In The Press

"April Elliott Kent is one of only a few authors who make the ancient art of astrology fun and easy to understand. Her most recent book, Astrological Transits, will tremendously help the new astrologer make sense of the often-complicated study of planetary cycles. Ms. Kent's writing is concise with a heavy dose of humor, which makes it an easy read. Well done!" - Susie Cox, astrologer and author

"The best astrology cookbooks are those that get our own imaginations cooking. Astrological Transits does this so well, it ought to be on every student's shelf. Kent makes the intricacies of reading transits accessible and fun. Laced with the reassuring common sense of her years of actual practice, it's also thorough enough to teach you everything you need to know about interpreting past, current, and future skies. Yet the real delight is the author's witty and insightful take on the factors. Even after twenty years of being an astrologer, I know there will be many future moments when I'll look at a chart, my mind will go blank, and I'll genuinely wonder, "What does Saturn transiting the 4th house mean?" That's when I'll jump for my copy of Astrological Transits." - Dana Gerhardt, astrologer

"Hands down, this is the best book I've read about planetary cycles. In Astrological Transits, April Elliott Kent explains in an engaging, insightful, and user-friendly manner how the movements of the planets through the heavens stimulate changes in our lives. Furthermore, she shows you how to predict the types of changes you might experience, when to expect them, and how to make the most of them. You don't have to be a savvy astrologer to figure this out--Kent provides everything you need to decipher your own life cycles and the opportunities they present. Lots of charts, graphs, worksheets, and other visuals high-concept the key points to help you "get it" quickly. Examples of how transits have affected real people illuminate the importance of these powerful celestial periods. If you've ever wondered why your life goes through ups and downs, or you want to peek into the future to see what it holds for you, read this book." - Skye Alexander, author of Planets in Signs and Magickal Astrology