Astrology For Dummies®, 3rd Edition
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Table of Contents
1 Cover
2 Introduction About This Book Foolish Assumptions Icons Used in This Book Beyond the Book Where to Go from Here
3 Part 1: Mapping Your Place in the Cosmos Chapter 1: An Astrological Overview: The Horoscope in Brief Looking at the Starry Sky Identifying the Signs of the Zodiac Understanding the Sun Signs Considering the Sun, the Moon, the Planets, and more Who Rules? Discovering the Rulers of the Signs Determining Planetary Dignities Assessing the Ascendant Taking the House Tour Chapter 2: Getting Your Precise Horoscope: The Old Way, the Internet Way, and the Software Casting Your Chart the Old-Fashioned Way First Things First: Gathering the Information You Need Getting Your Horoscope Online for Free Investing in Software Activating an App Wandering around Cyberspace Chapter 3: The History of Astrology: 5,000 Years of Cosmic Ups and Downs Looking at Early Astrology Romping through Classical Times Meandering through Medieval Europe Celebrating the Renaissance Watching the Decline of Astrology Saluting Modern Times
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Part 2: Here Comes the Sun
Chapter 4: The Signs of Spring: Aries, Taurus, and Gemini
Aries the Ram: March 20–April 18
Taurus the Bull: April 19–May 20
Gemini the Twins: May 21–June 20
Chapter 5: The Signs of Summer: Cancer, Leo, and Virgo
Cancer the Crab: June 21–July 22
Leo the Lion: July 23–August 22
Virgo