Complete Astrologer: About Woodstock, Vermont and the Upper Valley

Astrology Books For Everyone

Steven Forrest: The Inner Sky: How to Make Wiser Choices for a More Fulfilling Life
For beginning astrology students who want to go beyond sun signs to understand their chart. For intermediate and advanced students who want to cut through information overload and gain a broader perspective on a chart. Forrest's approach forms the core of my own practice. I can't praise this book enough.
Jan Spiller: New Moon Astrology: The Secret of Astrological Timing to Make All Your Dreams Come True
Jan explains her technique for manifesting your desires using the power of the lunation cycles. Easy to try, and nothing to lose by testing her theories.
Steven Forrest: The Changing Sky: A Practical Guide to Predictive Astrology
One of my all-time favorites. Brings together an enormous amount of information in a way that helps you "think like an astrologer". If I had to choose only one book on predictive astrology, this would be it.
Erin Sullivan: Astrology Of Midlife And Aging
Intelligent examination of astrology's "generations", from the "Greatest Generation", to the baby boomers, to Generation X and beyond. Explains how each generation is unique, and what makes each one tick, from an astrological perspective.
Barbara Clow: Liquid Light Of Sex
Explains the most significant life passages (Saturn Return, Uranus Opposition, Chiron Return) in a clear, readable way. A useful appendix gives approximate dates of these passages by birth month and year.
Linda Goodman: Linda Goodman's Sun Signs
Dated, annoyingly sexist and oh so 70's, but a really fun read. In spite of its flaws, this classic still offers insightful information for every sign.
Susan Miller: Planets and Possibilities: Explore the World of the Zodiac Beyond Just Your Sign
A fun introduction to the 12 sun signs. Very readable for those with no introduction to astrology.
Elizabeth Rose Campbell: Intuitive Astrology: Follow Your Best Instincts to Become Who You Always Intended to Be
A good introduction for the beginner who doesn't want to be overloaded with information, and doesn't want to be dictated to. Lets you explore and find your own truths.

Books For Astrologers

Stephen Arroyo: Astrology, Karma and Transformation: The Inner Dimensions of the Birth Chart
A dense, psychologically-oriented book to read slowly and savor. My first thought was "no way" - too long and dry -- but now I'm hooked. Go figure.
Carole Devine: Solar Arc Directions: How To Read Life's Roadmap
Carole demonstrates this accurate predictive technique through many example charts. The basic technique is simple - the subsequent chapters are tougher. A book to re-read & study.
Neil Michelsen: American Ephemeris for the Twenty-First Century: 2001-2050
A must-have reference for the serious astrologer.
Constance Stellas: Advanced Astrology for Life: Balance Your Life with Planetary Power
A concise summary of techniques and information; a helpful reference for experienced astrologers. This book has helped me to get the most from my astrology software.
Brady: Predictive Astrology P
An impressive and thorough textbook on transits, progressions and returns. Must-read for the serious student of astrology.

Astronomy

Chet Raymo: An Intimate Look at the Night Sky
A lovely look at the sky throughout the year. Mixing mythology and astronomy, Raymo guides the reader to search for each season's most easily found astronomical highlights, including the 12 signs of the zodiac.
Dava Sobel: Planets
A comprehensive, technical, but imaginatively written survey of each planet in our solar system. Understanding the scientific nature of each planet can truly inform your astrological investigations. I'm listening to it on CD. Sometimes it's tough going, but I still recommend it.

Tarot Books

Juliet Sharman-Burke: Beginner's Guide to Tarot Box Set: 78 Card Deck
A great way to begin learning Tarot. The cards are beautiful - I use them in my own work. The small, concise book is surprisingly rich in its explanation of the cards.
Ruth Ann Amberstone: Tarot Tips
An accessible compendium of tips and advice for the beginner and novice students of tarot.

Why not come to Woodstock, Vermont, for an in-person consultation with the Complete Astrologer? It's the perfect place for:

a mother-daughter retreat

a girls' escape

a family reunion

a haven for the non-skier while the jocks are hitting the slopes

a romantic weekend (try a Relationship Reading!)

