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History and ancient astrology
Ancient Astrology
This page is reserved for ancient astrological art, charts, images and writings. It will change from time to time, as images take a lot of megs and I cannot display them all at once. Suggestions welcome.
http://astroconsulting.com
Ancient festivals and the four seasons
This is about the cycle of the year. To move into an inner affinity with it brings us closer to the power behind nature and gives us new creative potential.
http://www.isleofavalon.co.uk
Aristotle's Model of the Universe
Something had to account for all those circles, and something had to provide a meaning for their movement. But above all, the most daunting challenge was to explain Man’s place within this great order...
http://www.astrology.earthlyreturns.com
Astrology and the Bible
Does God mind if we do astrology? Is astrology evil, or merely naughty? Will God smite us if we look into the future?
http://north-node.com
Bright, passionate, harmful and helpful stars
"When in a geniture we find the Moon which is drawing near to one of the bright and great stars or else the Moon has almost the same degree as this star has and especially when the Moon moves in the same direction (2) in which the shining star that is close to it in degrees moves ; these conditions give rise to great, brilliant, eminent and opulent genitures. "
http://www.cieloeterra.it
Bright, passionate, harmful and helpful stars
"When in a geniture we find the Moon which is drawing near to one of the bright and great stars or else the Moon has almost the same degree as this star has and especially when the Moon moves in the same direction (2) in which the shining star that is close to it in degrees moves ; these conditions give rise to great, brilliant, eminent and opulent genitures. "
http://www.cieloeterra.it
Early Irish Astrology: An Historical Argument
In all histories of western astrology there is a curious omission.
http://cura.free.fr
Early Irish Astrology: An Historical Argument
"In all histories of western astrology there is a curious omission. There are no references to early Irish, nor - indeed - ancient Celtic, astrological practices. In fact, the only serious scholarly study on Celtic astrology was published in a French academic journal in 1902. [1] This dissertation, in the light of modem research, is open to debate. "
http://cura.free.fr
Early Medieval Astrological Glyphs
The early use of the glyphs which represent the signs of the zodiac, planets and other astrological or astronomical phenonema can be traced to 10th or 11th century manuscripts.
http://www.astro-guide.com
Happiness in Medieval Astrology
Modern astrology is often vague and confusing when considering how the strengths and weaknesses inherent in the nativity reflect upon emotional states such as personal happiness and the potential for contentment and satisfaction.
http://www.skyscript.co.uk
History of astrology
Astrology: described as the science of astronomy applied to human affairs and called the "mother of the sciences".
http://www.astrologyedmonton.com
House Division, Planetary Strength, and Cusps in Hellenistic Astrology
In the upcoming analysis of house division in Hellenistic astrology, we will be making a new distinction for which there is as yet no accurate terminology.
http://www.astrology-x-files.com
Role of Egypt in the history of astrology
Astrology has played a major role in society since the beginning of civilization, and maybe even before that. Its influence can be seen in almost every part of the world.
http://www.astrologyweekly.com
The astrological metaphors
On the opposition of the signs and on the friendship of the stars.
http://www.cieloeterra.it
The Chinese calendar
How the Chinese calendar coincides with long term planetary cycles in our solar system
http://www.fourpillars.net
The History of Astrology -- Another View
"The material presented here originally was an introduction that I wrote to a volume of Project Hindsight translations called "The Record of the Early Sages in Ancient Greek." It consisted of fragments and quotations that either were directly from the oldest sources in Middle Eastern and Western astrology, or were paraphrases of material that *derived from these sources"
http://www.zodiacal.com
The History of Astrology -- Another View
The material presented here originally was an introduction that I wrote to a volume of Project Hindsight translations called "The Record of the Early Sages in Ancient Greek."
http://accessnewage.com
The Myths of the Zodiac
The ram with the golden fleece is believed to have been born of the union of Poseidon and Theophane, the daughter of Bialius.
http://www.winshop.com.au
THE RISE AND FALL OF HERMETIC ASTROLOGY
On the evening of the 11th of November 1572, the eccentric and brilliant Danish nobleman Tycho de Brahe walked from his laboratory to a nearby abbey to eat his evening meal and found himself grappling with the unthinkable.
http://www.elemental-astrology.com