Download or read book Introduction to Decumbiture written by Wanda Sellar and published by The Wessex Astrologer. This book was released on 2014-09-01 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A decumbiture chart, taken from the time a patient 'takes to their bed' (Latin decumbere, to lie down), is a traditional technique used in medical astrology to help discover the causes of an illness and to ascertain if the treatment is working and whether recovery is likely. Very few of us have the luxury of taking to our beds these days but the time for a doctor's appointment or the onset of a fever for example are equally valid and the resulting chart can be very informative. Wanda Sellar teaches the techniques in a clear and easily understandable format then demonstrates their use in a wide variety of case histories

Download or read book Introduction to Medical Astrology written by Wanda Sellar and published by The Wessex Astrologer. This book was released on 2014-06-04 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Medical astrology is a fascinating subject, yet undoubtedly a rather challenging one. In this work however, the author attempts to ease the path towards greater understanding of traditional astrological principles regarding health, as well as introducing some new experiential ideas. These have been developed through her long pratice in this field. What can sometimes be helpful in studying a chart is to understand the psychological underlay to medical conditions inherent in the cosmic pattern. The many charts included in this work from the author's own casebook as well as the charts of some public figures both current and historical, suggest guidelines for interpretation. This book is recommended for anyone who is interested in exploring medical astrology in greater depth, and perhaps including some aspects of it in their own astrological work.

Download or read book The Siblys of London written by Susan Mitchell Sommers and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2018 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ebenezer Sibly was a quack doctor, plagiarist, and masonic ritualist in late eighteenth-century London; his brother Manoah was a respectable accountant and pastor who ministered to his congregation without pay for fifty years. Drawing on such sources as ratebooks and pollbooks, personal letters and published sermons, burial registers and horoscopes, Susan Sommers has woven together an engaging microhistory that offers useful revisions to existing scholarly accounts of brothers Ebenezer and Manoah, while locating the entire Sibly family in the esoteric byways of the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries.

Download or read book Divination and Knowledge in Greco Roman Antiquity written by Crystal Addey and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-07-15 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Addressing the close connections between ancient divination and knowledge, this volume offers an interlinked and detailed set of case studies which examine the epistemic value and significance of divination in ancient Greek and Roman cultures. Focusing on diverse types of divination, including oracles, astrology, and the reading of omens and signs in the entrails of sacrificial animals, chance utterances and other earthly and celestial phenomena, this volume reveals that divination was conceived of as a significant path to the attainment of insight and understanding by the ancient Greeks and Romans. It also explores the connections between divination and other branches of knowledge in Greco-Roman antiquity, such as medicine and ethnographic discourse. Drawing on anthropological studies of contemporary divination and exploring a wide range of ancient philosophical, historical, technical and literary evidence, chapters focus on the interconnections and close relationship between divine and human modes of knowledge, in relation to nuanced and subtle formulations of the blending of divine, cosmic and human agency; philosophical approaches towards and uses of divination (particularly within Platonism), including links between divination and time, ethics, and cosmology; and the relationship between divination and cultural discourses focusing on gender. The volume aims to catalyse new questions and approaches relating to these under-investigated areas of ancient Greek and Roman life. which have significant implications for the ways in which we understand and assess ancient Greek and Roman conceptions of epistemic value and variant ways of knowing, ancient philosophy and intellectual culture, lived, daily experience in the ancient world, and religious and ritual traditions. Divination and Knowledge in Greco-Roman Antiquity will be of particular relevance to researchers and students in classics, ancient history, ancient philosophy, religious studies and anthropology who are working on divination, lived religion and intellectual culture, but will also appeal to general readers who are interested in the widespread practice and significance of divination in the ancient world.

Download or read book A Celebration of Willow written by Kim Creswell and published by Aeon Books. This book was released on 2024-03-26 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An invitation to reconnect with nature through the art of willow sculpture. Lavishly illustrated with full colour photographs, this uniquely valuable book pays homage to the willow in many ways, providing an in depth discussion to the intricacies of willow sculpture, ranging from sourcing materials and basic techniques, to how to weave a variety of shapes and forms. Over the last three decades, Kim Creswell has dedicated her life to working with the elegant and abundant Salix; in A Celebration of Willow, she shares with readers the knowledge she has gathered through connecting with her plant ally, the familiar and flexible willow tree. Throughout the book, the author focuses on the importance of cultivating a deep and mutual relationship with the natural world, discussing in detail important concepts such as ecology and sustainability. She also explores explores working with the willow tree in herbal medicine. A Celebration of Willow not only provides a poignant introduction to the willow tree but acts as a pathway for readers to consider how they can connect with themselves as a part of nature.

