One of the most important tools of a traditional astrologer is a well stocked library. Renaissance Astrology Original Editions provide new works on traditional astrology, magic and esoteric studies including the first English translation of De Imaginibus, "On Images" by Thabit Ibn Qurra, a key astrological magic text. The Renaissance Astrology CD Library Series includes 120 rare books of magic, traditional horary, electional, natal and mundane astrology, plus esoteric and astrological philosophy, truly making this a portable library on CD! The Renaissance Astrology Facsimile Editions series provides special editions of astrology and astrological magic books unobtainable anywhere else and unique to this web site. Get the Complete Set of 9 facsimile editions for $50 off and free U.S. Media Mail shipping. Finally, a bibliography of useful books, both contemporary and ancient is listed along with instructions explaining how to actually find them. De Imaginibus-Astrological Magic The Mansions of the Moon Electional Astrology & Astrological Magic Fortuna's Wheel, Nigel Jackson on Tarot Geomancer's Handbook, John Michael Greer Geomancy Warnock's Horary Case Book Horary Astrology Translations of & Commentary on Picatrix Translation of Latin Picatrix Books I & II Picatrix Guide-Astrological Magic Latin Picatrix with Selected Translations & Commentary-Astrological Magic Picatrix Selected Translations & Commentary-Astrological Magic Renaissance Astrology Facsimile Editions Complete Set of Facsimile Editions Renaissance Electional Astrology Compilation, 3rd Ed. Mysterium Sigillorum-Astrological Magic Blagrave's Introduction to Astrology-Horary, Electional & Natal Thrasher's Jubar Astrologicum-Horary Astrology Partridge's Mikropanastron-Horary, Electional & Natal Middleton's Practical Astrology-Horary & Electional Astrology Poole's Country Astrology-Natal Astrology Angelus's Astrological Optics-Natal Astrology & Astrological Magic Kyranides / Cyranides-Hermetic & Talismanic Magic Useful Sources for Books 17th Century English Astrology for Practitioners Contemporary Books on Traditional Astrology for Practitioners Classical Texts on Astrology & Magic Medieval Texts Renaissance Texts Marsilio Ficino Cornelius Agrippa
Best of all the Guide contains a complete explanation of thirty benefic and malefic astrological talismans (but don't make the malefic ones!) from the Ouroboros Picatrix! These recipes are clear, straightforward and ready to be put to use. Absolutely invaluable! I also include a number of examples of actual elections and even astrological charts to assist you further in understanding the intricacies of the Ouroboros Picatrix. The Picatrix Guide is $12.95 and available as a pdf e-book. For secure online Paypal or credit card orders click the appropriate button to left. Contact me for more information. De Imaginibus represents the height of astrological magic technique and goes far beyond merely planetary talismans in using the full range of traditional astrological technique developed by the sophisticated Harranian Sabians. De Imaginibus explains how to create house based talismans, how to use horary questions to forecast and anchor talismans and how to tune talismans to individual natal charts. De Imaginibus is divided in the the following nine chapters:
The Renaissance Astrology edition contains a complete translation, the shorter paraphrase contained in Cornelius Agrippa's Three Books of Occult Philosophy plus a commentary by the translator, Christopher Warnock, a leading contemporary practitioner of traditional astrological magic. This edition also contains beautiful illustrations by the artist and contemporary mage Nigel Jackson. The commentary explains not only the practical application of the teachings of De Imaginibus on the preparation of talismans, but also the deeper philosophical and spiritual significance of the work, which truly is an important guide to Hermeticism as a Practical Path to Gnosis, the mystic union with the Divine.
The Renaissance Astrology translation of De Imaginibus is 64 pages, in 6 inch by 9 inch standard paperback perfect binding. The cost is $29.95 plus $10.95 priority mail shipping in the U.S. or $12.95 non-US airmail shipping. Click the appropriate buttons to right or left for secure on-line Paypal or credit card payment. Please Contact me for more information.
Warnock provides a complete introduction, including the history of the use of the Mansions and explains how to locate the Moon in the Mansions. A complete lunar Mansions ephemeris for 2006-2018 makes using the Mansions quick and easy! Explanations of the use of the Mansions to time activities auspiciously is fully explained and useful examples provided. The key feature of Mansions of the Moon is a exhaustive individual listing of each of the 28 Mansions of the Moon. This includes a new English translation of the relevant sections from Picatrix, explaining the elections for each Mansions as well as the talismans of each Mansion, both benefic and malefic. Each listing includes a beautiful black and white illustration of the image of the Mansion from the description in Picatrix by Nigel Jackson, the talented mage and artist. The Mansions of the Moon is $24.95 plus $12.95 US priority mail or $14.95 non-US priority mail shipping. To order click the Paypal or credit card button to left.
Fortuna's Wheel is divided in the the following chapters, with an in-depth individual treatment of each of the 21 Major Arcana, each with a stunning new image by Nigel Jackson.
A fascinating look at Tarot, with esoteric commentary and fabulous new Tarot images! A must for all esoteric researchers and Tarot practitioners by a master artist and mage! Just $19.95!
In the Geomancer's Handbook Greer explains this ancient divinatory art clearly and succinctly, allowing the practitioner quick mastery of this precise and accurate method of prediction. Because geomancy uses a good deal of astrological technique, it is an excellent predictive method for astrologers without requiring the arduous effort necessary to learn traditional horary astrology. Greer combines teachings from traditional texts with his own deep knowledge of geomancy, distilling the essence of geomancy in seven chapters:
A fascinating explanation of divinatory geomancy by the leading contemporary geomancer! The key geomantic text for practitioners. Just $19.95!
