WHERE IN THE WORLD:
Astro*Carto*Graphy and Relocation
As reviewed by Mike Harding.

As inhabitants of the so-called Global Village we live in a rapidly shrinking world. Many of us can routinely visit places our parents could only dream about, and as we are increasingly able to experience life in different parts of the world so do techniques such as Astro*Carto*Graphy become evermore relevant.

But where to start learning? Anyone whose mind has ever boggled at the sight of an ACG map now has a personal tutor to help make sense of it all. Starting with the natal chart itself, Erin Sullivan unravels the theory and practice of mapping our birth onto the surface of the world.

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BOOK REVIEW
Dynasty: The Astrology of Family Dynamics
by Erin Sullivan
As reviewed by Mary Plumb

Erin Sullivan writes with conviction in her new book, that "if it is familiar, it is familial". Whether our starting gate in this world was -- in her memorable phrase -- a "nest of vipers" or a more benign reality, she believes that all groups we form outside of the family of origin are linked back to that primary pattern, and her book explores the theme of understanding our place within this larger group.

The first section of the book, "The Big Picture: The Organic Family", requires attentive reading, but then her topic is big. She introduces a contemporary psychological method known as family systems, which is based on General Systems Theory. GST produces a model of all the people involved in a group, and is intimately concerned with the various interactions and venues for exchange that occur within the hierarchies and cross-currents of any group. In a family, for example, one looks at past generations as well as one's own extended family (siblings, aunts, in-laws, etc.) to see the individual's place in the larger story.

The family is described by the author in te language of GST and then placed within an astrological context. What is the purpose of a family and what holds it together? Astrological models for the open (Uranian) or closed (Neptunian) family system are suggested and she investigates solar and lunar themes, gender issues, parenthood, family roles, and in a short but excellent chapter, declares "Freud Had it Half Right", which inlcudes "two not so fairy tales" on the good mother and the good father.

