Ancient Astrology

Ancient Astrology
Author: Julius Firmicus Maternus
Publisher: Astrology Center of America
Total Pages: 356
Release: 2005
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 9781933303109

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.

Power Astrology

Power Astrology
Author: Robin MacNaughton
Publisher:
Total Pages: 292
Release: 1990
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 9780671671815

In this astrology guide for the New Age, MacNaughton shows readers how to work with both the positive and negative aspects of their sun sign to achieve personal growth, inner peace andf Robin MacNaughton's Sun Sign Personality Guide.

Astrology and the Inner Self

Astrology and the Inner Self
Author: Ray Douglas
Publisher: Dreamstairway Books
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2009-08
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1907091041

Whether you are interested in astrology or not, this is a book that will amaze you. It is concerned not so much with personality as with the soul, the inner dimension. It rejects planetary influence and points out the beautiful patterns of planetary synchronicity. Using the symbolism of Earth, the Solar System, and the Degrees of the Zodiac in their relationshp with the human organism, it identifies the soul and points the way to Spiritual fulfilment.

The Full Moons: Topical Letters In Esoteric Astrology

The Full Moons: Topical Letters In Esoteric Astrology
Author: Malvin Artley
Publisher: eBookIt.com
Total Pages: 475
Release: 2014-06-12
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1456622277

The Full Moons is an exploration of the Sun the Moon, the Truth and their interrelation, and it is the culmination of over ten years of letters the author has written on esoteric astrology. A compendium of topics in esoteric astrology, it explores the emerging universal spirituality, gradually unfolding through the current decades as seen from the perspective of topical world events, even though the principles investigated therein are timeless. The twelve astrological signs each give a unique insight into various aspects of spirituality, and each one has its own story to tell on the great evolutionary path of the soul. Because the soul is so dear to us, even though the subject matter of the book is esoteric in its presentation, there is something in its pages for everyone, whether or not you have an astrological background. Ultimately, this book can be used as reference material for the times of the full moon each month and for specified times in between. The book is extensively indexed for ease of reference and it contains abundant reference material in the appendices, along with a glossary of esoteric terminology.

Astrology and Meditation

Astrology and Meditation
Author: Greg Bogart
Publisher: The Wessex Astrologer
Total Pages: 184
Release: 2000-09-10
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1902405803

The author explores the idea that the most powerful astrological technique is a quiet, meditative mind. The book presents astrology as a form of active meditation where we contemplate whatever is arising with expectancy, receptivity, and conscious use of will to shape what unfolds. The author presents meditations on the spiritual lessons of the planets and zodiacal signs, and, with the plentiful use of case histories, describes the technique of symbol amplification, which enables us to unfold the deepest meanings of chart symbols. The book ends with a discussion of astrology as a spiritual practice.

Living Astrology

Living Astrology
Author: Britten LaRue
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
Total Pages: 335
Release: 2024-03-05
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1423665058

Weave the wisdom of every one of the 12 zodiac signs into your everyday life with supportive practices like creativity prompts, tarot card pulls, and seasonal rituals. You are all 12 signs. Going beyond the popular Sun-Moon-Rising astrology, this insightful guide inspires you to expand the possibilities of who you think you can be. Transformational astrologer Britten LaRue teaches you how to embrace the whole of the zodiac, with month-by-month invitations to connect with the part of yourself that is each sign. For example, if you don’t have any major placements in Leo in your chart, you might assume that you don’t have any Leo qualities. But when you decide that you’re not a Leo, you deny yourself the play, the visibility, and the big-hearted leadership that the Leo inside of you craves. Living Astrology shows you how to coax your inner Leo forward during Leo season with exercises like a tarot spread for accessing courage, journaling prompts to court your inner drag queen, and a ritual for connecting to your lion’s heart under the New Moon. With supportive practices like creativity prompts, tarot card pulls, and altar settings to help you live what you learn, Living Astrology offers a radical and fresh take on the ancient wisdom of astrology. Because astrology isn’t something that happens to you. It’s something you live.

Smiles Astrology: Your Astrological Guide

Smiles Astrology: Your Astrological Guide
Author: Lyndsie Lawry
Publisher: Lyndsie Lawry
Total Pages: 154
Release: 2020-09-07
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN:

Let Smiles Astrology take you in a spiritual journey to learn all about Astrology and it's magnificent wonders. Learn about each Sun Sign, The Sign's and the Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars and so forth. Explore Planetary House Placements, Asteroids and Synastry Love Compatibility! Let the stars guide you in the most positive way!

Naadi Predictions

Naadi Predictions
Author: Shashikant Oak
Publisher: Diamond Pocket Books Pvt Ltd
Total Pages: 247
Release: 2014-02-18
Genre:
ISBN: 935165060X

Wing Commander (Retd.) Shashikant Oak of Pune has a great contribution in bringing the Naadi palm leaf based astrological system into limelight. For about past 18 years, he has been conducting an original research on the aforesaid system. His research includes various scientific angles, and has given the whole subject a new dimension. To conduct the original research, he has visited almost all the Naadi centers in India during the course of last 18 years, apart from individually meeting a thousands of persons to take on account the firsthand experiences. He has also presented a detailed paper called 'Comparative Study: Nostradamus and Naadi Granthas.' This revised and enlarged edition includes fresh astonishing experiences such as:- readings from blank paper, appearance of vibhooti upon the palm leaf, shocking episodes of Group Caption Rakesh Nanda throwing light on the ancient Maharishi's wisdom available in India. First time more than 220 addresses from all over Indian states have been presented in alphabetical order. Excerpts from the interview of Padamshree Dr. Vijay Bhaskar: “As I am a scientist; while thinking about the Naadi palm leaves, my entire focal point was the computational aspect of it. How do the Maharishis know in advance the names and other information about the native? After an in-depth study, I conclude: if the supercomputers of ten years from today compute this information, it will take 10,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,000 calculations to collect information of one native. Simply putting, it is mathematically impossible. In the terms of computer science, this is referred to as the NP complete problem.” Here is sample how the name of a person appears in the leaf:

Sapientia Astrologica: Astrology, Magic and Natural Knowledge, ca. 1250-1800

Sapientia Astrologica: Astrology, Magic and Natural Knowledge, ca. 1250-1800
Author: H Darrel Rutkin
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 591
Release: 2019-04-24
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 3030107795

This book explores the changing perspective of astrology from the Middle Ages to the Early Modern Era. It introduces a framework for understanding both its former centrality and its later removal from legitimate knowledge and practice. The discussion reconstructs the changing roles of astrology in Western science, theology, and culture from 1250 to 1500. The author considers both the how and the why. He analyzes and integrates a broad range of sources. This analysis shows that the history of astrology—in particular, the story of the protracted criticism and ultimate removal of astrology from the realm of legitimate knowledge and practice—is crucial for fully understanding the transition from premodern Aristotelian-Ptolemaic natural philosophy to modern Newtonian science. This removal, the author argues, was neither obvious nor unproblematic. Astrology was not some sort of magical nebulous hodge-podge of beliefs. Rather, astrology emerged in the 13th century as a richly mathematical system that served to integrate astronomy and natural philosophy, precisely the aim of the “New Science” of the 17th century. As such, it becomes a fundamentally important historical question to determine why this promising astrological synthesis was rejected in favor of a rather different mathematical natural philosophy—and one with a very different causal structure than Aristotle's.