Best of
Astrology

1996

The Astrological Neptune and the Quest for Redemption


Liz Greene - 1996
    Neptune is the astrological symbol that describes this energy. Liz Greene, an internationally known astrologer, has given us the most complete and accessible book about Neptune ever written! She explores Neptune themes in literature, myth, politics, religion, fashion, and art to show how this energy manifests.

Cosmos and Psyche: Intimations of a New World View


Richard Tarnas - 1996
    Drawing on years of research & on thinkers from Plato to Jung, Tarnas explores the planetary correlations of epochal events like the French Revolution, the world wars & 9/11. Whether read as astrology updated for the quantum age or as a contemporary classic of spirituality, Cosmos & Psyche is an important work of sophistication & learning. importance.Preface1 The transformation of the cosmos. The birth of the modern selfThe dawn of a new universe Two paradigms of historyForging the self, disenchanting the worldThe cosmological situation today 2 In search of a deeper order. Two suitors: a parableThe interior quest Synchronicity & its implicationsThe archetypal cosmos3 Through the archetypal telescope. The evolving traditionArchetypal principlesThe planets Forms of correspondence Personal transit cycles Archetypal coherence & concrete diversityAssessing patterns of correlation 4 Epochs of revolution. From the French Revolution to the 1960sSynchronic & diachronic patterns in historyScientific & technological revolutionsAwakenings of the DionysianThe liberation of natureReligious rebellion & erotic emancipationFilling in the cyclical sequence The individual & the collectiveA larger view of the sixties5 Cycles of crisis & contraction. World Wars, Cold War & 9/11Historical contrasts & tensionsConservative empowermentSplitting, evil & terror"Moby Dick" & nature's depthHistorical determinism, realpolitik & apocalypseMoral courage, facing the shadow & the tension of oppositesParadigmatic works of artForging deep structures 6 Cycles of creativity & expansion. Opening new horizons Convergences of scientific breakthroughsSocial & political rebellions & awakeningsQuantum leaps & peak experiencesFrom Copernicus to DarwinMusic & literatureIconic moments & cultural milestonesGreat heights & shadowsHidden births 7 Awakenings of spirit & soul. Epochal shifts of cultural visionSpiritual epiphanies & the emergence of new religionsUtopian social visions Romanticism, imaginative genius & cosmic epiphanyRevelations of the numinous The great awakening of the Axial Age The late 20th century & the turn of the millennium8 Towards a new heaven & a new earth. Understanding the past, creating the futureObservations on future planetary alignmentsSources of the world orderEpilogueNotesSourcesAcknowledgmentsIndex

Light on Life: An Introduction to the Astrology of India


Robert E. Svoboda - 1996
    Jyotish, or Indian astrology, is an ancient and complex method of exploring the nature of time and space and its effect upon the individual. Formerly a closed book to the West, the subject has now been clarified and explained by Hart de Fouw and Dr. Robert Svoboda, two experts and long-term practitioners. In Light on Life they have created a complete and thorough handbook that can be appreciated and understood by those with very little knowledge of astrology.

Black Sun Signs: An African-American Guide to the Zodiac


Thelma Balfour - 1996
    Here's a guide to the zodiac that will make you say, "Wow, that's me!" From the fiery Arian to the charismatic Aquarian, you'll find examples of yourself, friends, loved ones, and even your children in this down-to-earth guide. No more cosmic adventures into your planets! Now here's a book that tells you the real deal about you and those special people in your life. You'll gain an insight into that practical Virgo brother who's always saving a penny for a rainy day or that energetic Sagittarian sister who just doesn't keep still for a minute. You'll also find out what famous African American brothers and sisters share your sign. Whether you're a sexy Leo like Halle Berry or there's a reserved Capricorn like Denzel Washington in your life, you're sure to get the 411 on yourself and everyone you know in Black Sun Signs.

The Magic Thread: Astrological Chart Interpretation Using Depth Psychology


Richard Idemon - 1996
    Richard Idemon sees the birth chart, a symbol of inherent universal order, as a labyrinth—a logical but complicated and elusive structure. The interwoven symbols in the horoscope are made up of a single thread that, when unravelled—like the magic thread of Ariadne—lead us through the maze to the heart of the chart and our own nature. This book is transcribed from a six-day lecture given in 1986.

