Seeking the Soul
Through Meditations on Draconic Astrology
by Patricia Godden
by Patricia Godden
Many people are seeking to understand themselves at a deeper level. They yearn to know more about their soul and spirit. This book aims to help people become more aware that they have a soul and of the impulses it receives from their spirit.
What started out as meditations on draconic astrology led to deep exploration of the soul, its relationship with spirit and the inter-relationship between different realms of life. In this book, Patricia describes her meditations and illustrates them with simple paintings that capture the essence of her experiences.
It is not necessary to know anything about astrology to use this book. The chapter on draconic astrology can easily be skipped over by readers who have no interest in that subject. Those who wish to know more about this branch of astrology will find the explanations of how to create a draconic horoscope simple to follow.
While it is recognised that these were Patricia’s experiences, it is hoped that this book will encourage others to explore the deeper parts of their own being: their soul and what guides it.
This book can now be ordered through most online book retailers, including Amazon, Book Depository, Blackwells and Waterstones.
What started out as meditations on draconic astrology led to deep exploration of the soul, its relationship with spirit and the inter-relationship between different realms of life. In this book, Patricia describes her meditations and illustrates them with simple paintings that capture the essence of her experiences.
It is not necessary to know anything about astrology to use this book. The chapter on draconic astrology can easily be skipped over by readers who have no interest in that subject. Those who wish to know more about this branch of astrology will find the explanations of how to create a draconic horoscope simple to follow.
While it is recognised that these were Patricia’s experiences, it is hoped that this book will encourage others to explore the deeper parts of their own being: their soul and what guides it.
This book can now be ordered through most online book retailers, including Amazon, Book Depository, Blackwells and Waterstones.
Reviews
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Extracts from the book
Extracts from
SEEKING THE SOUL
Through Meditations on Draconic Astrology
by Patricia Godden
SEEKING THE SOUL
Through Meditations on Draconic Astrology
by Patricia Godden
Extract from the Chapter 2: Going into Meditation
‘Meditation can be helpful when wanting to understand life at a deeper level. Each person develops their own way of meditating. For me it is helpful to sit quietly at a time when I am unlikely to be disturbed. I try to quieten my thoughts of everyday activities. I attune myself to a higher, finer energy that is all light, love and wisdom, harmony and peace. In this way, I feel open to inspiration. I am not sure what the source of this inspiration is. It may be from my higher self. It may be from a guide. It may be from something outside of my soul and spirit; a being or energy vibration that is beyond my comprehension. It may be from a mixture of these sources and I trust that they are working together for good. I am deeply grateful for the experiences during meditation.'
‘Meditation can be helpful when wanting to understand life at a deeper level. Each person develops their own way of meditating. For me it is helpful to sit quietly at a time when I am unlikely to be disturbed. I try to quieten my thoughts of everyday activities. I attune myself to a higher, finer energy that is all light, love and wisdom, harmony and peace. In this way, I feel open to inspiration. I am not sure what the source of this inspiration is. It may be from my higher self. It may be from a guide. It may be from something outside of my soul and spirit; a being or energy vibration that is beyond my comprehension. It may be from a mixture of these sources and I trust that they are working together for good. I am deeply grateful for the experiences during meditation.'
Extract from Chapter 3: Meditations on the Draconic Meanings of the Planets
The Moon
‘For me, this meditation shows the connection between the Sun and the Moon, between spirit and soul. I believe it is a key part of draconic astrology.'
The Moon
‘For me, this meditation shows the connection between the Sun and the Moon, between spirit and soul. I believe it is a key part of draconic astrology.'
Extract from Chapter 4: Meditations on the Draconic Meanings of the Signs of the Zodiac
Gemini
‘This meditation indicates one of the greatest differences between the draconic and tropical zodiacs. At the tropical level, Gemini is concerned with gathering many pieces of information necessitating communication, connecting things, and busy-ness. At the draconic level, there is complete stillness. This may be because at the level of the infinite mind all information is already connected so there is no need for communication. Infinite mind is all-information, all-knowledge and all-wisdom.'
Gemini
‘This meditation indicates one of the greatest differences between the draconic and tropical zodiacs. At the tropical level, Gemini is concerned with gathering many pieces of information necessitating communication, connecting things, and busy-ness. At the draconic level, there is complete stillness. This may be because at the level of the infinite mind all information is already connected so there is no need for communication. Infinite mind is all-information, all-knowledge and all-wisdom.'
Extract from Chapter 5: Review
'When using interpretations from the meditations to look at the draconic charts of individuals, there have been many times when I have thought that the draconic chart has given possible insights into previous lives. Sometimes it has felt as if these individuals have come back to finish a piece of work started in another lifetime. There are many cases in which it feels as if the soul’s impulses are guiding the soul towards greater interest in the welfare of all life rather than personal gain.’
