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<p>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.<br></p><ul> <li>Discusses the union between early astrology and astronomy, in contrast to the modern dichotomy between science and superstition. </li> <li>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. </li> <li>Demonstrates how to construct and interpret a horoscope in the ancient manner, using original ancient horoscopes and handbooks. </li> <li>Considers the relevance of ancient astrology today. </li></ul>

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Author

Matthias Beck, Sinai Robins, Matthias Beck

Publisher

Wiley-Blackwell (an imprint of John Wiley & Sons Ltd)

Published

2006

Language

EN

ISBN

9780387291390

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

History, Mathematics, Computer Science

Rating

3.89 / 5 (8 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14