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Esoteric Astrology, Vol. 3, v.3 - Esoteric Astrology (Hardcover): Alice A. Bailey Esoteric Astrology, Vol. 3, v.3 - Esoteric Astrology (Hardcover)
Alice A. Bailey
R885 Discovery Miles 8 850 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The science of esoteric astrology is said to be the basic occult science for the future. It will come into its own as the esoteric or soul factors begin to supersede the exoteric focus of the vast majority of professional and amateur astrologers today. This is the science which deals with those conditioning and governing energies and forces which play through and upon the whole field of space and all that is found within that field. The Ancient Wisdom teaches that Space is an entity. It is with the life of this entity and with the forces and energies, the impulses and the rhythms, the cycles and the times and seasons, that esoteric astrology deals. Esoteric astrology can be applied by the trained worker in a variety of ways; in medicine, psychology, science, education; to an evaluation of human problems, of the destiny of nations, of a correct interpretation of world affairs, and so on. It is necessary, however, that at this stage the application of esoteric astrology to human life should be recognised as experimental and tentative, so that each individual worker can adjust his thinking and his methods according to his own wrought-out experience. to work depend entirely on a consciousness evolving out of control by the personality into the life of the soul, out of separateness and self-centredness into a realisation of unity, and absorption into a centre of group consciousness. Astrology is described in this book as the science of relationships - the relationship existing between all living organisms within the universe. Not only the qualities of the ray energies affect these centres of consciousness, but also the quality and energy of the ruling planets and the zodiacal signs. Seen from the exoteric outside, astrology is a vast and most involved and complex subject. From the esoteric inside, while it is still vast, all-inclusive and complex, it is also possible to perceive the thread which unites and the pattern which prevails throughout the whole system. A basic simplicity in the grand design emerges, therefore, which can serve to interpret the whole. study: (1) The Zodiac and the Rays (2) The Nature of Esoteric Astrology (3) The Science of Triangles (4) The Sacred and Non-Sacred Planets (5) Three Major Constellations (6) The Three Crosses (7) The Rays, Constellations and Planets. In addition there is an appendix which summarises and tabulates many of the factors of fundamental importance to the study of esoteric astrology. This is a book for the true occult student. It may appear to be too highly specialised for some; but every esoteric worker finds eventually that his work requires an understanding of the basic astrological factors which affect all relationships and all forms of life within the ethers of space, so that he may learn how to cooperate intelligently in the evolution of the whole by the right adjustment of the part within that whole; until eventually the many are absorbed into the One. The books of Alice A. Bailey, written in cooperation with a Tibetan teacher between 1919?1949, constitute a continuation of the Ageless WisdomCa body of esoteric teaching handed down from ancient times in a form which is always suitable to each period. writings offer an unparalleled spiritual approach to such subjects as the teaching on Shamballa and the Path of spiritual evolution; the spiritual Hierarchy; the new discipleship and training in meditation as a form of service; the teaching on the seven rays and the new psychology of the soul; the teaching on esoteric astrology; and the new world religion, which emphasizes the common thread of truth linking all the major world faiths.

Astrosex: Leo - How to have the best sex according to your star sign (Hardcover): Erika W. Smith Astrosex: Leo - How to have the best sex according to your star sign (Hardcover)
Erika W. Smith
R201 R183 Discovery Miles 1 830 Save R18 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

The perfect Valentine's Day gift! AS FEATURED IN THE SUN Everything you need to know to have the best sex according to your star sign. Next time you have sex, you'll be seeing stars... Harness the power of the zodiac to guide you to pleasure that's out of this world. From what sex positions will have you ascending, to the turn-ons that'll make more than just the moon rise, as well sex toys, masturbation tips and more - this little book has big astrology energy. A cheeky hardback with foil on the cover corresponding to your sign's element (earth, water, air or fire) and illustrations throughout - this is the perfect guide for out-of-this-world fun. It's time to let your ruling planet show you how to rule the bedroom.