'When using interpretations from the meditations to look at the draconic charts of individuals, there have been many times when I have thought that the draconic chart has given possible insights into previous lives. Sometimes it has felt as if these individuals have come back to finish a piece of work started in another lifetime. There are many cases in which it feels as if the soul’s impulses are guiding the soul towards greater interest in the welfare of all life rather than personal gain.’
Astrology, Crystals and Spirituality
by Patricia Godden
by Patricia Godden
This book describes two readily accessible methods of finding out more about your own spirituality. The first way, astrology, relates specifically to the position of the planets in the sky as seen at the time and from the place where you were born. Through astrology you can find out which spiritual qualities you are working on in this life and how to develop them. The second means of exploring your spirituality is by holding crystals or other natural materials that resonate with your personal natal planetary placements.
There is at least one crystal or natural material that resonates with the energy of each planet in each sign of the zodiac. As I use ten planets when interpreting a horoscope, and there are twelve signs of the zodiac, this book describes the way 120 crystals or natural materials resonate with the 120 possible planetary placements. For each person, there are ten crystals or natural materials that resonate with the ten planetary positions at his or her time of birth.
In addition to holding crystals that resonate with positions of the planets at the time of birth, it is also possible to hold the crystals that resonate with positions of the planets as they move through the sky over the course of the life. This may help a person gain a better understanding of how to work with the transiting planets.
Using the natal horoscope and the subsequent movement of the planets, together with the corresponding crystals or natural materials, may help in exploring spirituality.
There is at least one crystal or natural material that resonates with the energy of each planet in each sign of the zodiac. As I use ten planets when interpreting a horoscope, and there are twelve signs of the zodiac, this book describes the way 120 crystals or natural materials resonate with the 120 possible planetary placements. For each person, there are ten crystals or natural materials that resonate with the ten planetary positions at his or her time of birth.
In addition to holding crystals that resonate with positions of the planets at the time of birth, it is also possible to hold the crystals that resonate with positions of the planets as they move through the sky over the course of the life. This may help a person gain a better understanding of how to work with the transiting planets.
Using the natal horoscope and the subsequent movement of the planets, together with the corresponding crystals or natural materials, may help in exploring spirituality.
Reviews
'Patricia's insight into this work has enabled me to go deeper within and realise a truth about myself. It has given me clarity and deeper knowledge. This is wonderful work and I feel sure will help many others.’ |
Written about one sign, Scorpio: ‘I can empathize strongly with these delineations and their corresponding crystals’ ‘energies’. The challenge for those with strong Scorpionic influences to rise above their ‘lower natures’ is gently but clearly described and will hopefully lead Scorpio readers towards greater self-knowledge...’ |
Extracts from the book
Extracts from
ASTROLOGY, CRYSTALS AND SPIRITUALITY
by Patricia Godden
ASTROLOGY, CRYSTALS AND SPIRITUALITY
by Patricia Godden
Extracts from Sun in Leo
‘Just as the Sun provides the warmth and light that allow nature to grow and develop, a person with the Sun in Leo has a naturally creative ability. It is one way of expressing the power and radiance of the Sun. For some people with the Sun in Leo, channelling this energy into projects that require overt show, that are colourful or even flashy, can be a positive outlet for the magnanimous personal attributes. For others with this placement, there is a quiet joy in simply radiating their natural warmth and joie de vivre. Vitality can be focused constructively and provide satisfaction and fulfilment.’
‘Just as the Sun provides the warmth and light that allow nature to grow and develop, a person with the Sun in Leo has a naturally creative ability. It is one way of expressing the power and radiance of the Sun. For some people with the Sun in Leo, channelling this energy into projects that require overt show, that are colourful or even flashy, can be a positive outlet for the magnanimous personal attributes. For others with this placement, there is a quiet joy in simply radiating their natural warmth and joie de vivre. Vitality can be focused constructively and provide satisfaction and fulfilment.’
Citrine
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‘The natural sparkles and flashes of colour within citrine stimulate a desire to put the wonderful attributes of the Sun in Leo to best use. This crystal helps a person to be discriminating and know when it is acceptable or even advantageous to be colourful and flashy and when it is wiser to be more moderate. Similarly, citrine promotes knowledge of how to be flamboyant and an exhibitionist in suitable and creative ways. This facilitates expression of identity and individuality. The soul can manifest the aspirations of the spirit, the higher self, through the vehicle of the physical body on earth.’
