There are certain touches to this book that give it a special charm, mainly because the authors are European and as such, offer a slightly different approach to life. For example, our "authority figures" become their "heroes" or "kings" -- our "female archetypes" change into "muses" or "beautiful ones." A very well constructed and carefully conceived book which should enable even the most uninformed beginner to learn the basics of astrology. -- Marion D. March Aspects Strongly recommendable. -- Claude Weiss Chairman of the Swiss Astrological Association This book is the best of its kind. -- Gret Baumann-Jung This excellent instruction manual for beginning students provides a firm foundation in traditional astrological terms and interpretation. Its format, with planetary glyphs in the margins and superior organization, makes it an indispensable, ready reference work for students of astrology. We can recognize many types of personality in an instant within these pages! Banzhaf and Haebler combine their vast knowledge with humor and compassion, making this book a pleasure to read, and one that will be kept within easy reach. Excellent instruction manual for people who want to learn traditional astrological concepts and interpretation. The book covers all the basics as well as the not-so-obvious, and the planetary glyphs in the thumb margins make it a reference that every student of astrology will want to keep within easy reach. Bibliography.