A Life Changing Tool

“Astrological psychology is based on the understanding of the human being as a whole, who has a psyche which is linked with the environment, but who is also a spiritual entity which can be responsible for itself.”

Bruno and Louise Huber, API code of ethics

This text is an edited version of the Introduction to the book The Cosmic Egg Timer.

There is today an increasing desire of people to understand and develop themselves, and find their own true role in assisting humankind to find a just and sustainable way of living on the Earth. There are many paths towards this goal, including various religions, philosophies and psychologies. The Cosmic Egg Timer focuses on one of these – Astrological Psychology or Huber Astrology.

Since ancient times astrology has helped people to understand themselves and their place in the universe. The twentieth century saw the development of the modern science of psychology. As this unfoldment proceeded, there came an increasing awareness that astrology and psychology can offer complementary insights into the development of the human being.

Pioneers in investigating this convergence were the Swiss astrologers and psychologists Bruno and Louise Huber, who developed their own simplified psychological approach to astrology after years of research in collaboration with Roberto Assagioli, founder of the growth psychology known as psychosynthesis.

The method developed by the Hubers both cut down and extended traditional approaches to astrology. The most important and best correlated features of astrology were included, and less important features omitted. Radical new approaches were incorporated – notably the use of colour and intuitive images in the birth chart, the psychological meaning of patterns of the aspects between planets, recognition of cycles of energy in the astrological houses, the Family Model which enables understanding of key childhood influences, and the Life Clock which highlights influences at work at different times of life.

The result is a powerful tool, both for self-understanding and for helping others in their own lives. Detailed exploration of the Huber approach invariably changes the lives of those so engaged, and enables them to touch the lives of others.