The Astrology of Love & Sex by Annabel Gat

Each chapter was written with the many stories I have heard over the years in mind, as well as with astrological know-how, which you can read more about in the section How Does Compatibility Work? There is also a quiz that, should you be looking for love and wondering whom to hook up with next, you can take to see which sign in the zodiac might be well suited for you at that time. You will also find sections devoted to compatibility between each of the zodiac signs, detailing the ins and outs of the partnership.

In this book, you will find profiles for each of the twelve zodiac signs, outlining their vibe: their strengths and weaknesses, turn-ons and turn-offs, and so on. These are typical aspects of modern dating that last century’s astrologers could never have imagined: as time changes, the way we write about astrology and compatibility changes. Falling in love on an app is no longer unusual neither is being dumped via text. Now we are trying to avoid being ghosted by people we can follow (and be continually reminded of) on social media, or being bombarded with information about what our crush is eating for lunch. Things today are different on a technological level, too-we are no longer waiting at home for our telephone to ring (could you imagine?). While writing this book, I reflected on my work as an astrologer with people of varied backgrounds, sexualities, and gender identities as well as monogamous and poly-amorous relationships to explore how each zodiac sign approaches love and dating. Society’s understanding of gender roles, identity, and sexuality are evolving, and there’s a wide array of experiences and perspectives that can’t be contained by the old astrology books of Aries Man, Pisces Woman. Today, sexuality and gender are no longer rigid and finite concepts.

Many of us are attracted to astrology because we want to better understand ourselves and the people in our lives, and the archetypes expressed by the signs of the zodiac serve as a fantastic vehicle for doing just that.Īstrology is an ancient study, but it is also a symbolic language that evolves as we as a society change.

Heading to the bookstore to read astrology books with my friends, or going on a solo mission between whatever mundane school or work responsibilities I had, was a favorite activity of mine as a young astrologer-especially reading the compatibility books. When I ask people how they got into astrology, the answer I hear most frequently is: I found the occult section at the bookstore, or library, and I never left.

The Astrology of Love & Sex by Annabel Gat