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 | Al Biruni: The Book of Instruction in the Elements of the Art of Astrology
Al Biruni was one of the greatest Arab astrologers, and wrote this text in 1029 A.D. This edition, comprising the astrological part of the original has been taken from R. Ramsey Wright's pioneering 1934 translation. The work includes a comprehensive list of more than 150 lots, various forms of aspects and planetary relationships, planetary positions relative to the sun, an excellent text on rulerships, and comprehensive notes on weather and meteorological phenomena.
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Derek Appleby: Horary Astrology
Astrology Classics reprint of this highly rated manual.Derek Appleby describes the philosophy of horary interpretation, the basic technigues, the traditional ways in which questions are resolved, and the interpretataive approaches that are peculiar to this ancient branch of astrology
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 | Guido Bonatus: The Astrologer's Guide
Classics of history, in reasonably priced hardcover editions.
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Olivia Barclay: Horary Astrology Rediscovered
In this book the author uses horary astrology to answer a wide range of questions from "Where are my spectacles?" to "Is A.I.D.S. a man made disease?". This fine introduction to horary includes a worthwhile section on early astrologers.(Limited offer -reduced from £16.95)
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 | Joseph Crane: A Practical Guide to Traditional Astrology
Includes; Traditional Planetary Dignity and Disposition; Angles and Houses; Aspects in Hellenistic and Medieval Astrology; Planets as Significators in Ancient Astrology; Planetary Sect; The Phases of the Planets.
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Joseph Crane: Astrological Roots - The Hellenistic Legacy
This book is the first systematic presentation of Hellenistic Astrology to the modern astrological world. It surveys ancient depictions of planets, affiliations between the planets and the zodiac, lots, houses,, aspects and fixed stars.
Price: £22.50
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 | Nicholas Culpeper: Astrological Judgement of Diseases from the Decumbiture of the Sick
Wherein is laid down the way of finding out the Cause, Change and End of the disease. Also whther the Sick be likely to live or die; and the Time When a Recovery or Death is to be expected.
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Doris Chase Doane: Modern Horary Astrology
The first five chapters of this book focus on the rules for reading a horary chart. Subsequent chapters feature queries pertaining to matters reflecting each of the horoscopes 12 houses. 126 clearly defined and diverse horoscopes are cited.
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 | Dorotheus of Sidon:
Carmen Astrologicum
Dorotheus of Sidon, who appears to have lived in Alexandria, flourished in the first century AD. He wrote the five books (contained in this volume) in Greek. This translation from 1976 by David Pingree, is from a fourth century Persian source. The first book is on the judgement of nativities. Book two concerns marriage and children, and book three is on the length of life. Book four is on the transfer of years (forecasting) and book five is on interrogations (i.e. electional astrology). This new edition contains an appendix with charts in modern format, a complete table of terms and triplicity rulers, and a table to calculate Dodecatemoria (the twelfths of a sign).
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John Frawley:
The Real Astrology
John Frawley has built a reputation for entertaining and authoritative writing on the astrological tradition in his magazine, The Astrologer's Apprentice. In his first book, The Real Astrology he presents a critique of modern astrology, and a detailed introduction to all the main branches of the traditional craft. Included is clear exposition of the cosmological background, and a step-by-step guide to method, that is thorough, yet accessible to those with no prior knowledge of the subject. This is a book that is sure to stir some interesting debate between modern and traditional astrologers.
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 | John Frawley:
The Real Astrology Applied
This book explores in greater depth topics raised in The Real Astrology (Spica Award: International Book of the Year 2001). Subjects covered include: the nature of light; antiscia; Arabian Parts; using mutual reception to make changes in the life; William Lilly; the perception of time; the role of the Lord of the Geniture in spiritual aspiration; receptions; why it goes wrong; the seasons; medical charts; the assessment of temperament; solar and lunar calendars, and the true nature of the malefics.
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John Frawley: The Horary Textbook
New title from one of the leading figures in the world of horary astrology. The aim of this book is to present a clear and comprehensive guide to the craft of horary. Part 1 teaches the techniques that are used. Part 2 shows how these techniques are applied to find answers to all the more common questions that the astrologer is called upon to judge.
