It's a fine line to walk between getting lost in grounding symbol descriptions and conveying purposeful synthesis. Steven does it brilliantly (and with charm). More plainly put--I read his books, but I also listen to his recordings, because there's something more his voice conveys to me. This recording, above all the others I've listening to so far, let me see clearly how a static natal chart can be a interactive tool with and for a living adult. Not just for an astrologer with a client, but in my understanding of my own chart. If I understand aright, his shift is from individual students to leaving a legacy of his knowledge, and the element series is a gift. That said, I can't help wishing I could relax on a porch with Steven and chat.