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Extracts from Venus in Taurus
‘Love for the Creator can find expression on earth with this placement. When personal needs have been met, an inner joy and delight in life radiates from this person. At such a time, loving warmth is shown to others that helps them to feel good about themselves. Although there can be an inner heart-to-heart contact with others, this is likely to be shown in physical ways such as gifts or service.’
‘Love for the Creator can find expression on earth with this placement. When personal needs have been met, an inner joy and delight in life radiates from this person. At such a time, loving warmth is shown to others that helps them to feel good about themselves. Although there can be an inner heart-to-heart contact with others, this is likely to be shown in physical ways such as gifts or service.’
Rose quartz
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‘Holding rose quartz brings awareness of the love of the Creator for an individual. This encompasses deep compassion and understanding of the human efforts and failings without any criticism. Rose quartz can soften personal judgement and allow recognition of the best use of available resources, be they physical, mental or emotional. Rose quartz encourages kindness and the understanding of self which may be very much needed. This is earthing divine love into the physical body, the vehicle of the spirit, and relates to the lessons of Venus in Taurus.’
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Extracts from Uranus in Capricorn
‘Uranus is the bringer of truth and light. When Uranus is in Capricorn, there is greater insight into the drive behind ambitions. The independent nature of Uranus helps the person to be less dependent on status and reputation or approval from others. The sense of self-worth improves and there is a move away from purely personal goals to an increased awareness of the needs of others and the greater whole. The fear of not being good enough, related to the Saturnian rule of Capricorn, is lessened by the truth brought by Uranus. The person recognises, perhaps at a deep level, the perfection of the spirit that is manifesting through the soul. The light of Uranus encourages the individual to direct the determination, hard work and discipline of Capricorn into things that are more in line with higher ideals. Uranus in Capricorn promotes practical application of energy into humanitarian activities.’
‘Uranus is the bringer of truth and light. When Uranus is in Capricorn, there is greater insight into the drive behind ambitions. The independent nature of Uranus helps the person to be less dependent on status and reputation or approval from others. The sense of self-worth improves and there is a move away from purely personal goals to an increased awareness of the needs of others and the greater whole. The fear of not being good enough, related to the Saturnian rule of Capricorn, is lessened by the truth brought by Uranus. The person recognises, perhaps at a deep level, the perfection of the spirit that is manifesting through the soul. The light of Uranus encourages the individual to direct the determination, hard work and discipline of Capricorn into things that are more in line with higher ideals. Uranus in Capricorn promotes practical application of energy into humanitarian activities.’
Amethyst
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‘Amethyst evokes a feeling of responsibility that resonates with this characteristic of the cardinal earth sign. On first picking up a piece of this crystal, this feeling is of responsibility to duties in the outer, physical life. However, on holding amethyst for longer, the feeling develops into an awareness of responsibility to be true to the higher self and ultimately to the truth that is all life. This is a profound experience and helps the person to cut across the pettiness of personal status to honour the status of humanity and life itself. In this way, amethyst assists someone to move from the earthly level of Uranus in Capricorn to higher facets of both the planet and sign.’
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Housing Your Planets
Everyday Interpretations and Spiritual Perspectives
by Patricia Godden
by Patricia Godden
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The introduction explains the twelve astrological houses that relate to the main areas of life including money, family, relationships and work. It expands on the spiritual interface and looks at what the soul is trying to learn from having a planet in a house.