Raphael's Astronomical Ephemeris 1975 - With Tables of Houses for London, Liverpool and New York (Paperback, New edition):... Raphael's Astronomical Ephemeris 1975 - With Tables of Houses for London, Liverpool and New York (Paperback, New edition)
Edwin Raphael
R150 Discovery Miles 1 500 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Starcodes Astro Oracle - A 56-Card Deck and Guidebook (Cards): Heather Roan Robbins Starcodes Astro Oracle - A 56-Card Deck and Guidebook (Cards)
Heather Roan Robbins 2
R433 Discovery Miles 4 330 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Discover how to uncover patterns and receive messages from the universe with this intuitive divination tool created by a professional astrologer with over 30 years of experience. Tap into astrology's powerful archetypes and the influential relationships between celestial bodies as they move through the sky with this boldly illustrated oracle deck, whether you know your natal chart like the back of your hand or you simply like to check your horoscope. Filled with cards for planets and other celestial bodies, as well as zodiac signs and cards that describe planetary placements and relationships between them, this deck delivers messages from the universe with each draw, deepening your knowledge of astrological terminology. Learn the challenges and gifts of each card and ultimately choose an action, because no matter what your chart or the cards say - the power is truly within you.

Stellar Visions Oracle Cards: 53-Card Deck and Guidebook - Your Guide to Astrological and Mystic Power: Stephanie Gailing Stellar Visions Oracle Cards: 53-Card Deck and Guidebook - Your Guide to Astrological and Mystic Power
Stephanie Gailing; Illustrated by Sosha Davis
R680 R398 Discovery Miles 3 980 Save R282 (41%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Gain astrological insights and inspiration through the power and flexibility of oracle cards with Stellar Visions Oracle Cards. With so many powerful energies in the universe, it can be hard to discern which ones to listen to. This 53-card oracle deck is perfect for everyone from novice to expert who is looking for guidance from astrology and explore the dynamic facets of the tapestry of life. Each of the cards is connected to an astrological archetype to help develop your stellar vision and seek oracular guidance. Find cards that guide you through the signs, planets, houses, aspects, asteroids and events such as retrogrades and new moons. Through a variety of readings, you can learn how to moon map, understand your astrology chart, and understand the current astrological weather. The enchantingly illustrated deck comes with an interpretation guidebook for a deeper understanding of oracle readings, which you can turn to when you want direction and illumination. Learn the interpretation of the cards through an oracle deck reading and an interpretation as each card is used in astrology. This versatile 53-card deck can be integrated with tarot decks or used on their own to clarify present queries. Interpret the powers of the universe with the helping hand of the oracle.

Cat Astrology - Decode your pet's personality with the power of the zodiac (Hardcover): Stella Andromeda Cat Astrology - Decode your pet's personality with the power of the zodiac (Hardcover)
Stella Andromeda
R365 Discovery Miles 3 650 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Like us, every cat is born under an astrological sun sign which depends on their date of birth. Just knowing their sun sign will give you some insight into your cat’s personality and character.

In Cat Astrology Stella Andromeda answers all the burning questions you may have about your current -- or future -- pet, such as: Which star sign makes a lap cat? What’s your kitty’s lucky day of the week and favourite colour? Stella also shares insights into the breeds that may best suit your personality.

Fun and insightful, Cat Astrology will allow you to get to know your cat on a deeper level, by harnessing the power of the zodiac.

Rulers Of The Horoscope - Finding Your Way Through The Labyrinth (Paperback): Alan Oken Rulers Of The Horoscope - Finding Your Way Through The Labyrinth (Paperback)
Alan Oken
R571 Discovery Miles 5 710 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book for intermediate to advanced astrologers explains complex but crucial aspects of the science, such as dispositorship and rulership, that concern planetary influences affecting humankind for good or ill. It includes an overview of planetary compatibility and the horoscopes of famous people.

Exploring Jupiter - Astrological Key To Progress, Prosperity & Potential (Paperback): Stephen Arroyo Exploring Jupiter - Astrological Key To Progress, Prosperity & Potential (Paperback)
Stephen Arroyo
R536 R500 Discovery Miles 5 000 Save R36 (7%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

This book is the very essence of Jupiter. From its apt title, to its generous use of many famous chart examples, to Arroyo's trademark insight and wisdom on every page, "Exploring Jupiter" is positively a winner The presentation of the astrology is clear, practical and intelligent, making it a must for both newer students and more experienced practising astrologers. Unlike the majority of modern astrologers, Arroyo refers to Jupiter's ancient rulership of Pisces as being significant, and the book is written with this in mind. Otherwise much of the book is built on the usual "cookbook" approach: Jupiter through the signs, Jupiter through the houses (arranged by element), Jupiter aspects in the birth chart and so on. As always with Stephen Arroyo, it is the clarity and profound depth of these guidelines for interpretation that is so striking. The chapter on transits involving Jupiter is particularly good, building on ideas he has expressed in earlier writings.

