Planets in Love is the first astrology book to take an unabashed look at human sexuality and the variety of relationships people form to meet emotional and sexual needs. With unusual depth and insight, author John Townley delineates each traditional horoscope factor in terms of love and sex. Until now, the literature on this subject has been limited to Sun-sign capabilities or the Mars-Venus polarity and has dealt with the outer planets only in relation to deviant behavior. Townley looks at your love life as an expression of your whole self?represented by your whole chart. Planets in Love contains a 300-word delineation of every planet and the Ascendant in every sign, every planet in every major house and planetary aspect. In all, there are 550 delineations written in terms of your sexual behavior and relationships. For example, if you have Venus Trine Mars, you'll find that, among other things, "You are not inclined to be experimental in sex, not because of inhibitions about what should not be done, but because you derive sufficient pleasure from the simplest styles of loving." Townley defines and categorizes sexuality from an astrological point of view, associating the 10 planets with five areas of human development: primal, physical, social, structural and spiritual. You'll learn through numerous case studies how the natal horoscope can reveal these possibilities. Planets in Love gives you a clear and coherent framework for understanding your sexuality in terms of astrology. This book provides a catalyst for couples to open up their communication about sexual and emotional issues. Moreover, it gives you a valuable guide for an ongoing process of discovery and exploration. John Townley enjoys a multiple career that combines music, writing and the practice of astrology. He has been a staff writer, columnist and editor for ten different publications, including The Astrological Review and Rising Sign. He is also past president of New York's Astrologers' Guild of America, and he lectures throughout the nation on several topics in astrology. He produced singles and albums for Columbia Records and the National Geographic Society. Planets in Lore is the first major book on astrology that Townley has written in which he shares his perspective on the subject of love relations as seen in the horoscope. John Townley lives in White Stone, Virginia, with his wife, Christine, and their young son, Neal.