The Art of Stealing Fire: Uranus in the Horoscope


Liz Greene - 1996
    This text explores the meaning of Uranus, in both its creative and destructive expressions, natally and by transit, linking it with various mythic images and historical events as well as with individual and collective psychological patterns, and using the primary image of Prometheus the Titan to examine just what the creative fire was which he stole from the gods and gave to humankind.

History of Horoscopic Astrology


James Herschel Holden - 1996
    Special attention is given to background history and to the working conditions and techniques used by astrologers during the last two thousand years. Numerous footnotes provide additional information and bibliographic references. A separate bibliography lists reference sources of particular importance. Two comprehensive indices containing more than 2,800 individual entries enable the reader to locate persons, publishers, topics, and book and periodical titles that are mentioned in the history. The book also contains discussions of several questions and topics relating to astrology. James Herschel Holden is Research Director of the American Federation of Astrologers and has been especially interested in the history of astrology.

Planetary Forces, Alchemy and Healing


Samuel Sagan - 1996
    While being a practical and easy-to-use manual, it reveals a fabric of meanings. It gives rearely-found explanations and provides fascinating insights where other books simply list symptoms or plants.

Essentials Of Medical Astrology


K.S. Charak - 1996
    Some of the prominent features of this work are: > Standardisation of approach to analysis of a chart related to disease. > Use of four vargas, or divisional charts, and two dashas to ensure an accurate assessement of the chart. > Discussion of principles of sound and unsound health. > Indications for congenital ailments. > An elaborate approach to ensure accurate timing of onset of disease and its outcome. > Hints about the possible site of disease as well as the nature of disease using the significations of houses and planets, and the Drekkanas. > A detailed account of the principles of Balarishta and Arishta-Bhanga. > The use of such subtle principles of Vedic astrology as the twenty-second Drekkana, the sixty-fourth Navamsha, the Sarpa Drekkana, and Gulika or Mandi, to decide on the onset and outcome of illness. > Classical combinations indicating some of the common ailments, and the scientific approach to application of these principles to actual horoscopic charts. A must for all students of Vedic astrology.

Hindu Predictive Astrology


B.V. Raman - 1996
    

Inner and Outer Space


Caroline W. Casey - 1996
    There, they saw a perfect reflection linking them directly with an omniscient universe. Inner and Outer Space offers a new vision of astrology and its language that uses a rich, detailed system of symbols and archetypes to describe the key relationships underpinning all of creation. 6 cassettes.

Prasna Marga: Pt. 1


B.V. Raman - 1996
    The author, a Nambudari Brahmin of Kerala who wrote this book in 1650 A.D., was a renowned scholar and has culled valuable information from a number of ancient sources. This ancient work, and English translation of which is presented here in simple and elegant English interspersed with copious notes incorporating the author's own experiences, touches on some of the most important aspects of life marriage, children, longevity, death, disease, etc. Part I is an exhaustive treatise on the various aspects of predictive astrology of immense practical utility, which deals not only with the various aspects of Prasna or Horary Astrology, but also with almost the entire range of the forcasting art Jataka of predictive astrology, Muhurta or electional astrology, Parihara or remedial astrology and Nimittas or the science of indications (Omens). Part II is an encyclopaedic work on matters that affect all areas of human life, such as marriage, children, causes of diseases as given in karma vipaka and the remedies, matters relating to deities, rulers, war, natural calamities, travel, rulers war natural calamities, travel, rainfall, digging wells, details for finding underground water, theft cases, dreams and their interpretation as indicators for death of disease and its timing etc.

Planetary Harmonics of Speculative Markets


Larry Pesavento - 1996
    He includes a wealth of charted examples that provide "absolutely phenomenal" trend change dates with an explanation of the planetary and lunar, movements that precipitated these events. Other topics included are: Planetary Declinations and Retrogrades, hidden Fibonacci relationships, intertwined with lessons in attitude, money management, and discipline. Applies George Bayer's principles to financial markets; proves the validity of planetary harmonics; shows results from thousands of hours of computer research by the author. Deals with human aspects of discipline, flexibility, and intuition.

Key Words for Astrology


Hajo Banzhaf - 1996
    The book covers all the basics as well as the not-so-obvious, and the planetary glyphs in the thumb margins make it a reference that every student of astrology will want to keep within easy reach. Bibliography.

Therapeutic Astrology: Using the Birth Chart in Psychotherapy and Spiritual Counseling


Gregory C. Bogart - 1996
    With the current trend toward more fatalistic, disempowering interpretations of astrological symbolism, I find Bogart's work especially encouraging". -- Steven Forrest, author of The Inner Sky