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What a fantastic new aspect of astrology -- self-care. How best can we apply the practice of astrology and celestial cycles to influence and uplift our every day life -- Gailing answers that here, in through detail.

This book has a wealth of knowledge to provide. There's so much here to help both new and old practitioners. I also really appreciated the writing itself -- Gailing knows how to write in a way that is both educational and informative, but also highly accessible and personable. This reads like a fun conversation with a friend, not a stuffy academic text.

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Its a excellent book about astrology. I recommend it for beginners and anyone else who loves the stars

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This has some great ideas, good for a beginner or more advanced person. Giving different advice for each zodiac sign which will work for you. This is easy to use and to understand. A great book to have around fr future reference or to design your own self-care practices regularly.
My 16-year-old daughter also found this very useful.

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I had high expectations for this book, alas, it failed to live up to them. Moreover, I read so much on this topic and that's probably why I struggled to find anything new that this had to offer. However, I will still recommend it to people who've never heard of this topic before!

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User friendly but a great guide for beginners who are looking to not only learn about the stars but learn how astrology can work for them.

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This was an absolutely great guide to dive into your health with a guided mindset. The breakdown of this book is great for beginners and advanced astrological followers. I loved the entry in each section to lay your groundwork and then the break down into each sign, planet, and placement. You will find with this guide you can read it cover to cover and then keep it as a reference piece so you can utilize it in your daily practice. Also each of the signs can be used to reference not only your sun but your moon and rising sign. The artwork in the books is so gorgeous too, you will find yourself just staring at some of the pages for a LONG time. I want to print all of the pictures out and hang them on my wall!

This book was just released April 27th, so snag a copy! Thank you to Stephanie Gailing, Quarto Publishing Group - Wellfleet Press, and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Link to Goodreads review: goodreads.com/review/show/4037737792

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Good addition for those wanting a more rounded look at your sign and the other signs. Can be worked into other workings if astrology is a focus or earnings for the reader.

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Self-Care is something I have been trying to make more time for and I know for some it is easier said than done. What a great book to help one with that through astrology.

It was not exactly what I expected, however, it had a lot of great information and I did enjoy reading it. This would make a great addition to anyone's reference book section.

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Self-care has become more important than ever over the last 18 months and I’ve been developing my understanding of various methods of self-care (meditation, daily yoga, etc) throughout the lockdown period.

The Complete Guide to Astrological Self-Care was a really interesting read – pinpointing particular health issues that may affect my star sign and suggesting methods of self-care that might be appropriate.

The author was spot on with several things – allergens (dairy in particular) and a propensity for skin issues (in my case, caused by said dairy)!

I found the Jupiter Return section particularly fascinating, as I wasn’t aware I was in this period of my life but it really does explain why I’ve suddenly become more open to exploring new opportunities both in life and wellness.

The guides to new and full moons for each zodiac sign would also be helpful to refer back to periodically and the reference materials at the back allow you to delve deeper into topics of particular interest.

Recommended for anyone (both new and experienced) who is interested in wellness and looking for a little more self-care in their life.

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It wasn’t really what I was expecting but it was quite informative.

I liked the format and viewed the book on my iPhone so was vibrant. I’m not sure how it would view on other digital formats.

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The graphics and design are absolutely gorgeous. For the rest I would say it was a pleasant read. The full review you can find on my website:

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As a beginner to astrology, I found the book very informative, well-organised and beautifully presented. I think it would make a great coffee table book. The author writes in a very engaging way that is easy to understand as she explains all the key terminology and concepts in astrology. I don’t think I have read another book that explained everything better! Particularly the sections on significant events, moon phases and retrogrades.

One of the interesting (and I believe novel) aspects of this book, is that it covers self-care in terms of physical health. Most astrology books focus on personality traits and psychological self-care. Here, readers get to find out about practical advice in terms of the parts of the body and ailments they should pay attention to, as well as strategies for working on these areas.

Overall a fantastic read, and I look forward to reading other books by Stephanie Gailing.

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Very informative book. Full of a lot of useful information. This book will also be very useful for future reference

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I really enjoyed reading this book. I learnt a lot about my star sign and general astrology that confused me before reading this. I can finally say I understand my sun, moon & ascendant signs when they made 0 sense before!
I absolutely adored the graphics in this book! They made the reading experience even more zen & calm.
I enjoyed learning about the different ways in which I could take more care of myself and the different wellness therapies, relaxation practises, & oils tailed to my sign.
Overall this was a really enjoyable and educational read which taught me more about myself :)

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I hadn't really heard of the intersection between astrology and self-care before, so this seemed like a really interesting topic. I thought that a lot of the information was written really clearly (which doesn't always happen in zodiac books), and there was a good amount of details listed for each sign. I particularly liked the inclusion of health elements and how your zodiac sign might influence your physical health. The only downside is that the book feels way too short if you're only interested in reading about your own sign. I think the book would have felt even more comprehensive with a little bit more info for each sign and how they can practice good self-care techniques.

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This is a very inspiring reference book that I will return to again and again. Combining detailed recommendations for your star sign along with insightful information around moon cycles, retrogrades and also Steller cycles. It helps give you some gentle focus for self care including particular therapies that suit your star sign. An enjoyable read.

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This book compiles the more specific information on how to eat, move, and use the things recommended for your zodiac sign. As well as insight on moon cycles, planetary retrogrades, and stellar life cycles. I was not familiar with stellar life cycles prior to this book and found this information especially interesting. I think this is a book I would pick up on sale to add to my collection of astrological literature. It's nice to have a quick reference that lays everything out for you. However, it's priced a bit high for what it is in my opinion.

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This books combines my two loves. Astrology and self-care. This book will guide you through your natal chart and give you a better assessment of where you'll need a little more work. Inspirational and informative. For all my starseeds, check this out!

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I was excited by this, but I’m afraid it didn’t live up to my expectations. It didn’t seem to have anything new in that I hadn’t learnt from these types of books before.

Thank you NetGalley for my complimentary copy in return for my honest review.

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I've read a lot of books on astrology and the zodiac over the years. This book was nice enough but it didn't do anything new. The book was beautiful to look and included some interesting detail such as essential oils and yoga poses.
However overall it didn't wow me, or teach me anything new.
Just OK.

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