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Psychology is all about relationships, with parts of ourselves and with other people. Astrology gives us a code to learn the raw materials that we and other people are made of so we can better understand the dynamics that play out in our lives and relationships. Psychology and astrology share a strong, mutually influential, nature/nurture type of dynamic. Uncovering our astrological nature helps us to better understand our unique personality traits and temperament, including our multiple parts and deepest psychological defenses, and to gain insight into why we respond to our unique environments (the nurture) in the particular ways we do. Psychstrology, or psychological astrology, can help us cultivate more empathy and compassion for ourselves and others, which can lead to truly extraordinary shifts. When it comes to understanding who we are, using both lenses of psychology and astrology together yields much more insight than either one alone. If we are open to receiving its insights, the mirror of psychological astrology can help us uncover our own missing pieces and evolve in more conscious, creative ways. Dr. Carl Jung appreciated astrology because the archetypal configuration of the cosmos points to the inextricable connection between us as a collective whole. Besides helping us develop more empathy and compassion for ourselves and others, being aware of our interconnectedness is especially important during these divided and uncertain times. This book will empower you to: Cultivate more empathy and compassion for yourself and the other people in your life. Develop a deeper understanding of your own unique temperament, personality traits, and psychological defenses. Identify the benefits and challenges of your astrological nature, and learn how polar opposite signs assist with growth and balance. Use synchronicity to align with your true self and the next right step on your path, and to feel more connected with the rest of the universe and the people in it. Grow in the direction of balance and wholeness. For more information, please visit www.psychstrology.com.

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Psychstrology is a unique guide to integrating psychology and astrology. Dr. Stacy Dicker clearly elucidates how the archetypes of astrology can support clinicians and clients alike in broadening their understanding of the dynamics of relationships, whether between parents, partners, families, or coworkers. She includes excellent examples of the synchronicities that led her to realize the universal applicability of this ancient archetypal system. The book also discusses some of the major life cycles defined by astrology, such as the Saturn return. Dr. Dicker lays out an easily accessible use of the Sun, Moon, and rising signs as a method to unlock the wisdom available to those interested in increasing their therapy tools. Helpful charts are included for the reader to explore their primary astrological archetypes and those of others. As an astrologer, I highly commend her work, which creates a much-needed bridge between the field of psychotherapy and the ancient practice of astrological counsel. --Patricia Liles, Astrologer Dr. Stacy Dicker explores two complex disciplines, psychology and astrology, in a way that makes them approachable and relevant for everyone, then brings the two together in perfect harmony. Interweaving her personal journey throughout makes this read all the more compelling. Stacy has bridged a gap that has been too wide for too long, and lets the reader get to know her along the way. Her courage will serve all seekers in unfolding self-awareness and joy. --Lauren Skye, Director of Inner Connection Institute and author of Spiritual Amnesia: A Wake Up Call to What You Really Are Brilliant, lucidly written, and intimate in tone, Psychstrology is an extraordinary integration of healing wisdom from a variety of traditions. It is practical, educational, easy to use, and immensely valuable to those offering healing as well as those seeking it. Anyone can benefit from this gem. --Dr. Heather LaChance, PhD, DCEP, owner of Compassion in Practice LLC, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, and CO State Representative for ACEP In Psychstrology, Dr. Stacy Dicker offers an intuitively appealing framework to describe individual personality traits and patterns and interpersonal interaction patterns that invites the reader to scrutinize and even challenge what they believe about themselves and why they act the way they do, especially with significant others. Dr. Dicker presents her approach to using zodiac signs with sufficient recognition of the broader context of the many variables that impact a person's behavior that the reader is not required to assign specific validity to particular statements or predictions. Rather, the reader can simply choose to use her approach as an intriguing opportunity to consider the possibility that they may have overlooked some important aspects of themselves or others, and to treat themselves and others more compassionately. The book provides a rich vocabulary to talk about needs, wants, fears, and motivations, which can help the reader consider how they may live with greater ease within themselves, understand the patterns they recognize, and grow through consideration of their shadow selves. --Dr. Linda Craighead, PhD, Director of Clinical Training at Emory University and author of The Appetite Awareness Workbook and Training Your Inner Pup to Eat Well

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STACY DICKER, PhD, is a clinical psychologist in private practice. She has been seeing psychotherapy clients for over twenty years, and taught courses on eating disorders and adult psychotherapy to upper-level psychology majors at the University of Colorado, Boulder, for nearly ten years. She advocates combining psychology and astrology to help us grow in the direction of balance and wholeness, individually and as a profession. Her interest in astrology was first sparked by Linda Goodman's famous book Love Signs more than thirty years ago. A longtime student of astrology, Stacy has benefited tremendously from using this wise, ancient, and ultimately credible archetypal system to help herself and her clients develop more compassion for their own and others' natures. The blend of astrology and psychology led her to significantly change her attitude toward her own highly earthy nature, which was no small feat. Stacy has been a music person since childhood. She has played numerous instruments over the course of her life, starting with piano, and most recently, the drums. Whether listening to it or playing it, music has always been an integral part of her life. Nothing--besides dogs--makes her happier than when she gets to see her favorite bands perform live. She is a huge fan of meaningful connection and good communication, loves to travel with her husband, Jeremy, and has been known to make a game of Cards Against Humanity go on way too long. For more information, please visit Stacy's website at www.psychstrology.com.

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