Merv Griffin had a similar one.

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by Steven Forrest

No single category of human experience is more central to our evolutionary journey on this earth than our deepest relationships. Half of the help that astrology can offer us there lies in understanding the Composite Chart. That’s where we penetrate the mystery of that all-important element of “what-we-are-together.”

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ISBN 978-0979067730 | $24.95
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“Over the past two or three years, many astrology books have been published about the relevance of the Lunar Nodes, but here we have the master of this technique as he presents the philosophical framework, the cookbook reference sections, and the clear interpretive methodology . . . Mastering the material in Yesterday’s Sky will make anyone a better astrologer.” - Dell HOROSCOPE read full review

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"In our culture, appearances can make or break us. Jodie Forrest gives new meaning to the Ascendant with this wonderfully revealing book in a very informative and insightful way."
—KT, The Astrologer (formerly known as KELLI FOX), publisher www.TheAstrologer.com

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The Inner Sky by Steven Forrest
ISBN 978-0979067716 | $18.95
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"Steve's book manages to disarm the skeptic, as well as debunk the charlatanism that surrounds popular astrology, with language that is as intelligent and cogent as it is poetic." -- Sting

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SKYMATES by Steven Forrest and Jodie Forrest
Reviewed by Jan Angel, AstrologyOnline.Info

How do you pick the very best material to begin your study of astrology? What approach can genuinely be the most helpful to yourself and others?

You are fortunate indeed if SKYMATES becomes one of your first ragged, dog-eared, and beloved astrology books. Jodie and Steven Forrest bring their gifts of wit and wisdom succinctly to the study of relationship astrology.

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