Dark Skies: Select Readings in Therapeutic Astrology
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Dark Skies: Select Readings in Therapeutic Astrology by Brad Kochunas
The title of this book, Dark Skies, comes from the idea that during the day we are often blinded by the metaphorical light of ego and self-interest. It is the vast blackness of the night sky that allows us to peer more deeply into the presence of the planetary deities that inhabit not only the heavens, but also our internal world as portrayed in our astrology charts. Therapeutic astrology is a vibrant branch within humanistic astrology, where we view imaginal gods like Venus, goddess of love, Mars, god of war, and Pluto, lord of the Underworld at play in our lives and discover what their claims may be upon us. This sensitive collection of thought-provoking essays draws together much of Brad Kochunas' work which has appeared online and in a wide variety of publications. Astrologers working with clients on a therapeutic basis will find much here to contemplate and to enrich their practice, while anyone with an interest in the human psyche will be fascinated by the author's insights.Brad Kochunas deserves recognition as a modern astrologer whose practice is informed by his vocation as a psychotherapistHis work synthesises the thought of luminaries such as James Hillman and Rollo May, together with voices from many other disciplines including philosophy, religious studies and poetry. Perhaps the most important quality of his work is his refusal to settle for easy or comforting half-truths. This shows, for instance, in the way he questions what astrology truly is, how it works. It also animates his determined engagement with aspects of the psyche often suppressed and ignored as dark, threatening or somehow irrelevant to spirituality and fulfilment. The chapter 'The Dark Monastery' in this new book, which describes some of his work with long-term prisoners, epitomises this quality but it is present throughout his work. There is a determination here to engage with the visceral realities of living - from despair to realisation - and to not shy away from difficult questions or emotions. This marks his work out as thoughtful and deep, and I really hope that 'Dark Skies' will find a wide audience. Garry Phillipson - author of Astrology in the Year Zero.
Brad Kochunas is a retired mental health professional and therapeutic astrologer living in SW Ohio in the U.S. He's immersed in eco-philosophy, green spirituality, indigenous, Zen, and Daoist thought. His interests include film, cool jazz, Baroque music, and the Delta blues. This is his second book.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781916625150 |
| ISBN 10 | 1916625150 |
| Title | Dark Skies: Select Readings in Therapeutic Astrology |
| Author | Brad Kochunas |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Wessex Astrologer Ltd |
| Year published | 2024-06-28 |
| Number of pages | 284 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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