This collection of notes and essays handles in greater depth subjects raised in The Real Astrology. Written by a contemporary master of traditional practice, it elucidates both technical matters and significant points of the philosophy that forms the basis of the practical craft. As in The Real Astrology, the author demonstrates his gift for presenting complex ideas simply, clearly and with a sparkling wit that makes this book as entertaining as it is instructive. This is at once an invaluable companion for the student or practitioner and a fascvinating insight for the general reader.
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By lilly
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It is a very witty written and insightgiving book, not only to read just once it is also a studybook.
Besides his other books; Real Astrology and The Horary Textbook it is from far the best book written on horary astrology.
Besides his other books; Real Astrology and The Horary Textbook it is from far the best book written on horary astrology.
By Parkson Kwok
Format:Paperback
I think John Frawley is one of the few astrologers in our days who is dedicated to teaching traditional astrology. This book is a collection of articles that deals with subjects raised in his earlier book The Real Astrology. Most of the articles appear in his journal The Astologer's Apprentice which has stopped publication. Hence it is a good buy and very worth reading for those (like myself) who studied modern astrology for a few years and would like to see how the traditional astrology should be applied when in our modern world.
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Best book I've ever read about astrology
16 Aug 2003
By A Customer
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Format:Paperback
Since starting to seriously study astrology about 5 years ago, I've been searching for an astrology book that reads the way I think. Search no more. This book does it.
If you've been wondering about learning how to accurately judge a chart, and especially if you're interested in horary, this is the book for you.
I'd rate this book in the intermediate catagory, because it's humor requires more than an average understanding of astrological terms. If you don't understand the terms, you won't get the humor or wit of this writer.
Frawley is THE authority in Horary Astrology, IMO. You won't be disappointed with this book.
~zeropoint
12 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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Good, but buy others books first
26 April 2009
By Yuzuru I. Abreu
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Format:Paperback
This book is a collection of texts from Frawley's magazine "the astrologers apprentice".
There are interesting articles, like the ones about the temperament and sexing the cat, but overall it is not a very coherent book... it doesn't have a "theme", only fragments glued together.
To anyone who have the REal astrology, I would recommend instead of this book to buy first the Horary Textbook or Sports astrology, which will give more value for your money.
There are interesting articles, like the ones about the temperament and sexing the cat, but overall it is not a very coherent book... it doesn't have a "theme", only fragments glued together.
To anyone who have the REal astrology, I would recommend instead of this book to buy first the Horary Textbook or Sports astrology, which will give more value for your money.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent for what it is, but it is not a step-by-step book: For Intermediate Level
11 Oct 2011
By Jeri Massi
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Format:Paperback
Before Frawley published the HORARY TEXTBOOK, this book was the best thing going for modern horary. Now that the HORARY TEXTBOOK is on book shelves, this book has become a lot less necessary. HOWEVER, I would not want to dismiss this valuable reference, especially for budding traditional astrologers. You ought to have a copy, but I would save this one for last in the current set of Frawley books. Frawley gives sample charts in this book, and he walks the reader through his analysis of each chart (horary charts, not natal charts). He also discusses some of the niggles and common traps of horary charts. His discussion on reception is great.
And again, where Frawley really soars is his ability to link the beliefs of traditional/Christian astrology (and not just the professional practice) with the modern day astrologer. Frawley is a throwback, not to William Lilly, but to a mindset that existed well before Lilly. He is an articulate, witty, make-yourself-at-home-in-my-mind type of writer. It's a little like having Merlin materialize matter of factly in your living room, ask where you keep your beer, and do you have a cat by any chance, and then he settles down to lecture you on the cosmos as he sees it. So of course you listen to him. I was sad to reach the last page of the book. Merlin disappeared, and I was left in my materialistic, 21st century living room, alone. Predictably, it was raining outside.
And again, where Frawley really soars is his ability to link the beliefs of traditional/Christian astrology (and not just the professional practice) with the modern day astrologer. Frawley is a throwback, not to William Lilly, but to a mindset that existed well before Lilly. He is an articulate, witty, make-yourself-at-home-in-my-mind type of writer. It's a little like having Merlin materialize matter of factly in your living room, ask where you keep your beer, and do you have a cat by any chance, and then he settles down to lecture you on the cosmos as he sees it. So of course you listen to him. I was sad to reach the last page of the book. Merlin disappeared, and I was left in my materialistic, 21st century living room, alone. Predictably, it was raining outside.
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