The Dark of the Soul: Psychopathology in the Horoscope

Astrology can provide insights into extreme psychological states, such as psychopathy and scapegoating, and help practitioners understand why some individuals fail to cope constructively with life's challenges. It is an invaluable resource for astrologers and lay people alike.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 330 pages
Publication date: 28 July 2023
Publisher: Wessex Astrologer Ltd

Disturbed psychological states have perplexed both religion and medicine since the dawn of human existence. Despite the advancements in modern psychology, we remain no closer to comprehending these expressions of human suffering than we were a millennium ago. While astrology cannot offer definitive solutions, it can provide valuable insights into why some individuals resort to retreating from life in response to conflict and unhappiness, while others resort to violence towards their fellow beings.

The three seminars presented in this book employ astrological perspectives to examine a range of extreme psychological states, encompassing psychopathy to the collective mechanism of scapegoating, which is as much a pathology as any diagnosed mental illness. Astrologers often shy away from addressing the issues of madness and human destructiveness, and political correctness has made it even more challenging to approach these topics with honesty and without sentiment or hypocrisy. However, only by delving into the origins of what we label as madness can we find a positive and creative approach to unraveling the mystery of why some individuals struggle to cope constructively with life's challenges.

This book may elicit shock and discomfort, but it serves as an invaluable resource for practicing astrologers grappling with the dilemma of human suffering, as well as for lay individuals seeking to understand how astrology can contribute to our understanding of human behavior.

Weight: 514g
Dimension: 154 x 234 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781916625013