Books by Priscilla Costello
Priscilla Costello, M.A., Dipl. CAAE, is a counseling astrologer, writer, and international speaker with a professional practice spanning over 40 years. She has served on the main and Advisory Boards of NCGR. Founder and Director of The New Alexandria, a center for religious, spiritual, and esoteric studies, she is the author of The Weiser Concise Guide to Practical Astrology, an elegantly written introduction to astrology linking it to psychology, religion and esoteric wisdom. Her latest book, Shakespeare and the Stars: the Hidden Astrological Keys to Understanding the World’s Greatest Playwright, shows the Bard’s familiarity with the stars. Visit her website: http://www.priscillacostello.com/
Priscilla’s books are available on Amazon.
A Midsummer Night's Dream: The Hidden Astrological Keys (2017) by Priscilla Costello
The "Shakespeare and the Stars" series celebrate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death and offer fresh and exciting insights into the ever-popular works of the world's greatest playwright. Each analysis specifically highlights Shakespeare's use of the archetypal language of astrological symbolism in both obvious and subtle ways. Such references would have been well known in Shakespeare's time, but their deeper significance is lost to modern-day playgoers and readers.
Shakespeare and the Stars: The Hidden Astrological Keys to Understanding the World’s Greatest Playwright (2016) by Priscilla Costello
To celebrate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death, this book offers fresh and exciting insights into the ever-popular works of the world's greatest playwright. It specifically highlights Shakespeare's use of the archetypal language of astrological symbolism in both obvious and subtle ways. Such references would have been commonly known in Shakespeare's time, but their deeper significance is lost to modern-day playgoers and readers.
The Weiser Concise Guide to Practical Astrology (2008) by Priscilla Costello
Introduces the reader to the basic principles of modern astrology and unveils the secrets of this elegantly developed language of symbols.
Costello shares with the reader both the philosophical and esoteric world view of astrology, while exploring the meanings of signs, planets, houses, and aspects on many levels, as well as its connection to psychology, religion and spirituality, and related esoteric studies.
The Weiser Concise Guide to Practical Astrology serves as both a primer for the new student of astrology and a handy reference for the more seasoned practitioner. As complete as it is concise, this course of study delves deeply into the history and true spirit of astrology, making it accessible to all.
“An admirably succinct and accurate guide to the world’s oldest science, this is a superb choice either as a primer for beginners or as a quick reference source for old hands.” —Richard Smoley