Download or read book Astrological Judgement of Diseases from the Decumbiture of the Sick written by Nicholas Culpeper and published by Astrology Center of America. This book was released on 2005-03 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nicholas Culpeper (1616 - 1654), is best known today for his English Physician, a comprehensive guide to the medicinal uses of native plants and herbs, the first such book published in English. Culpeper, a Puritan, was the son of a clergyman. In 1634 he spent a year at Cambridge, where he learned Greek and Latin, which enabled him to study old medical texts. He was apprenticed to an apothecary and started his formal practice in Spitalfields, London, around 1640. Culpeper supported the Parliamentary side in the English Civil War, suffering a severe chest wound in 1643. After recovering he returned to his medical practice in London, where he established a reputation as an outstanding healer. War wounds combined with overwork led to his death by exhaustion in 1654, aged 37. According to his widow, he left behind some 70 unfinished manuscripts. Astrological Judgement of Diseases from the Decumbiture of the Sick, was published posthumously. This book is the astrological companion to his better-known English Physician. In this book is the distilled experience of a very busy practitioner. The text, while newly reset, retains the spelling and punctuation of the original.

Download or read book Horary Astrology written by Petros Eleftheriadis and published by The Wessex Astrologer. This book was released on 2019-03-20 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Horary astrology is a fascinating and exacting technique, and here is the perfect book to hone your skills. Author Petros Eleftheriadis presents over fifty valid charts taken from his client files which demonstrate, in clear steps, how to reach an answer. He stresses the importance of starting with the correct question; for instance, he doesn't accept 'Should I?' questions, saying 'Astrology charts cannot possibly show something that will NEVER materialize, something that will never become reality, so they cannot show how your life would be, had you made another decision.' So rather than asking whether you will win the lottery if you buy a ticket, the correct action would be to buy the ticket then ask if you will win. Ideal for students and professionals with some knowledge of horary astrology.

Download or read book Chart Shapes written by Wanda Sellar and published by The Wessex Astrologer. This book was released on 2021-01-29 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you know the Bowl from the Basket shape in a natal chart? Did you realise just how much information you can gain from examining the actual pattern of the planets in the chart?No matter how knowledgeable we are about astrology, natal chart analysis can still present a challenge - however, understanding chart shapes could make all the difference. In this fascinating study, Wanda Sellar pinpoints an effective route into the astrological labyrinth using a concept which was pioneered by Marc Edmund Jones and then followed by Robert Jansky in the last century. Each chart shape has its own central theme: a Locomotive shape has its starting point with the leading planet which may be in any house or sign, a See-Saw shape begins with the core opposition, a Wedge with the confining trine.Not all charts fit neatly into one of the idealised patterns, and those that take a little coaxing are still a revelation in interpretation. Sometimes it is the planet that stands outside the idealised shape that reveals the core of the personality. This treasure trove includes a multitude of worked case histories, including Arnold Schwarzenegger, Mata Hari, George Blake, Bobby Fischer, Harrison Ford and Agatha Christie. This fascinating and accessible book is suitable for all levels.

Download or read book Growing Pains written by Alex Trenoweth and published by The Wessex Astrologer. This book was released on 2019-02-26 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The mere mention of the word `teenager' can strike fear into the heart of the bravest soul, and yet there are some truly heroic individuals who make it a life-long mission to teach them. Alex Trenoweth is one such teacher. She also happens to be an astrologer. Her official subjects are Religious Studies, History and English, but from reading 'Growing Pains' you will quickly find that her true passion is the actual students themselves. Using the cycles of Jupiter and Saturn she untangles the confusing conundrum of why groups of students are so different from each other year on year, and sometimes even within year groups. How is an already over-worked teacher supposed to cope with this ongoing challenge? Alex Trenoweth has the answer.

