An unabridged edition to include: Wherein I Bow to the Reader - A Prelude to the Quest - A Magician Out of Egypt - I Meet A Messiah - The Anchorite of the Adyar River - The Yoga Which Conquers Death - The Sage Who Never Speaks - With The Spiritual Head of South India - The Hill of the Holy Beacon - Among The Magicians And Holy Men - The Wonder-Worker of Benares - Written in the Stars - The Garden of the Lord - At the Parsee Messiah's Headquarters - A Strange Encounter - In a Jungle Hermitage - Tablets of Forgotten Truth

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.

The zodiac was first clearly defined by the Babylonians some 2500 years ago, but until recently the basis of this original definition remained unknown. This zodiac of the Babylonians, known as the sidereal zodiac because it is specified in direct relation to the stars (Latin sideris, 'starry'), was used for centuries throughout the ancient world, all the way to India, and must be distinguished from the tropical zodiac in widespread use by astrologers in the West today, which was introduced only in the middle of the second century A.D. by the Greek astronomer Claudius Ptolemy. Such was Ptolemy's influence, however, that the tropical zodiac gained prominence and, except for its survival (in a variant form) in India, knowledge of the sidereal zodiac was lost. In this thrilling study of the history of the zodiac, first submitted in 2004 as his Ph.D. thesis, Robert Powell rescues the the sidereal zodiac from the dusts of time, tracing it back to the Babylonians in the sixth/fifth centuries B.C. The implications of this discovery-among them the restitution of the sideral zodiac to its rightful place at the heart of astrology-are immense, they key point being that the signs of the sidereal zodiac, each thirty degrees long, coincide closely with the twelve astronomical constellations of the same name, whereas the signs of the tropical zodiac, since they are defined in relation to the vernal point, now have no direct relationship to the corresponding zodiacal constellations, owing to the precession of the equinoxes.This revolutionary history of the zodiac includes chapters on the Egyptian decans and the Hindu nakshatras, showing how these sidereal divisions, which originated in Egypt and India, are related to the original Babylonian zodiac. It also sheds light on the controversy surrounding the 'zodiac question' (tropical vs. sidereal), illuminating the history of the tropical zodiac-showing that originally it was not a zodiac at all, but a calendar for describing the course of the seasons This book, the fruit of thirty years of research, is intended not only for scholars but for general readers as well, and offers the clearest and most comprehensive study of the history of the zodiac yet published.

This thoroughly researched book is a history of the development of Western horoscopic astrology from its origin among the Babylonians and its subsequent creation in its present form by the Alexandrians down to modern times. Special attention is given to background history and to the working conditions and techniques used by astrologers during the last two thousand years. Numerous footnotes provide additional information and bibliographic references. A separate bibliography lists reference sources of particular importance. Two comprehensive indices containing more than 2,800 individual entries enable the reader to locate persons, publishers, topics, and book and periodical titles that are mentioned in the history. The book also contains discussions of several questions and topics relating to astrology.

Astrology: A first look offering the basic tools of interpretation for those with little or no knowledge of Astrology.
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This comprehensive biographical dictionary of more than 2,200 Western astrologers from the ancient times (beginning with the 2nd century B.C.) down to the early 20th century includes living persons born prior to 1936, as well as some astrologers born in or after 1936 who are deceased. History is made by people, so biography is the basis of history. In this book the reader will find the names (and birth and death data) of most of the prominent Western astrologers of the past and some indication of what they did in the field of astrology. It is thus possible to learn much about the history of astrology simply by reading the lengthier biographical entries. However, the main purpose of this book is to provide a ready reference and to give enough information about these astrologers to enable the reader "to get to know" them. Lists of books written by the astrologers are included along with, in some cases, excerpts from their work.

A take-anywhere, consult-anytime mini boxed set of 60 personal notes from the universe, easily accessible whenever you crave a dose of astrological guidance.

For daily affirmation seekers and zodiac fans, Cosmo Cards offer a new experience in personal transformation and self-care. Tucked into a bright and beautifully designed little package, a set of 60 cards holds sometimes-sassy, always-encouraging, inspirational, and practical messages we all need to hear from time to time, such as: A bull can break anything . . . even a bad habit. It’s a great day to be generous with all that stuff you’ve been hoarding. Give it away and enjoy the extra space. You really do make the world a more beautiful place, Taurus. Take time to enjoy the beauty you’ve created.

Pull a Cosmo Card and let the words of wisdom, knowledge, humor, or commiseration flow through you. The set can be used daily, weekly, at a moment of stress or uncertainty, or consulted like an oracle deck for clarity and guidance anytime it’s needed.

Perfect for self-purchase or gift-giving to the star sign enthusiast in your life, the greeting card practically writes itself: Embrace the advice that only a generous Taurus, like yourself, can understand.

This volume examines the specific role of horoscopic astrology in Western culture from antiquity to the nineteenth century. Focusing on the public appearance of astrological rhetoric, the essays break new ground for a better understanding of the function of horoscopes in public discourse. The volume's three parts address the use of imperial horoscopes in late antiquity, the transformation of doctrines and rhetorics in Islamic medieval contexts, and the important status of astrology in early modern Europe. The combination of in-depth historical studies and methodological considerations results in an important contribution to religious and cultural studies.

