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History of the Zodiac

Author : Robert Powell
Publisher : Sophia Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 9781597311526
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (115 download)

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Download or read book History of the Zodiac written by Robert Powell and published by Sophia Academic Press. This book was released on 2006-12-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The zodiac was first clearly defined by the Babylonians some 2500 years ago, but until recently the basis of this original definition remained unknown. This zodiac of the Babylonians, known as the sidereal zodiac because it is specified in direct relation to the stars (Latin sideris, 'starry'), was used for centuries throughout the ancient world, all the way to India, and must be distinguished from the tropical zodiac in widespread use by astrologers in the West today, which was introduced only in the middle of the second century A.D. by the Greek astronomer Claudius Ptolemy. Such was Ptolemy's influence, however, that the tropical zodiac gained prominence and, except for its survival (in a variant form) in India, knowledge of the sidereal zodiac was lost. In this thrilling study of the history of the zodiac, first submitted in 2004 as his Ph.D. thesis, Robert Powell rescues the the sidereal zodiac from the dusts of time, tracing it back to the Babylonians in the sixth/fifth centuries B.C. The implications of this discovery-among them the restitution of the sideral zodiac to its rightful place at the heart of astrology-are immense, they key point being that the signs of the sidereal zodiac, each thirty degrees long, coincide closely with the twelve astronomical constellations of the same name, whereas the signs of the tropical zodiac, since they are defined in relation to the vernal point, now have no direct relationship to the corresponding zodiacal constellations, owing to the precession of the equinoxes.This revolutionary history of the zodiac includes chapters on the Egyptian decans and the Hindu nakshatras, showing how these sidereal divisions, which originated in Egypt and India, are related to the original Babylonian zodiac. It also sheds light on the controversy surrounding the 'zodiac question' (tropical vs. sidereal), illuminating the history of the tropical zodiac-showing that originally it was not a zodiac at all, but a calendar for describing the course of the seasons! This book, the fruit of thirty years of research, is intended not only for scholars but for general readers as well, and offers the clearest and most comprehensive study of the history of the zodiac yet published.

The Origin of the Zodiac

Author : Rupert Gleadow
Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 0486419398
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (864 download)

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Download or read book The Origin of the Zodiac written by Rupert Gleadow and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2011-11-02 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lively account examines the nature, philosophy, and mythology of the zodiac in ancient Mexico, Tibet, China, India, Greece, Rome, Babylon, and Egypt. Anecdotes and illustrations enhance a text that includes fascinating material on zodiacal gems and birthstones. An absorbing, well-researched study that will fascinate students, scholars, New Agers, and anyone interested in the zodiac's colorful history.

A Brief History of Ancient Astrology

Author : Roger Beck
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470775378
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (77 download)

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Download or read book A Brief History of Ancient Astrology written by Roger Beck and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 History of Horoscopic Astrology

Author : James H. Holden
Publisher : American Federation of Astr
ISBN 13 : 0866904638
Total Pages : 402 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (669 download)

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Book Synopsis A History of Horoscopic Astrology by : James H. Holden

Download or read book A History of Horoscopic Astrology written by James H. Holden and published by American Federation of Astr. This book was released on 2006 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This thoroughly researched book is a history of the development of Western horoscopic astrology from its origin among the Babylonians and its subsequent creation in its present form by the Alexandrians down to modern times. Special attention is given to background history and to the working conditions and techniques used by astrologers during the last two thousand years. Numerous footnotes provide additional information and bibliographic references. A separate bibliography lists reference sources of particular importance. Two comprehensive indices containing more than 2,800 individual entries enable the reader to locate persons, publishers, topics, and book and periodical titles that are mentioned in the history. The book also contains discussions of several questions and topics relating to astrology. James Herschel Holden is Research Director of the American Federation of Astrologers and has been especially interested in the history of astrology.

The Lost Zodiac

Author : Catherine Tennant
Publisher : Vintage
ISBN 13 : 9780701162894
Total Pages : 149 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (628 download)

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Download or read book The Lost Zodiac written by Catherine Tennant and published by Vintage. This book was released on 1995 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever read a description of your zodiac sign and thought that's nothing like me? Or have you wondered why, of all the constellations in the sky, we only use 12? Catherine Tennant has rediscovered the 22 stars (which complement the existing zodiac star signs we use), which were known to the ancients over 2000 years ago, and which more accurately describe us. This kit contains a list of them and their dates, an astronomical description of each one, the myths and legends relating to each star and its constellation, a description of those born under each star as well as an explanatory introduction and a short piece on the historical background to this system.

