WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT
HOW TO APPRECIATE AN ARIES
Mary Englishs books on the signs of the Zodiac provide an ideal way to start learning about Astrology. They are particularly suited to anyone who has had their interest piqued through newspaper Sun-sign columns and wants to learn a bit more. Each book introduces one sign of the Zodiac, and from that basis Mary introduces the reader to the bigger picture the astrological chart. It seems to me that she strikes a good balance: the basics of constructing a chart are explained, but she never allows this to become dry and theoretical. The reader is kept interested throughout partly by her lively use of anecdotes, and also because she provides the wherewithal to draw up ones own astrological chart, so that one is learning about Astrology and about oneself from the get-go. Her engaging, conversational style makes the reader feel as if they are having a good gossip with a friend rather than studying, but nonetheless a lot of information is imparted. Her books can be recommended not only to astrological novices, but also to seasoned professionals who feel the need for some astrological refreshment.
Garry Phillipson, author of Astrology in the Year Zero
As a double Aries (Sun and Asc), I found Mary Englishs book, How to Appreciate an Aries, a delight. Marys writing is chatty, accessible and vibrant, and she captures the essence of this sign perfectly. The book is peppered with anecdotes that illustrate vividly Aries characteristics. This is more than just a book on a Sun sign, though, as it introduces the complexity of Astrology in a clear and straightforward way that wont overwhelm the beginner. Im sure Mary English will inspire her readers to explore Astrology further.
Babs Kirby, author of 21st Century Star Signs www.babskirby.com
First published by Dodona Books, 2013
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Also by Mary English
6 Easy Steps in Astrology
The Birth Chart of Indigo Children
How to Survive a Pisces (O-Books)
How to Bond with an Aquarius (O-Books)
How to Cheer Up a Capricorn (O-Books)
How to Believe in a Sagittarius (O-Books)
How to Win the Trust of a Scorpio (Dodona Books)
How to Love a Libra (Dodona Books)
How to Soothe a Virgo (Dodona Books)
How to Lavish a Leo (Dodona Books)
How to Care for a Cancer (Dodona Books)
How to Listen to a Gemini (Dodona Books)
How to Satisfy a Taurus (Dodona Books)
This book is dedicated, with appreciation, to the following
Aries ladies:
My friend Mandy: You have always been a tower of strength
Mary: Your feedback, encouragement and support have helped my writing
Miriam: May you be blessed for being the mother of my wonderful husband
and
Linda Goodman for being the author of Linda Goodmans
Sun Signs
Acknowledgements
I would like to thank the following people:
My son for being the Libran that makes me always look on the other side.
My Taurus husband Jonathan for being the most wonderful man in my world.
Mabel, Jessica and Usha for their homeopathic help and understanding.
Laura for her friendship.
Donna Cunningham for her help and advice.
Judy Hall for her inspiration.
Alois Treindl for being the Pisces that founded the wonderful Astro.com website.
Judy Ramsell Howard at the Bach Centre for her encouragement.
John my publisher for being the person that fought tooth and nail to get this book published and all the staff at O-Books including Stuart, Lee, Nick, Trevor, Kate, Catherine, Mollie, the two Marias and Mary.
Oksana, Mary and Alum for their read-throughs and welcome additions to the text.
And last but not least my lovely clients for their valued contributions.
Introduction
I am an astrologer and I work in private practice with all sorts of people with all sorts of problems.
I became an astrologer purely by chance. I was trained as a homeopath and one day my homeopath happened to mention that something that Id said must have happened during my Saturn Return and I thought, What the hell is a Saturn Return?and I was off. She knew about something, and I didnt, and that in itself was a bit of a challenge.
I was already working in private practice as a homeopath and psychic reader, so it wasnt too much of a diversion to learn about Astrology. And I found it terribly easy. I read books and one of the first I read was Linda Goodmans Sun Signs, but it didnt make much sense because I just couldnt identify with her fluffy description of Piscesso when I found out after further investigation that I had something called a Leo Ascendant and a Gemini Moon, things began to fall into place. I wasnt just a Pisces. I had other bits that made me the person I am.
It was all very exciting.
I then learned about my friends and familys charts and I got myself a cheap computer programme (that I still use) as it was nice and clear and easy to understand. I like things that are easy to understand. I hate reading books that are written for people with brains the size of universes. They make me lose the will to carry on reading. I prefer to read childrens books until Ive grasped something, or at least books that have beginners in mind.
I read so many books and made so many charts, I began to see solutions for my clients. Id see or understand why someone might be finding it hard to get better from an illness because theyd had an awful shock when they were younger, or they were under the influence of some difficult planetary happening.
That made seeing clients a more enjoyable experience. There is nothing worse than treating someone and having no idea if or when they might recover. Or helping a client with a difficult relationship and wondering if they should stay with Mr Not Quite Right or move on to Mr Totally Right.
When I made my ex-husbands chart, I realised what had brought us together, and what had pushed us apart. That was enlightening!
Eventually I was asked by the manager of a local mystical shop if Id come and read palms in her premises, so I ended up with a buy-two-get-one-free approach of card readings, palm readings and Astrology all in one reading.
At first I kept my Astrology clients and Homeopathy clients apart, and rarely mentioned one to the other. Now I use both in my practice to good effect.