Cosmic Trends: Astrology Connects the Dots

by Philip Brown

Book Overview

What does astrology have to do with Apple computers, Harry Potter, Bob Dylan, and American Idol? According to Philip Brown, trends in technology, film, books, TV, music, and fashion are all influenced... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0738709921
• ISBN13: 9780738709925
• Release Date: November 2006
• Publisher: Llewellyn Publications
• Length: 218 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Great and very useful

30 years of astrology behind me and I think this book is a must...Not just my estimation...You can see the facts happening..today in 2010.. as we speak outlined in the book when it as written..BEFORE pluto went into Capricorn...

Viewing cycles of change

Cosmic Trends makes understandable how the cycles of planets affect the changes of our life. Very readable. I enjoyed it.

A Winner

Astrology has not been one of my interests, but I'm very glad some friends persuaded me to take a look at Cosmic Trends. This book truly accomplishes its major aim--to reach a non-technical, general audience like me. I had great fun enjoying the author's clear pleasure in, and unusual breadth of knowledge about, Western culture, the arts, society, and politics. A bonus was the excellent, uncluttered language, resonating with original and often poetic insights. I understand he is an English teacher. The communication skills show. Let's hope that Philip Brown continues to share his ideas. His publisher, Llewellyn, has picked a winner. Sally England

A great book on astrology for beginners or pros

I would highly recommend this book to anyone, including those who know little about astrology. It's original and written in a way that is easy to understand. I have read quite a few astrology books and feel I understand a lot of what astrology is about. Yet this book helped to open my eyes to a new perspective on our world using astrology, especially the outer planets. The writer knows a lot about astrology, but has tried to make it accessible to everyone. It is an outstanding astrology book!

Excellent Insights!

Cosmic Trends is one of the best books I have read on how the planets influence us collectively. It's an astrology book, but it goes beyond the usual astrology. It's clearly written and really connects the outer planets to cultural trends in fascinating ways. I had to re-read the author's discussion of the astrology of the sixties--not because I didn't understand it, but because it was so interesting. He discusses the Grateful Dead, Pink Floyd, and Janis Joplin in fresh ways that have a slightly mystical overtone. Beyond the music, though, the book covers a lot of territory. In my mind, this is a plus because it helped me to see the vast reaches and connections of astrology. I really enjoyed the author's Astro-Connection activities. They helped me to experience a lot of the connections the author discusses. It was so refreshing to read an astrology book that is grounded in the real world and makes astrology come alive in ways I could relate to.