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The Astrology Of Midlife And Aging by Erin Sullivan
Boundaries of Mind, Body and Soul.
THE FIRST IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS OF HOW AN INDIVIDUAL’S NATAL HOROSCOPE AND THE CYCLES OF PLANETARY DEVELOPMENT REVEAL THE UNIQUE CHALLENGES AND THE OPPORTUNITIES PRESENTED AT MIDLIFE. Between the ages of thirty-seven and forty-one, something mysterious occurs within the psyche. Jung called this shift the advent of our “unlived life.” Midlife does not inaugurate a time of rapid decay, loss of libido, and inevitable death, but rather ushers in a rite-of-passage in which we might review our lives contemplatively and move more consciously into the next phases of ongoing adult development. In The Astrology of Midlife and Aging, acclaimed psychological astrologer and author Erin Sullivan takes us through the metamorphoses of midlife and across the threshold into full maturation and elderhood. Sullivan shows how the onset of midlife is demarcated by the planet Uranus, which traverses halfway through its own cycle – called the half-Uranus in the natal horoscope – ushering in the midlife transition. During this time, we may observe our own lives in a manner symbolized by Uranus, a slow-moving planet, awakening conscious witnessing of our patterns, a greater capacity for foresight, and creating the need for change and bold discovery.
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Saturn in Transit by Erin Sullivan
Boundaries of Mind, Body and Soul.
Saturn, god of the 'saturine' disposition, is popularly associated with doom and gloom. But Saturn in Transit reveals the planet's useful and developmental influence in our lives. Saturn assists the modern hero and heroine, during its transit around the zodiac, by destroying the old and outmoded within, and throwing us periodically into chaos, which invariably generates a creative transformation of our purpose in life. Acting as a catalyst of awareness and growth, Saturn becomes the planet of changes. Erin Sullivan gives a thorough account of the astrology, mythology, and psychology of Saturn's role as the source of divine discontent. This revised edition includes a new chapter, "The Transit of Saturn to the Planets", showing how we continually give birth to ourselves all our lives. Includes a useful index. 304 pp., 5-3/8" x 8-1/4"
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Retrograde Planets by Erin Sullivan
Traversing the Inner Landscape.
"Geocentricity might well be egocentricity" -- the phenomenon of retrograde motion is based on our Earth-centered view of the solar system, but the movement and cycles of retrograde planets are based entirely on the apparnet motion of the Sun through the zodiac. Sullivan organizes and explains retrograde motion from a systems-viewpoint -- the system of the Sun and the planets -- and interprets retrograde planets natally, by progression, and in transit. She has interpreted thsese movements in a way that is immediately apparent and useful to both novice and professional astrologers, and provides both psychological and mundane interpretations of retrograde planets. New edition includes an index. 448 pp., 5-3/8" x 8-1/4"
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The Astrology of Family Dynamics by Erin Sullivan
Reissued by Samuel Weiser in a new format
This book is in Three parts which bring the archetype of the collective unconscious to bear on the individual in his or her small collective: the family. As she says in her introduction, “if it is familiar it is familial”. ( This book has been on the Weiser best seller list since its release).Full index, much larger format, excellent paper. Three parts: 1)The Big Picture 2)The Organic Family 3)Family Dynamics; Dynasty.
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Venus and Jupiter by Erin Sullivan
Bridging the Ideal and the Real
Edited by the author herself, this book is taken from two seminars presented at the London Centre for Psychological Astrology, where Erin was a tutor for eight years. Both the astrological Jupiter and Venus are given an original and fresh insight which clarifies some age-old dilemmas on relationships, creativity, morality and ethical beliefs.
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Where in the World? by Erin Sullivan
Astro*Carto*Graphy and Relocation.
An expert both in astrology and in world travel, Erin herself has lived in several cultures and made innumerable relocations in her life. Wherever we go there we are, but more potent aspects of ourself emerge in various locations. To date, this book is the only book that truly explains how we experience ourselves in various parts of the world from a person-centered and global perspective. It relates how even a minor a relocation can activate unconscious or sleeping characteristics within the self. Available from Midheaven Books Cost is £19.95 and £7.50 for shipping.
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Signs of Life - Signs:
In this visually enhanced video, Erin introduces the astrological signs, explaining the archtypes of each zodiac sign. She explores the mythological background of each sign and their expression in the personality and inner experience of people. Paintings from the Book of Hours, graphics from the medieval period and Roman mosaics are used to depict the signs of the zodiac.
The Gods Within - Planets:
From the Sun through Pluto, the planets in our solar system are deeply explored in this second video of the series. Again, drawing on her classical knowledge of myth, Erin explains the planetary agencies and their deeper meaning in astrology and the psyche -- both in the individual experience and in the world around us. NASA space shots illustrate the planets, along with music and illustrations and highly creative visuals, creating a masterpiece of art and science.
Cycles of Development - Houses:
The 12 houses of the horoscope are delved into on many levels. She explores the human experience in both the inner and worldly realms, adding a dimension to the planets and signs which shows where we encounter specific aspects of our human experience, such as family, children, partners, self-worth and so forth. The astrological houses are the realms of individual experience. With clear graphics by Erin and further enhanced by other visuals, this video completes the set.
How to Order Videos:
Erin's three-set Series "Astrology Mythology and the Psyche" are now available on DVD!!! For the same price! How to Order: COST: $75 US for the set of three plus $12 postage in the US (check with Spectrum for International postage rates): To order by mail including a postal or bank draft for $87 Spectrum Video and Film 1747 E. Morten Avenue Suite 101 Phoenix, AZ 85020 To Order by phone call: 602-889-0990 and have your Visa/MC/Amex card number ready! www.spectrumvideoandfilm.com
In Europe or the U.K.: send £55 + £7 to Midheaven Books, 396 Caledonian Rd., London N1 IND, England

What people are saying about Peter Pan: 1. In the words of Murray Stein, eminent author of the book, In Midlife: “Jim Lewis has taken midlife public! This is an intriguing extension of psychological reflection from personal and individual matters to cultural and collective issues that affect us all. Lewis weaves a spellbinding and convincing theory.” 2. Jungian Analyst (London) and Franciscan Friar, Jude Hill writes:  “A prophet is one who straddles two camps. Not only does he stand in the here and now but also foreshadows the future. Prophets have never been popular people because what they see is rarely acceptable to a national generation of people do not want to hear. Without a doubt Jim Lewis was a great prophet and an eloquent communicator being both profound as well as wildly hilarious." "His personal revelations about his own grappling with midlife, and the midlife of America are gripping reading" "He stood among the American people as one of them, and yet he saw the struggles they were and would face as they grappled with coming to adulthood." "Lewis's work shows forth in an honest and clear way what will happen to the American people if they do not have the courage to ground the puer. In a prophetic way the collapse of the economy and the violence of the society today reflect these aspects of the puer that Lewis is trying to make the people confront. It is a book every American who is concerned about this nation should read and take to heart." Brother Jude Hill ssf (Franciscan Friar) PhD, DHP, DipAnalyPsy [London], DPsy Member of the United Kingdom Council on Psychotherapy Member of the Guild of Analytical Psychology & Spirituality Associate Member, Sandplay Therapists of America 3. Editor at the now historical journal, Gnosis, and present editor at Lindisfarne Publications/Anthropress, co-author of Hidden Wisdom, and author of Inner Christianity: As Guide to the Esoteric Tradition, Richard Smoley wrote about the unpublished manuscript: “. . .the reader finds himself wanting to know how the author would feel about everything that has happened since then. . .”