A BRIEF HISTORY OF ANCIENT ASTROLOGY by Roger Beck ( 9781405110747 )

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A BRIEF HISTORY OF ANCIENT ASTROLOGY

By:

Roger Beck

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1405110740

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9781405110747

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JOHN WILEY AND SONS LTD

Pub. date:

10 November, 2006

Series:

Brief Histories of the Ancient World

Pages:

176

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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.

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16 illustrations

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Wiley-Blackwell (an imprint of John Wiley & Sons Ltd)

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