Astrology.com (iVillage)

We review the following astrological reports and readings of astrology.com iVillage:

The Love Meter

What did we order? The Love Meter

What did it cost? $9.95.

What did we get? Instantly after we placed our order we got our report by a link on the internet. The order procedure was very clear and went flawlessly.

Immediately after we submitted our order, we also got an e-mail from astrology iVillage, confirming our order and also containing a link to our internet-Love Meter. There even was a link to our chartwheel.

The report, in a very attractive HTML-format, is only available online for a few days, so you have to save the report on your hard disk/desktop/CD-ROM...

We also got a coupon to get 20% off the next order.

We were quite impressed by the quality of the Love Meter Reading, that was almost instantly available on the link that we got when we submitted our order.

Our full-length astrology report consisted of 5 HTML-pages, starting with an interpretation of the sign on the 7th house cusp (the house of partnerships).

Then follow the delineations of the placement of the ruler of the 7th house, the planets in the 7th house, planetary aspects with an orb less than 0°30', aspects with an orb between 1 and 3 degrees, aspects with an orb between 3 and 5 degrees and aspects with an orb between 5 and 8 degrees.

The descriptions of the aspects were kept quite short, but were often to the point.

As with most computerized reports, the interpretations of the different aspects were not related with one another.

Every aspect was interpreted as a single and isolated part without taking the whole into account.

The chartwheel that we got contained all the necessary and comprehensible information to interpret the natal chart.

All in all we were quite satisfied with what we got for the price from this report of astrology iVillage.

Our rating: /

Reviewed: October 2003

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The Single Sky Report (now the Intimacy Essentials Reading)

What did we order? The Single Sky Report (now the Intimacy Essentials Reading)

What did it cost? $15.95 instead of $19.95 (we got 20% off the regular price with our Coupon)

What did we get? This time we choose the full-length Single Sky Report. As usual, ordering an astrological profiles from Astrology.com or astrology iVillage is very easy. After entering the own birthdata, we came to the payment option.

Instantly after we payed by credit card, our Report was ready in a HTML-format. We were advised to save the Report on our Computer because the Report will only be available online for some days.

We saved the Report in txt (text)-format, as suggested.

Immediately after we processed our order, we got an e-mail from astrology iVillage saying that our Report was available.

However, there was NO invoice or recept of our payment attached.

The Report (in txt-format) contains 14 pages and some 34,308 characters (without spaces).

The Report describes an intimacy profile, focusing on the parts of the character that are most relevant to questions of sex, love, and intimacy by delineating the Sun Sign, the house the Sun is in, the Moon Sign and the house the Moon is in, the Ascending Sign, the planets in conjunction with the Sun, Moon and Ascendant, the ruler of the Ascendant in house and Sign, Venus and Mars in Sign and house, planets in the 7th house and the planets in the 8th house.

In a second part of the Report, some information is given about the natural mate.

The Report will try to answer the question: What kind of a person do you like? by delineating the Sign on the 7th house, planets in the 7th house, the position of Venus in Sign and house, the Sign on the 5th house and planets in the 5th house, the Sign on the 8th house and planets in the 8th house as well as the position of the Moon in Sign and house.

You will agree that Astrology iVillage seems to deliver a lot of information.

And indeed, we must admit, you get much information about yourself. After an introductory note, the Report starts with the description of the Sun Sign with an emphasis on relating.

And the Report goes on giving some very astute descriptions.

Even if this Report is a general analysis of planets in signs and houses, Astrology.com or astrology iVillage has done a wonderful job by choosing such insightful texts and descriptions.

However, you should keep vigilant and critical. In our Report we found some interpretations to be totally wrong due to delineating the configurations in an isolated way.

This still remains one of our most profound points of criticism about Computerized astrological profiles: you just look at single pieces of the puzzle, not knowing how the whole puzzle looks like...

Nevertheless, taking this into account, we were satisfied with this Single Sky Report (now the Intimacy Essentials Reading) from Astrology.com.

It's a well-written, comprehensible and most informative Report from astrology iVillage in which you will find parts of your deeper romantic soul and needs uncovered. Recommended.

Our rating:

Reviewed: December 2003

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The Romantic Compatibility Report

What did we order? The Romantic Compatibility Report

What did it cost? $15.95 instead of $19.95 (we got 20% off the regular price with our Coupon)

What did we get? As usual, ordering an astrological profiles from Astrology.com is very easy.

After entering the own birthdata, we came to the payment option. Instantaneously after we payed by credit card our Report was ready in a HTML-format. We were advised to save the Report on our Computer because the Report will only be available online for some days.

We saved the Report in txt (text)-format, as suggested.

Immediately after we processed our order, we got an email saying that our Report was available. However, there was NO invoice or recept of our payment attached.

The Report (in txt-format) contains 14 pages and some 28,738 characters (without spaces).

