This little book first attracted me with the title. I'm not a serious follower of astrology, but was interested to see what constituted a new look at the subject. On the surface, it is a comfortable read, much like a quiet conversation with a dear friend shared over steaming mugs of hot chocolate. For one wishing to go beyond the surface and learn more, it presents the opportunity to study the deeper meanings of astrology.

Unlike other astrologers who seem to feel that their interpretations of the astrological signs and symbols are set in stone, Ms. Arthur stresses that what we learn through our further studies is a guide to understanding the forces that influence our lives. It is up to each of us to take what we learn and use it as a tool in our daily lives as we choose the paths before us and to see more clearly what may have lead us to make the decisions that brought us to our present stage in life.

This book is like being offered a personalized weather report: When I know the weather forecast calls for snowy roads, I can ignore that information, I can choose to stay home, or I can travel with snow tires and drive more carefully. When I am more aware of what may lie in store for me in other aspects of my life, I can make the same sort of choices.

I wish future success to this author.