Eastern Systems for Western Astrologers: An Anthology [Paperback]

Robin Armstrong et al (Author), Robin Armstrong (Author), Richard Houck (Author), Bill Watson (Author), Michael Erlewin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 1997

Eastern astrology has been gaining popularity ever since the astrological community started to re-explore classical astrology. Where astrology fell into disfavor in Western circles and was only used for medical reasons after the papal bull issued in the early 1600s, it did not suffer that fate in India and China. For centuries, astrology has been used and highly respected in the East by the rich and poor alike. Why? Because it works. The astrology used in the East is very different than the systems used here in the West. To introduce contemporary astrologers to the modern value of these ancient traditions, this anthology provides a collection of outstanding essays by eight leading astrologers. Thomas Moore, the well-known author of Care of the Soul and Soul Mates, introduces this work with "the Astrological Vision," followed by: Astrology & The Chakras by Ray Grasse The Degrees of the Zodiac & the I Ching by Robin Armstrong Chinese Five-Element (Tzu P'ing) Astrology by Bill Watson Tibetan Astrology by Michael Erlewine The Humanism of Vedic Astrology by Hart deFouw The Easter Moon through Western Eyes by Dennis Flaherty Prediction East by James Braha Life & Death East & West by Richard Houck The authors' diverse backgrounds bring a wealth of experience to this collection: Robin Armstrong is an astrological consultant and teacher, and author of Windows-based astrology program Stars in Sight; James Braha is the author of Ancient Hindu Astrology for the Modern Western Astrologer, and How to Predict Your Future: Secrets of Easter and Western Astrology; Hard deFouw is co-author with Dr. Robert E. Svoboda of Light on Life: An Introduction to the Astrology of India; Michael Erlewine, founder of Matrix, is the author of The Sun is Shining and The Manual of Computer Programming for Astrologers; Dennis Flaherty is the author of Mythic Measurements of the Moon's Nodes," published in the anthology Astrology's Special Measurements; Ray Grasse is the author of The Waking Dream; Richard Houck is the author of The Astrology of Death; and Bill Watson has published numerous articles in both Chinese and English on business forecasting and management.

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Many Western professionals incorporate Eastern approaches to their trades in an effort to improve their fields, and astrology should be no different. This scholarly anthology covers a range of practical topics from Vedic astrology to eastern views of death, and addresses the feasibility and benefits of incorporating Eastern and Western astrology. The diversity of contributions to this collection provides a body of knowledge certain to be of value to practicing astrologers who would like to expand their practice into new realms.

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Red Wheel / Weiser (April 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1578630061
• ISBN-13: 978-1578630066
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #783,701 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful insights from the East, August 2, 1998

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This review is from: Eastern Systems for Western Astrologers: An Anthology (Paperback)

This is a book about astrology from China, India and Tibet. I do not know of any other book in which there are so many different astrological techniques from the East. Everything is clearly explained. In this book, you will find the wisdom of the sages of the East who have spotted the stars and planets for centuries. Now you can learn about their insights.