Exploring Forensic Astrology - The Secrets behind Famous Family Murders (Hardcover): B. D. Salerno Exploring Forensic Astrology - The Secrets behind Famous Family Murders (Hardcover)
B. D. Salerno
R664 R598 Discovery Miles 5 980 Save R66 (10%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
The Night School - Lessons in Moonlight, Magic, and the Mysteries of Being Human (Hardcover): Maia Toll The Night School - Lessons in Moonlight, Magic, and the Mysteries of Being Human (Hardcover)
Maia Toll; Illustrated by Lucille Clerc
R574 Discovery Miles 5 740 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Delve into the mysteries of the Night -- from divination and astrology to ancient philosophy and self-exploration -- in The Night School, a magical course of study for modern witches, seekers, and mystics, from award-winning author Maia Toll. Welcome to the Night School, Firefly. Here you'll explore the farthest reaches of the universe, and the deepest parts of yourself. You'll learn to cast off the constraints of the day, and open your eyes, your heart, and your mind to the enchanted mystery of the Night. You'll travel the world in search of inspiring sites, timeless wisdom, and essential magic. And you'll do so under the bewitching guidance of the Night Mistress, your guide in the curriculum of all that lies beneath the starry sky. For anyone interested in spirituality, folklore, mysticism, witchcraft, healing, and self-exploration, The Night School is a highly creative journey into the magic of the night. Organized as an enchanted course of study, with semesters and subjects for exploration -- ranging from Midnight Foundations (Philosophy 101) to Divining the Night (Divination 101) to Harnessing the Celestial Tides (Energetic Engineering 101) -- this illuminating manual offers short nightly lessons complete with reflections, exercises, homework, and even extra credit to help readers connect with the power of the night and explore the deeper mysteries of being human. In an era when our daytime hours are increasingly uncertain and people are turning inward to reevaluate what really matters, The Night School encourages us to slow down and contemplate our dreams, relationship to the natural world, and the ancient traditions of mystical thinking -- all by the light of the moon.

The Modern Witchcraft Book of Astrology - Your Complete Guide to Empowering Your Magick with the Energy of the Planets... The Modern Witchcraft Book of Astrology - Your Complete Guide to Empowering Your Magick with the Energy of the Planets (Hardcover)
Julia Halina Hadas
R383 R351 Discovery Miles 3 510 Save R32 (8%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Witchcraft meets astrology in this comprehensive guide to the power of the planets tailored specifically for witches so you can incorporate the celestial study into your spellcasting and magical rituals. This guide to astrology was written just for witches, with information to help you understand how the positions of the celestial bodies can affect your magic and spellcraft-and how you can use that understanding to strengthen your magic by becoming in tune with the planets. The Modern Witchcraft Book of Astrology includes expert information on the magical energies and correspondences for the astrological seasons, the planets, asteroids, and other celestial bodies, and the houses so you can understand how you can time your magick to be as powerful and effective as possible. This book also contains tons of spells to try, organized by the astrological season so you have powerful magick to choose from at every point in the wheel of the year.

Gates of Rebirth - Astrology, Regeneration and 8th House Mysteries (Paperback): Haydn Paul Gates of Rebirth - Astrology, Regeneration and 8th House Mysteries (Paperback)
Haydn Paul
R681 R641 Discovery Miles 6 410 Save R40 (6%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
The Art of Predictive Astrology - Forecasting Your Life Events (Paperback): Carol Rushman The Art of Predictive Astrology - Forecasting Your Life Events (Paperback)
Carol Rushman
R537 Discovery Miles 5 370 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Are you likely to meet a new love soon? Is the coming year a good time for that major career change you've been contemplating? Are you likely to make a lot of money in your life, or will you always be challenged to make the most of what you have?
The techniques presented in "The Art of Predictive Astrology" show you how to forecast upcoming trends and life events for yourself, friends and family, and astrological clients. Author Carol Rushman, a practicing astrologer for over twenty-five years, shares her method for astrological prediction, including: the "natal promise" of the birth chart; secondary progressions, including the progressed Moon, and progressed house cusps; transiting planets; lunations (New and Full Moons) and eclipses.
After reading this book you will be able to predict major events such as marriage, and minor events like receiving a small gift. Real-life examples drawn from the author's experience show you firsthand how to practice the art of predictive astrology.

