This was interesting and fun. I’ve always been intrigued by astrology so getting an in-depth look at it was eye-opening.

3 stars

I have always loved astrology and look forward to learning more. When I saw that this would be a blending of Western and Chinese Astrology my interest was piqued. While certain aspects of the book were great, I felt disappointed as this didn't live up to that hype.

Was the book good for beginners? Yes and No. As someone who has read several books on this, I disagreed with certain aspects of the signs. It was not just my sign that I wasn't in agreement with, but even my friends and children. It struck me as odd that they were so different from other books that I had read on the signs. It is a good start for a beginner but also isn't as it might frustrate those new to astrology as it might not feel like them. Did I learn a few things? Yes. It is for that reason that I am giving this 3 stars.

As with most books of this type, it is not a book that one just sits down and reads from cover to cover. I wanted more fleshed explanations in parts and in others it felt like I was being explained things like I was a young learner. Again, this would be beneficial for beginners as long as a beginner continues to want to discover the vast world of astrology.

While this was not my favorite book on the subject, it also, was far from the worst. Congrats to the author for all their hard work.

My sincerest apologies for the tardiness of posting this review. I have been dealing with a death in the family and serious health issues. Thank you for this opportunity.

Thank you to net galley and the publisher. I loved this I would have loved to have a physical copy of this. And I will surely read again.

This comprehensive guide offers an engaging exploration of Western and European astrology, providing readers with valuable insights into their relationships with friends, family, and colleagues. With its easy-to-read format, it's a book that effortlessly combines depth with accessibility.

The book delves into both Western and Chinese astrology, offering readers a diverse perspective on astrological traits and combinations. From understanding the astrological attributes of children to exploring the influence of elements on individual astrological make-ups, the book provides a rich tapestry of knowledge to enhance self-awareness and deepen connections with others.

What sets this guide apart is its readability and user-friendly structure. With clear contents and headers, readers can easily navigate the text, making it a perfect companion for casual browsing or in-depth study. Whether you're new to astrology or a seasoned enthusiast, this book offers something for everyone.

Overall, A Comprehensive Guide to Astrology is a delightful and informative read that offers valuable insights into the dynamics of relationships and self-discovery. It's a book that can be enjoyed from cover to cover or dipped into at any point, making it a versatile addition to any bookshelf.

This book would be a nice reference to look up western and Chinese astrology. Interesting to be able to look up your astrology information.

Thanks to netgalley and publisher for this arc.

I love astrology and love reading about it because it's insane how closely it relates to us as people!! This was most in-depth Chinese astrology I'd seen that so that was very interesting and helpful.

This was incredibly difficult to read in ebook format. Great information but would be best read with a physical copy.

So I like how this book tried to touch on all the different combinations of western and eastern astrology. Like many other readers, I focused on the combinations that pertained to me and my family. I found for the areas I read, that alot of information I've already researched for my signs were glazed over, or not mentioned. It felt like the author tried to take on too much in one book. My second issue, which may be resolve in the actual publication/final ebook, is that the formating didn't show on my device properly. I couldn't read the charts, so I had to google some of the placements online. As well, the table of contents didn't let you jump to the signs you wanted, so it made it very hard to find the info your looking for. Overall, an ok book for beginners. * I received an ARC of this book from Netgalley and this is my voluntary and honest review.

A very comprehensive and easy to read guide to astrology for beginners to advanced alike. Taking from both Western and Eastern astrology and fusing then together, the author provided detailed descriptions on personality traits of different astrological combinations to give insight to your personality traits and those around you and help you understand different personalities to improve your relationships. A fun read!

Thank you, obooks, for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own: I loved the book! I think it is a good read for beginners or for people who do not have any knowledge of astrology. The information is written in a pleasant and easy-to-understand way. I gave readings to several members of my family following the instructions in the book, and they were all surprised at how accurate most of the descriptions of the signs were. This book could be very useful for people who are starting to read astrological charts, those who create astrological content on social media, or those who want to understand the Chinese horoscope a little easier. It brings a lot of information, very detailed in each area of life. Personally, I loved it! Highly recommended.

