A Brief History of Ancient Astrology

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.

Author	Roger Beck
Book Series	Wiley Brief Histories of the Ancient World
Format	Ebook
ISBN	9781405110877
Language	English
Pages	447
Publication Date	11-09-2006
Publisher	Wiley

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