Enjoyed the book and the way it was laid out. A lot of information so I might be re-reading this! But its worth the re-read!

This was an interesting read, not exact sure what I was expecting but I did finish it so that counts haha! While there was a LOT of info, I found it simple to digest which was much appreciated. Definitely a book I'll be revisiting throughout the years!

I’ve always enjoyed Jen’s articles and blogs and her book is no different. If you’re curious about astrology, Cosmic Health is a must have reference book. It’s chock full of concepts and guidance around living with the cycles of the sun and moon, your moon/sun/rising sign, and details about the planets and their astrological influence. I love the way it’s written and am grateful for the resource that I can refer to over and over throughout the lunar and solar cycles.

This book was a fantastic! It was written in terms that anyone could understand and was so helpful. It's the perfect recipe of astrology, self-care and ways to improve your overall health other than just looking at facts and figures.

2020 was not a great year in so many ways for us here in the United States. As 2021 began I realized all my hope for change/renewal was not going to happen automatically and would require a bit of soul searching for me to get started on this journey of self-care and well-being. No one is going to be able to take better care of myself than myself, but I lack the necessary tools to do so. Combined with my interests in the more esoteric fields of everything from astrology to tarot to crystal healing, this new Cosmic Health book was the perfect book to get me started on my quest.

Examples of titles of sub-chapters: Healing Through Self-Compassion, Can You Really Have What You Want?, Jupiter: Harbinger of Joy and Abundance, Cultivating Your Awesome

This book took me two weeks to read because it is jam packed with facts and tools/exercises for you to follow along with. You need to go into this book knowing how to find out your natal chart, and have an intention. Do you require healing from trauma? Do you need to find the willpower to change a habit? Start a new one? Follow along with Jennifer's thinking and look to the stars. You need to find a balance in your life? The planets will help you, or thwart you depending on your natal chart. In easy to understand text the author will bring you through topics from mythology to moon rituals and Mercury retrograde to help you learn how to apply a form of medical astrology.

Astrology is a very vast field and as I said, two weeks for 416 pages is quite a long time for me to get through a book. While there are many more books out there to dive deep into any special niche, Cosmic Health by Jennifer Racioppi is an absolute gem to women who need a little direction in understanding how many elements of our solar system pull on your psyche.

Some favorite takeaways from Cosmic Health: Relentlessly commit to your future self. You are here to learn sovereignty and how to self-authorize without needing approval from others. Using the natal chart and your astro-individuality you can find insight into what you're innately excellent at as well as what drives you and why.

While I was able to enjoy this book via the eGalley, due to the images and format within the text I would recommend purchasing a hard copy for the illustrations alone. This is definitely a book that would be a useful tool to look back through as your personal situations arise. Thank you so much to the publisher for providing me with the eGalley for this review and getting me on my way to a higher state of well-being.

This book is a true gift to humanity. It is an interweaving of Astrology, Positive Psychology, individuals’ experiences, ancient mythology and rituals to guide readers through the journey to better knowing themselves.

Ultimately, this book is a toolbox filled with ideas and suggestions to either be used as-is, and/or as inspiration or ‘jumping off points’, as you get to know your own character, mind, spirit, strengths, weaknesses and tendencies. The author recommends throughout that each reader embrace and maintain their own sovereignty, empowerment and individualism as they work through the knowing of themselves, their needs and the deepest yearnings of their soul.

There is so much in this book that I think I will be revisiting it several times (in both print and audio) to really get to know the material it contains. Please don’t get me wrong: it is not difficult to understand at all. There is simply so much ground covered that taking small bites and chewing on them for a while is a pleasure. Now that I have read the book in its entirety, I will take the time to savour my favourite bits. Plus, there are so many great suggestions to be put into practical action, which takes both time snd practice.

I really appreciated the set-up of this book. There are four parts (Fire, Earth, Air and Water). The fire section introduces the five tenets of Cosmic Health. Earth describes how to live cyclically, according to Lunar and seasonal cycles. In the third part, Air, we are introduced to the basics of Astrology and the core Astrological aspects of self. The vast remainder of the book belongs to Water. This fourth part is dived up by planet. Within each planetary chapter, there is a section on the original myth associated with that planet, how each relates to current psychology, the specifics of each natal placement of that planet in the Astrological Signs, and a ritual to either do as-is or to use as inspiration to create your own ritual. Honestly, it flows really wonderfully.

