Today I'm reviewing The Astrology of Love & Sex, a Modern Compatibility Guide by Annabel Gat. Illustrations by Jess Rotter.
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Release Date July 30, 2019
Generally I like to start out with a disclaimer. I am an contemporary witch. I look for the connection between magic and science without the need to search for a creator. I receive no compensation for these reviews and all my links are standard Amazon links and not affiliate links. I am a practicing photo reader and have spent the last 16 years honing my craft. I offer personal readings by request and have a strong online history that boasts over 412,000 views.
I'm going to start off with a review of the physical book. In this day and age of e-Books I find that most publishers are skimping on the physical aesthetics of a print book. Most are poorly bound or the pages lack luster. The cover lacks definition and/or color and the art is pitiful. That is NOT the case with this book. This book is stunning. The cover, although only two colors, is delightful. The front is decorated with the illustrative work of Jess Rotter.
I snapped a few photos of these images and man, they are fantastic. As an out Lesbian married to a Trans-man I can tell you we do not see enough diversity in some of these books on love and relationships that cross my desk. This one, however, is the exception. I love the way this artist interpreted the signs and represented love across the board in such a way that, in my humble opinion, anyone can connect with. This book is heavy too. A solid book with shiny gilded page ends that make for a wonderful feel. If you are a person who loves to feel a strong book in your hands, this book is for you!
On to the contents!
The author takes us on a journey through each of the signs telling us the ins and outs (pun intended) to hooking up with each. Taking my own sign, the author tell yous about the Piscean at their best and worst. First impressions, flirting and the how each sign can connect with this mystical fish.
I did a quick check of course, comparing the signs of previous lovers and found that the author seems to be able to connect directly to the positive and negative aspects of each sign. Showing exactly how the ebb and flow of love and sex are intertwined.
Cross referencing the signs (Pisces and Virgo then Virgo and Pisces) shows the skill that the author avoids the easy copy and paste here and gives the dirt on working with each sign, from that sign's prospective. My partner and I have been together 17 years and this book was dead right on our relationship. For example the author writes:
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| Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson Photo Source - Cover |
Author Links - Link
Illustrator Link
Amazon Book Link
Amazon Author Link
Good Reads Book Link
Good Reads Author Link
My Good Reads Profile
My Facebook Page
Release Date July 30, 2019
Generally I like to start out with a disclaimer. I am an contemporary witch. I look for the connection between magic and science without the need to search for a creator. I receive no compensation for these reviews and all my links are standard Amazon links and not affiliate links. I am a practicing photo reader and have spent the last 16 years honing my craft. I offer personal readings by request and have a strong online history that boasts over 412,000 views.
I'm going to start off with a review of the physical book. In this day and age of e-Books I find that most publishers are skimping on the physical aesthetics of a print book. Most are poorly bound or the pages lack luster. The cover lacks definition and/or color and the art is pitiful. That is NOT the case with this book. This book is stunning. The cover, although only two colors, is delightful. The front is decorated with the illustrative work of Jess Rotter.
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| Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson Photo Source - Pages |
I snapped a few photos of these images and man, they are fantastic. As an out Lesbian married to a Trans-man I can tell you we do not see enough diversity in some of these books on love and relationships that cross my desk. This one, however, is the exception. I love the way this artist interpreted the signs and represented love across the board in such a way that, in my humble opinion, anyone can connect with. This book is heavy too. A solid book with shiny gilded page ends that make for a wonderful feel. If you are a person who loves to feel a strong book in your hands, this book is for you!
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| Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson Photo Source - Aries |
On to the contents!
The author takes us on a journey through each of the signs telling us the ins and outs (pun intended) to hooking up with each. Taking my own sign, the author tell yous about the Piscean at their best and worst. First impressions, flirting and the how each sign can connect with this mystical fish.
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| Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson Photo Source - Taurus |
I did a quick check of course, comparing the signs of previous lovers and found that the author seems to be able to connect directly to the positive and negative aspects of each sign. Showing exactly how the ebb and flow of love and sex are intertwined.
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| Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson Photo Source - Pisces |
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| Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson Photo Source - Pisces |
Cross referencing the signs (Pisces and Virgo then Virgo and Pisces) shows the skill that the author avoids the easy copy and paste here and gives the dirt on working with each sign, from that sign's prospective. My partner and I have been together 17 years and this book was dead right on our relationship. For example the author writes:
On the surface, Virgo may not seem as mystical as Pisces, the psychedelic fish, but this is vary from from the truth: Virgos are deep thinkers, profoundly concerned with finding inner truth, which is something these two very much have in common.
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| Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson Photo Source - Virgo |
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| Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson Photo Source - Virgo |
That is very much true in this relationship. I loved every aspect of this book. The artwork, the way the author weaves together the lives and loves of the signs. They even include a poly relationship. So amazing to see.
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| Photo Credit - Renee Sosanna Olson Photo Source - Cancer |
I highly recommend this book for anyone who longs to see diversity displayed in all its rainbow glory on the pages of a horoscope book. No more pretending to see people who look like us. This book takes on a magical journey, and we want to go back again and again!
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