The Origin and Nature of the Tropical Zodiac

Author : Damien Pryor
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780958134132
Total Pages : 78 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (341 download)

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Download or read book The Origin and Nature of the Tropical Zodiac written by Damien Pryor and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You know your zodiac sign. Maybe you're a Virgo, or an Aquarian. But did you know that your sign is not the same thing as the zodiac constellation that it is named after? Your sign is actually in a different part of space to the constellation of stars we can see in the sky. What? That makes no sense... or does it? In this book, The Origin and Nature of the Tropical Zodiac, researcher Dr Damien Pryor unpacks the difference between what's known among astrologers as the 'sidereal zodiac', and the 'tropical zodiac.' The sidereal zodiac, made up of the 12 constellations, is visible and real. The tropical zodiac, on the other hand, does not exist in the sense of a visible group of stars. So what is it, actually? Astronomers believe it's just a fanciful idea, with no basis in reality. Yet there are many references to the tropical zodiac in ancient Greek texts, including the writings of Ptolemy. Dr Pryor's meticulous research into these texts reveals the secret of what the tropical zodiac is, and how the teachers in the ancient Greek and Babylonian Mysteries understood it. Written in everyday language, with helpful graphics, The Origin and Nature of the Tropical Zodiac is an invaluable resource for astrologers - and anyone who has an interest in their astrological sign.

A History of Western Astrology

Author : S. J. Tester
Publisher : Boydell & Brewer Ltd
ISBN 13 : 9780851152554
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (525 download)

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Download or read book A History of Western Astrology written by S. J. Tester and published by Boydell & Brewer Ltd. This book was released on 1987 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Superb general account.' Times Literary Supplement The story of the history of Western astrology begins with the philosophers of Greece in the 5th century BC. To the magic and stargazing of Egypt the Greeks added numerology, geometryand rational thought. The philosophy of Plato and later of the Stoics made astrology respectable, and by the time Ptolemy wrote his textbook the Tetrabiblos, in the second century AD, the main lines of astrological practice as it is known today had already been laid down. In future centuries astrology shifted to Islam only to return to the West in medieval times where it flourished until the shift of ideas during the Renaissance.

Astrological Origins

Author : Cyril Fagan
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780875422206
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (222 download)

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Download or read book Astrological Origins written by Cyril Fagan and published by . This book was released on 1973-01-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Fated Sky

Author : Benson Bobrick
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 0743268954
Total Pages : 385 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (432 download)

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Download or read book The Fated Sky written by Benson Bobrick and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2006-11-14 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'The Fated Sky' looks at famous figures and important historical events that were influenced by astrology.

An Enquiry Into the Origin of the Constellations That Compose the Zodiac, and the Uses They Were Intended to Promote

Author : John -1753 Nr 90005092 Barrett
Publisher : Legare Street Press
ISBN 13 : 9781020521843
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (218 download)

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Download or read book An Enquiry Into the Origin of the Constellations That Compose the Zodiac, and the Uses They Were Intended to Promote written by John -1753 Nr 90005092 Barrett and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 1837, An Enquiry into the Origin of the Constellations that Compose the Zodiac and the Uses They Were Intended to Promote is a fascinating exploration of ancient astronomy and mythology. Written by John Barrett, a fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society, this book offers a detailed analysis of the symbolism and significance of the 12 zodiac signs. Whether you're a student of astrology or simply interested in the history of science, this book is a must-read. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Encyclopaedia Britannica

Author : Hugh Chisholm
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1090 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Encyclopaedia Britannica written by Hugh Chisholm and published by . This book was released on 1910 with total page 1090 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This eleventh edition was developed during the encyclopaedia's transition from a British to an American publication. Some of its articles were written by the best-known scholars of the time and it is considered to be a landmark encyclopaedia for scholarship and literary style.

Chinese Astrology

Author : Shelly Wu
Publisher : Red Wheel/Weiser
ISBN 13 : 1564147967
Total Pages : 257 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (641 download)

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Download or read book Chinese Astrology written by Shelly Wu and published by Red Wheel/Weiser. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Draws on the archetypes of the 12 signs of the ancient Eastern zodiac to offer insight into astrologically influenced personalities, providing coverage of such related topics as how a birth element shapes one's destiny, Chinese love signs and the qualities of one's Chinese birth-hour "companion."

