Beyond the Mask: The Rising Sign: Part I: Aries - Virgo - Softcover

Burt, Kathleen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0981393934 ISBN 13: 9780981393933

Publisher: Genoa House, 2010

Synopsis

Well known and respected internationally for her ground breaking work in Archetypes of the Zodiac, Kathleen Burt now offers us a phenomenal distillation of her life work in: Beyond the Mask: The Rising Sign, Creativity and Spirituality in the Second Half of Life, Part I: Aries - Virgo.Beyond the Mask illustrates how midlife urgings bring forth cycles of death and rebirth. Antiquated identities and roles must die, old 'masks' must be pealed away before we can discover a new path in life. Kathleen Burt addresses specifically how each of the rising sign patterns guide us into new life and fresh experiences.With the keen eye of an astrologer examining the biography of creative writers and inspired people, Kathleen Burt brings a depth of understanding to the Rising Sign. This unique volume of wisdom offers decades of scholarly study and practical experience in esoteric astrology, psychology, mythology, and biography and examines the underlying archetypal patterns inherent in our lives.Beyond the Mask come highly recommended for community library collections, for those interested in astrology, and also for readers who are interested in archetypal or depth psychology.

About this title

About the Author

An astrologer in private practice for 30 years, Kathleen Burt is the author of 'Archetypes of the Zodiac', a book about Sun Signs from the perspectives of mythology, psychology, and esoteric astrology. A Fulbright scholar to India, Kathleen completed her graduate work in South Asian history at the University of Chicago. She has taught at Roosevelt University, Chicago and Mira Costa College in CA. Patterns in Health, a two-year program on archetypes, dreams, ritual and Active Imagination led by Jungian analysts has influenced her life and client work. She currently teaches Viniyoga classes (sequencing and breathwork) in the tradition of T.K.V. Desikachar.

Review

"Beyond the Mask is a treasure that every professional and amateur astrologer needs to keep on his desk. As Kathleen Burt combines myth and legend, the Rising Signs jump off the page. Her detailed examples are entertaining and memorable, depicting the challenges and joys of each Sign." --Vicki Gloor, TV producer; author of the children's book, 'The King is Coming to Dinner'

"Kathleen Burt analyzes and explains Rising Signs with brilliant insight, deft wit and scholarly skill. Beyond the Mask is a major addition to astrological literature; trenchant, sagacious a riveting read." --Jeannette Scollard, author, 'Seeking Bliss'

"Kathleen Burt analyzes and explains Rising Signs with brilliant insight, deft wit and scholarly skill. Beyond the Mask is a major addition to astrological literature; trenchant, sagacious a riveting read." --Jeannette Scollard, author, 'Seeking Bliss'

Edition details

• Publisher: Genoa House
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0981393934
• ISBN 13: 9780981393933
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 170