The Archetypal Universe
The Astrology of Love and Relationships
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Crystallizing the fundamental insights of astrology in a single volume, The Archetypal Universe explores the fertile ground where the depths of the human psyche meet the vast self-awareness of the starry cosmos itself.
James Moran
jamesmoran.org
The depths of Butler’s compassion shine through contribution to the field of dream studies with his introduction of holotropic dreamwork, which he situates within the Jungian and Grofian lineages. . . .This book will be a truly valuable resource to the wider astrological, holotropic, psychedelic, and dreamwork communities.
Erica Jones
realimaginal.com
Based on the seminal work of Tarnas and Grof, this book links the many variables of the astrological chart to people’s inner transformative experiences, whether through psychedelic sessions, psychotherapy, dream-work, or perinatal memory. Butler adds a thoughtful blueprint for the reader to begin to understand the archetypal influences of the natal chart, so that they may begin their own journey of understanding.
Mark Jones author of Healing the Soul
and The Soul Speaks
Renn Butler's new offering, The Astrology of Love and Relationships, follows beautifully on the heels of his excellent and insightful handbook of planetary combinations, The Archetypal Universe. . . . Each section is a treat to read, like selecting chocolates from a delicious assortment tailored specifically to one’s personal astrological alignments. Permeated with humor and depth, this book is thoroughly researched and accessible both to newcomers to astrology as well as seasoned skygazers.
Becca Tarnas
author of Journey to the Imaginal Realm
Renn’s books are well-worn and well-loved references in my library. . . . [They] educate and enhance my understanding of the archetypes of astrology, rather than simplifying, formulating, or reducing their meaning to cliches. His books always teach me something new and I couldn’t recommend them more highly!
Acyuta-bhava Das (Adam Elenbaas)
nightlightastrology.com
Pathways to Wholeness
Archetypal and Holotropic Astrology
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"Butler takes us on an exhilarating journey through the holotropic and psychedelic landscape in this extraordinarily rich, generous, and beautifully written guide. By weaving vivid session reports with personal and collective transits, he captures the subtle, shifting nuances of the cosmic tapestry with unusual depth. The vibrant infographics—where color, typography, and visual style harmonize seamlessly with each archetype—make this an indispensable map for astrologers and psychonauts seeking to navigate the planetary weather with broad creative insight.”
Jenny Montgomery, Archetypes and the
Planets podcast
“As someone whose own path to astrology emerged from working with entheogens and ayahuasca, I deeply appreciate Renn’s exploration of the fertile meeting ground of astrology, psychedelic experience, and mystical states of consciousness. This book beautifully captures the soul of this work and demonstrates its profound relevance for healing, self-exploration, and archetypal understanding.”
Adam Elenbaas, author of Fishers of
Men and The Oracle Speaks
“Born of years of research and deep self-exploration, this volume shines a light on the vital role that astrology can play in the ever-growing field of psychedelic therapy. I believe Renn’s book will become a keystone resource for people working in the psychedelic and astrological fields.”
Jonathan Waller, creator of the Archetypal
Astrology Oracle deck
The writing is clear and accessible. . . . The resulting work is an invaluable guide for all those courageous individuals and therapists who are engaged in exploring the unfolding mystery of the psyche and its relationship with the greater cosmos.
Richard Tarnas
author of Cosmos and Psyche
An extraordinary book that represents an important contribution both to astrology and to transpersonal psychology. I believe that responsible work with psychedelics and other holotropic states combined with archetypal astrology is the future of psychiatry, psychology, and psychotherapy.
Stanislav Grof
author of The Way of the Psychonaut and
The Adventure of Self-Discovery