Price: £22.00
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 | John Frawley: Sports Astrology
From the cover "There are many methods of predicting sports astrology. Here are some that work". John Frawley takes you step by step through the analysis of over 60 charts covering a wide range of sports. This detailed engagement with the practice of chart judgement is unique in astrological writing, making this book invaluable not only to sports fans, but to anyone with an interest in predictive astrology.
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Dorian Gieseler Greenbaum:
Temperament - Astrology's Forgotten Key
From the classical period through to the renaissance, the four temperament types (choleric, melancholic, sanguine and phlegmatic) were the bedrock of astrology. This book describes in detail how astrologers through the ages have assessed temperament. In doing this, it incidentally provides a good introduction to the history of astrology. It goes on to provide a meticulously researched method which allow the modern astrologer to understand the profound, underlying themes which temperamental analysis reveals in the natal chart.
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 | Trans. Dorian Gieseler Greenbaum: Late Classical Astrology - Paulus Alexandrinus and Olympiodorus (comb-bound)
Contains works which offer the most complete look at the astrology of late classical antiquity. It shows the tradition just on the verge of making the leap to the Medieval Arabic worlrld in which it was combined with Persian and Indian traditions. From this came the synthesis that gave rise to the astrology of Medieval Europe, the immediate ancestor of modern wester astrology. No other body of Greek texts gives quite this view of astrology in transition.
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Robert Hand: Whole Sign Houses - The Oldest House System
In this book, Robert Hand explores his favoured house system. In the whole sign house system, the first house starts at zero degrees of the rising sign, and the other houses follow accordingly.
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 | Robert Hand: Night and Day - Planetary Sect in Astrology
Includes Introduction to Sect, Basic Definitions, The Meanings of the Planets in Diurnal and Nocturnal Charts, General Natures of the Planets According to Sect, Lots and Sect, Sect and Hyleg or Apheta, Sect and Firdar, Sample Charts including Adolf Hitler, Eleanor Roosevelt, Bill Clinton and Richard Nixon.
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James H. Holden MA: Abu 'Ali Al-Khayat - On the Judgements of Nativities - Book 1
A modern translation of the book on natal astrology which was written in the early ninth century by a medieval Arabian astrologer. This translation was made from the 1546 edition by Joachim Heller and includes a translation of Heller's prefeace. The translator has written an introductory essay on Arabian astrology and has provided explanatory footnotes, two appendices and a glossary of astrological terms.
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 | Deborah Houlding:
The Houses - Temples of the Sky
In this revised and expanded edition of her first book, Deborah Houlding presents original research into the history and development of house meanings.
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Avraham Ibn-Ezra: The Beginning of Wisdom
From Robert Hand's foreword, this book "is one of the more interesting introductions to astrology of those texts written in the Middle Ages. In addition to being a very comprehensive basic introduction to the astrology of the Arabic Era, it contains much lore that is either not found or is not as clearly evident in other sources".
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 | Rabbi Avraham Ibn Ezra: The Book of Nativities
Edited from the Hebrew manuscripts. Translated and annotated by Meira B. Epstein. Edited with additional annotataions from the Latin translation by Robert Hand.
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Dr. Marc Edmund Jones: Horary Astrology - Practical Techniques for Problem Solving with a Primer of Symbolism
Initially published in 1943, revised and updated in 1971, this book is the first major work on this divinatory aspect of astrology in 300 years. The author demonstrates how horary astrology can be used to provide psychological insights and a key to growth and understanding. It does not include any chart-wheels.(Limited offer -reduced from £14.99) (Reduced from £12.99)
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 | J. Lee Lehman Ph.D.: Essential Dignities
Includes: Using Traditional Rulersips; The Origin of Rulerships; Modern "Rulerships" - Do They Work?; The Meaning of Each of the Essential Dignities; Detriments, Falls and Peregrines, Rulership Tables.
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Lee Lehmann: the Book of Rulerships
Similar in structure to Rex E. Bills "The Rulership Book", the aim of this book is to return to a more extensive study of classical sources of rulership. The sources referred to are Al Biruni, Culpepper, Gadbury, Lilley, Partridge, Ramesey, and Saunders. Two hundred pages are given to an alphabetical listing of rulerships, then rulerships are given by planet (Sun to Saturn), sign and house. Also by Lee Lehmann - "The Ultimate Asteroid Book" (£15.99) and "Essential Dignities" (£12.99).