Chinese Astrology, Orion Plain and Simple (Paperback): Jonathan Dee Chinese Astrology, Orion Plain and Simple (Paperback)
Jonathan Dee
R255 R114 Discovery Miles 1 140 Save R141 (55%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A practical guide on how to work out your Chinese horoscope. Though perhaps less well-known here than its Western counterpart, Chinese astrology is every bit as illuminating and provides an equally valuable shortcut to self-knowledge. Jonathan Dee, the well-respected author of several books on astrology, tarot, and fortune-telling, reveals all the mysteries of the art in this informative volume. Filled with legends, charts, and history, it contains all of the essentials for working out your Chinese horoscope including the animal signs for each birthday year, month, and hour. Each sign receives a richly detailed and enlightening explanation. Learn the personality traits associated with the 12 animals: - The rat is considered to be the sign of charm and is noted for its shrewdness, enterprise, and wealth. Rats are also prosperous, entrepreneurial, obsessive, anxious, bossy, and mean. - The ox is the sign of tenacity and prosperity and a symbol of fertility and muscular strength. People born under the ox are patient, contemplative, eloquent, chauvinistic, petty, and grumpy. - The monkey is lively, complex, charming, diplomatic, and agile. Monkeys are also dishonest, sarcastic, lacking respect, and restless. Chinese Astrology, Orion Plain and Simple is an accessible introduction that enlightens, entertains, and informs.

Le Livre de la Chance - Bonne ou Mauvaise (French, Large print, Hardcover, Large type / large print edition): Papus Le Livre de la Chance - Bonne ou Mauvaise (French, Large print, Hardcover, Large type / large print edition)
Papus
R482 Discovery Miles 4 820 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Stall och tolka ditt horoskop - Astrologins grunder (Swedish, Paperback): Stefan Stenudd Stall och tolka ditt horoskop - Astrologins grunder (Swedish, Paperback)
Stefan Stenudd
R593 Discovery Miles 5 930 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Astrology Nutrition and Health (Paperback): Robert Carl Jansky Astrology Nutrition and Health (Paperback)
Robert Carl Jansky
R431 R370 Discovery Miles 3 700 Save R61 (14%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Moon Magic - Your Complete Guide to Harnessing the Mystical Energy of the Moon (Paperback): Diane Ahlquist Moon Magic - Your Complete Guide to Harnessing the Mystical Energy of the Moon (Paperback)
Diane Ahlquist
R290 R264 Discovery Miles 2 640 Save R26 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

From the author of Moon Spells comes a beginner's book about the moon's energy and how you can harness that lunar power in your everyday life. From new moons and eclipses to blue moons and the super moon, there are ample opportunities for the moon to influence our emotions and thoughts. Many believe our emotional potency is heightened during a super moon, while a new moon can bring change and new perspectives. Knowing when and how to use that power is key. In Moon Magic, you'll learn how the lunar phases influence our emotions and well-being differently and how to harness that power for healing, emotional strength, and physical and mental wellness. Third-generation intuitive Diane Ahlquist helps guide those new to the power of the moon through lunar recipes and simple exercises, such as intention setting and moon meditation to help you capitalize on the moon's inherent power and channel the moon's energy whenever you need it most.

