Since the mid-1990s, the so-called "Vedic astrology" has experienced a remarkable boom in America. Hence not only the Hindu sidereal Zodiac was imported to the west, but also other techniques of Hindu astrology and even spiritual concepts of the Vedic culture. By designating this astrology as "Vedic" - i.e. connecting it with the sacred writings of Hinduism, the Vedas - they allege that this astrology has a spiritual background, and ultimately goes back to divine revelation. Vedic Astrology - critically examined
This series focuses on our collection of articles in the rubric "Everything about astrology". In occasional intervals we are selecting a text that refers to the current quality of time. These references may either be obvious or will be suggested and explained by us. This week all eyes are on Prince William who marries Catherine Middleton. We look at the generational games in the Royal Family with a text by Liz Greene. The Royal Family
"Look deeply at the moon and you will find more than the Moon." This sentence in Dana Gerhardt's final Moon Watching article conveys the idea behind the series. The author reveals in the last installment how working with the Moon phases enhances the very basis of astrological thinking and interpreting of planetary cycles. Enjoy the "Odds and Ends" of the acclaimed series! »»
Richard Idemon was among the pioneers who introduced psychology to astrology in the 1970s and 1980s. His books "Through the Looking Glass" and "The Magic Thread" give a lively impression of his work which was revolutionary at that time. They preserve a wonderful spirit which is still inspiring readers today. Being out of print for a while they have a revival now as reprints thanks to the Wessex Astrologer. »»
The Antikythera mechanism is the oldest known complex scientific calculator. It appears to be constructed upon theories of astronomy and mathematics developed by Greek astronomers and it is estimated that it was made around 150-100 BC. We have found a Yotube video of a virtual model, based on the theoretical and mechanical model by Michael Wright. »»
This
introduction into the basic ideas of astrology is taken from the children's book "Looking
at Astrology" by Liz Greene. Although
once written for children, the text is very interesting for everyone who wants
to take first steps in astrology.
"Mapping
the Psyche" by Clare Martin is a transcript of an introductory course in psychological
astrology given for the CPA. In the first of three volumes,
the basic building blocks of astrological language are presented. The second
terme explores the planetary aspects and the houses of the horoscope.
4-Feb-2012, 18:20 UT/GMT | ||||
![]() | Sun | 15 | 20'11" | |
![]() | Moon | 6 | 29' 3" | |
![]() | Mercury | 13 | 26' 3" | |
![]() | Venus | 25 | 52'41" | |
![]() | Mars | 22 | 12'22"r | |
![]() | Jupiter | 3 | 6' 7" | |
![]() | Saturn | 29 | 30' 3" | |
![]() | Uranus | 1 | 56'32" | |
![]() | Neptune | 0 | 2' 9" | |
![]() | Pluto | 8 | 29'40" | |
![]() | TrueNode | 12 | 23'22"r | |
![]() | Chiron | 3 | 52'16" | |