Astrolations! by Jill Car was a great introduction to Astrology and Chinese zodiac. There was a lot to this but some of it felt like filler. These types of books, for me, I like to understand where the author and their connection to these kinds of topics and how they came interested in things like astrology. It's definitely a coffee table book, somthing to glance when needed but not something I would read cover to cover from begining to end.

I've always been keen on astrology and have an interest in the Chinese zodiac. However I know very little about it and so I thought I'd pick this book to learn more. While reading I worked out the combinations for myself and two others to see how accurate they might be. More on this later.

Due to the nature, this is a big book. It's also not the type of book you read cover to cover, instead picking it up as and when you need. The majority of the book covers the various configurations of the zodiac signs and astrology signs. As there are 144 combinations and each needs to cover both the person and that person's relationships with others, this makes for a lot of pages. A lot may not be relevant to you or your situation which is why you might not want to read it cover to cover.

To detail everything this book is complex. However, it's done quite well & the writing is easy to understand. In regards to the accuracy of the reading, it didn't particularly work for any of us. Maybe about 10% was right. I appreciate some other reviewers may think that's not surprising but I thought it was worth mentioning, due to the type of people that will probably be buying this book. It was quite fun and interesting to read but I don't feel like I got too much out of it.

Thanks to the author, publishers and NetGalley for access to this book in return for an honest review.

I love the details and the full breakdown on so many aspects of astrology. it isn't just the basic 12 sun signs and that's it. we go into things like Chinese astrology, the elements, etcetc. very in depth. I loved it honestly! This is like the best astro book to get that emcompasses it al.

Wow! This book is a huge wealth of knowledge! So much information regarding astrology and how it relates to our relationships. I really enjoyed this book and I will revisit it to support my relationships in the future.

I find astrology and horoscopes fun to read. This guide is a nice introduction to Western astrology and the Chinese zodiac, including the elemental aspects for both.

I wish this explained more about why the author chose to provide descriptions for a blend of the two. This only got one sentence but warrants more since it's not a typical approach.

The writing style and organization felt a bit off to me too. Though this is a guide, the writing occasionally feels robotic, especially since the author uses "I" to preface what she is or will do in the book. "You will find out about how the elements influence you when I explain the attributes [...], and I will now explain how to discover [...]". It also feels repetitive in sections (ex. at the end of each sun sign, it mentions referencing a later section about moon signs) when the writing could have been a blanket clause at the beginning of a section.

Overall, this is a good resource to learn more about astrology and about your Western astrological and Chinese zodiac signs.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC!

This was a fine resource book, however, as someone who is very familiar with astrology, I didn't get as much out of this as I would've liked.

I really enjoyed how this book not only talks about the more common astrological signs and meanings but delved deeper into astrology of other cultures. The book was informative and intriguing and I learnt a lot about my astrological signs across all cultures. The information was well structured and was easy to follow and understand. It was detailed and engaging and truly opened my eyes to the power of the zodiac and how our lives are unconsciously influenced.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing this ARC.
I am not very familiar with astrology whether it is western or Chinese. I thought this was a good intro book and helped me to better understand aspects such as your sun sign. There is definitely a lot of valuable information in this book, and I think I will be reading it a few times to glean all it has to offer.

Such a unique take on Western & Chinese astrology! This is a fun introductory read for those who want to know more about their signs & how the two (Western & Chinese) interact with each other. I found my section to be spot on with certain tellings & I appreciated how the explanations were easy to understand.

4 stars

An interesting read. I'm quite familiar with western astrology and have had my chinese BaZi done, which contains at least 5 animals. There's an explanation at the start and then the cook book of western sun sign related to Year animal. The author looks at the energies, four energy types for western: Fire, Earth, Air, Water and then five for Chinese: Metal, Water, Wood, Earth, Fire. Aries being a Fire sign and then say the year of the metal rat, so a Metal Rat Aries. I know there's a constructive as well as destructive cycle to the chinese 5 elements but I don't think the author goes too heavily into element clashes.

I certainly liked her references so will want to read a few of those. I'm left with the impression that's there is lots more layers to be explored.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.