Hellenistic Astrology: The Study of Fate and Fortune

by Chris Brennan

Overview

Hellenistic astrology is a tradition of horoscopic astrology that was practiced in the Mediterranean region from approximately the first century BCE until the seventh century CE. It is the source of many of the modern traditions of astrology that still flourish around the world today, although it is only recently that many of the surviving texts of this tradition have become available again for astrologers to study.

Hellenistic Astrology: The Study of Fate and Fortune is one of the first comprehensive surveys of this tradition in modern times. The book covers the history, philosophy, and techniques of ancient astrology, with a special focus on demonstrating how many of the fundamental concepts underlying the practice of western astrology originated during the Hellenistic period.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780998588902
Publisher:	Amor Fati Publications
Publication date:	02/13/2017
Pages:	698
Sales rank:	34,739
Product dimensions:	6.90(w) x 9.90(h) x 1.40(d)

About the Author

Chris Brennan is a professional astrologer from Denver, Colorado, USA. He was educated at Kepler College, where he focused on cross-cultural comparisons between the astrological traditions. He is the former President of the Association for Young Astrologers, and former Research Director of the National Council for Geocosmic Research. He is a regular contributor to The Mountain Astrologer magazine, and is the host of an award-winning weekly program called The Astrology Podcast. He has lectured widely on Hellenistic astrology since 2006, and teaches a certification course on the subject with students from around the world.

Table of Contents

Foreword by Demetra George; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1-Early astrology in Mesopotamia and Egypt; 2-Origins of Hellenistic Astrology; 3-Practicing Astrology in the Roman Empire; 4-The Hellenistic Astrologers; 5-Decline and Transmission; 6-Philosophical Issues in Hellenistic Astrology; 7-Planets; 8-Signs of the Zodiac; 9-Configurations; 10-The Twelve Places; 11-The Issue of House Division; 12-The Domicile Lord of the Hour-Marker; 13-Rulers of the Places; 14-Conditions of Bonification and Maltreatment; 15-Triplicity Rulers of the Sect Light; 16-Lots; 17-Annual Profections; 18-Zodiacal Releasing; Conclusion; Appendix: Chart Data Timeline; Glossary; Abbreviations; Bibliography; Index;