Here are some of my favorite places in and around Woodstock:

Accommodations:

The Woodstocker Inn, River Street, Woodstock

The Woodstock Inn and Resort, The Green, Woodstock

Shopping:

Shiretown Books, Woodstock, Vermont. A local independent bookstore. A charming bookstore where you'll want to hang out for hours. You can order anything from Kelly. And she's a total Sagittarius riot.

Thistle Bath and Body, Woodstock, Vermont. Thirty varieties of handmade soap, using the finest natural and organic ingredients. The store is a delight, filled with colors and yummy scents, and is owned and run by the lovely and creative Kirsten. No surprise she's a Leo.

Revolution Vintage White River Junction, Vermont. Modeled after urban thrift legends like The Garment District in Cambridge. Reinvented in 2007 to be the most radical shopping experience in the Upper Valley.

Red Wagon Toy Company Woodstock, Vermont. The cutest and most unique kids' stuff + the nicest staff = worth a visit. We get all our birthday party gifts here!

Fun:

Billings Farm and Museum: Woodstock, Vermont. Cows and pigs and sheep, oh my. Tip: Look for Ben's Watertub. You'll know it when you've found it.

Marsh-Billings National Park: Woodstock, Vermont. Beautiful hiking trails leading to a view of the village from Mount Tom.

Pentangle Arts Council: Woodstock, Vermont. For live performances (concerts, plays, music on the green, the annual Wassail Parade) and movies.

Norman Williams Public Library: A beloved and incredibly beautiful library... I'm a library junkie - I'm always hanging out in them, wasting hours and hours, and then dragging home piles of books. I'm so lucky to have NWPL. Here's a pic of the amazing 2nd floor.

Groceries:

Woodstock Farmers' Market: Woodstock, Vermont. Friendly staff, great produce and take-out items.

Dining Out:

The Woodstock Inn (Woodstock, Vermont): has an elegant formal dining room as well as a cozy cafe.

The East Ender (Woodstock, Vermont): is the best kept secret in Woodstock. A friendly, well-priced locals' hangout with a nice selection of wines.

Simon Pearce (Quechee, Vermont): a four-star dining experience, crystal factory, and elegant shop, all in one. An amazing brunch!

Zins Wine Bistro: (Hanover, New Hampshire): great wine list, tasting dishes, and the most dramatic dining room in the Upper Valley. Get the duck!!

Tip Top Cafe Vermont (White River Junction, Vermont): Funky, industrial chic-y, good food, very friendly atmosphere - and you can wander through the artsy Tip Top Building when you're done with dinner.

Exploring Further:

White RiverJunction, a downtown art colony in the hills of Vermont, is becoming a haven for hipsters and a cauldron of creativity. A sampling:

vintage and new clothing at Revolution;
art at The Cooler Gallery;
fine food at The Tip Top Cafe;
the cartoonists of tomorrow at The Center For Cartoon Studies;
small dishes, music and industrial chic atmosphere at Elixir;
architectural finds at Vermont Salvage;
general quirkiness at Main Street Museum;
theater at the Northern Stage;
hand painted lampshades at Lampscapes;

inner peace at White River Shambhala Center;

and more arts, leisure and shopping. Check out the First Friday celebrations - where all the beautiful people of the Upper Valley meet and greet.

More goodies:

Woodstock Chamber of Commerce

A Field Trip to Woodstock from Boston Magazine, July 2004.
Upper Valley Waldorf School, Quechee, Vermont

Carole Gaudet, Complete Astrologer
Astrology And Tarot For The Upper Valley And Beyond

Grateful thanks for: "Central Street in Woodstock at Twilight" by The Cure For Everything Is Salt; ; "Fossilglass in Woodstock, VT" by Lynda Sandoval (visit her author website); "Woodstock Shop" (Thistle's old location - check out their sweet new digs) by Bob Warner; "the rev" by Aloof Dork; "Cow" by JessaMyn; "Woodstock, Vermont" by Jade19721; " Wassail Weekend in Woodstock December 2007" by Gracie Cavnar; "Engine 494" by Nyranger; "wrjhalloween14" & "wrjhalloween05" by sponng; "Lampshades" by 139 Main St; "Hallway-1" (at the Tip Top Building) by Aloof Dork; "Red Barn" by TullaGirl".