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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.

A Brief History of Ancient Astrology

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    Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
    Publication Date: 15/11/2006
    ISBN13: 9781405110747, 978-1405110747
    ISBN10: 1405110740

    Number of Pages: 176

    Non Fiction , History

    Description

    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.

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