A Brief History of Astrology: From Babylonian Omens to Modern Horoscopes by Isaac Volpe Long before newspaper horoscopes and astrology apps, Babylonian priests watched the heavens for signs that could determine the fate of kings and empires. From those ancient celestial omens emerged the zodiac—an intellectual system that would influence Greek philosophers, Roman rulers, Islamic … Read more
The Chronicles of Astrology: A Journey Through Five Millennia of History by Jerome Zenastral (1998) When the first human beings looked up at the sky, they were not merely observing the stars. They were seeking to understand their place in the Universe. From Mesopotamia to modern observatories, from Egyptian temples to Greek philosophers, from Arab … Read more
The Story of Astrology: The Belief in the Stars As a Factor in Human Progress by Manly Palmer Hall (1943) The actual beginnings of astrology are unknown and unknowable. The science emerges already highly refined from the utter obscurity of the pre-historic world. The ends of astrology are also unknown. There is already evidence that … Read more
History of Astrology and Prediction by Eric Russell (1974) The biggest blow which has struck predictive astrology in modern times was the universal failure of all astrologers to predict the onset of the Second World War. Petulengro was later to claim that he had foreseen the fall of France but kept the news to himself … Read more
A History of Astrology, Divination and Prophecy by DK A History of Astrology, Divination and Prophecy traces the journey of astrology from its roots in the 3rd century BCE, when ancient Mesopotamians studied celestial bodies with the aim of predicting the future, through its development into the distinct branches of Eastern astrology, Indian (Vedic) astrology, and … Read more
Astrology and Western Society from the First World War to Covid-19 by William Burns (2023) This book gathers contributions on the topic of astrology in the West during the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, from 1914–2022. It is the first collection exclusively devoted to a period that has been mostly neglected by historians of astrology, who … Read more
A Confusion of Prophets: Victorian and Edwardian Astrology by Patrick Curry (1992) From the 1830s, horoscopic astrology staged a comeback among the urban middle-classes in England. Part of the popular Victorian fascination with mesmerism, magic and the occult, astrology was particularly disturbing to the intellectual and moral authorities. This book examines the colourful mental and … Read more
Power and Knowledge: Astrology, Physiognomics, and Medicine under the Roman Empire by Tamsyn Barton (1994) Power and Knowledge charts a history of three ancient scientiae in the Roman Empire–astrology, medical prognosis, and physiognomy (the art of discerning character or destiny from a person’s physique). Drawing on contemporary approaches in social theory and the philosophy of science, Tamsyn Barton … Read more
Astrology: A History by Peter Whitfield (2001) This scintillating history traces the key role astrology has played in the mainstream of Western intellectual life for more than two millennia. Peter Whitfield brings together research from ancient, classical, medieval, and modern times–and then relates astrology to the religion, philosophy, and science of each period. The unique … Read more
A History of Western Astrology by Jim Tester (1989) Traces the development of astrology from the fifth century B.C. and looks at the contributions of each age Also Review A Short History of Astrology by Christopher McIntosh (1994) The Astrologers and Their Creed: An Historical Outline by Christopher McIntosh (1969) Astrology: History, Symbols and Signs … Read more
As Above, So Below: Astrology and The Inquisition in 17th Century New Spain (Research Paper) by Ana Avalos Also Review Astrology: An Historical Examination by Phyllis I H Naylor (1967) The Scientific Basis of Astrology by Michel Gauquelin (1969) Cosmic Influences on Human Behaviour: The Planetary Factors in Personality by Michel Gauquelin (1979) Dreams … Read more
Heavens and Earth: The Story of Astrology Through Ages and Cultures by Garima Garg The ancient astrologer turned the impulse to answer this question into something meaningful by mapping the night skies and attempting to see in the movement of planets and stars an impact on human lives. But did all astrologers see the same … Read more
Prophecy and Power: Astrology in Early Modern England by Patrick Curry (1989) This book is a vivid and scholarly rediscovery of the history of astrology in modern England. It seeks to overturn the accepted view that astrology was a marginal pursuit which died out after out after the mid–seventeenth century. In reality astrology was a … Read more
Symbols of Astrology by Michael Delmar Symbols of Astrology is an essential, illustrated guide to the popular ancient practice that links humanity and individual personality with the stars. Gorgeous photographs are accompanied by a fascinating text that explains the terminology of horoscopes-the planets, houses, the sun cycle, etc. Moreover, this remarkable book surveys the history … Read more
Astrology and Astronomy (Is It Science?) by Rebecca Stefoff Looks at how astrological beliefs have shaped history while considering how they hold up against the scientific method, and compares and contrasts astrology and astronomy. Price INR 55 How to Order and Get the eBook Stories of Ancient Astrology: A Fascinating View into the History of … Read more
A Brief History of Western Astrology by Julia Parker and Derek Parker (2013) Mankind has studied the stars and planets since sentient life on earth began, attempting to discover just how they affect life on earth. The written history of astrology covers at least four thousand years, swinging from the complete dependence of the Caesars … Read more
Urania’s Children: The Strange World of the Astrologers by Ellic Howe URANIA’S CHILDREN is Ellic Howe’s memoir of his employment in the British Government’s covert operations to undermine German morale in World War II. The Allies were aware of the Nazis’ interest in the occult (which to their way of thinking included astrology). Although neither … Read more
Foundations of Astrology by Naomi Bennett Astrology in the 21st century is undergoing a dramatic change as the integration of modern and historical astrology merge into a new working design that is based on astronomy and the sacred geometry of life. Naomi Bennett looks at astrology’s roots and it’s underlying structure to unlock the hidden … Read more
Astrology: Science or Superstition by Serge Hutin History of Astrology Also Review Stories of Ancient Astrology: A Fascinating View into the History of Astrology by Karni Zor History of Astrology: The Story of Ancient Art of Foretelling (1st Edition, 2021) by Future Publishing The History of Astrology by Zolar (1972) Horoscopes and Public Spheres: Essays … Read more
Horoscopes and History by John David North (1986) Erudite monograph, history of horoscopic methods and examination of historical horoscopes. Also Review Chaucer’s Universe by John David North (1988) Stories of Ancient Astrology: A Fascinating View into the History of Astrology by Karni Zor History of Astrology: The Story of Ancient Art of Foretelling (1st … Read more