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I have always had an interest in astrology. Well except the parts of it that go into one about ‘…the moon in Neptune is apparent so keep your emotions under control…’ All I want to know is, when am I going to meet that tall dark handsome man? Is there any money coming my way soon? Or should I make a change in my career?

All jokes aside I am not saying I totally believe everything that it states, but sometimes these astrologists are pretty accurate with their predictions.

I used to read the star signs in the local/national newspapers. However, as a black woman I could never relate to what they were actually saying, due to the fact that on a whole these signs were directed at Europeans. Until now that is.

‘Black Love Signs – An Afrocentric guide…’ by Thelma Balfour, is an exceptional black
perspective of the zodiac signs. This book takes you, on a journey of the star signs using real life experiences of Nubian people.

Okay I admit it, I didn’t actually read all of the book, but who does when reading these types of books. Usually, you only read about the signs that are appropriate to your life including the star signs of your close friends, potential or present partners.

This book was very informative and enjoyable. What I especially liked is the section that matches the different signs together and explains what the relationship would be like. I also enjoyed the ideas of gifts for each star sign and what would be more appreciated by them.

I can honestly say that there wasn’t anything that I disliked about the book because it was a clear, concise and unique look at the zodiac signs. However, I would have liked to see the relationship aspect expanded a bit more, mainly on friendships or the sort.

Overall this was a well written book with humour, wit and insight. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who is even remotely interested in the star signs. It gives you an afrocentric perspective that has been lacking in the mainstream for many years. Centuries. Moons and…erm..even Stars!

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