REVIEW OF HERCULES’ LABOURS: THE EVOLUTIONARY PATH ROUND THE ZODIAC
BY RICHARD LLEWELLYN

In essence this is a journey around the houses of the birth chart with Saturn, relating each house to our own evolutionary path through life, and putting this in the context of the twelve mythological labours of Hercules. Having said that, I found this book written in a very entertaining way, containing a wealth of psychological ideas relating to each of the houses.

The idea of relating the Labours of Hercules to the astrological birth chart is not new but Ms Wyss has written in a way that readers will find very accessible and with a wealth of modern insights into the psychological meaning of the houses.

In following Saturn’s journey round the twelve houses, each is explored in depth, interpreting each task and learning experience in the context of the archetypal energy of the sign and planet with which each house is associated. The restrictions Saturn can impose on us are really projections of our own fears and negativity, which can inhibit us from achieving autonomy and realising our full potential in life. In this book we are reminded of how Saturn can bring about difficult situations which appear to disrupt our life, but importantly how these very situations are opportunities to break through our own barriers and free ourselves from our self-imposed restrictions, which are as Ms Wyss says, ‘preventing us from taking our seat on Mount Olympus and realising our true nature as a god amongst gods.’

I would certainly recommend this book to any astrologer, student or qualified, who wants to expand their understanding of the deeper meanings of the houses, and the ways in which Saturn can affect our lives.

‘Simply written, though never simplistic, this insightful archetypal tour of the astrological houses provides rich food for thought for novice and experienced astrologer alike. Highly recommended as an addition to any astrologer's library.’