Compendium of Astrology [Paperback]

Rose Lineman (Author), Jan Popelka (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1983

The Compendium of Astrology is the most comprehensive astrology book over published. The Compendium contains the basic information needed to build a horoscope. It provides a step-by-step guide that will lead beginning astrologers to in-depth knowledge of principles and calculations. It also encourages them to pursue further study and research.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Whitford Press (November 1983)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0914918435
• ISBN-13: 978-0914918431
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,050,967 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What Fine Book, June 11, 1998

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This review is from: Compendium of Astrology (Paperback)

I tried for along time, trying to grasp the concept of Astrology, but it was seemingly too far out of my reach to commit to memory and to understand the inner dynamics of the whole thing. Then a friend handed me this book,..a loan ,..lol,..it was not long before I had misplaced it(such a lie) ,..as I tried to get my own copy but, no one was able to obtain one for me. The book opened Astrology to me,..it helped me understand what Astrology actually was, how it worked and even better gave simple but indepth examples of the planetary placings and aspects,.I soon felt confident with my ability to interpret charts as I finally could understand what exactly I was looking at,..now so many years later I have my own concepts on Astrology and it's meanings, that differ very much with the typical Astrology, but I must confess this book still dawns my shelf and always will. This is the book I recommend to anyone who shows interest in Astrology,..so comprehensive yet also so inviting. My hats off to the Author. Bright Blessings Anue

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excelllent Basic Astrology Book, January 23, 2011

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Anthony S. Picco (New York, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Compendium of Astrology (Paperback)

This is the second time I have purchased this book. I first bought it 25 years ago and have kept it in my library, referring to it throughout my career as a professional astrologer. For a basic book on astrology this is pretty thorough without being overwhelming. It has the typical "cookbook" building block series of references for each planet, sign & aspect, which is a useful information in understanding a chart. I usually recommend beginners start with The Inner Sky by Steven Forrest, but this is a good "next step" book for anyone wishing to delve deeper.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must-Have, September 26, 2002

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"freckledwitch" (Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Compendium of Astrology (Paperback)

I found this book in the library, had it a few days and ordered it from a local bookstore because I had to have it. I found the aspects described (moon squared venus, etc., for example) to be very insightful. Not to many books can claim being 'complete', and strangely enough, this one doesn't, but it comes closer than any other I've picked up. I really love this book and thank the authors for writing it; I wouldn't be without it.

If you are learning about astrology, you'll also love Stephen Arroyo's "astrology, karma, and transformation", a wonderful book by him which compliments 'Compendium' well. All Arroyo's books are must-haves as well.