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Horary Astrology, the Art of Astrological Divination

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Mr. Appleby has given those of us who study the art of astrological divination a lot to think about. His brilliant expository and clear yet entertaining prose lead us through the well entrenched weeds of horary technique to a wonderful meadow of logical and precise judgments. His many years of experience shine through in the certainty with which he makes some statements, and in the cautious doubt whith which he delivers others.

He was not a traditionalist of the stripe of John Frawley or myself, in that he is far more liberal with his use of the trans-saturnian planets (Uranus, Neptune and Pluto). I tend to use them like the so called "fixed" stars for horary purposes, because a lot of the stereotypical assumptions made about them by modern authors simply don't help horary analysis. Despite his ostentation, Appleby clings to the logical and solution oriented approach of our predecessors, a rare feat among modern writers.

He also does not make as much use of the Lots (Arabic Parts) as I have become used to, nor does he pay as much attention to the usually misunderstood concept of reception. Nevertheless, as far as getting a good grip on how to analyze a horary chart is concerned, this book can't be beat.

There are not many astrology books available that I would recommend, but this one gets my top rating not only for the style and writing, but because he has examples that are really entertaining for a change. Appleby was an everyday astrologer of the modern world, and had a 'common touch' that makes this book really accessible to beginners as a source of learning - and for practicing professionals, it is one of those rare and enjoyable astrology books that we know to be few and far between.