Books published by American Federation of Astrologers Inc

American Federation of Astrologers founders Catharine and Ernest Grant created this four-volume series of books to help students learn astrology and to share their practical techniques with advanced students and professionals. These books cover the fundamental principles of astrology using clear and concise language while guiding the reader through the steps necessary to horoscope construction and interpretation.Volume I, Elementary Astrology, explains the fundamentals of the science of astrology, calculation procedures for natal horoscopes, meanings of the houses, zodiacal signs, planets, and aspects.Volume II, Analysis of the Horoscope, covers physical descriptions and characteristics for the faces (five-degree divisions of the zodiac), detailed definitions of the nature of the planets along with their influences in houses and the significance of aspects.Volume III, Synthesis of the Horoscope, thoroughly covers delineation in a unique manner and discusses houses and planetary aspects as they affect basic complexes in human behavior. A method of comparing two or more horoscopes is included.Volume IV, Predictive Astrology, deals with methods of progressions, diurnals, solar and lunar returns, radix and solar arc direction, solar revolutions, transits and other important techniques.

The inconjunct, which is also called the quincunx, is commonly referred to as a minor aspect. However, Frances Sakoian and Louis Acker present information in support of their viewpoint that the incojunct is a "not so minor" aspect.Associated with Mercury and the sixth house, and Mars, Pluto, and the eighth house, the inconjunct acts as a lens or focusing device between the spiritual will and the desire principle. Difficult situations are often a direct product of undisciplined thinking, which is the essence of the inconjunct. Undisciplined thoughts lead to situations in which people see themselves as victims of conditions over which they have no control. Disciplined thoughts, however, lead to positive manifestation.In this book, the authors delineate the natal and transiting aspects of the inconjunct, with a chapter devoted to each planet. Also included is introductory material about the meanings of the natal and transiting inconjunct.

The annual solar return is a living diary of life. Each year its message builds on the previous year's solar return and indicates pathways into the future. Through the solar return one can determine whether progress is being made, how best to make progress, and how to avoid mishaps. With continued use, the solar return becomes a learning tool and a mirror of the individual's life.Your Solar Return by Cynthia Bohannon contains information that brings an awareness and guidance that cannot be obtained from any other system. It emphasizes the value of viewing the solar return as a natural and insightful progression of life.Included in this book are sections on the solar return Ascendant sign, intercepted signs, aspects, and how to use a solar return calendar in order to obtain the maximum benefits from this predictive tool. In-depth sections focus on the meanings of the planets and their house placements. In addition to the traditional planets, there are sections on Lilith, the Part of Fortune, South Node, North Node, Persephone, and Chiron in the houses.