cover image The Astrology of Time

The Astrology of Time

Gary Goldschneider. Atria Books, $24 (288pp) ISBN 978-0-7434-5693-7

Though most folks know their astrological signs and perhaps a few additional basics (Aries can be bossy, Geminis, chatty), probably few can cite details about specific time periods within each of the 12 signs. Goldschneider (The Secret Language of Birthdays) here presents an intriguing analysis of the astrological influences and general qualities behind each week or ""personology period"" of the year. According to Goldschneider, these weeks-and even the specific days-affect not just those born within them, but the energy of the world at large. For instance, an ""Aries I"" is born between March 25 and April 2 (the ""Week of Curiosity""), and is likely to be both honest and noble. For those born in other weeks, the author suggests, this Week of Curiosity is a time to ""appreciate innocence, simplicity, and even naivete."" Goldschneider also offers a list of other personology periods whose members must be cautioned, as they are likely to encounter challenges during the Week of Curiosity. Those born during the Week of Empathy (June 25-July 2), for example, might get ""bogged down in heavy, complex emotional states."" The author also covers the volatile ""cusp"" periods between signs (e.g. April 19-24, the Cusp of Power, is ""one of the strongest weeks of the year""). Part guidebook to the signs and part investigation of human qualities in general, this is a valuable book for people seeking to understand how birth time might affect lifetime.