The Inner Planets: Building Blocks of Personal Reality

In The Inner Planets: Building Blocks of Personal Reality, two of the most celebrated astrologers of the 20th century—Liz Greene, a Jungian analyst, and Howard Sasportas, a pioneering teacher of psychological astrology—invite seekers into a profound exploration of Mercury, Venus, and Mars. This book, based on the legendary Seminars in Psychological Astrology (Vol. 4), reveals how the inner planets shape the intimate architecture of our personality and daily life.

Through myth, psychology, and astrology, Greene and Sasportas unravel the archetypal significance of these planetary forces: Mercury as the messenger and trickster, Venus as the goddess of love and desire, and Mars as the warrior and catalyst of action. Each chapter integrates mythological narratives with practical chart interpretation, offering readers a bridge between the symbolic world of the gods and the living reality of the psyche.

Beyond theory, the authors share vivid case studies and seminar discussions that breathe life into the symbols. Readers are guided to see how the inner planets serve as gateways to self-knowledge, revealing the patterns of communication, attraction, and assertion that define our relationships and inner struggles.

This book is more than an astrological text—it is a psychological journey into the mysteries of human nature, inviting readers to align with the deeper currents of desire, creativity, and personal truth. Essential for students of astrology and seekers of inner transformation, it remains a timeless guide to understanding the symbolic language of the cosmos.

✅ What You’ll Learn:

• The many faces of Mercury—trickster, magician, and messenger—and how it shapes thought, language, and perception.
• The mythology and psychology of Venus, exploring erotic love, attraction, and the hidden laws of desire.
• The role of Mars as warrior, lover, and solar henchman, embodying both creative will and destructive passion.
• How Mercury, Venus, and Mars interact in the birth chart to reveal patterns of relationship, communication, and personal motivation.
• The deeper psychological and archetypal meaning of the inner planets, integrating Jungian insights with traditional astrology.
• Practical techniques for interpreting inner planets in chart work and applying these insights in personal development or professional astrological practice.

By weaving myth, psychology, and astrology, Greene and Sasportas show how the inner planets act as building blocks of our personal reality, shaping the way we think, love, and act.

💡 Key Benefits:

• Unlock the symbolic wisdom of Mercury, Venus, and Mars
• Gain tools for interpreting inner planets in natal charts
• Deepen your understanding of desire, love, and sexuality
• Explore the mythological archetypes shaping personal identity
• Ideal blend of astrology and Jungian psychology
• Rich with case studies and seminar discussions

👤 Who This Book Is For:

• Students of astrology and Jungian psychology seeking deeper insight into personality dynamics
• Spiritual seekers exploring the mythic dimensions of love, desire, and action
• Counselors and astrologers who want practical tools for chart interpretation
• Anyone on a path of inner transformation and self-discovery

📚 Table of Contents:

Part One: MERCURY

• Tricksters, Thieves, and Magicians: The Many Faces of Mercury in Mythology – Howard Sasportas
• Interpreting Mercury: Mercury in the Horoscope – Howard Sasportas

Part Two: VENUS

• The Great Harlot: The Mythology and Psychology of Venus – Liz Greene
• The Law of Desire: An In-Depth Look at Venus – Howard Sasportas
• The Psychology of Erotic Love: A Discussion of Venus and Sexuality – Liz Greene

Part Three: MARS

• The Warrior and the Womaniser: The Mythology and Psychology of Mars – Liz Greene
• The Henchman of the Sun: Mars in the Horoscope – Howard Sasportas

Part Four: CHART INTERPRETATION

• Venus and Mars in Chart Interpretation: A Discussion with Examples – Liz Greene & Howard Sasportas

Part Five: CONCLUSION

• Group Discussion: Questions and Answers
• About the Centre for Psychological Astrology

The Inner Planets: Building Blocks of Personal Reality By Liz Greene, Howard Sasportas