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“Greek thought, as Russell states, is full of fate. It can, of course, be argued that these sentiments are the expressions of an archaic culture or world view which died two thousand years ago, prolonged through the medieval epoch because of ignorance of the natural universe, and that we know better now. In one sense this is true, but one of the more important and disturbing insights of depth psychology is the revelation that the mythic and undifferentiated consciousness of our ancestors, which animated the natural world with images of gods and daimones, does not belong to chronological history alone. It also belongs to the psyche of modern man, and represents a stratum which, although layered over by increasing consciousness and the hyper-rationality of the last two centuries, is as potent as it was two millennia or even ten millennia ago.”

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The Astrology of Fate

This book delves into the philosophical and spiritual concepts surrounding astrology and its potential influence on one's life path and future outcomes. more

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Liz Greene
Liz Greene

Liz Greene, born on September 4, 1946, is a renowned astrologer. Her astrological theories integrate psychology, philosophy, and anthropology, having a profound impact on the field of astrology. more

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