On the Cusp: Astrological Reflections from the Threshold

By Philip Brown
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Published: Jan. 19, 2011
Words: 67397 (approximate)
Language: English

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In his new book, On the Cusp: Astrological Reflections from the Threshold, Philip Brown brings to life our world on the cusp of a momentous transformation. With this thought-provoking work based on a series of blogs written just as Pluto was preparing to enter Capricorn, readers will discover how the lens of astrology can be used to look at the huge changes taking place in our world.

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In his new book, On the Cusp: Astrological Reflections from the Threshold, Philip Brown brings to life our world on the cusp of a momentous transformation.
With this thought-provoking work based on a series of blogs written just as Pluto was preparing to enter Capricorn, readers will discover how the lens of astrology can be used to look at the physiology of the brain, social networking, Arcade Fire, Nancy Drew, surfing—and ourselves. How does astrology relate to modern neuroscience, robotics, and mobile technology? How can astrology help us make sense of a discordant world?

Using illustrations from his own life, as well as news and people in the world around us, the author explores timeless reflections on topical events through astrology, capturing the astrological zeitgeist while still maintaining a focus on the bigger picture.

In addition, On the Cusp includes exclusive new forecasts for trends to expect with Uranus in Aries and Neptune in Pisces.

As a special added bonus, O... (Read more) In his new book, On the Cusp: Astrological Reflections from the Threshold, Philip Brown brings to life our world on the cusp of a momentous transformation.
With this thought-provoking work based on a series of blogs written just as Pluto was preparing to enter Capricorn, readers will discover how the lens of astrology can be used to look at the physiology of the brain, social networking, Arcade Fire, Nancy Drew, surfing—and ourselves. How does astrology relate to modern neuroscience, robotics, and mobile technology? How can astrology help us make sense of a discordant world?

Using illustrations from his own life, as well as news and people in the world around us, the author explores timeless reflections on topical events through astrology, capturing the astrological zeitgeist while still maintaining a focus on the bigger picture.

In addition, On the Cusp includes exclusive new forecasts for trends to expect with Uranus in Aries and Neptune in Pisces.

As a special added bonus, On The Cusp also contains the opening chapters of the author’s new mystery, Wallride. The narrator of Wallride is a fourteen year-old girl skateboarder who stands on the cusp of a life-altering discovery and personal transformation. Although written for a young adult audience, the book will appeal to readers of all ages. Wallride should be available in Spring, 2011.

Philip Brown has been studying and writing about astrology for almost twenty years. He has written for The Mountain Astrologer, Dell Horoscope, and other publications. Philip is also the author of Cosmic Trends: Astrology Connects the Dots (published by Llewellyn Worldwide). A member of Mystery Writers of America, he has a Master's degree in English and lives with his wife near Santa Barbara, California.
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young adult, future, popular culture, pluto, uranus, neptune, astrology, divination, planets, teen novel, astrology mystery

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