The Book of Pluto: Finding Wisdom in Darkness with Astrology
The Book of Pluto: Finding Wisdom in Darkness with Astrology book cover

The Book of Pluto: Finding Wisdom in Darkness with Astrology

Paperback – December 12, 2012

Price
$18.95
Format
Paperback
Pages
390
Publisher
Seven Paws Press
Publication Date
ISBN-13
978-0979067761
Dimensions
6 x 0.88 x 9 inches
Weight
1.25 pounds

Description

"Steven Forrest's writing in The Book of Pluto is so good and riveting it's scary...Steven is a master storyteller - the Ernest Hemingway of astrologers - and you will be transformed during and after this visit to Pluto's realm of enchantment, soul purpose and spiritual power. The instant classic on distant Pluto has finally arrived on earth."xa0-- Mark Lerner, WELCOME TO PLANET EARTH Steven Forrest is the author of several astrological bestsellers, including THE INNER SKY, THE CHANGING SKY, THE BOOK OF THE MOON, THE NIGHT SPEAKS, and the new astrology classic YESTERDAY'S SKY. Steven's work has been translated into a dozen languages, most recently Chinese and Italian. He travels worldwide to speak and teach his brand of choice-centered "evolutionary" astrology, which integrates free will, grounded humanistic psychology and ancient metaphysics. Along with his busy private practice, he maintains active astrological apprenticeship programs in California, Australia, North Carolina, and Switzerland. He is a founding member of the Ethics Committee of the International Society for Astrological Research (ISAR). The musician Sting calls Steven's work "as intelligent and cogent as it is poetic." DELL HOROSCOPE describes him as "not only a premier astrologer, but also a wise man." Callie Khouri, who wrote the screenplay for the mega-hit film Thelma and Louise, praises his "humor, insight, poetry, and astute, articulate observations of human nature." O: THE OPRAH MAGAZINE describes his philosophy this way: "Forrest's approach...stops the blame game in its tracks...we're warriors fulfilling our turbulent evolutionary paths." Actor Robert Downey Jr. says, "I marvel at the accuracy of Steve's readings. He insists that nothing is so grave as to be beyond repair, and correspondingly that there is no rainbow that won't be evaporated by poor judgment in the now. I can't recommend him highly enough." And Rob Brezsny, in his popular "Real Astrology" column, simply calls him "the most brilliant astrologer alive."

Features & Highlights

  • Follow master astrologer Steven Forrest on an astrological journey into the realm of both darkness and the powers that can transform it: the planetary body Pluto. Whether officially named a planet or not, astrologers everywhere agree that Pluto is a major force. With this groundbreaking work, Steven emerged as one of the foremost voices merging astrological practice with the most courageous forms of humanistic psychology. Upon its initial publication, DELL Horoscope magazine described him as "not only a premier astrologer, but also a wise man." Written with both the astrologer and the layperson in mind, his words convey practical and useful information that will help anyone navigate Pluto’s labyrinthine passages. Along with detailed cookbook-style explanations of Pluto in the houses and signs, the reader will also find comprehensive information for working with transits and progressions. This book is your one-stop shop for all things Plutonian. But most of all, it’s a beacon of light in some famously dark terrain, pointing the reader towards the transformative gifts Pluto can bear, if we choose to face our lives with consciousness and compassion. This revised second edition includes new Introduction and Afterword.

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Excellent resource

I need to start by saying I'm such a fan of Steven Forrest. His system just makes sense to me and I love that he has series of books for the non-beginner astrologer (I'm far from a pro but have been studying for over a decade). Even though I could have gotten something out of this book years ago, it's a deep dive into Pluto and all that that entails - I'm not sure if I would have appreciated it as much when I was still looking for cookbook interpretations. I actually picked it up now when I realized I was in the middle of a Pluto/Pluto trine and needed some insight into it I wasn't finding elsewhere. Plus, it rounded out my Steven Forrest library.

If you want a solid resource for interpreting Pluto in any birth chart, you should have a copy of this book. I'm only bummed he never wrote one for Uranus, even though it's well covered in some of his other books - Uranus deserves its own tome.

I rated this book 4.5 stars.
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Insightful and revealing

This book is a very valuable aid for those of us trying to understand the meaning of our native Pluto. Mr Forrest provides plenty of insights and some interesting conjectures that smack of outright revelations. I am very pleased with the contents of this book. This guide to Pluto deserves ample readership.
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Very Compelling Book

Steven Forrest has created a whole new way of thinking of the planetary body Pluto. I truly loved this book and found the information worthwhile and a pleasure to read. I'm not an astrologer, but I found it neither talked over my head or below my understanding. Great!
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Intelligent

I liked the book. I connected with the information and it's delivery as a Scorpio. It is clear and out of the box, intuitive and intelligent.
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... ago I cut my astrological teeth on Steven Forrest's excellent first books

Long ago I cut my astrological teeth on Steven Forrest's excellent first books. I personally didn't get much out this book. Your mileage may vary.
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Love this book!

Great Book! Love the explanations/descriptions on Pluto. Coming from a 1st house Pluto conjunct the Ascendent dead on for me!.