Focusing on traditional mundane astrology, this volume explores astrological perspectives on historical events, particularly through Saturn-Jupiter conjunctions and mundane ingresses. It includes summaries from medieval authors and features works by Masha'allah and Abu Ma'shar, alongside a new translation of Abu Ma'shar's "Flowers." The book also presents a complete translation of al-Rijal's work and provides modern tables and historical commentary. Dr. Dykes offers insightful analysis to assist readers in navigating this intricate subject, making it essential for astrologers and historians alike.
* The original Kindle version of this book has been updated and diagrams corrected.*Astrological Basic Rituals & Meditations is designed for both beginning and experienced ritualists. Written by two veteran ritualists with twenty years of experience apiece, it describes magic in terms of spiritual healing, and is especially written for contemporary astrologers (both traditionalists and modernists) who want a more hands-on, ritualized, and astrologically-based spirituality to complement their chart-reading practices. This book is also designed for those interested in ritual magic, the Tarot, and meditative practices as paths to a spiritually-centered life. For those focusing on ritual magic, this book will teach them how to eventually write their own rituals. For those seeking a deeper understanding of the Tarot, it illuminates the astrological powers behind these cards, and for practitioners of meditation, every ritual includes two meditations. Following an extensive introduction full of instruction and hints, including a primer on astrological elections, Astrological Magic contains rituals on all Elements, Planets, and Signs, with a culminating ritual for each group. Tarot meditations and other visualizations, Appendices on incenses and color, and more are included in this invaluable guide to astrological ritual and spirituality.
Focusing on traditional mundane astrology, this work presents translations from Latin and Arabic sources, exploring various methods of weather prediction, market fluctuations, and celestial events like eclipses and comets. It delves into chorography, assigning astrological significance to geographical regions, and includes detailed discussions on climes and obscure place-names. Dr. Benjamin Dykes offers insightful commentary and introductions to Ptolemaic astrology, making it an essential resource for traditional astrologers and historians alike.
Exploring the resurgence of traditional astrology, this book highlights its relevance for contemporary practitioners. It delves into various aspects, including life philosophies and predictive methods, presented by a leading expert known for translating classic Latin texts. The work emphasizes the practical applications and significance of traditional astrological practices in today's context.
Choosing auspicious times to act was an important branch of traditional astrology. Choices & Inceptions is the largest modern-language collection of traditional works in electional astrology to date. Translated from the medieval Latin by Dr. Benjamin Dykes, this volume contains instructions on lunar mansions, several types of planetary hours, and three of the most important traditional works on "complete" elections: Sahl's On Elections, al-'Imrani's The Book of Choices, and al-Rijal's The Book of the Skilled VII. With a lengthy Introduction that analyzes various ethical and philosophical issues in elections, it is essential for contemporary astrologers.
