[.ca] Secret Language Of Destiny (ISBN 0670032638)

From Amazon.com:
Why push a rock uphill when you can discover your particular karmic path and follow it straight to the top? Knowing which way to turn just became easier with The Secret Language of Destiny, cosmologist Gary Goldschneider's latest addition to the Secret Language series (The Secret Language of Birthdays, The Secret Language of Relationships). This weighty compendium of wisdom delights with its handsome design by Joost Elffers, and provides hours of entertainment as you peruse the 1,300 photos and birthdays of VIPs. A database of 7,500 famous folks was analyzed to produce the karmic path descriptions, and gifts, goals, and lessons for each of the 48 paths are clearly illuminated, as are the pitfalls to avoid. Up front are 52 astrological descriptions of personality characteristics for the week of birth. The Secret Language of Destiny is immensely useful and fun for the whole family. --P. Randall Cohan

Very good, but best used as a coffee-table book:
There's quite a few negative reviews of this book on here that say "Don't buy this book because only 8-10 pages will actually pertain to you in particular." While this is true, I think this criticism is a bit narrow-minded. That's like saying a dictionary sucks because it "defines all these other words that you'll never ever have to look up in your entire life." Part of the appeal of this book is that its information applies to everyone. If you want a book that only talks about you and your life, I'd suggest buying something else that only deals with your zodiac sign. The Secret Language of Destiny is meant more as a coffe-table book, something used to spark discussion between you and some friends. It's really fun to say to somebody, "Hey, here's what this book says about your destiny. Does any of this apply to your life?" Most of the time the karmic paths (which are base on birth date and year) are eerily accurate. I wouldn't say they're constantly dead-on, but I think that for most people there'll be enough similarities listed to at least get them thinking. A good pick-up if you get a kick out of seeing if the personalities of your friends match up with the personality profiles of their zodiac signs.

A Bit Off The Beaten Path... But Worth The Trip:
Goldschneider and Elffers are back with another book to help you define yourself and those around you. Here, they suggest that there are 48 different "Karmic Paths." 48 is clearly a very important number, since there were also 48 different time periods in their "Secret Language Of Relationships" book. (Was it 12 zodiac signs multiplied by the 4 seasons?) At any rate, here, by determining your birth date, you can find out which Karmic Path you are on, and see how best to utilize it, based on which of the 48 "weeks" you are following. This concept may be a bit difficult to grasp for some, and the tables are the most complex of any of the three books in this series, but it's worth it to take some time and read through it. I found some fascinating insights about both myself and friends. Recommended.

WOW!:
I've been testing the accuracy of this book and it so far has been about 95% accurate. These guys are really onto something. Check it out!

The Secret Language of Destiny:
Don't waste your time. The other reviews must have been written by friends of the authors. One other person that reviewed this book said only eight pages were worth while. I say only one, (I like the cover). Stop - Don't buy it- Go to your local book store, find this book, take five mins.to review your birth info., than put it back where you got it and feel good you did not invest your money in empty pages. I've read better fortune cookies.

Destined to be a Best Seller:
This book is amazingly accurate! I spent my twenties figuring out what I could have simply read in this book, were it only written sooner. Based on when you were born, you can read about what your life's challenges and main theme of learning will be. Why are we here? What is our purpose on this planet? If you already have any of the other books in the series, this is a must have too. If you don't, I'd recommend starting with "The Secret Language of Relationships" or "The Secret Language of Birthdays." A "must have" for anyone with even a casual interest in the subject of astrology, karma or spirituality; It is the ultimate sourcebook to help shed light on your destiny.