Fixed Stars and Their Interpretation [Paperback]

Ebertin-Hoffmann (Author), Kris Brandt Riske (Editor), Jack Cipolla (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 15, 2009

The basis for this book was a publication by Elsbeth Ebertin entitled Sternenwandel und Weltgeschehen. It contained cases of her own investigations and records. Her son, Reinhold Ebertin, and Georg Hoffman, Elsbeth's coworker, edited the text and added many new sources of information. Like Ptolemy's astronomical handbook, Almagest, this is the basis for much of the current information on fixed stars. Modern astrologers recognized that fixed stars carry an influence into the horoscope if conjunction a natal planet by longitude and even more so if by latitude. A prominent star on the Ascendant or Midheaven is said to be an indication of recognition achieved in the lifetime. The character of the star indicates the kind of influence the aspect will have. This book contains 73 major stars and describes their essential nature.

Product Details

• Paperback: 116 pages
• Publisher: American Federation of Astrologers; First Edition edition (December 15, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0866900918
• ISBN-13: 978-0866900911
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #242,855 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars As a Certified Fixed Star Astrologer, this book is foundation material, December 31, 2006

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Angeli Baci (Cielo) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fixed Stars and Their Interpretation (Paperback)

I am one of a few Fixed Star astrologers in the world and no matter how much I read, study or research in this fascinating area, I will always come back to Ebertin's work. Though often his conclusions appear negative, if you will take them into the light of present life, you will understand how to derive the highest value for each star. For example when considering Algol, the star connected to beheadings, one can examine the aspects to this star and discover the person may have a tendency to lose their head in the aligned matters astrologically described. A star of extreme passion, Algol will also reflect the exact statements indicated by Ebertin - take Princess Diana's death or Nicole Simpson - both active under Algol at the time of their deaths.
I do not believe you can consider yourself knowledgable in fixed stars without this book. It is definitely one of the basic texts on the subject, others include the work of Robison, Guttman and of course recently Bernadette Brady.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Dated edition, September 26, 2010

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This review is from: Fixed Stars and Their Interpretation (Paperback)

Probably Ebertin's conclusions and insights are valuable; but this is a reprint of a 1950 edition of an expanded 1928 work. It's full of errors, misprints, mistranslations, and the star charts are poorly reproduced with stars and constellations in German. Also, it's difficult to get past "updated" examples which seem to be admiring of "statesmen" such as Hitler and Goebbels.

I look forward to a refurbished edition with star names that match contemporary astronomical charts.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A fascinating field of research, October 18, 2010

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Madalena Tavares - See all my reviews

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For the practising astrologer this book is a precious thing. Few researchers study the influence of fixed stars in our human existence, yet it is real. But it is subtle, sometimes it can be more evident, sometimes not. It requires a lot of astrological knowledge , experience and intuition to "see" a star working in someone's life, since the person itself must be able to atune with the qualitatively different star's rays... How can I explain it better ? I can't. I know, though, that it is about time more astrologers study this subject - always, always based on their own practical experience with their clients, acquaintances and famous biographies. The authors are celebrated German astrologers, it does not matter if they were sympathizers of the nazi regime, since most people at that time and place were engulfed in that pestiferous movement. Yet the astrological wisdom and superb intuiton shines through! This is a book to study again and again and again, and treasure in your private collection of "the real good ones".