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Discovering Eris: The Symbolism and Significance of a New Planetary Archetype Paperback – May 15, 2012

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In astrology, each planet in our solar system is symbolically associated with specific archetypes, characteristics, themes and patterns in human experience. The discovery in 2005 of Eris -- a dwarf planet beyond Pluto -- was therefore an event of great significance for astrology as well as astronomy.

In this unique book, Keiron Le Grice considers the astrological significance of Eris. How, he asks, can we determine Eris's meaning? What archetypal themes is it associated with? In what ways might the myths of Eris, the Greek goddess of strife, be relevant to the astrological meaning? What can Eris's discovery tell us about the evolutionary challenges we now face?

Drawing on a wide variety of perspectives -- including mythology, ecology, religion, history, philosophy and Jungian psychology -- Le Grice carefully constructs a multi-faceted picture of Eris's possible meaning, helping to illuminate the unprecedented events of our time and providing clues to our possible future directions.

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'This book is a pleasure to read because it is so well-written. It has an elegance of style, lucid rationality of argument and the breadth of historical, philosophical and pycho-spiritual understanding... A must for your bookshelf!'
– The Astrological Journal

'Written in a style both accessible and engaging, Le Grice displays an impressive multi-disciplinary reach, drawing with equal competence from the sciences and psychology, from mythology and world history. Though focused on the meaning of Eris, the book also serves as a lucid introduction to the new field of archetypal cosmology. At the same time, given his central hypothesis, the reader is presented with a series of illuminating insights having to do with the evolution of consciousness and this current, critical phase of the Planetary Era.'
– Sean Kelly, author of Coming Home: The Birth and Transformation of the Planetary Era

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Keiron Le Grice is founding editor of Archai: The Journal of Archetypal Cosmology and the author of The Archetypal Cosmos: Rediscovering the Gods in Myth, Science and Astrology (Floris Books, 2010). He holds doctoral and master�s degrees in Philosophy and Religion from the California Institute of Integral Studies, San Francisco, where he is adjunct faculty in the Philosophy, Cosmology, and Consciousness program. He has studied astrology and related subjects for over twenty years, and works as a professional archetypal astrologer. He currently lives in South Wales with his wife and son.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Floris Books (May 15, 2012)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 168 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0863158676
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0863158674
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.5 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.25 x 0.75 x 9.25 inches
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    Keiron Le Grice is a professor of depth psychology in the Jungian and Archetypal Studies specialization at Pacifica Graduate Institute, California, and honorary lecturer in the Department of Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies at the University of Essex. Originally from Nottinghamshire, England, he was educated at the University of Leeds (B.A. honors, Philosophy and Psychology) and the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco (M.A., Ph.D., Philosophy and Religion). He is the author of several books––including The Archetypal Cosmos, The Rebirth of the Hero, and The Lion Will Become Man––and co-editor of Jung on Astrology, a compilation of Jung’s writings on this topic. Keiron is also the founder and former co-editor of Archai: The Journal of Archetypal Cosmology, now serving as senior editorial advisor. In 2016, he co-founded the Institute of Transpersonal and Archetypal Studies (ITAS) with colleagues in the U.S. and the U.K. He has also taught for the Philosophy, Cosmology, and Consciousness program at CIIS, and for Grof Transpersonal Training.

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J B Nyds
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Research
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2014
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I am enjoying this book immensely; It is well thought out; discusses the recent thoughts from various aspects. and it is ringing so true in the charts that I have applied it to; It moves so slowly i.e. the dwarf planet that I feel its relevance will be far reaching. I hope the author will reach out to others and do a follow-up on all the "coincidences"!
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Zahir Movius
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a very substantive, deep analysis of an emerging archetype.
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This is a very substantive, deep analysis of an emerging archetype. It is a very original , thoughtful work. I am using this new knowledge, in my astrology practice, and to understand current global trends. I highly recommend this book.
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M.K.
4.0 out of 5 stars The archetype of chaos and discord
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2015
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After reading the author's book on archetypal astrology, my expectations were pretty high for this book, and it didn't disappoint. Of all astrological writing on the new planets of the past decade, I've found nothing as thorough or articulate as this book's description of what is an undeniably resonate archetype of human experience -- of the formerly monstrous feminine, the amoral reality beyond perception, or resentment and suffering caused by the disparity between cosmic and personal fairness and justice.

The author also makes a strong argument for the archetype's relationship to the sign of libra

At the same time, I am admittedly in favor of the minor planet Sedna as the bearer of this archetype (she hasn't been this close to the sun since the end of the mini ice age that sparked agriculture, an event of a magnitude worthy of this archetype) and wasn't convinced that this archetype is necessarily resonant with eris -- though birth charts and transits are cited that involve eris and this archetype, the accompanying analyses were insufficient for me.

But regardless, this book is a great read for its cogency and articulation of a timely archetype worth being on the mind of more people.
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Just words on a page nothing of interest in it.
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m f
5.0 out of 5 stars A significant contribution to astrological understanding
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2013
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A very interesting compendium of informed speculation regarding the latest planetary discovery, rooted firmly in archetypal astrology; quite useful to the astrologer who is endeavoring to incorporate this newest planetary archetype into their purview
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H.S.
2.0 out of 5 stars Archetypal approach long on theory but short on substance
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I found this book to be a little long-winded and somewhat boring. My impression is of a short essay that was fleshed out to make a book. Long drawn out explanations of Jungian psychology and the basics of astrological symbolism made for tiresome reading. I was also not impressed with the intrusion (in my opinion) of the author's attempt to align Eris with progressive views on globalism and climate change. Overall a disappointing read for me with no real substance about Eris at all.
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Olivier Clerc
5.0 out of 5 stars A remarquable insight into a new planetary archetype... and much more !
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2012
Wow ! It's the first word that comes to mouth, when discovering this marvel of a book.
I had already much enjoyed "The Archetypal Cosmos", by the same author.
This time, Keiron Le Grice guides us into the discovery of a new dwarf planet (like Pluto), Eris, goddess of strife, feud and discord.
His book his both amazingly clear and extremely rich : KLG taps into mythology, astrology, philosophy and much more, to write a book of a unique depth and scope, that goes much further than just shedding light on a new planet, or explaining what the astrological significance of this planet might be.
This book is an absolute MUST READ for any astrologer, on the one hand, but also for many people interested in archetypes, in mythology, or - more generally speaking - in better understanding mankind, our present collective predicament and what we might learn from the stars.
I can't recommend it enough !
Were I to write this comment in my mother tongue (French), I would go much greater length to explain in details all you can expect to find in these pages, but I do hope that these few lines will be enough to trigger other readers' interest.
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tim
5.0 out of 5 stars Clear, concise and very interesting.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 15, 2012
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This is a very good book and recommended for anyone with an interest in archetypes and our current world situation. It's short and very readable, the author has a gift for holding our attention while taking us through complicated ideas, step by step and in digestible portions with wisdom and maturity.
The conclusions he reaches are well reasoned but reassuringly tentative, acknowledging that mapping a new archetype is the start of a long process of research.
The book begins with a brief and clear introduction to the principles of archetypes, astrology and the synchronicity between planetary positions and global currents and events. There is discussion as to why these theories should be taken seriously and consideration of psychological theorists such as Jung and Washburn. A detailed exploration of themes associated with Eris examines myth and Eris world transits with other planets.
Eris seems to hold an archetypal meaning of strife, opposition and discord, which can be understood on a number of different levels but holds the promise of a working through and processing of these principles towards a more whole and harmonious version of ourselves and indeed humanity.
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