Ancient Astrology in Theory and Practice: A Manual of Traditional Tech
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DEVELOPED UNDER THE SHADOWS of the Egyptian temples, Hellenistic astrology is an ancient form of divination inherited from Mesopotamian wisdom traditions. Distilled in Græco-Roman antiquity, and refined in the fires of philosophy and astronomy, it forms the bedrock of traditional western astrology (while also bearing profound similarities to Jyotish or Vedic astrology). Drawing on a body of Greek texts that have remained largely untranslated for almost two-thousand years, Demetra George brings the contemporary practice of astrology back to its ancient roots. Scholar, translator, and practitioner, her work reveals the potent cosmological veins that bear the lifeblood of traditional astrology. Ancient Astrology in Theory and Practice is, in essence, a training manual for the study and practice of Hellenistic astrology. In two volumes, it provides the complete foundations and detailed dynamics of ancient chart-reading techniques. Each volume and each technique is richly illustrated with diagrams, example charts, and practical exercises. Volume 1: Assessing Planetary Condition In ancient cosmology, the planetary divinities symbolised the hierarchy of forces that shape our lives in the sublunary world. Not all planets are created equal in a given nativity, however, and so the first step of the practicing astrologer is to assess the condition of each planet in a chart in order to determine its effectiveness (or lack thereof) in the native’s life. To this end, this volume provides a series of rigorous methods for evaluating the condition of each planet in a birth chart through the lenses of classification (sect, gender, benefic/malefic), signs and rulerships (residences, reception, exaltation, trigons, bounds), the solar phase cycle (speed, direction, visibility, phase, phasis), lunar considerations (course, phases, bonding, nodes, bending, eclipses, prenatal lunation), and aspects (configurations, witnessing, testimony, bonification, maltreatment, adherence, overcoming, rays). Finally, it brings all of these factors together in a powerful synthesis that unlocks the layers of a chart with unrivaled precision. Review: Deep dive into hellenistic astology - Not just worth its money but worth it's weight in Gold. Demeta knows her stuff while also partaking in the arduous task of converting it into layman's terms. This book is brilliant for those who want to do a deep dive into traditional astology and all it's principles. So many interesting but unfamiliar concepts in hellenistic astology that I would never have know if it wasn't for this book. Under the beam...Sets....Ruler of the nativity are just a few of the concepts not used in modern astology. Hellenistic astology is much more about prediction than psychology. So if that is the direction you want your astology to go then this is worth the purchase. Review: Not as daunting as it looks! - I love anything that Demetra puts out; she explains the astrological concepts really well, and in ways that beginners can understand. When you first look at the size of the book you think that you're in for the long haul, however, the step-by-step process leads you through the book fairly quickly. I would also recommend taking a look at her 'Traditional Astrology 101' course at Astrology University, especially as a primer while you wait for your books to arrive. I've already ordered the second volume, highly recommend!
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A**S
Deep dive into hellenistic astology
Not just worth its money but worth it's weight in Gold. Demeta knows her stuff while also partaking in the arduous task of converting it into layman's terms. This book is brilliant for those who want to do a deep dive into traditional astology and all it's principles. So many interesting but unfamiliar concepts in hellenistic astology that I would never have know if it wasn't for this book. Under the beam...Sets....Ruler of the nativity are just a few of the concepts not used in modern astology. Hellenistic astology is much more about prediction than psychology. So if that is the direction you want your astology to go then this is worth the purchase.
A**L
Not as daunting as it looks!
I love anything that Demetra puts out; she explains the astrological concepts really well, and in ways that beginners can understand. When you first look at the size of the book you think that you're in for the long haul, however, the step-by-step process leads you through the book fairly quickly. I would also recommend taking a look at her 'Traditional Astrology 101' course at Astrology University, especially as a primer while you wait for your books to arrive. I've already ordered the second volume, highly recommend!
C**Y
Excellent introductory textbook / workbook for traditional astrology
Demetra George is really one the best astrologers of our time. This book is a summation of her decades of teaching experience. This book is a very gradual no-nonsense introduction to and textbook of traditional astrology. It focuses primarily on the Hellenistic tradition. It is in rather a workbook format, which I find extremely helpful. Most books on traditional astrology are either a translation of works by original author, which is very hard reading for modern students. Or just expert books written for people already versed in modern astrology. This book presupposes no prior knowledge of astrology, modern or traditional.
R**A
Hellenistic astrology masterpiece - a must read!
Have read it now for the 3rd time and every time I learn something new. Warmly recommend and can’t wait for Vol. II.
T**H
Brilliant
A fabulous book,about real astrology from one of the worlds best. I would highly recommend .
M**Y
Demetra George’s manual on traditional tequniques
It’s a book I’ve been waiting for for quite a while - Demetria George’s book on ancient astrology, this weighty tome is part one, part two to follow. It is written in the manner of ‘Astrology for Yourself’ with exercises after each section which really helps the reader to grasp what is a very complicated, but immensely rewarding subject.
L**E
Packed full of Information
Really well written and quite easy to understand. An essential book for the Course I am participating in.
B**E
Leitura obrigatória para astrólogos
Demetra faz a Astrologia tradicional ser um assunto extremamente prazeiroso de se estudar. O livro é grande, e trata apenas dos planetas. Traz muita referência histórica, o que geralmente falta nos livros de “astrologia contemporânea “. Já virou o livro de cabeceira.
A**R
Wonderful book
This book is so wonderfully written and interesting. Demetra knows her stuff well and how to share it with us. I like the structure of this book as it makes the sometimes profound stuff easy to follow and understand. The little exercises at the end of each chapters are simple, quick and helpful. Will keep this as a reference, probably like forever. ♥️
D**A
Best Option on traditional astrology
One of the best books in traditional astrology I have read
L**.
Ottimo manuale
Il testo accompagna il lettore, passo dopo passo, a valutare la forza dei pianeti di un tema natale secondo i principi dell'astrologia classica (ellenistica, medievale e rinascimentale). Alla spiegazione teorica di ogni argomento seguono esempi pratici relativi a 2 temi natali. L'unico limite di questo manuale è che all'analisi dei vari fattori che devono essere presi in considerazione per valutare la forza dei pianeti, e alle valutazioni, non seguono le interpretazioni dei due temi riportati a fini esplicativi. Forse il secondo volume darà più spazio all'interpretazione. Credo che questo testo, unico nel suo genere, meriti 5 stelle perché l'autrice riesce a rendere accessibili argomenti piuttosto complessi, senza dare nulla per scontato, ritornando a più riprese sui concetti spiegati per chiarirli al meglio.
M**S
I wish I could write a book like this
The way the book is researched, written and presented went beyond my expectations. The manual format and the way Demetra guides you through the exercises gives the reader/student chances to consolidate their knowledge in every page. Eagerly waiting for Volume 2 and (hopefully) for a Volume on ancient predictive techniques.
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