Complete, concise, informative and highly intelligent.

Introduces the terms and divisions of both Western and Eastern astrology, with step-by-step instructions for calculating horoscopes.

Anyone who is fascinated with astrology--Chinese or Western--will find this complete, straightforward resource a must-have. Whether used for entertainment or as a tool for living harmoniously with one's natural character, this giant astrology reference is certain to provide hours of fun. Two-color interior.

"What's your sign" and the Age of Aquarius may seem like artifacts from an earlier, more primitive age now referred to as "the seventies, " but astrology remains a popular subcurrent in our culture, with polls suggesting that more than one in every four Americans believe that celestial bodies influence behavior and fate. Written by an authority on nontraditional religious movements and a professional astrologer for more than 25 years, The Astrology Encyclopedia presents 800 alphabetically arranged entries intended to help today's students of astrology better understand the heavenly influences. "Astrology may be unappealing to some because of its apparent determinism, " writes author James Lewis, "but it allows people to comprehend the events in their lives as part of a meaningful, predictive system over which they can gain some control." Even individuals with lots of control (Nancy Reagan) seem to like a bit of astrological support. NASA, writes Lewis, utilizes a form of heliocentric astrology for predicting and thus avoiding space missions during periods of solar flare activity. Most people are familiar with only a tiny portion of astrology, namely the 12 signs of the Zodiac as they relate to personality. The Encyclopedia examines the complete art and science of astrology, covering dozens of historical and contemporary astrologers, hundreds of astronomical bodies, and numerous technical terms of astrology and astronomy. A special section provides information on casting a chart. An American Library Association Award winner and a Visible Ink standard, The Astrology Encyclopedia will please readers looking for their place among the stars.

The most complete and affordable single-volume reference on Astrology available anywhere! This massive 928-page tome is the definitive work on celestial forces and the influence of the stars and other heavenly bodies on human personality, behavior, and fate. The Astrology Book: The Encyclopedia of Heavenly Influences defines and explains more than 800 astrological terms and concepts from air signs to Zeus and everything in between. Students of the sun and stars and the laypeople interested in knowing more about those passionate Scorpios or intuitive Pisceans can examine the total astrology culture, famous astrologers, heavenly bodies, explanations, and interpretations of every planet in every house and sign—even pesky technical terms. And to further them on their star quest, The Astrology Book includes a special section on casting a chart. It also includes a table of astrological glyphs and abbreviations, a helpful bibliography, an index, and a list of organizations, books, periodicals, and websites dedicated to the study of the influences reigning from the heavens. The wealth of information it contains makes it is one of the most useful guides to astrology available today.

Derek and Julia Parker are two of the most famous and best-selling names in the field of astrology: their Compleat Astrologer introduced thousands to the subject. With this new encyclopedia, they have produced a must-have tool for the professional, student, and amateur astrologer. The Parkers’ work encompasses everything from the entire history of astrology to its terms and techniques. There’s plenty in here for everyone: fascinating facts and anecdotes, biographies of top astrologers, textbook definitions of such phrases as trine aspect, and answers to such questions as: Are Scorpios REALLY sex mad?

2024 Reprint of the 1939 Second Edition.Full facsimile of the original edition and not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. This book is a goldmine of information for anyone who reads astrological charts. Its contents will aid in the interpretation of every chart you work on. The thoroughly indexed and cross-referenced text covers: General medicine-planetary influences for every condition, natural or pathological. Alphabetic listings for each Sign, Luminary and Planet, indicating, for example, "Diseases of Aries," "Diseases of Mars," "Diseases Ruled by the Sun," etc. Animals and animal diseases. Non-medical information on colors, foods, physical appearance, voice--everything that appeals to or affects our physical body and the senses.