Lunar Living - The Sunday Times Bestseller (Hardcover): Kirsty Gallagher Lunar Living - The Sunday Times Bestseller (Hardcover)
Kirsty Gallagher 1
R454 R424 Discovery Miles 4 240 Save R30 (7%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

The Sunday Times bestseller 'Your book is absolutely amazing, Kirsty. You're one of the best 10 guests of all time.' - Chris Evans, The Chris Evans Show on Virgin Radio Are there certain days when you feel overly emotional for no apparent reason? Do you have days when you feel exhausted, close to burn out and like you want to hide away from the world? Lunar Living could be just the answer that you are looking for. Working with the constantly changing phases of the moon helps you to understand yourself like never before, to realign everything in your own life, to understand when you need to rest and self-care and when you need to shine and make things happen. Living back in tune with this natural flow and taking care of you and your needs, even if that's just twice a month will make the biggest difference to how you feel, act and react the rest of the month. Lunar Living will help you to: - Feel empowered to make big life decisions - Understand yourself better - Tune into your natural cycles - Improve your sleep, mental health and relationships - Live a happier, more intentional life A beautiful hardback, complete with a blue foil finish, this is the perfect toolkit for understanding the moon and the effects it has on us. Lunar Living helps us to work with the moons phases to understand the ever-changing landscape of our emotions and the inner world of our purpose, goals and dreams and tune into this deeper wisdom to make profound shifts in our lives. If you've ever felt stuck, meaningless, overly emotional for no apparent reason or want to come back into alignment with a natural cycle to help you to move forwards in life and achieve your dreams and goals this is the book for you. 'One to watch. It's the perfect toolkit for understanding the moon.' - Cosmopolitan 'Could the moon change your life? How it holds the key to your health, happiness and even your wealth. Meet the expert who can prove it.' - You Magazine 'In her new book ... Gallagher expands on the idea of using moon days for self-care, by exploring how by combining moon cycles with astrology, you can use the year's moon days to focus on specific issues in your life.' - The Independent 'Absolutely fascinating. This is going to be worth giving to your kids.' - Chris Evans 'This book has changed my life. I can't explain how much it's changed my perspective on work and views on my current lifestyle.' - Steph Elswood

Midlife is Not a Crisis - Using Astrology to Thrive in the Second Half of Life (Paperback): Virginia Bell Midlife is Not a Crisis - Using Astrology to Thrive in the Second Half of Life (Paperback)
Virginia Bell; Foreword by Steven Forrest
R490 Discovery Miles 4 900 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Midlife Is Not a Crisis combines astrology, inspiration, and wisdom about aging to empower people to live more fully in the second half of life. It is based on the generational life cycles we all share at certain ages, from the Saturn Return at 29 and Midlife, which peaks at 42, all the way to the Uranus Return at 84. These cycles are the great crossroads of life, and each cycle is a journey in itself. Strung together they offer a road map to life s most challenging and rewarding passages. In every decade there are trials, lessons, and losses; in this we have no choice. Our freedom lies in how we respond consciously or unconsciously, awake or asleep. The planet that governs each cycle acts as a wise elder or guide and holds the key to navigating the cycle successfully. This book tells the story of these cycles and provides a guide to living consciously and well.

We are aging differently from the way we did in the past we are not only living longer, we are staying healthy and vital longer as well. Midlife Is Not a Crisis motivates people to grow and prosper at any age. Ultimately it is a practical guidebook for our later years that shows us what to expect as we age and helps us make the most of our journey to becoming whole.

The Chinese Zodiac - And Other Paths to Luck, Riches & Prosperity (Hardcover): Aaron Hwang The Chinese Zodiac - And Other Paths to Luck, Riches & Prosperity (Hardcover)
Aaron Hwang
R469 R443 Discovery Miles 4 430 Save R26 (6%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

The Chinese Zodiac is a beautifully illustrated introduction to eastern astrology, perfect for discovering what your sign-Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, or Pig-says about you. Are you loyal like the Dog? Or stubborn like the Ox? What does the time you were born have to do with who you are? And does it determine your fate? The Chinese Zodiac doesn't have all the answers but offers a fun and fresh perspective on the magic behind when you were born. Known as the Bazi, or Eight Words, the four animals and Wuxing elements associated with one's birth make up a complete horoscope and can help you to better understand yourself and others. Someone born in the year of the Pig, for example, comes last in the cycle and embodies qualities of release, completion, and return, indulging in the rich after-hours of life that favor food, love, and good company. A Rat, on the other hand, comes first; they're ambitious and eager to begin new projects but might have trouble seeing them through. No matter your sign, there is something to be uncovered in these pages. Charmingly illustrated, with sidebars on Chinese culture and myth throughout, this book is an informative and mystical guide to knowing just a little more about the universe-and how you fit into it.