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 | Dr. J. Lee Lehmann PH.D
Classical Astrology for Modern Living
Using methods developed by ancient astrologers, Lee Lehmann works to strengthen techniques used by astrologers today. Included in her book are chapters on Elements, Qualities and Triplicities, Essential Dignities, Accidental Dignities, Sect, The Part of Fortune, When a Quincunx is Not an Inconjunct, The Nodal Cycle, Mutual Reception, The Ancient Medical Model, How to Read a House, and Profections.
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Dr.J.Lee Lehmann, Ph.D.:
The Martial Art of Horary Astrology
The purpose of this work is to present the technique of Horary, viewed through the lens of Western Classical Astrology. The aim is that by the time you finish reading it, you will have a good understanding of how Classical Astrology works, how Horary works, the kinds of questions that Horary can answer, and the approaches that are available to answering those questions. The larger part of the book features chapters on the Affairs of each of the Twelve Houses. Contains 91 example charts. 352 pp.
Price: £25.00
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 | Alan Leo: The Progressed Horoscope
Alan Leo's book on forecasting: Progressions, Returns, Transits and Primary Directions.
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William Lilly:
Christian Astrology Books 1 & 2
The great historical work of the 17th Century, now in standard English format. An essential purchase for horary astrologers. Astrology classics edition.
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 | William Lilly:
Christian Astrology Books 3
The natal part of William Lilly's classic work
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William Lilly: The Astrologer's Guide
This book was edited and compiled in 1675 by William Lilly. It includes the 146 considerations of Guido Bonatus and the choicest aphorisms of the Seven Segments of astrologer Jerom Cardan of Milan. Translated from the latin by Henry Coley, the book was first published in English in 1886. It includes an introduction by Coley, as well as prefaces from subsequent editors.
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 | Anthony Louis:
Horary Astrology Plain and Simple
New updated edition of one of the best introductions to horary astrology.(Limited offer - reduced from £16.99)
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Anthony Louis : The Art of Forecasting Using Solar Returns
In this book the author provides the reader with a solid historical background on the technique of solar returns, and lays outclearly how Morin used it in the 17th century. He then proceeds to test this methodology rigorously with examples mostlly feturing recognisable celebrities from recent history (such as Bob Dylan and John Lennon) and also a few persons that he personally knows. Every aspect of return interpretation is raised a examined, including those promoted by the few modern day writers on the subject. By the end of this thorough book, the reader is offered a methodological summary and worked example.
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 | Marion March & Joan McEvers:
The Only Way to Learn About Horary and Electional Astrology
The latest book in this popular series aims to simplify and update the traditional techniques of using astrology to answer questions, and to elect times for specific events. Included here, are many example charts.
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Manilius: Astronomica
Classics of history, in reasonably priced hardcover editions.
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 | Masha'allah: On Reception
Edited and Translated with commentary and appendix by Robert Hand. This work was originally translated from Arabic into Latin by John of Seville. Masha'allah's "On Reception" in its original Arabic form dates from about 800 A.D. and contains the earliest worked out examples of horary charts in the western tradition. Robert Hand's translation of this book is the first published translation into the English language of this rare and valuable astrological text.
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Maternus Firmicus: Matheos Libri VIII - Ancient Astrology Theory and Practice
Of this book, James Herschel Holden writes, "The Matheseos 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".
Price: £22.00
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 | Maurice McCann: The Void of Course Moon
In this book, the author bravely tackles this much debated question. This work results from a study of William Lilly's definition and use of the void of course Moon in "Christian Astrology". Lilly's original horoscopes and judgements are included.
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Maurice McCann: The Errata - Guido Bonatti's Liber Astronomiae Tractatus III & IV
The purpose of this book is to provide a critical study which questions the accuracy regarding the many innacuracies concerning the Horary rules, mainly in Tractatus III, in Guido Bonatti's "Liber Astronomiae". First by exposing the errors, second by explaining them and finally by suggesting alternative more acceptable examples. Explanations of Bonatti's use of aspects by signs, rays of the planets, and his concept of the void of course Moon are at last revealed. Furthermore, the reasons as to why Lilly ignored 'Rendering', 'Return of Virtue', 'Contrariety' etc. in "Christian Astrology".
