Primary directions book is out, and an erratum

Martin Gansten

As many have asked, I may perhaps be forgiven for a spot of self-promotion in announcing that *Primary Directions: Astrology's Old Master Technique* is now available from Wessex Astrologer, Amazon, etc.

I should also like to point out a potentially confusing misprint in Appendix I, where (despite countless proof-readings), in the middle paragraph on p. 151, the words 'adding' and 'subtracting' have changed places. The formulae on the page are, however, correct. The error will be corrected in future editions.

Astraea · Joined: 04 Oct 2004 Posts: 285 Location: Colorado, USA

Martin, you've written an excellent and much-needed book that is informative on many levels. Amazon shipped my copy last Wednesday and I've been reading and re-reading it since then. It's a pleasure to encounter an astrology book written by someone whose breadth of knowledge is matched by depth - especially where traditional astrology is concerned. Thank you!

margherita · Joined: 10 Mar 2008 Posts: 1259 Location: Rome, Italy

The book is out!?
I booked it and nobody wrote me Sad

Now I'm running to the editor site, I hope it is a paperback, I read books on the bus
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Astraea · Joined: 04 Oct 2004 Posts: 285 Location: Colorado, USA

Gjiada, Martin's book seems to have been published separately and earlier in the US - my friend in England still hasn't received his, though he has had it on preorder for some time. Amazon shipped mine on July 15. The book is in paperback. You'll probably be receiving notice of its release soon.

Mark · Posted: Mon Jul 20, 2009 3:20 pm Post subject:

I got a an email late last week from Wessex Astrologer, the publisher in the UK, that the book was ready and would be despatched soon. So I am assuming my copy will arrive any day now.

Its great the book has come out now. I will get a chance to read some of it it before attending Martin's Primary Directions workshop here in the UK in early August! Very Happy

Mark
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margherita · Joined: 10 Mar 2008 Posts: 1259 Location: Rome, Italy

I've just placed my order, but just because is paperback, I hate heavy books Wink

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Olivia · Joined: 15 Oct 2008 Posts: 866

Self-promotion is perfectly acceptable here when you're making the lives of thousands of astrologers easier!

Got a note from Margaret at Wessex that the book is out, and am looking forward. Of course given our postal system it may be another two months, but I'm very eager to read it - and thank you so much for writing it!

For those who don't know, you can get a sample chapter of Martin's book from the front page of skyscript, and he's a very clear writer.

Yay! And wishing you every success with it Smile

Martin Gansten · Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 5:28 pm Post subject:

Thank you, Olivia. Very Happy

Ed F · Joined: 22 Jan 2008 Posts: 301 Location: Ipswich, MA USA

Yes, I ordered it yesterday. Looking forward to it.

- Ed

Minderwiz · Joined: 10 Jul 2004 Posts: 23 Location: Wigan, Lancs

My copy arrived from Amazon yesterday and I know Wessex Astrologer sent out copies for arrival on previous day.

I'm only up to Chapter 3 but it is just what I was looking for!

Thanks Martin

margherita · Joined: 10 Mar 2008 Posts: 1259 Location: Rome, Italy

Hello Martin,

Thanks, I had my copy this morning while going to work so i could start reading on the bus Smile

I see you mention Placido's Part of Fortune too, I'm sure that with your book and with Morinus which includes it many are going to use it.

Here, when Giancarlo explained to his students, people were a little shocked. Anyway in CieloeTerra they don't use that formula, they prefer a slight variant from two Placido's students, Brunacci and Onorati.
Maybe they wrote something on it on their site, myself I vote for keeping things easier, I'm a little lazy

I look forward to check examples with Morinus, I'm a Virgo Sun, I did the same with Kolev. Smile

I'm very happy to have your book and I would have the possibility to fly in England, but this is more difficult.
Just think a little about what I told you, Secret

margherita
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Martin Gansten · Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2009 10:36 am Post subject:

Glad you got the book, Margherita. Smile

margherita · Joined: 10 Mar 2008 Posts: 1259 Location: Rome, Italy

Eddy · Joined: 04 Feb 2009 Posts: 922 Location: Netherlands

Mark · Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2009 9:22 pm Post subject:

Hello Martin,

I just wanted to thank you for your new book. I have had it since last week and its been a real pleasure to read.

I have been consciously taking my time reading and re-reading sections to ensure I am grasping your points correctly. Hence i have only made it to Chapter 4.

I love the way the book summarises all the key points at the end of each chapter. Thats very helpful and quite novel in an astrological book. Thumbs up

Sadly, I am not now going to be able to make your workshop in Nottingham for personal reasons. Its a deep regret. I had so much looked forward to being able to hear you on this subject.

I can only hope the UK Astrological Association will have the good sense to invite you over to run a similar one day workshop in future. However, I expect you are likely to be in demand in a lot of places in future. Smile

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