Maja D’Aoust is a professional astrologer with more than 20 years’ experience integrating her master’s degree in transformational psychology into the interpretation of thousands of natal charts. A practicing witch and scholar of alchemy and occult lore, she is the author of Familiars in Witchcraft, The Occult I Ching, and A Witch’s Bestiary, coauthor of The Secret Source, and creator of a tarot deck, The White Witch Tarot. She lives in Los Angeles.
“There is no astrologer I trust more than Maja D’Aoust to go into the shadows with—she brings her vast knowledge in astrology, Jungian psychology, esoteric thought, and ancient wisdom traditions together in the most exciting and accessible way. Astrology of the Shadow Self is a sage and insightful introduction to oppositional astrology that is both a guide and a poetic meditation on the dark depths of shadow work. Beautifully written and illustrated, this book provides paths for a journey that offers an expansion of the self—and quite possibly of the collective universe.” * Andrea Richards, author of Astrology, book two of The Library of Esoterica series * “This combined work of astrology and shadow studies is the book we didn’t know we were waiting for. With the aid of the birth chart, Maja challenges the reader to dig to the deepest depths to uncover the hidden and embrace wholeness. Astrology of the Shadow Self is a poignant and unapologetic guide to self-discovery and spiritual transformation.” * Nicolette Miele, author of Runes for the Green Witch * “As she brings her focus insightfully into the sacred underworld of human consciousness and expression, Renaissance woman Maja D’Aoust adeptly emphasizes the gravity and strengths of engaging in exploration of the dark, rich, archetypal chthonic realms. The additional revealing of a lucid and tangible astrological process of shadow work complemented by Maja’s signature writing, art, mindfulness, and wisdom has gracefully resulted in this truly charming and informative magical book.” * Mark F. Barone, MA, LMHC, holistic psychotherapist and psychospiritual consultant *