A Handbook for the Humanistic Astrologer [Paperback]

Michael Meyer (Author)

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Publication Date: April 11, 2000

A Handbook for the Humanistic Astrologer is one of the most influential and widely read books on serious astrology published during the 20th century. It was an immediate success when first published in 1974, and since 1987 it has been regarded as the most highly prized and sought after out-of-print astrological classic. A handbook introduced astrology to a new generation of educated seekers turning to astrology not to know "what will happen and how it can be avoided if it's unpleasant" but to discover their innate potential and life purpose. Readers first exposed to serious astrology through this volume figure largely among today's leading astrologers and astrological writers. The volume not only changed the way we view astrology and what we expect from it, A Handbook for the Humanistic Astrologer forever changed the look and feel of astrological literature and horoscope graphics. It's concise format and presentation style has been emulated by numerous publications, and its entirely original horoscope graphics, first developed by the author during the 1960's, have been copied (unacknowledged) by countless astrological books, horoscope calculation services and astrology software developers. Founded upon the repeatedly proven premise that anyone can quickly learn the core principles of astrology and put them to use to improve ones life and relationships, A Handbook for the Humanistic Astrologer intentionally avoids the usual cookbook format in favor of exploring astrology's fundamental concepts and principles. In it and in his other works, such as The Astrology of Relationship, Michael R. Meyer demonstrates his unmatched ability to make astrology accessible to everyone.

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About the Author

Michael R. Meyer is one of the most respected and influential astrologers living today. His best-selling A Handbook for the Humanistic Astrologer is one of the most widely read books on serious astrology published during the 20th century. He has been a leading figure in the humanistic astrology movement since the 1960's and is today its foremost proponent. Michael is also the founder of khaldea.com and the Rudhyar Archival Project. He is the creator and developer of Khaldea Technology, which includes the Khaldea Ephemeris, the Khaldea Calendar and Khaldea7z.

Product Details

• Paperback: 328 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse (April 11, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595089356
• ISBN-13: 978-0595089352
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #656,223 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Michael R. Meyer is one of the most respected and influential astrologers living today. His best-selling A Handbook for the Humanistic Astrologer is one of the most widely read books on serious astrology published during the 20th century. He has been a leading figure in the humanistic astrology movement since the 1960's and is today its foremost proponent. Michael is also the founder of khaldea.com and the Rudhyar Archival Project. He is the creator and developer of Khaldea Technology, which includes the Khaldea Ephemeris, the Khaldea Calendar and Khaldea7z.

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Astrology of the Future, August 28, 2000

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I bought this book in the early 1970s when it first came out. I was also studying the works of Dane Rudhyar. I share the same slight reservations which Rudhyar expressed. However, the book is a real gem and a truly excellent handbook clarifying what for many are obscure issues. Whilst the forward-looking techniques treated in this book are still far from being included within mainstream astrology, yet they are nevertheless crucial to a very necessary deepening and broadening of this ancient art if it is to have a meaningful future. Humanistic astrology was a term coined by Dane Rudhyar to embrace his human-centered astrology - as opposed to event-oriented astrology - and also his cyclical approach which stems from that most archetypal of relationships the solunar cycle. This is an advance which many astrologers ape yet few have penetrated to the depths of understanding as had their unacknowledged mentor Rudhyar. This insight gained from the appreciation of Cyclicity in Life revolutionises our approach to the astrological aspects placing them within either the involutionary or evolutionary hemisphere. Advances in philosophy and psychology form the backbone of such an approach alongside the desire to move beyond 'cookbook' formulas and to view the chart-as-a-whole and find the key to the soul within. The book is based upon the deeply insightful pioneering work of Dane Rudhyar and Marc Edmund Jones yet, whilst the original works of these great masters are often experienced as being opaque - through the unique prose of each writer/thinker's style - in this book Michael Meyer assists us in applying this great body of extended techniques to our understanding and unveiling of the unique mandala of each individual horoscope. I am more than glad that it is justifiably in print again and am equally pleased that my well-thumbed original copy won't have to see me through the rest of my lifetime's study and application of this great science of the mysteries. Buy it. You won't get many chances like this one to provide you with an ongoing future in your enjoyment of this beautiful key to the Universe.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Complete, Concise, Clear Teaching Manuel, April 6, 2001

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This review is from: A Handbook for the Humanistic Astrologer (Paperback)

I have read, and used, this book for my own informational needs and I have used it as a Textbook for my classes. I find this to be one of the top three books I have read for the beginner and those wishing to learn more about serious Astrology. This book contains EVERYTHING. It leaves no stone unturned in its survey of Astrological information. I highly reccomend it for all students and teachers of Astrology alike. Lovingly, Rev Dr. Steven L. Maness [e-mail]

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the few astrology books you really need., January 22, 2004

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I am bewildered about the previously reviewer's personal comments regarding the author, especially his remarks regarding Mr. Meyer's conviction and understanding of the subject. Perhaps the reviewer has not kept current with Michael R. Meyer's work and contribution to the field of serious astrology. Anyone who takes moment to visit Meyer's very large website - www.khaldea.com - will see for themselves the author's true depth of understand and conviction.

A Handbook for the Humanistic Astrologer is one of the outstanding astrological books of the 20th century and had an important impact on many of today's leading astrologers. It is even more important today because it is one of the few books which gives the novice a comprehensive introduction to the subject.