Alison Davies 
The Stories Behind Astrology 
Discover the mythology of the zodiac & stars

Discover the intriguing mythology behind the planets and zodiac signs that rule Western astrology and learn how to channel the energy of each star sign to live your best life.



Have you ever wondered why the zodiac signs are associated with certain animals? Or how a crab (Cancer) came to rule a part of the sky? Or, for that matter, what it means to have Taurus, the stubborn bull, as your star sign?



Whether you’re a fiery Aries, a mysterious Scorpio, or a sassy Sagittarius, you can
discover the fascinating, sometimes forgotten, and often wild Greek and Roman mythology that gave rise to the star signs and planet names , while learning the stories behind:




Aries , the ram;
Taurus , the bull;
Gemini , the twins;
Cancer , the crab;
Leo , the lion;
Virgo , the maiden;
Libra , the scales;
Scorpio , the scorpion;
Sagittarius , the archer;
Capricorn , the goat;
Aquarius , the water-bearer;
Pisces , the fish;
Venus , the planet of love;
Mars , the planet of war



… and more!



With
stunning, specially commissioned illustrations from Jennifer Parks (@spectralgardens) and 
rituals and affirmations included at the end of each story to help you harness the power of every sign and planet , whether you’re a super grounded Taurus looking to bring more activist Aquarius energy into your life, or a dreamy Pisces looking to get focused like no-nonsense Virgo, this book is for you.

Table of Content

INTRODUCTION

 


PART I: THE ASTROLOGICAL SIGNS

 

ARIES

The Golden Ram

 

TAURUS

The Princess and the White Bull

 

GEMINI

The Dioscuri

 

CANCER

Gate of Men

 

LEO

The King of the World

 

VIRGO

The Goddess of the Grain

 

LIBRA

Lady of Good Counsel

 

SCORPIO

The Hunter and the Hunted

 

SAGITTARIUS

The Starry Seed

 

CAPRICORN

Father of Souls

 

AQUARIUS

The Cup Bearer

 

PISCES

A Fish Tale

 


PART II: THE PLANETS



MERCURY

Gods, Humans, and Tricksters

 

VENUS

The Morning Star

 

MARS

War and Peace

 

JUPITER

The Twelve Shields

 

SATURN

The Golden One

 

URANUS

The Rainmaker

 

NEPTUNE

Behold the Sea

 

PLUTO

The Wealthy One

 

THE SUN

The Unconquered Sun

 

THE MOON

The Light Within





SUMMARY

RECOMMENDED READING

INDEX

 

About the author

Alison Davies lives in Nottingham and runs workshops at universities throughout the UK showing academics, students and early years practitioners how stories and narratives can be used as tools for teaching, healing and learning. She has a keen interest in folklore, health and wellbeing and the esoteric and is the author of
Tales Behind the Tarot and
Goddess Stories (Leaping Hare Press).

JENNIFER PARKS is an illustrator, ceramicist, and tattoo artist living in the US. She is a mystic, a mother, and an animist. She loves nature and is surrounded by the lush greenery of the PNW and has many animal friends, including cats, a dog, squirrels, raccoons, birds,  and a possum. She believes in magic and spirits and everything in between. Her website is www.spectralgardens.com and her Instagram handle is @spectralgardens.