Overview: Astrology’s Zodiac Archetypes, from authors Carmen Turner-Schott MSW LISW and Bernie Ashman, is a beautifully written book about understanding zodiac archetypes and past-life patterns that will ultimately help astrology lovers transform their karmic patterns and tap into their intuitive abilities.

Verdict: Simply put, Astrology’s Zodiac Archetypes serves as a guide for integrating past-life karmic relationship energies into the present. Each of us enters this life carrying unconscious memories from past lifetimes, which are often reawakened through life experiences. While some of these memories contain valuable talents and skills that can be tapped into, others hold recurring patterns that might hinder personal growth and fulfillment.

A key focus of this book is to identify past-life relationship themes associated with each zodiac sign. By understanding these karmic influences, you can uncover hidden abilities and navigate relationships more consciously. The sun sign chapters will provide insights into overcoming the gravitational pull of past-life energy patterns, offering a roadmap to greater self-awareness and transformation.

Growing up in a home that was heavily into all this, it was quickly instilled within me that one of the first things you need to learn when you start studying astrology is the meaning of all of the 12 Archetypes of the Zodiac.

Thus here in this dutifully written, expertly crafted and wholly engaging new book, authors Carmen Turner-Schott MSW LISW and Bernie Ashman give a full chapter to each sign of the zodiac. Moreover, they also provide a rather unique insight into their individual character strengths and challenges, whilst at the same time reminding us that caring for our souls should always be a top priority.

Below are Jung’s twelve main archetypes that are explored here within this new book, along with a brief overview of their core attributes:

Aries the Hero - Brave, bold, and fiery Aries takes action. Ruled by Mars the planet of action and bravery Aries takes no prisoners and is here to lead.

Taurus The Real Person - Steady, grounded, and also a materialistic sign of the zodiac. Ruled by Venus Taurus loves pleasure, luxury, and all things premium.

Gemini The Jester of Comedian - The so-called storyteller of the Zodiac signs. Marketing, Copywriting, and all forms of communication were made for Gemini’s.

Cancer The Caregiver - The loving mother but also the Crab who wants to retreat back into her shell. This is the paradox of Cancer. So loving, caring, and nurturing but so easily hurt and with real tendencies to be a hermit.

Leo The Creator or Artist - Another fire sign, Leo brings creativity and a desire to be seen and heard. Leo is creative, outgoing, warm, and playful but don’t be fooled Leo also has a shadow side. Leo can be a little vain, egotistical, and showy.

Virgo The Sage - Not always recognized by others as the healer – Virgo seeks alignment. Virgos are well suited to analytical healing modalities such as astrology and kinesiology as well as other grounded healing techniques like crystal work, herbalism or essential oils (tools of the earth).

Libra The Lover - In everything, Libra seeks harmony and balance. They are fair and have a strong sense of justice as well as a love of beauty.

Scorpio The Magician - Scorpio is about deep, soul-level transformation. Scorpio is passionate, intense, and perceptive.

Sagittarius The Explorer - Who wouldn’t want to be the explorer of the zodiac, the globetrotter, the philosopher, the guide?

Capricorn The Ruler - The Mountain Goat climbing that metaphorical mountain, slow but steady will get you there. The Master. Ruled by Saturn it’s all about your great work, structure, and responsibility.

Aquarius The Outlaw - Aquarius of the sign of the Innovator and the Humanitarian. They are the water bearer and The future maker.

Pisces The Innocent - The not quite here on earth cosmic wanderer. Pisces you are creative, intuitive, mystical, and spiritual.

You see, when one delves deeper into the Jungian archetypes, we can see that these symbols have a similar meaning to the zodiac signs. Archetypes and astrology are symbolic languages that are used as a tool for developing our sixth sense and intuition. Just as Jung theorized, the symbols in astrology and traits associated with the planets, signs and houses, make astrology a powerful tool of self-awareness.

About the Authors - Carmen Turner-Schott, MSW, LCSW, LISW, (St Louis, MO) is a bestselling author of twelve astrology books, licensed clinical social worker, and psychological astrologer with national and international clientele. The founder of Deep Soul Divers Astrology, she has worked as an astrologer and with survivors of trauma for over thirty years.

The author of Astrology’s Zodiac Archetypes, Sun Signs, Houses & Healing, Astrology’s Zodiac Archetypes, Astrology’s Magical Nodes of the Moon, Phoenixes & Angels, The Mysteries of the Twelfth Astrological House: Fallen Angels, and The Mysteries of the Eighth Astrological House: Phoenix Rising, Turner-Schott has presented astrology workshops for the Kepler College of Astrology, The College of Psychic Studies in the United Kingdom, and for the Association of Research and Enlightenment. She is an Assistant Professor of Social Work for an MSW program and does extensive research on using astrology as a tool for healing.

Bernie Ashman discovered Astrology in 1973. He is known for his ability to explain the complicated language of astrology in a clear understandable way. Bernie serves clients internationally and has a loyal following. Bernie sees astrology as a portal through which each of us can realize unlimited potential for rebirth and personal empowerment.

Bernie enjoys residing in Durham, North Carolina with his wife Beth. He continues to do astrology readings that inspire people to express their creativity and to walk their own fulfilling life paths.

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