FIRE: The author starts with a definition of what she means by Cosmic Health - and it’s wonderful! This is one of the most inclusive, empowering definitions of health I have ever encountered. It does not preclude that one be completely free of disease. As someone who identifies as disabled, and someone who lives daily with severe chronic pain, this made me incredibly happy.

EARTH: Here we discover how living according to the Moon’s lunar cycles (as well as seasonal cycles) can aid in one’s healing and maintain balance in life. I am not at all new to this concept, but I really love the author’s empowering take on this concept.

AIR: I am somewhat newer to Astrology, but had read a couple of books, done some research and followed a series of instructional webinars to learn the basics prior to reading this book. I found the fundamental teachings on this subject very easy to follow. But even more than that, I just loved the author’s take on Astrology in general. I loved that each placement in one’s natal chart is simply an aspect of your nature that has a full range of benefits, talents and/or potential pitfalls. Knowing these tendencies allows the reader full sovereignty over how they embrace and use these aspects in their lives. Personal empowerment is a strong theme throughout this book.

WATER: I just loved how this half (or more) of the book is set up. Not only does it flow super well, but it also sets this book up as a timeless reference. At any point, readers can flip to a chapter on whichever planet to see what kind of energy it embodies, the origin myth associated with that planet, how it relates to the specific sign placement in a natal chart, a modern psychological theme that resonates with the overall energy of that cosmic entity, and/or take another deep dive with the ritual the author has associated with such. So relatable. So organized. So incredibly FUN and exciting. And since getting to know our deepest selves is the work of a lifetime, this is a book that I can see remaining on my bookshelves for years and years to come.

WHAT I LOVED ABOUT THIS BOOK: see all of the above.

WHAT I DISLIKED ABOUT THIS BOOK:
One small section in this book notes that this book was written for women, but that men and non-binary folx could still get a lot out of this book. I found this completely unnecessary. It is also so exclusive, and in complete contrast to the seemingly otherwise inclusive feel the book gives. To be frank, the short portion concerning the menstrual cycle and the lunar cycle, could have been directed towards menstruating versus non-menstruating humans and left the remainder of the book much more inviting to all. There are a few other examples of the author obviously speaking directly to women only that are even less relevant. It’s 2021 and time to let all of that hierarchical binary stuff go, and simply address the readers interested in your book. And if some readers are too squeamish to read about a normal bodily function of half the human population, then that is on them (obviously, in my opinion).

Thank you to the author, Jennifer Racioppi, NetGalley and the publisher, for an e-book copy of this title in return for an honest review. I also personally purchased a copy of the audiobook so that I could listen and revisit sections.

It wasn't necessarily bad, though I thought a different approach would have been taken for the information. I do like the information of the breakdown of houses and the signs and what they rule. This is definitely a book that is meant to be referred to time and time again and not "light" reading.

I must admit, at first I was a bit wary of this book and topic, as I wouldn't consider myself a cosmic witch by any stretch of the imagination; however, Jennifer Racioppi did a great job of providing a comprehensive overview of tying medicine to astrology and this is a book I will return to down the road. Thank you for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This book of the perfect amount of magic and science-based facts. Written by Astrologer and Success Coach, Jennifer Racioppi, this book is a treasure trove of information. It’s not something you will only read once, it’s something that you will want to keep opening back up to reference.

I think what makes Cosmic Health stand out from other astrology books is that it brings information and tips into current day situations. We live in a time of social media, racial injustices and significant climate issues. Racioppi mentions all of this and brings it into the practice.

I have always been fascinated by astrology but never really took it much further than knowing that I am a Taurus. However, this book made it so easy to find out so much more about myself and also why my body reacts in certain ways. It’s like having a road map of yourself and your health right in front of you.

One of the most important things mentioned in this book is that Jennifer does not believe that astrology is the 100% cure to all of your aliments. But astrology mixed with modern medicine very well can be.

