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"An Introduction to the Study of Astrology" is a comprehensive guide to the study of astrology written by William Lilly. The book has been updated with numerous emendations to better reflect the current state of the science. It covers a wide range of topics related to astrology, including the history and principles of the practice, the interpretation of horoscopes, and the use of astrological charts. The book is designed to be accessible to both beginners and more experienced astrologers, providing a thorough grounding in the subject. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in learning about astrology and its applications.Also a Grammar of Astrology and Tables for Calculating Nativities by Zadkiel. Contents: Life of William Lilly; Epistle to the Student in Astrology; Introduction to Astrology; Of the Planets; The Signs of the Zodiac; Diagram of the Sun's Motion in the Zodiac; Signs; Nature and Signification of the Twelve Houses; Colors of the Planets and Signs; Use to be made of the Twelve Signs; Essential Dignities of the Planets; Extensive list of Questions to be ascertained by Astrological Divination; Aphorisms by Zadkiel, plus much more! This rare reprint is considered to be one of the few essential, foundational works, on astrology. Essential reading!This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
About the author
William Lilly, a former barrister and historian in Canada and England, is a member of the Inns of Court and Middle Temple, and has been a Queen's Counsel since 1976. Throughout, he has been a director of both private and public companies, one of which led him to participate in the development of surveillance and location technologies which his company represented in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Following World War II, William travelled throughout Europe with the support of the Minister for External Affairs of Canada to observe the reconstruction, formation of governments, and constitutional arrangements of several European, Asian, and African countries, and his information encouraged the government to provide peace-keeping forces at the request of the United Nations. William is a citizen of both Canada and the United Kingdom.