Download or read book Horary Astrology written by Anthony Louis and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2021-02-08 with total page 367 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find What's Lost with the Power of Horary Astrology 45+ Sample Charts and Real-World Examples With nothing more than a sincerely asked question, horary astrology can help you locate anything that has been lost. Renowned astrologer Anthony Louis shares dozens of charts taken from astrological literature and his own practice, complete with in-depth explanations of how to read them. Covering a wide variety of situations, from misplaced cell phones to missing persons, these charts help practitioners of all levels to improve their skills. Sharing the well-established methods of influential astrologers, such as seventeenth-century author William Lilly, this book delves deeply into the most helpful ways to work with the relevant houses and aspects. You'll discover revelatory ideas for exploring planetary keywords, retrograde significators, combustion, colors, lunar nodes, and much more. Horary Astrology also presents excerpts from classic astrological works and insights from contemporary astrologers, making it your go-to resource for reaping the practical benefits of this exciting approach to astrology.

Download or read book Blagrave s Introduction to Astrology etc Edited by Obadiah Blagrave With a portrait written by Joseph BLAGRAVE and published by . This book was released on 1682 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Culpeper s Complete Astrology written by Nicholas Culpeper and published by Microcosm Publishing. This book was released on 2023-10-17 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Delve into the astrological herbalism of Nicholas Culpeper, the 17th-century physician, herbalist, and astrologer whose writing about health and herbs made a mark on medicine that resonates to the present day. His astute eye, keen wit, and encyclopedic knowledge led him to create his definitive English Physitian, more commonly known today as Culpeper's Complete Herbal. Planetary influences were key to his understanding of herbal medicine. In his philosophy, each plant is governed by a planet, and the time at which a person takes to their sickbed is significant to their diagnosis and healing. His Semeiotica uranica, or, An astrological judgment of diseases from the decumbiture of the sick was a seminal early work of medical astrology and is published here as a historical document of great fascination to astrologers as well as to historians of herbalism and medicine. This edition includes modernized English spelling and expert guidance on how to decipher the work and consider Culpeper's influence in modern context.Also included are a foreword by Alice Sparkly Kat, author of Postcolonial Astrology, and an introduction by Judith Hill, author of Medical Astrology.

Download or read book Traditional Western Herbal Medicine written by Elisabeth Brooke and published by Aeon Books. This book was released on 2019-01-28 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Responding to the recent revival of interest in herbal medicine, Elisabeth Brooke explores the origins and history of the practice of herbalism and discusses its use in a modern context. This new book will be perfect for anyone interested in the use of herbal medicine, in particular those who have read Brooke's best-selling earlier works including Herbal Therapy for Women . "The thesis of this book is the interconnectedness of all nature, human and plant kingdoms, and the underlying connection of a first principle which unites everything and from which and to which everything returns. We shall go on to discuss the four elements and humours and how the planets weave these differing energies through the vegetable and animal kingdoms which show us how Spirit is expressed in the plant, in the person and in the dis-ease." --from the author

Download or read book Nakshatras written by Komilla Sutton and published by The Wessex Astrologer. This book was released on 2014-05-01 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Komilla Sutton is a co-founder of the British Association for Vedic Astrology. She is renowned as both a practitioner and teacher of the science with students and clients all over the world. Readers of her previous books (The Essentials of Vedic Astrology, The Lunar Nodes and Personal Panchanga) have long been asking for a book on the nakshatras, the lunar mansions - so here it is.

Download or read book Under a Sacred Sky written by Ray Grasse and published by The Wessex Astrologer. This book was released on 2015-07-01 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Under a Sacred Sky is a treasure trove of essays by the author on the ancient art of astrology. This far-reaching collection is drawn from articles and interviews ranging from discussions of its use in our personal lives to its value for understanding historical cycles and patterns. It also includes a fascinating chapter on planetary stations, a topic rarely covered in other astrological literature. Along the way Ray Grasse interjects with some of his ownpersonal experiences in the discipline, while exploring its broader implications for subjects like synchronicity, spirituality, and the yogic concept of the chakras. This book includes interviewswith Rick Tarnas and Laurence Hillman and is suitable for both beginner and advanced students of the subject.

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Download or read book Mapping the Psyche Volume 1 written by Clare Martin and published by The Wessex Astrologer. This book was released on 2016-03-24 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this first of three volumes, the basic building blocks of astrological language are presented, not in the dry, 'cookbook' manner which mars so many astrology texts, but in the lively and relaxed format of the classroom. Questions from students punctuate the teaching, making the material accessible, fluent and immediately applicable to everyday life.