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Books > Mind, Body & Spirit > Astrology
Horary Astrology Re-examined is a detailed and highly informative
book, demonstrating clearly and unambiguously that traditional
methods are applicable to all astrology. There is no division
between different 'branches'. Barbara Dunn examines the methods by
which astrologers of the past evaluated planetary strengths in
order to make a judgement on a Question, Nativity, Election or any
other type of chart. These evaluations provide a platform for
judgement today, in just the same way as they did over a thousand
years ago. For all charts, the process of evaluation is broadly the
same, what Coley calls the "short comprehensive and approved rules
of Art." The focus of this work is Questions and the aim practical
rather than philosophical. Horary Astrology Re-examined is a
comprehensive reference work, as well as a casebook, giving
judgement on over fifty Questions. Ptolemy, Al Biruni, Masha'allah,
Abu Ma'shar, Abu 'Ali Al Khayyat, Bonatti, Dariot and William Lilly
are just some of the authors referred to. Where there are doubts
arising through a poor translation, an unsympathetic translator or
other factors, Ms Dunn provides clarification. Instead of seeking
to change or modify the tools and techniques handed down by our
ancestors, or denying that astrology is about prediction, Horary
Astrology Re-examined offers confirmation that astrologers need to
"come to grips with their history, complex as it is.. like an
isolated ethnic group, they need the courage of their identity in a
hostile world." Kitson]
Medical astrology is a fascinating subject, yet undoubtedly a
rather challenging one. In this work however, the author attempts
to ease the path towards greater understanding of traditional
astrological principles regarding health, as well as introducing
some new experiential ideas. These have been developed through her
long practice in this field. What can sometimes be helpful in
studying a chart is to understand the psychological underlay to
medical conditions inherent in the cosmic pattern. The many charts
included in this work from the author's own casebook as well as the
charts of some public figures both current and historical, suggest
guidelines for interpretation. This book is recommended for anyone
who is interested in exploring medical astrology in greater depth,
and perhaps including some aspects of it in their own astrological
work. Whilst medical astrology cannot take the place of advice from
orthodox professionals, it can often throw light on prevailing
problems.
Astrology has survived ridicule, misunderstanding and
trivialisation, but is poised to be taken seriously again. Its
popular image conceals the fact that is it the repository of
ground-breaking and indeed dangerous knowledge, because it has the
power to take us into the hidden engine room of life and show us
where the levers are. This is a reprint of the second edition of
Cosmic Loom, Dennis Elwell's first book, much enlarged to include
astonishing conclusions on the meaning of events like the Dunblane
Massacre and the death of Diana, Princess of Wales. It shows that
it is now possible to grasp how and why astrology works, thanks to
recent advances in psychology, parapsychology, and above all,
theoretical physics. The subject has aroused scientific, moral and
religious objections - here they are squarely faced and answered.
Packed with concrete examples of astrology in action, the book
spells out its far-reaching implications. It serves as a meaty
introduction for those looking beyond the froth of the populist
'star columns', and at the same time provides experienced
astrologers with a new perspective on chart interpretation.
Martin Davis is a leader in the field of Astrolocality astrology.
His influential first book, Astrolocality Astrology [The Wessex
Astrologer, 1999], is the authoritative textbook in the field. This
book, 'From Here To There: an astrologer's guide to astromapping',
is his latest work on the subject. Written with a deep
understanding of the material, Davis presents a masterful portrait
of locality astrology today, and its potential for the future.
Davis begins this work with a first in astrological literature:
recounting the history of the field (telling its story), from
ancient Babylonia to modern times. He then introduces specific,
essential works of contemporary astrologers who are utilising the
techniques in their work. Davis shows how locations of significance
and global hotspots can be identified astrologically, bringing the
influence of space (where something may happen) into the usual
astrological focus on time (when something may happen). This is a
critical enlargement of astrological perspective for today's needs,
were an understanding of influences around the globe is critical
for our very well being.
Astrological Roots: The Hellenistic Legacy is the first systematic
presentation of Hellenistic astrology to the modern astrological
world, and as such it uncovers rigorous techniques that have been
lost to us for centuries. How exactly did ancient astrologers
assess a chart for fame, career, and parents, love, and happiness?
This book surveys ancient depictions of planets, affiliations
between the planets and the zodiac, lots, houses or places,
aspects, orientality, and fixed stars. Students and professional
astrologers will find this book a treasure of astrological insight,
technique, and new interpretative possibilities. Not only will you
gain knowledge of how ancient astrologers practiced their trade,
but you will also have new tools that apply to modern life.
Our connections with other people are perhaps the most basic fact
of life, and yet they can be very complicated. The astrology of
relationships, including such links as love and marriage,
friendship, family ties and business associations, is the subject
of this most thorough and detailed guide. It covers attraction,
endurability and mental agreement as well as the position of
Saturn. From interchart aspects to cross-chart house connections,
all the major tricks of the synastry trade are explained in this
book. Lois Haines Sargent's well written, well read volume has been
a best sellar ever since its first printing in 1958.
In western astrology we have grown accustomed to perceiving the
Sun's path as circular: the years revolve and the days and months
return again, the 360 degrees of the zodiac go round in a ring. But
the Sun has an up and down path too. It climbs steps of declination
from each equinox to solstice and descends again from solstice to
equinox. It marks off time in a different way which gives an
extraordinary view, and adds an extra breadth to the meaning and
movement of the heavenly bodies. This comprehensive work not only
covers the technique of declination, but it is full of the
fascinating myths and traditions which form the cornerstone of our
culture - it will therefore be of great interest to anyone who
follows the natural rhythm of the solar and lunar festivals in the
course of their everyday lives.
This is a simple yet comprehensive guide to using the ancient
Chinese system of horoscopes in order to do your own readings. Much
more is involved than just the twelve famous animal signs. The
author shows how the animal year sign cycle is enmeshed with a
repeating cycle of the five elements, yielding a 60-year birth year
cycle (5 x 12); and this in turn is modified by an hour of birth
cycle, which uses the animal signs in a different way. Yin and yang
forces also play a part in the system, which has a classic beauty
of design, yet is supple enough to embrace the multiplicity of
human experience. The book includes extensive year charts, followed
by a 14-page section for each animal sign, covering personality and
aptitude traits, as well as tendencies and potential outcomes with
regard to leisure, career, health, money and family life. A
separate section covers the relationship potential for each sign,
giving helpful scores for every possible combination, with an
ingenious graphic chart offering an at-a-glance summary. The last
major section enables you to work out upcoming astrological
influences for years to come, helping you to make decisions, deal
with change, and cope with other life challenges.
At last, the definitive guide to assessing the temperament in
astrology. Many have shied away from this daunting task,
traditionally seen as very complicated, but here the author gives a
full history of the origins of temperament, then shows clearly and
succinctly how to work it out for yourself. Copious case histories
support her technique.
Written by a contemporary master of traditional practice, this text
elucidates both technical matters and significant points of the
philosophy that form the basis of the practical craft of astrology.
A companion volume to Patterns of the Past, this book explores the
relationships we have in this life and their connections to
previous lives. Includes visualizations and many case histories.
With her expertise and experience of both traditional horary rules
and contemporary medical and psychological counseling, Sellar shows
how to blend together the best of ancient and modern astrology to
create a system that really works.
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