True As The Stars Above

Adventures in Modern Astrology

Princess Diana, Ronald Reagan, Carl Jung and the late poet laureate Ted Hughes: these are just some of the eminent names who have become entranced by astrology. Despite the dominance of scientific thought in the modern era, this ancient practice has staged an astonishing revival over the last hundred years.

This witty book examines the surprising and deep-rooted significance of astrology in the contemporary world. It explains its language and appeal, and explores the extraordinary role it has played in the history of ideas. It tells the stories behind the many famous names who have looked to the planets for guidance, from Princess Diana and Reagan to famous musicians, from Shakespeare to Nazi leaders Rudolf Hess and Heinrich Himmler.

This is astrology demystified, whether it's the ongoing row over statistical evidence for astrology; the myth of the Age of Aquarius; computer dating by star sign or why 'Gone With The Wind's' Scarlett O'Hara is definitely an Aries.