The only thing that makes this book a 4 star instead of a 5, is that I wish that there was some way to see your natal chart in this book instead of having to go on the internet to look it up. I know that this would have significantly affected the size of the book but I think it would prove helpful, especially to astrology newbies.

Thank you to Little, Brown and Company and Netgalley for an advanced reader copy of this book, in exchange for an honest review.

*I was provided a free copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.*

I can truly say I've never read anything like this book. This book takes on a holistic approach to working with astrology, using a combination of birth charts, psychology, and integrative wellness practices to promote greater health, harmony, and happiness -- and does not provide a standard definition of what "heath, harmony, and happiness" should look like, because BINGO! Those are subjective to every single human alive. That part, I greatly appreciated, because throughout the book, the author is careful not to impose any "norm" on the reader and their expectations. Health doesn't look the same for everyone, nor does happiness or harmonious living.

I will admit that as an astrology novice/ dumdum (I appreciate it, it's just not the area where I've got a lot of experience or the required interest to get that knowledge) I was worried that it would be too advanced for me to understand and incorporate into my lifestyle. Thankfully, it's written with a "Start where you are" sensibility that made it feel less intimidating, and made me feel like I was welcome to start using these principles, despite my inexperience with many things astrological. The Five Principles of Cosmic Health are easy for readers of any level of experience to begin integrating into their life.

I was also worried that this book would eschew medicine as a whole ; it does not, but it does critique the medical industry, which it rightly points out is profit/capitalism-centered rather than patient-centered. In fact, there's a lot more psychology in this book than I would have guessed from the description. For some readers, this will be a drawback, and for other, it'll be a strength of the book.

Chapters cover a range of topics, from the basic connections between astrology and health, to chapters that zero in on certain principles and go into greater depth with then, like how the planets can have an influence on health and wellness.

It's somewhere between an astrological health text, self-help book, with just enough "witchy woo" to not be classified as "medical astrology" but instead, it's more like a holistic approach to learning how to listen to and trust your own body, and about learning how to "lean into" the ebbs and flows of planets instead of fighting against them.

I can foresee myself recommending this book to others, and revisiting some of the chapters again.

This isn't exactly a beginner's guide which seem to do better in my library's collection; this is a good edition for anyone who is more "advanced" in their studies of astrology.

I really wasn't sure what I would find of use in this book, but I found myself connecting deeply with what was written. Apparently my soul has been waiting a long time to read these words. Great book that I will be purchasing for the library. I know it will find readership there. Thank you so much for allowing me to read it early!

Cosmic Health is an astrological guide on how to harness the powers of the cosmos to bring greater wellness back into your life. It's a holistic approach to working with astrology that uses the birth chart combined with positive psychology and integrative wellness to unlock greater health, harmony, and happiness. This book teaches you how to live cyclically with the planets, develop greater self-awareness, and practice self-healing. Understanding the purpose and energies of the cosmos helps you to integrate your own unique astrological blueprint, gifting you with intuition and magic that supports your health. There are chapters on the basic connections between astrology and health, and a deeper look at how the planets inform your health and wellness.

Initially I thought this was a book about medical astrology, but readers beware, this is not an astrological health text. This book is about how to bring more health and harmony into your life by following the author's 'Five Principles of Cosmic Health' which are ways to develop greater self-awareness of one's mind, body, and soul needs using astrology.

This book focuses a lot on psychology and I wish there was more information about embodiment and the physical manifestations of the planets in regards to health and healing.

Overall this is a very good guide on how to transmute the chaos of dis-ease, whether its physical, mental, emotional or spiritual into a beautiful order that unlocks the inherent healing magic inside each and every one of us.

Author Jennifer Racioppi is a Astrologer and Success Coach In her book Cosmic Health she “Marries key concepts from astrology with correlative research from positive psychology and integrative wellness”.
When I started reading this book with a “open mind” I caught myself taking slow deep Heavy breaths. I was not expecting to realize that this is just what my soul needed.
This is not a book that is a quick read one and done, Cosmic Health is full of knowledge that will benefit you and keep filling you as you grow.

Thank you Jennifer for sending this book out into the universe.
Susan Williams