A book that offers a whole new range of view points on astrology, astronomy and the cultural history of mankind. The author first describes the origin of the zodiacal images according to Rudolf Steiner's statements. Then he discusses why these images do not correspond either with the signs of the zodiac in traditional astrology or with the physically visible constellations of the stars, and what role the astronomy of the ancient Greeks plays in this. Another topic is the varying duration of the ages and what questions this raises for modern astronomy. Finally, using the example of European cultural development over the last thousand years, it is shown that each age is divided into twelve smaller cultural periods, which in their characteristics correspond exactly to the series of the forces of the zodiac.

Although countless volumes have been written upon the subject of Astrology, this is the very book which states the simple principles of the Zodiac in simple terms, making the entire matter clear to the average understanding. This volume indicates the Location, Characteristics, and Influence of each Sign of the Zodiac, giving the Days which each sign governs, and the Gems and Astral Colors associated with each. The Diseases of the Body, how to cure them, and the Faults of Character incidental to the different Domains. The Methods of Growth for each human being. The Domains from which Companions, Husbands, and Wives should be selected. The Characteristics of Children born in different Domains, and the Conditions to be observed in their Care and Education. The personal Ability and Talent of the individual with reference to Domestic, Social, and Business success.

It is a matter of common knowledge among mystics that the evolutionary career of mankind is indissolubly bound up with the divine hierarchies who rule the planets and the signs of the Zodiac, and that the passage of the Sun and the planets through the twelve signs of the Zodiac marks man's progress in time and in space. Therefore, it is not to be wondered at, that in the course of their investigations into the spiritual development of mankind, the writers have also encountered much that deals with the Zodiac, which is the boundary of our evolutionary sphere at the present time. So much has been perceived in the memory of nature that sheds light upon obscure passages of the Bible, that notes have been made from time to time of different points, but how to collect and collate these dissociated writings into a united whole has been a great problem for a long time. Even now, the writers know and feel that what they are bringing forth is only a very, very weak attempt to set before the students that great body of facts which have come to them through the memory of nature. They feel, however, that this will give a 3 4 THE MESSAGE OF THE STARS new and more profound meaning to the old symbols, and that by passing on what has been found they put themselves in line to receive more light. Concerning the future evolution of planets, The Rosicrucian Cosmo-Conception teaches, on page 256, that "when the beings upon the planet have evolved to a sufficient degree, the planet becomes a Sun, the fixed center of the Solar System. When the beings there have evolved to a still greater degree, and consequently it has reached its maximum of brilliancy, it breaks up into a Zodiac and becomes, so to speak, the womb of a new Solar System. Thus the Great hosts of Divine beings who, until then, were confined upon that Sun gain freedom of action upon a great number of stars whence they can affect, in different ways, the system which grows up within their sphere of influence. The planets or man-bearing worlds within the Zodiac are constantly being worked upon by these forces but in various ways according to the stage they have reached in evolution. Our Sun could not have become a sun until it set out from itself all the beings who were not sufficiently evolved to endure the high rate of vibration and the great luminosity of the beings who were qualified for that evolution. All the beings upon the different planets would have been consumed had they remained in the Sun. This visible Sun, however, though it is a place of evolution for beings vastly above man, is not by any means the Father of the other planets, as EVOLUTION AS SHOWN IN THE ZODIAC 5 material science supposes. On the contrary, it is itself an emanation from the central Sun, which is the invisible source of all that IS in our solar system."

Everyone has at least a little bit of interest in astrology. Whether your style is just reading your horoscope in the newspaper, or you've seen an astrologist to have your stars charted, Influence of the Zodiac Upon Human Life, With Character Readings of Persons Born Under the Cusp will definitely fascinate you. Influence of the Zodiac Upon Human Life, With Character Readings of Persons Born Under the Cusp was an influential book during the early stages of the New Thought movement, which taught Western audiences about Eastern mystical practices. Author Eleanor Kirk embraces what she calls the Occult Laws, which contain the essential wisdom of ancient spiritual leaders. Influence of the Zodiac Upon Human Life, With Character Readings of Persons Born Under the Cusp breaks down the twelve astrological signs, listing the traits, strengths and weaknesses of people born under each sign. Kirk advises the reader about what their signs mean, including the impact on marriages, childrearing and career. For example, she states fire signs and water signs should never marry, because water puts out fire but fire cannot touch water. After detailing the personality characteristics, Kirk gives tips she calls "mode of growth," which explain how the person can best honor their Zodiac traits. Pisceans, for instance, are said to be peculiar, loving and obstinate, and prone to fits of anxiety and pessimism. Kirk prescribes a quiet room dedicated to meditating on the mantra "I can, I will," to calm and center the fish sign. By emphasizing that a person's astrological sign is an influence, not a fate, Kirk informs people that they can control their own destinies. Kirk's writing style is concise, but never dry. One of the book's strengths is its sense of urgency. Kirk describes the purpose of learning astrological truths with the conviction of a person who believes the fate of the world depends upon it. Kirk beseeches readers to open their minds to new lines of thought, reminding them that"[H]e who has eyes to see can read between the lines." Influence of the Zodiac Upon Human Life, With Character Readings of Persons Born Under the Cusp is an excellent summary of the personal traits and influence of the heavens. All readers will find the prose compelling and the subject matter intriguing. It is a good book for those who are just starting to investigate astrology or for those who are experienced and seeking a refresher course. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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