Ptolemy's Almagest

Author : Ptolemy
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 0691002606
Total Pages : 712 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Ptolemy's Almagest written by Ptolemy and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 1998-11-08 with total page 712 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ptolemy's Almagest is one of the most influential scientific works in history. A masterpiece of technical exposition, it was the basic textbook of astronomy for more than a thousand years, and still is the main source for our knowledge of ancient astronomy. This translation, based on the standard Greek text of Heiberg, makes the work accessible to English readers in an intelligible and reliable form. It contains numerous corrections derived from medieval Arabic translations and extensive footnotes that take account of the great progress in understanding the work made in this century, due to the discovery of Babylonian records and other researches. It is designed to stand by itself as an interpretation of the original, but it will also be useful as an aid to reading the Greek text.

Zodiac Baby Names

Author : Russell Grant
Publisher : Hay House, Inc
ISBN 13 : 1401926835
Total Pages : 434 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (19 download)

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Download or read book Zodiac Baby Names written by Russell Grant and published by Hay House, Inc. This book was released on 2009-11-01 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Choosing your baby’s name is incredibly important, as the name carries a unique weight and meaning that the girl or boy will carry for life. The meaning of a name is often the reason behind the choice, but what about other more fascinating influences? Astrology has helped shape and guide us for millennia, and can even reveal hidden aspects of our potential and personality. The stars are able to give a fresh dimension to our names, so selecting one isn’t the exclusive reserve of the newly born, but is for adults, too! If you’re looking for a name to suit your child (or even yourself!), this comprehensive A–Z guide from Russell Grant is ideal. Arranged by sun sign, with a special appendix covering the planetary rulers, it has everything you need to decide on the right name to bring out the best in your baby or you, including a special fact file for each zodiac sign, how the planets influence every name, and thousands of names from around the world. Choosing your baby’s name has never been so much fun!

The 13th Sign

Author : Kristin O'Donnell Tubb
Publisher : Feiwel & Friends
ISBN 13 : 1250037662
Total Pages : 265 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (5 download)

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Download or read book The 13th Sign written by Kristin O'Donnell Tubb and published by Feiwel & Friends. This book was released on 2013-01-08 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What if there was a 13th zodiac sign? You're no longer Sagittarius, but Ophiuchus, the healer, the 13th sign. Your personality has changed. So has your mom's and your best friend's. What about the rest of the world? What if you were the one who accidentally unlocked the 13th sign, causing this world-altering change, and infuriating the other 12 signs? In this book by Kristin O'Donnell Tubb, Jalen did it, and now she must use every ounce of her strength and cunning to send the signs back where they belong. Lives, including her own, depend upon it.

Astrology

Author : Peter Whitfield
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (555 download)

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Download or read book Astrology written by Peter Whitfield and published by . This book was released on 2001-09 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This scintillating history traces the key role astrology has played in the mainstream of Western intellectual life for more than two millennia. Peter Whitfield brings together research from ancient, classical, medieval, and modern times -- and then relates astrology to the religion, philosophy, and science of each period. The unique historical manuscripts and works of art that illustrate the text, many drawn from the superb collections of the British Library, show how Western astrology evolved among different cultures and reconciled itself with many different belief systems.This lucid, thoughtful, and stimulating work -- the first serious, comprehensive history of astrology -- gracefully illuminates a significant chapter in the history of ideas.

Signs of the Zodiac

Author : Carlota Santos
Publisher : Artisan
ISBN 13 : 9781648291418
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (914 download)

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Download or read book Signs of the Zodiac written by Carlota Santos and published by Artisan. This book was released on 2022-04-12 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this beautifully illustrated astrology handbook, author and artist Carlota Santos guides readers on an astral journey through the constellations. Included are expansive zodiac sign profiles that cover the important details—personality summaries, compatibility charts, and the structure and story behind each sign—as well as representative tarot cards, amulets to balance each sign’s qualities, and rituals to nurture positive traits. For those looking to dig deeper and explore their full astrological chart, Santos shares her celestial knowledge on everything from the relationships between planets and their rulers to the phases of the moon, from ascendents and descendants to the twelve houses. With this valuable material at their disposal, readers are guided to create their own birth charts as a closing ritual, using beautifully illustrated fill-in pages.