The Romantic Compatibility Report describes the temperaments and personalities of two partners.

In the Introduction Astrology.com or astrology iVillage advises to combine this astrological analysis with other things that you know about each other.

This initial reserve gives us the impression that the astrological profile and Report is of mediocre quality and not able to delineate the Relationship as is...

From an astrological point then, the Report starts describing the positions of the respective Suns and Moons in the Signs.

Then follow the descriptions of the same planetary aspects that are found in the single charts and the delineations of the planetary aspects between both charts (simple synastry).

In a second section the Report describes the final outcome of the Relationship by delineating the Composite Chart.

A third part describes some other relationship themes by looking at the planetary positions in the houses of the partner and some other cross-aspects.

And again, Astrology.com or astrology iVillage has delivered a nice Report. The descriptions, however, were not always on target.

Especially the descriptions of the planets in the houses in the Relationship Themes section were quite disappointing and didn't always hit the nail.

The descriptions were quite short and theoretical, not always reflecting reality.

The other parts of the analysis by astrology iVillage were in a more consistent way to the point.

What we missed was kind of a description on the essence of the Relationship and the basic characteristics of the Relationship.

In this Report, Astrology.com or astrology iVillage sums up a lot of single characteristics, but the essence of the relationship and the overall basics are missing.

Our rating:

Reviewed: December 2003

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The Romantic Forecast

What did we order? The Romantic Forecast

What did it cost? $9.95 (One Month Forecast with a known Birth Time)

What did we get? From the huge collection of astrological profiles that Astrology.com (iVillage) or astrology iVillage delivers, we chose the Romantic Forecast.

Ordering from astrology iVillage always goes flawlessly. After entering the own birthdata, we came to the payment option. Instantly after we payed by credit card, our Forecast was ready in a HTML-format.

We were advised to save the Report on our Computer because the Report will only be available online for some days. We saved the Report in txt (text)-format, as suggested.

Immediately after we processed our order, we got an e-mail saying that our Report was available.

The Forecast is about 7 pages long (HTML-format) and interprets the aspects between the transiting planets and the natal Moon, Venus and Pluto. The aspects come with an indication of intensity in a scale from 1 (very weak) to 10 (very powerful). The Forecast is written by R.M. Vincegra.

Whether you are single or not, the interpretation of the respective aspects tell it all. We found the interpretations of the aspects well-done and quite extensive.

Indeed every aspect is accompanied by different paragraphs delineating the aspects in a profound and insightful way.

They sum up most possibilities and we found the intensity scale quite valuable. This way you can distinguish the more important aspects from the minor ones.

However, don't expect to read when you will fall in love or meet Mr. or Ms. Right. The aspects are pointing to day-by-day events and are by no way the leading thread running through your future love life!

They are not providing you with a rough overview, but rather delivering day-by-day effects of transiting planets.

If you're looking for wider perspective Forecasts, consider some other future forecasts by astrology iVillage.

Also check our reviews on our Astrology Forecasts web site.

We ordered the One Month Forecasts from Astrology.com (iVillage) or astrology iVillage but you can also order a 3 Month Forecast (at $12.95), a 6 Month Forecast (at $19.95) and a 12 Month Forecast (at $34.95).

Our rating:

Reviewed: September 2004

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The Single's Love Forecast

What did we order? The Single's Love Forecast

What did it cost? $6.95 (One Month Forecast with a known Birth Time)

What did we get? This time we choose the full-length Single's Love Forecast. As usual, ordering an astrological profile from Astrology.com (iVillage) or astrology iVillage is very easy.

After entering the own birthdata, we came to the payment option. Instantly after we payed by credit card, our Report was ready in a HTML-format. We were advised to save the Report on our Computer because the Report will only be available online for some days.

We saved the Report in txt (text)-format, as suggested. Immediately after we processed our order, we got an email saying that our Report was available.

The Forecast is about 6 pages long (HTML-format) and interprets the aspects between the transiting planets and the natal Moon, Venus and Pluto.

The aspects come with an indication of intensity in a scale from 1 (very weak) to 10 (very powerful). The Forecast is written by R.M. Vincegra.

We found the interpretations of the aspects well-written. Every aspect is accompanied by different paragraphs delineating the aspects in a profound and insightful way.

The delineations provide a lot of hints and tips on how to handle the aspects and bring the best out of it. It's especially written for singles that are actively seeking companionship.

The intensity scale can help you distinguish the more important aspects from the lesser important ones, which we find a very useful and nice addition.

With this Forecast in your hand you have a very useful tool to know the better days to go out.

It might increase your chances to meet another friend. Yes, it might be very helpful.

We ordered the One Month Forecasts from Astrology.com or astrology iVillage but you can also order a 3 Month Forecast (at $9.95), a 6 Month Forecast (at $16.95) and a 12 Month Forecast (at $29.95).

Our rating:

Reviewed: September 2004

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