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From the beginning of human history, individuals across cultures
and belief systems have looked to the sky for meaning. The movement
of celestial bodies and their relation to our human lives has been
the central tenant of astrology for thousands of years. The
practice has both inspired reverence and worship, and deepened our
understanding of ourselves and the world around us. While
modern-day horoscopes may be the most familiar form of astrological
knowledge, their lineage reaches back to ancient Mesopotamia. As
author Andrea Richards recounts in Astrology, the second volume in
TASCHEN's Library of Esoterica series, astronomy and astrology were
once sister sciences: the King's Chamber of the Great Pyramid at
Giza was built to align with constellations, Persian scholars
oversaw some of the first observatories, and even Galileo cast
horoscopes for the Medicis. But with the Enlightenment and the
birth of exact science, the practice moved to places where mystery
was still permitted, inspiring literature, art, and psychology, and
influenced artists and thinkers such as Goethe, Byron, and Blake.
Later movements like the Theosophists and the New Agers, would
thrust the practice into the mainstream. Edited by Jessica Hundley,
this vibrant visual history of Western astrology is the first ever
compendium of its kind, exploring the symbolic meaning behind more
than 400 images, from Egyptian temples and illuminated manuscripts
to contemporary art from across the globe. Works by artists from
Alphonese Mucha and Hilma af Klint to Arpita Singh and Manzel
Bowman are sequenced to mirror the spin of the planets and the
wheel of the zodiac. With wisdom from new interviews with
astrologers like Robert Hand, Jessica Lanyadoo, and Mecca Woods,
Astrology celebrates the stars and their mysterious influence on
our everyday lives. About the series The Library of Esoterica
explores how centuries of artists have given form to mysticism,
translating the arcane and the obscure into enduring, visionary
works of art. Each subject is showcased through both modern and
archival imagery culled from private collectors, libraries, and
museums around the globe. The result forms an inclusive visual
history, a study of our primal pull to dream and nightmare, and the
creative ways we strive to connect to the divine.
Horary is the branch of astrology that provides clear, specific
answers to specific questions. Quick, simple, and accurate, horary
was for centuries the most valuable tool in any astrologer's
work-box. Whether the question be on love, career, illness - or
predicting the weather for a barbecue, this clear and comprehensive
guide by a modern master of horary shows you how to answer it. The
first edition of this book quickly established itself as a classic
of astrological teaching. Now this master of the craft shares his
deepening understanding, bringing what he has learned in the
intervening years of teaching and practice to clarify, expand upon,
and correct the original text. With the wit and lucidity that
characterise his writing, the author guides all from beginners to
seasoned practitioners to the very heart of horary astrology.
"Frawley's prowess as a horary astrologer is awesome." - The
Mountain Astrologer.
Your astrological birth chart reveals who you are when you are
born. Join noted astrologer Dusty Bunker in this simple direct
beginner's workbook that will teach you how to truly know your
inner-self while creating your personal birth chart. Written in a
lively, conversational style, Dusty touches the excitement of
learning the nuances of the stars through clear, simple
instructions for interpreting your chart. Learn the language of
astrology, including the planets, signs, houses, and aspects that
prove you are exactly who you should be! Discover the meanings of
the astrological symbols, how they communicate with each other, and
what the planetary guardians have to say to you. Work with tools,
like the sentencing sheet, that contain key words to aid you in
composing accurate answers to your life's questions. Includes an
author's collection of tips and advice. An excellent resource for
teachers.
This book brings to life a previously understated, yet crucial
component of chart interpretation: the astrological crosses (the
cardinal, fixed, and mutable aspects of the signs of the zodiac),
or the modes or quadruplicities, as they have been more commonly
known. The crosses are so important to chart interpretation that
you will wonder how you were able to complete an astrological
analysis without them. Astrological Crosses explores the strengths,
qualities and unique challenges of each cross, using real-life
examples from the author's consulting practice. Planetary
configurations and transits will take on a whole new meaning as you
incorporate the crosses in your interpretations. Whether a beginner
or a veteran in the world of astrology, your perception of the
signs will undoubtedly be enriched. Previously published as
"Astrological Crosses in Relationships" this edition contains
essentially the same content, with a new layout.
Drawing on a lifetime of experiences, author Julie McCulloch
Burton shares a compilation of short stories and vignettes that
reflect her self-deprecating sense of humor and her positive
outlook on life, turning ordinary moments into meaningful
lessons.
Including personal photographs of a wide range of subjects-food,
flowers, animals, people, landscapes, seasons, studies in lines,
and studies in water movement-Mediocre also presents a varied
collection of writings, many of which originated as e-mails to
family and friends. Burton offers narratives relaying the realities
and absurdities of humorous, everyday situations; accounts of what
it's like to live with multiple sclerosis; favorite family recipes;
philosophical thoughts; poetry; and reflections on moments in life
when you wish you had thought things through just a little bit
more.