The introduction to each house goes into greater detail of the significance of the house both at the outer level of physical life and the inner level of the soul. Descriptions of the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto in each house detail what a person is trying to achieve through having that planet in that house. A comprehensive glossary defines the way astrological terms and words such as ‘soul’ and ‘spirit’ are used. The book can be used as a textbook by student astrologers and may assist experienced astrologers to consider a more spiritual way of looking at horoscopes. Non-astrologers can use this book to understand the house positions of planets if the time of birth is known and an astrological chart, a horoscope, is available. |
Reviews
‘Patricia is able to combine the intuitive insights of a spiritual astrologer with the rigour and clarity stemming from her scientific training…….the concept of astrological houses is clearly explained, as is the manner in which planetary ‘energies’ are modified in their expressions according to which houses they tenant. Having dealt with the basics, this book then begins to explore exciting and inspiring territory – the houses and planetary placements from a spiritual perspective.’ |
'Students of astrology are guided through the actions of ten planets in each of the twelve chart houses.....In addition, we are treated to an introduction to spiritual takes on houses and planetary placements. ....... this theme is usually confined to the lunar nodes and perhaps the 4th, 8th and 12th houses. To Godden however, the potential for deeper or higher life lessons subsists in every chart factor, beyond described earthly terrain such as money, property, love or whatever. Mars then is not merely the planet of physical dynamism but “represents the urge to merge with the Creator, to become one with the source of life”. The 6th house is not just given to world of work but is the chart sector where “through learning about service to or from others, the soul is learning how it can best serve the self”. |
Extracts from the book
Extracts from
HOUSING YOUR PLANETS
Everyday Interpretations and Spiritual Perspectives
by Patricia Godden
HOUSING YOUR PLANETS
Everyday Interpretations and Spiritual Perspectives
by Patricia Godden
Extract from the introduction
‘With each planetary placement, the soul is trying to learn more about specific areas of earthly life so that it can expand its understanding of love, wisdom and power. The approach of this book is to look at how the soul can learn from the experiences of being incarnate. In life, there are easy and enjoyable experiences as well as trials and tribulations. The soul learns much from all experiences. Whatever comes easily to a person suggests that the soul has had experience in that area. The person may not appreciate that not everyone has the gifts or talents available to him or her, so the person becomes complacent, sits back and does nothing with the current advantages. Alternatively, the person may choose to make the most of his or her attributes and resources and try to develop them further. This can lead to soul growth and development. In contrast, a person is usually aware of the trials and tribulations that are being faced. Being confronted with them by other people can confirm what he or she knows. It can be strangely reassuring when others acknowledge that a person is having a trying time. However, focusing on the problems as seen from a physical perspective does not always help the person to move forward. The aim of this book is to help people to see their challenges in a different light, one of opportunity for soul growth. This positive approach can suggest that there is a purpose in ordeals and hardships. Taking a broader view of such difficulties over a longer time span brings a new perspective, which in turn brings hope and restores energy to tackle the matter with renewed vigour.’
‘With each planetary placement, the soul is trying to learn more about specific areas of earthly life so that it can expand its understanding of love, wisdom and power. The approach of this book is to look at how the soul can learn from the experiences of being incarnate. In life, there are easy and enjoyable experiences as well as trials and tribulations. The soul learns much from all experiences. Whatever comes easily to a person suggests that the soul has had experience in that area. The person may not appreciate that not everyone has the gifts or talents available to him or her, so the person becomes complacent, sits back and does nothing with the current advantages. Alternatively, the person may choose to make the most of his or her attributes and resources and try to develop them further. This can lead to soul growth and development. In contrast, a person is usually aware of the trials and tribulations that are being faced. Being confronted with them by other people can confirm what he or she knows. It can be strangely reassuring when others acknowledge that a person is having a trying time. However, focusing on the problems as seen from a physical perspective does not always help the person to move forward. The aim of this book is to help people to see their challenges in a different light, one of opportunity for soul growth. This positive approach can suggest that there is a purpose in ordeals and hardships. Taking a broader view of such difficulties over a longer time span brings a new perspective, which in turn brings hope and restores energy to tackle the matter with renewed vigour.’
Extract from the introduction to The First House
The First House
‘The first house is sometimes seen as the first house where a soul wanting to experience separation from Source ventures out into the great unknown in order to collect wisdom. This house can indicate the level of confidence that a person has in their inner power to carry the love of the spirit into the world through the outer vehicles of the personality and physical person.’
The First House
‘The first house is sometimes seen as the first house where a soul wanting to experience separation from Source ventures out into the great unknown in order to collect wisdom. This house can indicate the level of confidence that a person has in their inner power to carry the love of the spirit into the world through the outer vehicles of the personality and physical person.’
Extract from the Sun in the Second House
‘When the Sun is in the second house the soul is trying to establish values and develop resources that resonate with the true identity of being spirit in a physical body. With this placement, time and attention are given to material objects, belongings and money as part of learning about, and developing in, the physical world.’
‘When the Sun is in the second house the soul is trying to establish values and develop resources that resonate with the true identity of being spirit in a physical body. With this placement, time and attention are given to material objects, belongings and money as part of learning about, and developing in, the physical world.’
Extract from Venus in the Seventh House
‘The seventh house is related to Libra, which has the soul lesson of brotherhood through action. By being loving, considerate, gentle and charming with other human beings, a person with Venus in this house is living brotherhood through action. The unconditional love of spirit manifests through relationships, be they personal, business or with the public. This is part of realising the oneness of all life and the nature of spirituality. It is closely related to Venus as essential ruler of this house, being associated with the love of and for the Creator.’
‘The seventh house is related to Libra, which has the soul lesson of brotherhood through action. By being loving, considerate, gentle and charming with other human beings, a person with Venus in this house is living brotherhood through action. The unconditional love of spirit manifests through relationships, be they personal, business or with the public. This is part of realising the oneness of all life and the nature of spirituality. It is closely related to Venus as essential ruler of this house, being associated with the love of and for the Creator.’