Synopses & Reviews
It is hard to imagine a more comprehensive reference encyclopedia to this topic than the volume at hand. – American Reference Books. A recent USA Today poll disclosed that more than 25 percent of the population has some belief in astrology. Lewis explores the scientific, historic, and popular basis behind the ancient art, providing a thorough understanding of basic astrology. Students, soothsayers, and star watchers everywhere will learn there's more to astrology than just the twelve signs of the Zodiac and never knowing the winning lottery numbers. This comprehensive guide also includes a table of astrological glyphs and abbreviations, a section on casting a chart, and a chapter that explains and interprets every planet in every house and sign. An American Library Association Award winner and Visible Ink standard, The Astrology Encyclopedia will please readers looking for their place among the stars.
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"Although aimed at the believer, Lewis' work may be confidently consulted by the skeptic seeking basic information about astrology."
Synopsis
Updated and expanded, this volume defines and explains more than 800 astrological terms and concepts from air signs to Zeus. 100 illustrations.
Synopsis
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.
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Contains alphabetically arranged, annotated entries on a variety of topics in astrology, including terms, concepts, heavenly bodies, and contemporary and historic astrologers, along with instructions on reading and interpreting an astrological chart.
Synopsis
The scientific, historic, and popular basis behind the ancient art of astrology is explored in this comprehensive reference. The guide also includes a table of astrological glyphs and abbreviations, a section on casting a chart, and a chapter that explains and interprets every planet in every house and sign.
Synopsis
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. This is the definitive work on celestial forces for anyone seeking to expand their knowledge on the influence of the stars and other heavenly bodies on human personality, behavior, and fate.
About the Author
Prof. James R. Lewis' work has received recognition in the form of Choice's Outstanding Academic Title award and Best Reference Book awards from the American Library Association and the New York Public Library Association. Having completed his graduate work in religious studies at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, Prof. Lewis has an extensive background in history, psychology, philosophy, and comparative religion, including religious cults. He is an internationally recognized authority on nontraditional religious groups and currently teaches religious studies at the University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point.