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
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 11/10/2006
Pages: 176
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.36lbs
Size: 8.60h x 5.46w x 0.54d
ISBN: 9781405110747

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).