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About Part I: The Introductory Pages
William Lilly's astrology was a reflection of the man he was. Here we find his own personal account of how be came to be an astrologer, how he faced his adversaries, and how he gained the support of those in high parliament. Lilly's description of his life and sources are elaborated upon by annotations, filling the gaps that can make the work seem unapproachable to new students. We learn of the patron whose influence brought this work to prominence; we get the full insight into how this book came into being; and in Lilly's 'Letter to the Student of Astrology' we receive his earnest plea that the subject be approached with sincerity and compassion. If anyone wants to 'understand Lilly' - or Renaissance astrology generally - then this is the best place to start.
Historical astrologers described in this document include:
Agrippa - Albubater - Alkindi - Argol - Bonatus - Booker - Cardan - Dariot - Dietericus - Duret - Etzler - Ezra - Ferrier - Garceus - Haly - Hasfurtus - Junctinus - Leovitius - Leupoldus - Pontanus - Lindholt - Maginus - Montulmo - Naibod - Origanus - Pezelius - Ptolemy - Schoener - Tanstettor - Wharton - Vincent Wing - Zael
This PDF file also features a cover, and all the preliminary material prior to the commencement of the instruction in volume I.
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About Part II: Chart Calculation and the Meaning of the Houses
Lilly begins with a basic introduction to the main components of astrology: planets, signs, aspect and houses; their symbols and principal details. He then demonstrates how an astrological moment is calculated and represented in a chart form. This passage contains some very useful information about the historical approach to calculation techniques and the different systems used to record times and dates. After showing us how to 'cast' the chart, Lilly then begins his explanation of astrological symbolism with an account of the meaning of quarters, angles and houses. The section contains valuable definitions of terms which need to be understood by anyone wishing to make a study of astrology in its traditional application.
About Part III: The Superior Planets, Saturn, Jupiter and Mars
Lilly's description of planetary significations is essential reading for every astrologer, offering a comprehensive assessment of each planet's apparent appearance and motion, and signification over physical and temperamental descriptions, professions, diseases, herbs, savours, animals, minerals, weather, winds, orbs, friends, hours and angels. This section includes prolific annotations which help to identify and explain the use of herbs (and the general archaic terms) and provides explanation on the astronomical basis of planetary periods, the historical association of angels, and many other pertinent points which help to illuminate Lilly's planetary correspondences.
About Part IV: The Sun and Inferior Planets: Venus, Mercury and the Moon
Lilly's description of planetary significations continues with the natural associations of the Sun and inferior planets. Annotations include explanations of how the traditional astrological principles are embedded within the geocentric perspective of the cosmos, tables of planetary speed and motion, definitions of the terms 'oriental' and 'occidental', discussion of the planetary qualities, and how the planets received their mythological names and meanings. This section ends with Lilly's description of the meaning of the nodes in theory and practice, and leads into Lilly's 15th chapter: 'Another brief description of the shapes and forms of the planets'. This final survey of the planetary significations in physical descriptions offers valuable information for the technique of drawing up psychological and physical profiles of characters represented in a chart.
 UK astrologer Deborah Houlding
has been instrumental in bringing traditional astrological techniques back to the forefront of modern practice. She was the editor of the award-winning Traditional Astrologer Magazine, which ran between 1993-2000 alongside her imprint 'Ascella Publications' which brought back into circulation many rare and out-of-print traditional astrological texts. Since the late 1980s she has actively researched the astronomical and symbolic basis of the techniques used in western astrology, from its earliest roots to its contemporary extensions. Deborah has over 20 years experience as a practicing horary astrologer, and - utilising the methods of William Lilly - has dealt with a wide variety of issues from a broad range of clients. She is author of The Houses: Temples of the Sky (Wessex 1996), and host of the astrology site www.skyscript.co.uk. Her personal website is at www.debhoulding.co.uk
The material made available for download is copyrighted to Deborah Houlding and is offered here for private, non-commercial use by individuals. No part - including text, tables and graphics - may be reproduced further, circulated in any other format, or made available for download elsewhere on the web. The last addition to this page was made: June 2010.
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