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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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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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A Brief History of Ancient Astrology explores the theory and practice of astrology from Babylon to ancient Greece and Rome. While recognizing the modern dichotomy between science and superstition, Roger Beck acknowledges the historical symbiosis between astrology and astronomy as it existed in the ancient world.

This book 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. Using actual ancient horoscopes and handbooks, the author demonstrates how to construct and interpret a horoscope in the ancient manner. The book also discusses the sociopolitical and cultural impact of astrology on the Graeco-Roman world. The author addresses the relevance of ancient astrology today, presenting it not as a predictive art, but as a medium for telling stories about our world and the human condition.

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Title Brief Hist of Astrology C
Author Roger Beck
Binding Hardback
Edition First Edition
Pages 176
Volumes 1
Language ENG
Publisher Wiley-Blackwell, Oxford
Publication date 2007-01-01
Illustrated Yes
Features Bibliography, Dust Cover, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
ISBN 9781405110877 / 1405110872
Weight 0.76 lbs (0.34 kg)
Dimensions 8.8 x 6.4 x 0.74 in (22.35 x 16.26 x 1.88 cm)
Themes
- Topical: New Age
Category New Age / Body, Mind & Spirit
Library of Congress subjects Astrology - History
Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2006009414
Dewey Decimal Code 133.509

About the author

Roger Beck is Emeritus Professor at the University Toronto. He is the author of The Religion of the Mithras Cult in the Roman Empire (2006).

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