First published in 1898, this is a very different astrology book from what we have now. There are extensive delineations for the signs of the zodiac, especially when found on the ascendant. There are delineations of planets in signs when they are in the first house or are the chart ruler, in both cases, describing the physical appearance. There are delineations of planets in the various houses, which will also serve for the planetary rulerships of the houses. There are only sketchy notes on aspects. So far as the "pure astrology" of planets in signs, in houses, in aspect, there is almost nothing at all. The reason is found in the second part of the book. We are not reading the chart as a psychological abstraction. We are, instead, looking for specific traits, attempting to answer specific questions. Will we have a profession? What kind of marriage? What kind of children? Will we vanquish our enemies, or submit to them? What kind of illness? We then find the house(s) of the horoscope which rule the question, and then delineate the signs & planets we find there. These are, by the way, the sort of questions that clients would ask, if they only knew we could give answers! The sort of things that astrologers themselves want to know. In the process we learn how to read a chart & get real meaning from it. We get ideas from one section and then apply them to other sections. There are hundreds and hundreds of useful aphorisms, except that Sepharial doesn't label them as such. Get this book, study it, underline key passages, scribble in the margins. You will learn more from this book than most all others put together.

LEO.-Physical marks: Strong, broad shoulders; upright walk, cheerful expression; fearless eyes, generally of a grey tint; wavy hair.Mental qualities: Faithful, proud, fearless; ambitious, generous, artistic; opposed to cliques and secrecy; oblivious to enmity; rich in life and feeling.-from "Signatures of the Zodiac"Do you know what "Bestial Signs" are? Which Zodiac sign is prone to "strange and impulsive love affairs"? Which planet tends to rule those who are "ingenious, reserved, covetous, melancholy, unfortunate"? What the "Law of Sex" is? If not, you need to examine this classic work of traditional astrology, first published in 1898. Four concise books-"Treating of the Language of the Heavens," "The Reading of the Horoscope," "The Measure of Time," and "Hindu Astrology"-impart the basics of reading the stars to determine your destiny."Sepharial" was the pseudonym of British mystic WALTER GORN-OLD (1864-1929), one of the most prolific writers on and teachers of astrology in modern times. Among his many works are Astrology Explained, Cosmic Symbolism, Science of Foreknowledge, and The Silver Key.

An astrology favorite for ten years An astrologers dutyto interpret and communicate what they see on a chartis no easy task. They must make creative connections, know what to say when, and help their clients deal with life''s most pressing issues. Noel Tyl illustrates how astrological measurementsthrough creative synthesiscan be used to effectively counsel individuals. Concrete examples are provided through the horoscopes of 122 celebrities, historical figures, and private clients. Also includes quick glance transit tables and a natal and midpoint solar arc analysis directory.