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 | Maurice McCann: Astrological Essays
A collection of articles written over several years that deal with various techniques and viewpoints in both natal and horary astrology. Included are the following: Lilly Says…A Reference Guide to the ConsiderationsNot all Aspects are Aspects! ; Which Orbs?; Some Comments on Bonatti's Liber Astronomiae Part 3; Lilly's Receptions; The Via Combusta; The Considerations before Judgement in Horary Astrology; The Void of Course Moon Debate; The Fire of London; A Double Take on the Antiscia; Besiegement. The author also presents some new theories mainly on transits and planetary movements.
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Maurice McCann: The Sun and the Aspects
With reference to the Ptolemaic system, the author puts forward the case that no aspect or technique has any validity unless it is under the Sun's control. The book also examines Kepler's discovery of the "so-called" quintile family in the 17th century, and Alan Leo's "tampering" with the orbs of the planets in the late 19th century.
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 | Jean-Baptiste Morin: Astrologia Gallica Books 13, 14 15 & 19
In this collection of writings, Morin explains the strengths of the planets, the division of the sky into celestial houses, the essential dignities of the planets, and the principles of judgement.These are fundamentals of horoscopic astrology.
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Jean-Baptiste Morin: Astrologia Gallica Book Eighteen - The Strengths of the Planets
This book is an English translation of Book XVIII of the Astrologia Gallica, in which Morin explains in detail his theory of how to determine the strengths and weaknesses of the planets in a horoscope. The present volume includes several horoscopes of notable persons that are used as examples of the rules.
Price: £12.99
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 | Jean-Baptiste Morin: Astrologia Gallica Book Twenty Two - Directions
This book is a English translation of Book 22 of the Astrolgia Gallica, in which Morin explains the theory of primary directions with special reference to the Regiomontanus system of houses. Of particular interest is his theory of the latitude of aspects. An appendix to the translation contains explicit formulae for Regiomantus primary directins.
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Jean-Baptiste Morin: Astrologia Gallica Book Twenty-Three - Revolutions
This book is an English translation of Book 23 of the Astrologia Gallica, in which Morin explains the theory of Solar and Lunar Returns and their relationship to the Natal Horoscope and its Primary Directions. The present volume contains the horoscopes of a number of 17th century celebrities followed by many Solar and Lunar Returns, each with a commentary and explanation of the important life events that they signified.
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 | Jean-Baptiste Morin: Astrologia Gallica Book Twenty-Four - Progressions and Transits
This book is an English translation of Book 24 of the Astrologia Gallica, in which Morin explains the proper use of Transits to pinpoint the time when a predicted event will occur. He first criticizes the various types of symbolic directions used by other astrologers of his day, and then sets forth his own method of prediction with numerous examples.
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Ptolemy: Tetrablios
Classics of history, in reasonably priced hardcover editions.
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 | Claudius Ptolemy : Tetrabiblios
This is the earliest surviving version of Ptolemy's "Tetrabiblios" (literally four books) - the paraphrase attributed to Proclus the Philosopher (412-485). Ptolemy's work remains the foundation of western astrology. In particular, his persuasive use of the Tropical Zodiac, rather than the Siderial, changed astrology forever.
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Vivian Robson: Electional Astrology
In this book are the classic ruls for choosing the best times to start all manner of things, from the trivial (bathing, cutting hair), to the important (marriage, starting a business), and pretty much everything in between:taking a trip, joining the army, planting and sowing, and much more.
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 | Richard Saunders: The Astrological Judgement and Practice of Physick
This is one of the earliest astro-medical treatises in the English language. Using the terminology of his day, Saunders speaks of humours and winds, of conditions hot, cold or dry, of the choleric and fiery etc. This is a comprehensive and demanding text on medical astrology. Included are rules for decumbiture charts, illnesses produced by the traditional planets in the various signs of the zodiac, when to administer medicines based on planetary hours and much more. It is also a first hand account of life death and medicine in the 16th and 17th centuries.
Price: £21.50
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Johannes Schoener: On the Judgements of Nativities
Schoener's book is most useful because of the pool of knowledge it represents. It is a complete view of the techniques of medieval natal astrology at the height of its complexity and development.
Price: £29.95
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 | Lind Weber: The Arabian Parts Decoded
This book includes thorough attention to Fortuna, the use of the Arabian Parts in natal charts, and in forecasting a variety of events - with many examples to illustrate the author's concepts. He includes progressed Parts, midpoints, and aspects to Jupiter and Saturn.
Price: £16.99
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