In Search of Destiny: Biography, History & Culture As Told Through Vedic Astrology - Softcover

Hathaway, Edith

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0615544479 ISBN 13: 9780615544472

Publisher: Vintage Vedic Press, 2012

Synopsis

Called a “path breaker” among astrology books, with original research and in-depth coverage, the author combines non-technical and technical material very effectively in a compelling narrative. This book contains a riveting choice of biographies and historical, cultural events that illuminate both individual AND collective destinies. When Vedic astrology – the astrology of India – is combined with biography, history, politics, the arts and culture, a key missing component is provided to all of the above. In Search of Destiny is for astrologers, astrology students as well as for the layperson. The only criterion is an interest and openness to astrology. Find out how the planets affect individuals and whole nations and societies, and how the chart of a national leader is never separate from the nation ruled – for as long as he or she is in power. An extensive glossary, footnotes and index help the reader to navigate through the wide-ranging information provided in this book. For the novice, Chapter 2 provides a succinct summary of Vedic astrology and philosophy. Vedic charts are presented in both North and South Indian format, with the lifetime planetary cycles of the Vimshottari Dasha system – for which Vedic astrology is so famous. Any astrologer will benefit from the depth of research done here, and the layperson will find this a user-friendly book that broadens the horizons. “Edith Hathaway’s remarkable new book In Search of Destiny is an astrological sensation on many levels. ...A narrative of individual dharma woven in the context of collective destiny.... Her innovative research of the 20-year Jupiter/Saturn cycles over a 1000-year period bears rich historical and thematic fruit... and includes her current and future predictions. I highly recommend In Search of Destiny ...” Dennis Flaherty, Vedic astrologer, President of CVA (Council of Vedic Astrology), Washington, USA.

About this title

From the Author

In Search of Destiny is a winner in the category of Nonfiction E-book from Eric Hoffer Book Awards, who in May 2013 announced the winners for books published in 2012.  Established in 2001 "as a means of opening a door to writing of significant merit... [it] honors the memory of the great American philosopher Eric Hoffer [1902-1983] by highlighting salient writing, as well as the independent spirit of small publishers." Hoffer Book Awards are covered in The U.S. Review of Books, where In Search of Destiny is cited as "[bringing] an understanding of the astrological science via explanation and examination wrought through the lens of time and culture."  In Search of Destiny is also a Finalist in the San Diego Book Awards in the category of Nonfiction: Spiritual and Inspirational, receiving a Certificate of Excellence as Finalist during Award ceremonies on June 22, 2013.

From the Back Cover

     "Engaging and enlightening ... a totally fresh, thoughtful study of Vedic astrology... "
From the Foreword by Chrakrapani Ullal, Vedic astrologer, California, USA

      "This is a tremendous book, and eminently readable, highly recommended for anyone interested in the history and future course of our world.   An astute and highly respected Vedic astrologer, Hathaway successfully reveals the mysterious astrological thread behind the evolution of modern culture by applying astrological symbol to the study of history, politics, and the arts.   When seen through the astrological lens, our collective experience gains depth and meaning, adding the missing link to more conventional interpretations of human events. "   James Kelleher, Vedic astrologer & author, California, USA

        "I have found most books I read on this subject to be generally either too technical or too simplistic.... Edith Hathaway has surpassed all traditional astrology books I have read." 
Vaidya  Atreya Smith,  Director, European Institute of Vedic Studies, Alès, France  
        
       "Edith Hathaway's remarkable new book In Search of Destiny is an astrological sensation on many levels.... A narrative of individual dharma woven in the context of collective destiny... and includes her current and future predictions.   I highly recommend In Search of Destiny."           
Dennis Flaherty, Vedic astrologer, President of CVA (Council of Vedic Astrology), Washington, USA
   
        "A benchmark work...  path-breaking."
Gayatri Devi Vasudev, Vedic astrologer & author, Editor: MODERN ASTROLOGY magazine, Bangalore, India.

      "Edith shows us the heart of devotion to the truths of this real and spiritual science.... See what jewels you will find!"           
Nalinikanta das, Vedic astrologer, author and owner of the Radha Desh Spiritual Retreat, Florida, USA

        "The historian chronicles history after events have taken place, while an astrologer studies the extra terrestrial forces and foresees the influences that shape future history....  We astrologers do this in fragments while Ms. Edith Hathaway has done it most comprehensively to explain many historical events of the USA and of world history.  That is a remarkable achievement."           
K. N. Rao, Vedic astrologer & author, Founder: Journal of Astrology, New Delhi, India 

Edition details

• Publisher: Vintage Vedic Press
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0615544479
• ISBN 13: 9780615544472
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 544