In "Mediocre," Burton provides enlightenment about an ailment
that does not define her, entertains with the humor that does, and
teaches that the object of this game is not only to do your best on
your best day, but also to do your best on your worst day.
This book broadens the spiritual horizons. Prepare to believe there
is a life after, for those who already believe the boundaries of
this book will open the eyes of even true believers with its
detailed accounts and helpful resource material for beginners and
advanced practitioners alike.
The Witness of the Stars stands as one of the best explanations of
the constellations in the context of Biblical wisdom. This edition
includes all of E. W. Bullinger's original charts and illustrations
of the heavens above. To compose this book, E. W. Bullinger used
his Biblical scholarship alongside research of the origins of the
astronomical constellations. He demonstrates, through a close
reading of the Old and New Testaments, how each of the star signs
relates to the Bible's stories. Gradually, it is revealed how God
makes himself known to us through the Bible's astronomy. The
symbolism of the star signs are shown as important in the Bible.
Their presence in verse relates not simply to their appearances,
such as Libra's scales or Aries as a ram, but also the way in which
Biblical figures behave after looking at the heavens for guidance.
The Book of Job is highlighted by Bullinger for being significantly
influenced by the stars.
Learn how to chart and utilize the phases of the Moon and its
mystic energy to seek out the life you truly want with Moon
Mapping, or read up on your astrological Moon sign and find out
more about your instinctive, emotional nature. The Complete Guide
to Living by the Moon has everything you need to map and chart the
phases of the Moon and determine exactly what each phase means in
relation to your short- and long-term goals. Following the phases
of the Moon, this book teaches you how to set and manifest
intentions-whether in your personal or professional life.
Additionally, the second half of the book dives into the depths of
your astrological Moon. By learning more about the sign and house
in which it is placed, you can further understand your emotional
nature and how you instinctively orient to the world around you.
Connecting with your Moon will also help you know how to better
nourish yourself and what self-care activities may be best
supportive for your well-being. Harnessing the energy of the Moon
to improve and understand all aspects of your life is a strength
that anyone can achieve with the helpful guidance of The Complete
Guide to Living by the Moon. The Complete Guide to Living by the
Moon is part of the Complete Illustrated Encyclopedia series,
elegantly designed and beautifully illustrated books that offer
comprehensive, display-worthy references on a range of intriguing
topics, including dream interpretation, techniques for harnessing
the power of dreams, flower meanings, and the stories behind signs
and symbols. Also available in the series: The Complete Book of
Birthdays, The Complete Language of Flowers, The Complete Language
of Herbs, The Complete Language of Food, The Complete Language of
Trees, The Complete Guide to Astrological Self-Care, and The
Complete Book of Dreams.
Over two decades ago, this book exploded onto the scene and has
continued to set a new pace for the evolution of astrology itself.
Jeff Wolf Green's writing embodies everything you would expect from
Pluto; intense, powerful,riveting, transformative and penetrating.
A book that satiates both the desire for knowledge and the deep
yearning for true understanding is a rare find indeed, and just as
profound as the information included here, is the deep intuitive
awakening it will bring to your own soul. If you want to help
yourself and assist other in conscious evolution, rather than
simply waiting for it to happen, this book is the essential map for
that journey!
Why do we attract the same types of people over and over again? Why
is it so easy for certain people to find love, and so difficult for
others? "The Four Pillars of Destiny: A Guide to Relationships"
answers the age-old questions surrounding relationships,
attractions, and true love. By referencing the year, month, day,
and hour of a person's birth, the ancient Chinese method of Four
Pillars will systematically map the blueprint for his or her life
in matters of health, wealth, career, love, and happiness. For
countless generations, the Chinese have been drawn to the Four
Pillars system for its accurate method of divination. This system
has allowed practitioners the ability to analyze many aspects of a
person's life and enlightened the path to capitalizing their cosmic
flow when good luck happens. The destiny blueprint each of us
receives at birth can be used to reveal options and paths that we
can act upon during good and bad times in life. Using this
blueprint, we can evaluate where our limits lie and understand what
we truly are capable of achieving, as well as the type of
connections that we can make with those around us.
Raphael's Ephemeris - the essential Annual for every Astrologer.
Widely recognised by astrologers as the most accurate and reliable
ephemeris and aspectarian, Raphael's, pocket ephemeris, contains
everything needed throughout the year. Raphael's Ephemeris
features: * Daily longitudes of all the planets * Complete lunar
and planetary Aspectarian * Cutting-edge, NASA based, astronomical
accuracy for tightly focussed birth charts. * Wide scope giving
noon GMT daily longitudes and latitudes of the planets,
declinations, Moon's phases, true and mean nodes, ten daily
asteroids and much more. * Easy-to-read layout ensures you find the
information you need quickly and easily. * Handy, portable size,
fits snugly in to a bag or pocket for quick reference on the go
Published annually since 1819, Raphael's is the only companion any
astrologer needs to navigate the year.
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