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The power of birthdays, stars & numbers

Saffi Crawford; Geraldine Sullivan

First published 1998 · 831 pages

A delightfully addictive cosmic encyclopedia that turns self-reflection into a parlor game and a path to personal insight.

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What it feels like

Reading this book feels less like studying a text and more like consulting a wise, slightly mystical friend who knows exactly what makes you tick. It is the ultimate coffee-table companion, meant to be dipped into leisurely rather than read cover-to-cover. The mood is cozy yet expansive, inviting you to look up your own birthday before inevitably falling down a rabbit hole of checking the profiles of your partner, your boss, and your childhood best friend. The prose is accessible and encouraging, breaking down complex astrological and numerological concepts into bite-sized, highly relatable insights. It delights the curious seeker and the dinner-party host alike, offering a comforting, playful, and surprisingly validating journey into the cosmic forces that shape our personalities.

Mood
  • mystical
  • cozy
  • introspective
  • curious
Tone
  • accessible
  • encouraging
  • authoritative
  • playful
  • earnest
Pace
leisurely
Themes
self-discovery · cosmic connection · hidden potential · interpersonal dynamics · destiny and purpose
The writing
Clear, structured, and engagingly direct, designed for easy reference while maintaining a warm, conversational authority.
The arc
Moves from a playful curiosity about oneself and others to a deeper, comforting sense of cosmic belonging and self-understanding.
Who it's for
Anyone who loves pulling out a massive reference book at a dinner party to read their friends' personalities, or quiet seekers looking for validation in the stars.

About the book

The most complete, comprehensive birthday forecast available--synthesizing the secrets of astrology, numerology, and fixed stars!In this delightfully addictive, wholly accessible book, two skilled astrologers guide you toward greater psychological insight, self-awareness, and a keen understanding of your unique position in the universe. Packed with an extraordinary wealth of knowledge and clear, easy-to-interpret graphs and charts, The Power of Birthdays, Stars and Numbers provides: ̧ BIRTHDAY FORECASTS--366 profiles--one for each day of the year--reveal your positive and negative personality traits, career strengths, tips on love and relationships, your secret self, your best days for romance and friendship, potential fatal attractions, famous people who share your birthday, and much more!INCLUDING! ̧ FIXED STARS--Though astrologers have used fixed stars for centuries, now the general public can reap the rewards of this classic method for enlightenment. The stars that line the heavens radiate great power, depending on your date of birth. You'll learn your primary fixed star plus those that influence your astrological chart. ̧ NUMEROLOGICAL PROFILES--Discover the importance of the nine basic numbers, and learn how to calculate your holistic number (which reveals your life purpose) and your personal year number (which sheds light on what specific lessons a particular year has in store for you).Travel beyond the twelve signs of the zodiac and tap into The Power of Birthdays, Stars and Numbers. You hold centuries of wisdom in your hands.From the Trade Paperback edition.

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