Ancient Astrology

Author : Roger Beck
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2008-04-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9780470775370

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A Brief History of Ancient Astrology by Roger Beck Pdf

A Brief History of Ancient Astrology explores the theory and practice of astrology from Babylon to Ancient Greece and Rome and its cultural and political impact on ancient societies. Discusses the union between early astrology and astronomy, in contrast to the modern dichotomy between science and superstition. Explains the ancient understanding of the zodiac and its twelve signs, the seven planets, and the fixed circle of 'places' against which the signs and planets revolve. Demonstrates how to construct and interpret a horoscope in the ancient manner, using original ancient horoscopes and handbooks. Considers the relevance of ancient astrology today.

Author : Demetra George
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 698 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2022-04-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0995124558

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Ancient Astrology in Theory and Practice by Demetra George Pdf

Ancient Astrology in Theory and Practice provides the complete foundations and detailed dynamics of ancient chart-reading techniques. Each volume and each technique is richly illustrated with diagrams, example charts, and practical exercises.

Author : Tamysn Barton
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2002-11
Category : History
ISBN : 9781134836543

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Ancient Astrology by Tamysn Barton Pdf

An account of astrology from its beginnings in Mesopotamia, focusing on the Greco-Roman world, Ancient Astrology examines the theoretical development and changing social and political role of astrology.

Author : Tamysn Barton
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 441 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2002-11-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781134836536

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Ancient Astrology by Tamysn Barton Pdf

An account of astrology from its beginnings in Mesopotamia, focusing on the Greco-Roman world, Ancient Astrology examines the theoretical development and changing social and political role of astrology.

Author : Chris Brennan
Publisher : Amor Fati Publications
Page : 696 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2017-02-10
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780998588902

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Hellenistic Astrology by Chris Brennan Pdf

Hellenistic astrology is a tradition of horoscopic astrology that was practiced in the Mediterranean region from approximately the first century BCE until the seventh century CE. It is the source of many of the modern traditions of astrology that still flourish around the world today, although it is only recently that many of the surviving texts of this tradition have become available again for astrologers to study. Hellenistic Astrology: The Study of Fate and Fortune is one of the first comprehensive surveys of this tradition in modern times. The book covers the history, philosophy, and techniques of ancient astrology, with a special focus on demonstrating how many of the fundamental concepts underlying the practice of western astrology originated during the Hellenistic period.

Author : James T. Braha
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1993-10
Category : Hindu astrology
ISBN : 0935895043

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Ancient Hindu Astrology for the Modern Western Astrologer by James T. Braha Pdf

"Ever since my first journey to India I have desired to share the knowledge I was fortunate enough to receive. I have also felt a need to dispel some rather major misconceptions, the main one being the fact that Hindu astrology is extraordinarily difficult. This is not true, as will soon hopefully be revealed. Although I have always been most fascinated with astrology because of the philosophical implications and revelations which can be extracted. I have done my best to keep philosophy from this work, as that is not my present purpose. It is my intention only to present Hindu astrology in a way that it deserves to be presented, which is long overdue -- a way which western astrologers can understand and utilise, and which will clear away the mystery and finally put into perspective the enormously complex techniques which make up the bulk of most textbooks on the subject. Having worked with both Hindu and western systems, it is my experience that the two greatly complement each other and together form the basis for a complete and profound astrology." -- taken from the Introduction.

Author : Tim Hegedus
Publisher : Peter Lang
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : History
ISBN : 0820472573

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Early Christianity and Ancient Astrology by Tim Hegedus Pdf

Original Scholarly Monograph

Author : William E. Burns
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2018-07-20
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9798216050544

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Astrology through History by William E. Burns Pdf

Alphabetically arranged entries cover the history of astrology from ancient Mesopotamia to the 21st century. In addition to surveying the Western tradition, the book explores Islamic, Indian, East Asian, and Mesoamerican astrology. The field of astrology is growing rapidly, as historians recognize its centrality to the intellectual life of the past and sociologists and anthropologists treat its importance in a number of modern cultures. Despite the historical and cultural significance of the subject, most reference works on astrology focus on instructional techniques and are written by astrologers with little or no interest in the history of the topic. This book instead offers an objective treatment of astrology across world history from ancient Mesopotamia to the present. The book provides alphabetically arranged entries by expert contributors writing on such topics as horoscopes, court astrologers, Renaissance astrology, and comets. While it considers the Western tradition, it also treats Islamic, Indian, East Asian, and Mesoamerican astrology. In doing so, it explores the role of astrology in shaping science, literature, religion, art, and other defining cultural traditions. Sidebars offer excerpts from various historical texts, while entries provide suggestions for further reading.

Author : Michael Baigent
Publisher : Penguin Mass Market
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 0140194800

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From the Omens of Babylon by Michael Baigent Pdf

From the Omens of Babylon examines the fusion of religion, astrology, and magic of ancient Babylonia and shows how many of the Mesopotamians' teachings and beliefs are present in contemporary astrology.

Author : Julius Firmicus Maternus
Publisher : Astrology Center of America
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 1933303107

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Ancient Astrology by Julius Firmicus Maternus Pdf

Julius Firmicus Maternus, a native of Sicily, was a Roman lawyer of the senatorial class. He lived in the first half of the fourth century AD (c.280-c.360). He was also a student of Greek astrology, which forms the basis of this book. Of this book, James Herschel Holden writes, "The Mathesis is the lengthiest astrological treatise that has come down to us from the classical period. It consists of eight books, of which the first forms an introductory essay on astrology, and the rest set forth the fundamentals of Greek astrology. Several sections contain material that is found nowhere else...." (History of Horoscopic Astrology, pg. 66.) The translator writes, "Magic, philosophy, science and theology combine in strange ways in the thinking of the last centuries of the Roman empire..... Firmicus seemed worthy of note for many reasons. He is almost alone as author of works produced both before and after an apparent conversion to Christianity.... He left a lengthy handbook detailing the astrological practices of his day, the only work which has come down to us in its entirety [90% complete: Holden] out of numerous astrological treatises written in the Hellenistic and Roman periods..... This manual was important because it was the channel for astrological lore to the Middle Ages and Renaissance." (from the Preface) Jean Rhys Bram holds a degree in Latin from the University of Chicago, and a Ph.D. in Classics from New York University. She taught Latin, ancient Greek, and Mythology at Hunter College until her retirement. At 92, she continues to read widely and tutor students. She enjoys the company of twelve cats.

Author : Marcia Starck
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Astrology and physical fitness
ISBN : PSU:000025936568

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Earth Mother Astrology by Marcia Starck Pdf

Author : Ben Adam
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1963
Category : Astrology
ISBN : 0871234211

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Astrology, the Ancient Conspiracy by Ben Adam Pdf

Author : Helen R. Jacobus
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 555 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2014-10-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789004284067

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Zodiac Calendars in the Dead Sea Scrolls and Their Reception by Helen R. Jacobus Pdf

Helen R Jacobus demonstrates mathematically that the Aramaic calendar texts from Qumran were designed to show the position of the sun and moon in the zodiac for each day of the month forever.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:78298804

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Note on the employment of a concierge at l'Hôpital Militaire at Val-de-Grâce by Anonim Pdf

Author : Nicholas Campion
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2008-04-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9781441199744

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A History of Western Astrology Volume I by Nicholas Campion Pdf