This is the latest edition of Rose Elliot’s classic book, in which she she discusses in depth the subject of planetary cycles and how they affect us throughout the decades of our lives. She reveals how knowledge of such cycles can guide and inform, and so help us to predict what is just around the corner.

Rose has been studying astrology for a long time and has developed a unique feel for it. Her style is informative and easy to read, and she writes authoritatively on this subject. In one way this book is like an astrologically biased  version of Gale Sheehy’s book ‘Passages’.

Although initially she discusses the cycles of all the planets, she pays particular attention to the slow moving bodies from Jupiter through to Pluto for the majority of the book.

The complete cycle of each planet from the initial conjunction through first  sextile, waxing square, trine, opposition, 2nd trine, waning square, 2nd sextile and back to the conjunction takes us on a unique journey. We experience the Jupiter cycle every twelve years, the complete Saturn cycle every 29.5 years. Many more people are experiencing the Uranus cycle in its entirety which takes around 84 years. No one will move through the entire Neptune or Pluto cycle, as it takes way too long. Every time a cycle is completed and starts again it is like a new turn of the spiral.

In this new edition Rose includes more detail and gives more examples of how the various phases in each cycle affect us. It is fascinating to see the match between the planetary cycles which happen in our late thirties and forties and how these coincide with the traditional description of the mid-life crisis. Over this time we get the Pluto/Pluto square (depending on the year we were born), Uranus opposition, first Neptune square, Saturn opposition and a Jupiter return.

The cycles of Pluto, Neptune and Uranus are the ones which bring the most change as they challenge the  status quo. Under their  influence we may be forcibly pushed out of our comfort zone and encouraged to take a new and more authentic path – one that nurtures our soul rather than our egos.

Rose explains each decade from childhood and our teen years through to the nineties and beyond, and the cycles which accompany each period. It makes for fascinating reading.

She also explains how tapping into the cycle of a particular planet at a key time can bring enhanced results. This is especially the case with the Jupiter cycle. It was supposedly during her first Jupiter Return that JK Rowling, held up at King’s Cross station, first came up with the idea for her Harry Potter series which became such a success. However, you don’t have to wait for the return, as you can tap into the cycle at other points too.

It is amazing how the energy of these cycles coincides so perfectly with the events that are interlinked with them.

She doesn’t mention Chiron, Ceres, Eris or others, but once you understand how the cycles work it is easy to do your own research.

I really enjoyed this book and the many very interesting examples of how it all pans out. Rose uses celebrities, historical figures and people drawn from all walks of life to illustrate her points and makes it very easy to grasp.

There are a number of reasons why I would highly rate this book. His association with Lois Rodden the now deceased Queen of Data, means that he is committed to high standards in this field. Using the Rodden rating system (RR),  each chart is accompanied by letters which range from AA – the highest rating for data retrieved from accurate sources such as birth certificate, government sources or written records – to the lowest DD which stands for dirty data that is mainly hearsay, cannot be verified and is contradicted by another source. I am happy to report that the majority of charts in the book have either an AA or an A rating. So this is data that can be used with confidence.

Frank originally compiled the charts as source material for his students at the London School of Astrology, and to this end the material is very clearly presented with one profile per page. The relevant charts are shown using both the Placidus and Equal House systems – so there are two charts per page enabling the student and astrologer to compare the differences to the interpretation created by each system. Each profile also contains the data necessary for further study, the rating, and a tribute to the astrologer (s) who provided the information. There is room for notes, chart observations and for writing down the usual info that goes with every in-depth analaysis of a nativity. Both charts and lay out make for easy reading.

Aside from students who else might benefit from purchasing a copy of this book? Astrology writers and bloggers such as myself will find this a very useful collection to have to hand. Researchers will also find the info invaluable. But aside from this every astrologer will benefit from taking a look at the charts in this book and seeing how astrology works out in the lives of real people. The study then comes alive in wonderful ways.

Frank has also written and compiled another excellent data book – British Entertainers – The Astrological Profiles – which is also a very worthwhile book to have on the bookshelf.

Her descriptions of the houses, planets, signs, aspects and much more have  a freshness about them.  You can read it all from beginning to end and will have  a very thorough grounding in the principles of astrology. But you can just as easily dip into it and take from it what you need to know.

Sue has over thirty years of experience as a teacher and astrological consultant, which is very evident. You can tell that she has thought about and pondered the various astrological issues from a number of perspectives and this adds to the overall richness of the work. Pick any description of sign or planet and you will be met with observations that are garnered from her many years of practice.

For instance whilst many astrological texts tend to link Saturn with the father, in Sue’s experience the Sun symbolizes the biological father and  father figures, whereas Saturn is associated with authority figures overall. It may be a small point yet crucial when looking for descriptive clues to the nature of the father in a client reading. Many textbooks are often quite vague on this issue.

I also enjoyed her description and interpretation of the void-of-course Moon. I agree that for most day to day matters it really doesn’t do to pay too much attention to the void-of-course Moon as things are just as likely to go wrong when the Moon isn’t void of course. Naturally she points out that for electional astrology and the start of major enterprises it is beneficial to take note of it,  to avoid situations in which nothing comes of one’s efforts.

She gives detailed descriptions of each sign, each planet, planets in signs and houses, aspects and aspects between planets, details of the non-essential bodies which includes the Moon’s Nodes, Chiron and the Centaurs Pholus and Nessus, and the asteroids. Finally she gives guidance on putting it all together and on how to synthesize and integrate all of the various elements that go to make up a chart interpretation. She then provides profiles giving a variety of examples from Henry III and Agatha Christie, to the chart of a country and the chart of an accident.

This is one astrological textbook  that could  become one of your most treasured reference books. Highly recommended!

Click on the map to see the full version. 

Most astro-maps display the fortunate and more challenging points from around the globe that resonate with you. For such maps you need skilled professional help to decipher them, which may be necessary if you have to make major decisions. 

This map gives you only greenlights and positive information, that you can use to zero in on those places that will enhance your luck and your ability to bring your dreams to life. No doubt many Hollywood celebs have lucky lines running through Los Angeles, and Bollywood stars through Mumbai. 

The prosperity map highlights your Sun, Moon, Venus and Jupiter vibrations, as a series of vertical lines and wavy lines, which run from top to bottom and connect up with certain big cities, rural areas and some fairly uninhabited regions, in which you will experience better than average luck. The placement of the lines is completely unique to you, and ties in with your personal birth data.  The good thing is that you don’t even have to visit these places, you can connect with them in a number of different ways from the comfort of your own home. In my own prosperity map my Venus and Jupiter lines both run through places in which I have been awarded ongoing writing contracts, had some powerful experiences, and are associated with people with whom I particularly resonate.  

Kathryn explains that in  line with the law of attraction you  have a natural affinity with anyone who comes from these areas, and with any opportunity that might arise in connection with these places. You may be particularly attracted to the music, craftwork, customs, spiritual or religious beliefs to be found there, or may find that you have been drawn back to a certain place over and over again without really knowing why this should be.

You can use the information on your prosperity map to help you find love and romance, to improve your business affairs, find the best place to live, to vacation or to improve your overall luck and good fortune. I guess this is one way to avoid those holidays from hell – consult your map first for a premium experience.

Another point – when the white wavy lines cross the vertical lines on the map, the cross-over point is a place of destiny – which gives more food for thought and plenty of chances to experiment.  

The map is accompanied by clear and well-presented explanatory notes in pdf format, which tell you exactly how to understand and make best use of the given information, including how to intepret the various lines and symbols.

If you want to know more about the Prosperity Map or would like to order one visit www.kathryncassidy.com