I don't believe in astrology

I don't believe in astrology A therapist's guide to the life-changing wisdom of the stars

Debra Silverman

Book - 2025

"An accessible guide to the life-changing benefits of astrology by renowned psychotherapist and astrologer, Debra Silverman. In a chaotic, confusing, and divisive world, Debra Silverman introduces astrology as the medicine for accepting our human nature--its idiosyncrasies and dilemmas. Through an application of both therapy and astrology, this breakthrough guide equips readers with tools that release self-judgment, inner criticism, negativity, and misunderstanding. Every sign struggles with psychological issues. Understanding the unique topics relative to your sign, it's no surprise you are quirky. Learning how to accept who you are and love yourself unconditionally through the lens of astrology is at the heart of this book. Debr...a Silverman teaches you how to step away from the struggle of your ego and see yourself with the calm objectivity of your soul. You will learn to love what you see-not just your best qualities but everything about you. She shows you how to aim for the high road of your personality. Most of all, you will cultivate compassion for all the other signs in the zodiac. Learn the meaning of the sun, moon, rising sign, Mercury, and Saturn. Using Debra's method combining the wisdom of astrology and psychology, readers will remember the truth of their soul's expression, seen through the eyes of self-love"--

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Subjects
Self-actualization (Psychology)
Astrology.
astrology.
PSYCHOLOGY / General.
Published
New York : St. Martin's Essentials 2025.
Language
English
Main Author
Debra Silverman (author)
Edition
First edition
Physical Description
x, 291 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
ISBN
9781250342393
  • Foreword
  • Introduction
  • Part I. Psychological Astrology and the Nature of the Unconscious Mind
  • 1. Falling in Love with Your Fate
  • 2. Astrology Through the Lens of Psychology
  • 3. The Observer and the Gremlins
  • 4. How Astrology Works: Elements, Modes, Signs
  • 5. The Planets
  • 6. The Twelve Houses
  • 7. Esoteric Astrology: Saturn and the Rising Sign
  • Part II. Understanding Yourself and Others
  • 8. The Psychology of Aries: I Am
  • 9. The Psychology of Taurus: I Have
  • 10. The Psychology of Gemini: I Think
  • 11. The Psychology of Cancer: I Feel
  • 12. The Psychology of Leo: I Will
  • 13. The Psychology of Virgo: I Analyze
  • 14. The Psychology of Libra: We Balance
  • 15. The Psychology of Scorpio: I Desire
  • 16. The Psychology of Sagittarius: I Seek
  • 17. The Psychology of Capricorn: I Use
  • 18. The Psychology of Aquarius: I Know
  • 19. The Psychology of Pisces: I Dream
  • 20. The Thirteenth Sign
  • Appendix I. Debra Silverman Resources
  • Appendix II. Find Your Saturn Sign
  • Acknowledgments
  • About the Author
Review by Booklist Review

Insights from the most abstract concepts can often be the key to our most grounded selves. Clinical psychologist and Libra rising Silverman (The Missing Element, 2016) combines her experience as a therapist with her knowledge of and passion for astrology to provide insight for healing. First, she lays the groundwork for her methods and gives the basics of astrology. The second portion goes through each astrological sign, its overarching purpose, and what's needed for that sign to heal. The unique aspect of Silverman's practice is that she does not ascribe to what we think of as astrology. Rather, she utilizes what is called "esoteric astrology," looking towards one's inner purpose and spiritual journey. While she explains all this in a way that won't overwhelm readers new to astrology, she is also thorough in addressing the soul's purpose, its medicine, and the highest self for each sign, making the book also full of discoveries and advice for astrology devotees. Fans of Chani Nicholas' You Were Born for This (2020) will want to pick this up.

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Review by Publisher's Weekly Review

Psychotherapist Silverman (The Missing Element) shares in this lucid guide how astrology can help readers embrace their true nature. Framing the 12 astrological signs as "keyholes" through which readers can understand their psychology, she methodically unpacks the unique strengths, weaknesses, challenges, and goals of each sign. For example, she recommends that headstrong Aries should channel their energy into productive causes rather than falling victim to stubbornness. Libras, meanwhile, can harness their creative, idealistic nature to make the world a better place, but should avoid placing unreasonable expectations on friends and partners. Silverman makes logical points about how viewing one's traits as cosmically determined can help readers to understand them more neutrally ("It's a relief to know your challenges are happening for a reason, and... that you're not to blame"), while her therapeutic know-how provides, for the most part, a credible backbone to her astrological musings. (The exception is a short, abstract final chapter on the "thirteenth astrological sign," which lies beyond the ego and can only be accessed when "you surrender, close your eyes, and listen with your heart.") Still, advanced astrologers and beginners alike will find value here. (Apr.)

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Review by Library Journal Review

Silverman (The Missing Element), an astrologer with a master's in clinical psychology, taps both fields of expertise to inform the argument of this book, that the human experience is for the growth of our souls. She explains that all humans are born with design flaws; astrology allows people to observe difficult life experiences without judgment or blame in order to embrace "soul lessons" versus the negative self-talk (or "gremlins" as Silverman calls them) that most people engage in. Using precepts from esoteric astrology, Silverman posits that in the natal chart the sun sign represents the ego, the rising sign equals the soul, and the Saturn placement explains one's life lessons. Examining the psychological profile of those placements within the 12 zodiac signs helps readers understand their personality quirks and strengths and unravel difficult life patterns. The book ends with an esoteric discussion on the 13th sign--sorry, no spoilers here. VERDICT The book's psychological lens provides a unique perspective for regular readers of astrology, and the quippy title will surely snag the astrology-curious; both will find a supportive, engagingly written, and informative discourse.--Janet Tapper

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