The present volume offers a critical edition of the Hebrew texts, accompanied by English translation and commentary of Reshit Hokhmah (Beginning of Wisdom) and Mishpetei ha-Mazzalot (Judgments of the Zodiacal Signs) by Abraham Ibn Ezra (ca. 1089-ca. 1161). The first, the summa and by far the longest of his astrological works, the target of the most cross-references from the rest of that corpus and the most influential, enjoyed the widest circulation among Jews in the Middle Ages and after. The second, by contrast, is the most obscure. It is never referred to elsewhere by its author and is the only work for which Ibn Ezra's authorship must be substantiated. Reshit Hokhmah and Mishpetei ha-Mazzalot were written in order to explain concepts common to the various branches of astrology that Ibn Ezra addressed elsewhere and to elucidate the worldview that underlies astrology. These two treatises are the richest and most varied with regard to the astrological information they present. Reshit Hokhmah and Mishpetei ha-Mazzalot also exemplify the close collaboration between astronomy and astrology in medieval science and are the two components of Ibn Ezra's astrological corpus with the most extensive, comprehensive, and significant astronomical content. "A critical edition with English translation of Reshit Hokhmah was published in 1998 by Epstein. Sela has not only aspired to improve it but also supplied a commentary to render the text more comprehensible. Sela's mission is successfully accomplished for both treatises. This multifarious book is another important contribution to a deeper understanding of the life and work of one of the most important medieval Jewish polymaths." - Ilana Wartenberg, Universitat Bern, in: Journal for the History of Astronomy 50.1 (2019)

A take-anywhere, consult-anytime mini boxed set of 60 personal notes from the universe, easily accessible whenever you crave a dose of astrological guidance.

For daily affirmation seekers and zodiac fans, Cosmo Cards offer a new experience in personal transformation and self-care. Tucked into a bright and beautifully designed little package, a set of 60 cards holds sometimes-sassy, always-encouraging, inspirational, and practical messages we all need to hear from time to time, such as: It’s not “destiny” per se; you just know you were born to do something amazing. The world needs your optimism, no matter how much it annoys the Capricorns. (But also, because it annoys the Capricorns.) Channel that famous Aries anger into action. You could make a mess—or you could make a masterpiece. Why not both?

Pull a Cosmo Card and let the words of wisdom, knowledge, humor, or commiseration flow through you. The set can be used daily, weekly, at a moment of stress or uncertainty, or consulted like an oracle deck for clarity and guidance anytime it’s needed.

Perfect for self-purchase or gift-giving to the star sign enthusiast in your life, the greeting card practically writes itself: Embrace the advice that only a bold Aries, like yourself, can understand.

A take-anywhere, consult-anytime mini boxed set of 60 personal notes from the universe, easily accessible whenever you crave a dose of astrological guidance.

For daily affirmation seekers and zodiac fans, Cosmo Cards offer a new experience in personal transformation and self-care. Tucked into a bright and beautifully designed little package, a set of 60 cards holds sometimes-sassy, always-encouraging, inspirational, and practical messages we all need to hear from time to time, such as: A bull can break anything . . . even a bad habit. It’s a great day to be generous with all that stuff you’ve been hoarding. Give it away and enjoy the extra space. You really do make the world a more beautiful place, Taurus. Take time to enjoy the beauty you’ve created.

Pull a Cosmo Card and let the words of wisdom, knowledge, humor, or commiseration flow through you. The set can be used daily, weekly, at a moment of stress or uncertainty, or consulted like an oracle deck for clarity and guidance anytime it’s needed.

Perfect for self-purchase or gift-giving to the star sign enthusiast in your life, the greeting card practically writes itself: Embrace the advice that only a generous Taurus, like yourself, can understand.

Spooky happenings throughout Oregon Pull up a chair or gather 'round the campfire and get ready for forty creepy tales of ghostly hauntings, eerie happenings, and other strange occurrences from times past! Oregon folklore traditions are kept alive in these expert retellings by master storyteller S. E. Schlosser and through artist Paul Hoffman's evocative illustrations. You'll meet ghosts and witches, hear things that go bump in the night, and feel an icy wind on the back of your neck on a warm summer evening. Now with brand new stories, this entertaining and compelling collection will have you looking over your shoulder again and again.

Chani Nicholas has amassed hundreds of thousands of loyal devotees for her radical approach to astrology for the real world - her first book is a modern day guide for using everyday astrology as a route to self-discovery, growth and finding purpose.

Gone are the whimsical musings of 'On Tuesday you will meet your prince charming' horoscopes - Nicholas is spearheading an empowering new approach. Challenging readers to take control, confront their emotions, supercharge their intentions and use the power of the stars to reach their true potential.

In an era when growing numbers of people are feeling a sense of meaninglessness and a desire to learn more about themselves, You Were Born for This teaches you how to harness the zodiac to become in tune with yourself and able to contextualise in an overwhelming world of confusing experiences and chaos.

With journal prompts, reflection questions and affirmations personal to your astrological make-up, this book guides you along the path your chart has laid out for you.