We live in a symbolic universe, and there are no coincidences. The position of the planets at the moment of your birth is a symbolic reflection of your psyche. This groundbreaking book combines Jungian and transpersonal psychology with mythology and Western astrology. Professional astrologers Ariel Guttman and Kenneth Johnson explored the synergy between Graeco-Roman mythology and archetypal planetary energies in the acclaimed Mythic Astrology. Now the journey continues in this practical guide to harnessing the power of planetary archetypes. Mythic Astrology Applied explores the myths, gifts, and challenges of each of the nine planets, and includes an extensive look at the archetypes of Gaia (Earth), Chiron, and the major asteroids Juno, Vesta, Lilith, Ceres, and Pallas Athene. An appendix includes a discussion of many of the minor asteroids, including Psyche and Pan. Learn to recognize these deities and their archetypes when you pass them on the street ... when you see them in film ... when you are reading your favorite novel ... and even when you close your eyes to sleep and find them in your dreams. Activate your assertiveness with the help of Mars. Fall in love with the aid of Venus. Attract greater prosperity with Jupiter's blessings. Your life is your myth and you are the storyteller of your life. You do not need any previous experience with astrology to benefit from this powerful synthesis of ancient wisdom and modern psychology. Discover how to contact the mythic archetypes in your horoscope and your psyche and bring them into harmony. Receive important messages from the archetypes through dreamwork and active imagination. Stem the negative influence of challenging planets using planetary healing techniques, and increase the positive influence of any planet using planetary remedies.