 A Brief History of Ancient Astrology
ISBN: 978-1-4051-1087-7
Hardcover
176 pages
November 2006, Wiley-Blackwell
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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.
* 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.
