The Ascendant

How do you face the world? Are you centered? Are you poised? How well do you handle blind dates and job interviews? Your astrological Ascendant, the sign rising in the east at your birth, is the face you wear in the world, your social self, your astrological "clothing." It's just as important in your birth chart as your Sun and Moon. How well do you really understand it? Join astrologer and novelist Jodie Forrest as she examines the Ascendant through the lenses of the arts, psychology, relationships, evolutionary astrology and metaphysics. Beginners or professional astrologers will deepen their knowledge of the rising sign.

Jodie Forrest has a huge following in the astrological, New Age and metaphysical markets.. With her husband Steven she wrote Skymates, volume I: Love, Sex, and Evolutionary Astrology and its sequel, Skymates, Volume II: The Composite Chart. She and Steven also co-wrote the text for a pair of relationship reports, “The Sky We Share” and "The Single Sky," a joint project with Alphee Lavoie's AIR Software. These reports are sold under other titles at astrology.com, part of the popular iVillage website. Jodie maintains a busy local and national practice as an astrological counselor, teacher, and writer. She travels widely to lecture on astrological topics. In conjunction with the release of The Ascendant, Jodie now teaches a popular weekend workshop on the same topic. She has written for Multihalls, The American Rose, The Raleigh News and Observer, Astronomy, and A Carolina Literary Companion. Her articles have appeared in all the major astrological journals. The Ascendant features blurbs from KT, The Astrologer (formerly known as KELLI FOX), publisher of www.TheAstrologer.com; from Michael Lutin, Vanity Fair astrologer, author of Sunshines: The Astrology of Being Happy; from Lynn Bell, author of Cycles of Light; from Jeff Jawer, author of Your Astrology Guide annual, and columnist for Tarot.com, AOL, and StarIQ.com; from Carol Lavoie, certified counseling astrologer, NCGR Level IV and co-owner, Alphee Lavoie’s Air Software, www.alphee.com; from Melanie Reinhart, B.A.; D.F.Astrol.S.; author of Chiron and the Healing Journey; and from Philip Sedgwick, astrologer/writer. Additionally, Jodie is a historical fantasy novelist (The Rhymer and the Ravens: The Book of Fate, The Elves' Prophecy: The Book of Being, and The Bridge: The Book of Necessity). The Rhymer and the Ravens sold out its first printing within four months. Noted fantasy author R.A. McAvoy says "Her books are a treasure." The Science Fiction Research Association Review says "Should certainly be read by anyone interested in High Fantasy... Should be on the shelf with...Bradley's The Mists of Avalon."