Theresa Cheung - The Astrology Fix

THE

A Modern Guide to Cosmic Self Care

THERESA CHEUNG

Illustrations by Alessandro Cripsta

Throughout time, people have relied on the wisdom of astrology to help them understand their past, empower their present and create a fulfilling future. By harnessing the power of the stars and planets that you were born under, you can gain a profound understanding of yourself and your life.

My mother was a professional astrologer and often talked of the guiding power of the cosmos, so from an early age I understood that astrology could be an amazing tool for personal growth and development. I was a sensitive, rather shy child, but my astrological insight gave me the confidence to understand both myself and others better. Indeed, knowing the magical potential of the day on which someone was born proved so pivotal for me that I went on to write the bestselling Encyclopaedia of Birthdays. Since then, I have continued to explore the power of the universe and how it inspires understanding of ourselves, most recently in The Moon Fix, a collection of 48 practices that enable you to harness lunar energy for personal growth and development. The Astrology Fix provides a complementary set of resources centred on the stars and planets linked to your own birth chart and I hope it will have a similar transformative effect.

The astrology fixes in this book aim to open up your self-awareness, showcase your strengths and demonstrate how you can become the best possible version of yourself. But they also shine a light on your shadow side, or the areas you need to work on to help you deal with challenges and evolve in the process. All the fixes here are simple and practical, and you can easily apply them to your daily life. Youll learn how to attract joy and success, and how the stars and planets impact your love life, your relationships, your choice of career and your health and well-being. No prior knowledge of astrology is required to work through this book. But by the end you will have enough awareness of your unique astrological blueprint not to only know yourself and others more intimately, but also to guide and inspire your life.

Astrology shows us that the universe is holistic and interconnected. As above, so below encapsulates the idea that what happens on earth corresponds to, reflects or is deeply connected with what happens in the heavens. Understanding this intimate connection offers you magical opportunities to harness the wisdom of the stars and tap into the healing power of the cosmos. The way in which the stars and planets aligned when you were born, and how they continue to align and form patterns as you move through your life, describes and impacts both your inner world and outer life circumstances.

The Astrology Fix brings the healing power of the universe right down to earth. It is a modern guide to the ancient practice of looking to the stars for inspiration, meaning and guidance, and offers a unique introduction to how you can use astrological wisdom in your daily life to maximize your chances of success, in the here and now and in the future. Designed for beginners and experts alike, the book contains quick and easy-to-implement fixes as well as opportunities for healing and growth for everyone, providing all the information and tools you need to become your own astrologer.

For most of us, our understanding of astrology begins and ends with our sun sign, or the sign we are born under. Your sun sign describes your identity and how your innate personality evolves through life. But as essential as your sun sign is to understanding and interpreting your astrological blueprint, it is just one component of your rich astrological personality, and the entry point to a wealth of astrological revelations. You are so much more than your sun sign. You are influenced by the sun, the moon, the planets and all the stars above. For example, your moon sign represents your inner emotional life, and your rising sign represents how others see you or the image you present to the world. The position of each of the other planets at the time of your birth represents a specific aspect or drive in your life. Together, all these elements blend to create an astrological outline of you, the natural gifts you were born with, and the combined power of the cosmic influences guiding all areas of your life.

The Astrology Fix will show you how to harness the power of your planets and learn to use the practical wisdom of astrology in your daily life. This can reveal a deeper understanding of yourself and others, as well as offer insights into how to deal with lifes many challenges.

explains what astrology is and why you need it. Your birth chart is a blueprint for your personality and you can use its wisdom to change your life for the better.

introduce you to the power of your sun sign, and show how your birth chart relates to the whole universe. Calculate your rising and moon signs to reflect on your character and find out what motivates you. Discover the significance of the planets and how each body expresses itself according to the zodiac sign or house it occupies and the area of your life each house represents.

The driving force of the book is ) to identify common emotional needs or life situations that you can draw down the healing power of the stars to help with. Whether you are dealing with a broken heart or a career setback, you will be directed to an appropriate astrological fix for your issue.

Note: This book primarily offers recommendations tailored to your sun, moon and rising signs, and there are charts to help you calculate these signs. When references are made to planets, it is recommended, but not essential, that you create a free birth chart.

Astrologers see the birth chart as a map for the soul. Learn how to interpret yours to improve self-awareness and nurture growth.