Author: Virginia Bell
Red Wheel/Weiser, 2017
Description: 264 page book
"Midlife Is Not a Crisis combines astrology, inspiration, and wisdom about aging to empower people to live more fully in the second half of life."
I absolutely love Astrology. But, I have to admit this is one of my interests which holds me to the sidelines. I've read quite a bit on the subject, but have yet to completely understand the system of it all.
Midlife is not a Crisis! I wish this book had arrived sooner. I'm nearing the end of my Midlife Cycle, which according to the author is from ages 37-45.
The book covers much more than the Midlife. After a brief introduction, Virginia Bell explains the six Cycles of our power years and gives an overview of astrology on the basis of the birth chart. You don't need to be an astrology genius to follow along, thank goodness.
The rest of the book is divided into chapters on each of the cycles. The author shares personal experiences and stories of public figures throughout the book.
Honestly, I've been trying to get through this book for a while now, but I haven't made it to the end. I've scanned over the pages in order to be able to offer this short review. I'm sure your wondering why? Is it that bad?
I keep halting in my reading to grab a copy of my natal chart to discover what the text meant for me. For example, "The sign and house where we have Saturn is where we are cautious, slow, and often stuck; it's an area that doesn't come naturally or easily. As a result, we have to work on it, which is why we often become proficient in that area." Could you read that and not go searching back through the initial Astrology Overview of the book with the information from your natal chart to find out what it means to you?
Astrology is astronomy brought down to earth and applied to the affairs of men. – Ralph Waldo Emerson
I guess the most important thing I can tell you at this point, which the author voices in her own words, is:
You don't need any prior knowledge of astrology, but I have included an overview of the basics. It comes with a warning: astrology is seductive and can become addictive. You will enter a magical realm, one filled with mythology, archetypes, and stories that can capture your imagination, open your mind, and shake up your beliefs.
Enjoy!
Grab your copy at Red Wheel Weiser.
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3 comments:
Hmm, so I have two years until midlife. I'm not sure how I feel about that. LOL! Thanks for the review! I think astrology is fascinating, so this sounds like a good book.
Gads, I'm well past midlife. Does it get easier towards the end? Probably not.
Hello Ladies,
Great to see you both. Past the midlife, well the book does go into the other cycles. It's a good read. I seemed to have hit my midlife early though considering the description of life falling apart and having to rebuild. Hope that doesn't mean, my life is to be a short one. But if so, I assume it was the plan. And Cherie, good luck, :) The shift doesn't always tear things apart. There can be a small shift. Best wishes.
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