In this book, philosopher/astrologer Joe Landwehr traces a fascinating cross-disciplinary history of ideas about the soul. Using the ancient Mesopotamian myth of the goddess Inanna’s passage through seven gates into the underworld as a metaphor, the author explores the barriers to a true understanding of soul erected by religion, philosophy, science, and psychology. In contrast, Mr. Landwehr outlines what a language of soul would look like were it freed from these barriers. Along the way, he outlines a poetic approach to astrology that transcends these limitations and fosters an intimate relationship to the soul, unique to each individual. Reading this book, you will discover how to connect with your soul, while learning why we have come to think about ourselves in the way that we have, over the course of six millennia. Taken as a whole, the book breathes new life into the age-old quest for a life of deeper meaning and purpose.