Moon Phases - Use the Lunar Cycle to Connect with Nature and Focus Your Intentions (Hardcover): Cecilia Lattari Moon Phases - Use the Lunar Cycle to Connect with Nature and Focus Your Intentions (Hardcover)
Cecilia Lattari; Illustrated by Emilio Ignozza
R435 Discovery Miles 4 350 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Cultivate your wild side and harmonize your personal connection to the moon and its ever-changing phases with this helpful guide, Moon Phases. From herbalist expert Cecilia Lattari comes a practical tool that teaches the essentials of the different moon phases each month of the year and the wide symbolism beyond them. Explore the rocks and medicinal plants best utilized during different phases, along with popular icons that embody each different phase. Connecting to nature with a few simple practices related to the moon can help readers get better in touch with themselves. This book is the perfect instrument to help to create a magical daily routine in which to be free and completely fulfilled!

The Astrologer's Handbook (Paperback, Perennial Library Ed): Frances Sakoian The Astrologer's Handbook (Paperback, Perennial Library Ed)
Frances Sakoian
R470 R443 Discovery Miles 4 430 Save R27 (6%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

The Complete Guide to the Interpretation of Horoscopes

Precise, comprehensive, and richly detailed, The Astrologer's Handbook moves far beyond the common 11 sun signs" to the important planetary aspects -- trines, squares, oppositions, conjunctions, and sextiles -- discussing their impact on the human personality and exploring their subtle but firm influence on all our lives.

Although undertaken originally to meet the demands of professional astrologers, The Astrologer's Handbook is, happily, a book that serves every reader. The authors, two respected innovators in the field, explain carefully all of the central concepts and provide easy-to-follow instructions for doing a complete interpretation -- both general and specific -- of any natal chart.

For those who wish to actually cast their own charts, step-by-step directions are provided. Or, for those who prefer, special coupons are provided for purchasing personalized computer-gene rated horoscopes with complete tabulation of planetary aspects cross-referenced to the proper pages of this book.

Who Owns Outer Space? - International Law, Astrophysics, and the Sustainable Development of Space (Hardcover): Michael Byers,... Who Owns Outer Space? - International Law, Astrophysics, and the Sustainable Development of Space (Hardcover)
Michael Byers, Aaron Boley
R2,791 R2,356 Discovery Miles 23 560 Save R435 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

From Space debris to asteroid strikes to anti-satellite weapons, humanity's rapid expansion into Space raises major environmental, safety, and security challenges. In this book, Michael Byers and Aaron Boley, an international lawyer and an astrophysicist, identify and interrogate these challenges and propose actionable solutions. They explore essential questions from, 'How do we ensure all of humanity benefits from the development of Space, and not just the world's richest people?' to 'Is it possible to avoid war in Space?' Byers and Boley explain the essential aspects of Space science, international law, and global governance in a fully transdisciplinary and highly accessible way. Addressing the latest and emerging developments in Space, they equip readers with the knowledge and tools to engage in current and critically important legal, policy, and scientific debates concerning the future development of Space. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.

Magic and Divination in Early Islam (Hardcover, New Ed): Emilie Savage-Smith Magic and Divination in Early Islam (Hardcover, New Ed)
Emilie Savage-Smith
R8,779 Discovery Miles 87 790 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Magic and divination in early Islam encompassed a wide range of practices, including belief in jinn, warding off the evil eye, the production of amulets and other magical equipment, conjuring, wonder-working, dream interpretation, predicting the weather, casting lots, astrology, and physiognomy. The ten studies here are concerned with the pre-Islamic antecedents of such practices, and with the theory of magic in healing, the nature and use of amulets and their decipherment, the arts of astrometeorology and geomancy, the refutation of astrology, and the role of the astrologer in society. Some of the studies are highly illustrated, some long out of print, some revised or composed for this volume, and one translated into English for the first time. These fundamental investigations, together with the introductory bibliographic essay, are intended as a guide to the concepts, terminology, and basic scholarly literature of an important, but often overlooked, aspect of classical Islamic culture.

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