Included in Warnock's Horary Case Book are general introductory comments on contemporary traditional horary practice, a discussion of practical issues arising for each topic and a listing of sources for each type of questions. Warnock's Horary Case Book is required reading for the Horary Astrology Course. Warnock's Horary Case Book is 6 x 9 inch paperback perfect bound, 110 pages, $19.95 plus $12.95 US priority mail or $14.95 non-US priority mail shipping. To order click the Paypal or credit card buttons to left. You can now order the complete set of Renaissance Astrology facsimile editions including: Renaissance Electional Astrology Compilation, 3rd Ed. Mysterium Sigillorum Blagrave's Introduction to Astrology Thrasher's Jubar Astrologicum Partridge's Mikropanastron Middleton's Practical Astrology Poole's Country Astrology Angelus's Astrological Optics The Kyranides for a reduced price! Separately costing $255, the complete set is $50 off, plus US orders get FREE media mail shipping! What a bargain, 20% off and free shipping on hundreds of pages of rare books of traditional astrology and magic unavailable elsewhere.
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Neither Nauticum Astrologicum, Introduction to Astrology nor Opus Astrologicum have been republished since the 17th century and are only available from Renaissance Astrology! Astrologia Restaurata has been specially processed and enlarged substantially from the original for easier reading. Newly added in the Revised 3rd Edition are an Electional Introduction by Christopher Warnock, the aphorisms of Hermes, Ptolemy and Bethem, plus Guido Bonatti's 146 Aphorisms and the electional portions of John Searle's Introduction to Astrology, over 500 pages of original material in facsimile! The Renaissance Electional Astrology Compilation is a required text for the the Traditional Electional Astrology Course. The Revised 3rd Edition includes electional sections plus a complete set of diagrams and tables, plus explanations of their use, including essential dignities, orb and aspect tables, almuten tables by degree for day and night using the Dorothean triplicities, planetary ruler house pairs, electional tips, planetary hour elections and a planetary hours diagram, plus Nigel Jackson's beautiful house and Mansion of the Moon diagrams. A must have for all electional astrologers!
A complete textbook of traditional electional astrology. over 500 pages of original texts in facsimile versions plus an additional 12 pages of tables and diagrams. perfect bound paperback 8.5 x 11 inch format, 297 pages $34.95 plus shipping.
Its most important feature, however, is a fascinating section on electional astrology with much new and exciting material. Blagrave explains, for example, how to fit the chart to a particular person, in order to properly elect an auspicious time to assist or influence them. Blagrave also deals with the rectification of natal charts using primary directions and with solar revolutions and transits.
In addition, however, Jubar Astrologicum also gives complete instructions for answering horary questions for each of the twelve houses, including questions of wealth, property, birth, illness, marriage, partnership, death, travel, career and even witchcraft and curses. One of the most useful features of Jubar Astrologicum is Thrasher’s delineation of numerous example charts, providing invaluable practical insight to horary analysis. Renaissance Astrology Facsimile Editions is pleased to present Jubar Astrologicum in its first publication in three hundred years. Like all 17th century authors on horary astrology Thrasher is clearly indebted to William Lilly, but Jubar Astrologicum contains much of interest for students of traditional astrology.
A fascinating look at late traditional astrological magic! 324 pages of original material with two facing pages of original per page. Facsimile version, very clean copy, 8.5 x 11 inch format, NOW in paperback!, and now just $29.95, a full 30% off the original price!
Partridge then passes onto natal astrology, packing in detailed information on all areas of the birth chart, including length of life, temperament, complexion, manners, wit, stature, wealth, childbirth, illness, marriage, journeys, religion, honor and dignity, friends and imprisonment. Partridge also gives useful instruction on directions in the natal chart and a catalog of fixed stars. Partridge gives a particularly useful look at elections, carefully distinguishing between those elections that need to take into consideration the natal chart of the user and those that can be profitably made without a natal chart/ Very interesting! Perhaps my favorite part of Mikropanastron is Partridge's extensive listing of aphorisms, short explanatory sayings, that were a favorite of our illustrious predecessors. He includes his own aphorisms for elections, Gadbury's natal aphorisms, plus 100 aphorisms of Hermes, 100 aphorisms of Bethem, an extra hundred aphorisms plus the famous Centiloquium attributed to Ptolemy!
A a great resource for 17th century horary, electional and natal astrology! 250 pages of original material with two facing pages of original per page. Facsimile version, very clean copy, 8.5 x 11 inch format, NOW in paperback!, and now just $29.95, a full 30% off the original price!
Middleton provides a complete explanation of traditional horary technique in all its varied permutations. While traditional horary astrologers will always rely on Lilly's Christian Astrology Middleton adds important details and nuances, particularly in the example charts. These practical demonstrations of horary skill by the 17th century masters are invaluable for our modern practice as only by honing our technique with actual examples can we hope to approach the amazing predictive power of our predecessors. As a bonus Practical Astrology also contains a list of rules for elections, explaining how to pick auspicious times for many activities including voyages, receiving money, short trips, buying or selling houses, finding buried treasure, gambling, marriage, long trips and friendship. Renaissance Astrology Facsimile Editions is pleased to present Practical Astrology in its first publication in three hundred years. Another unique and valuable addition for traditional horary astrologers of today!
A fascinating look at late traditional astrological magic! 282 pages of original material with two facing pages of original per page. Facsimile version, very clean copy, 8.5 x 11 inch format, NOW in paperback!, and now just $29.95, a full 30% off the original price!
Poole provides a complete listing of how to read each of the natal houses, explaining how to delineate for wit and manners, wealth, brothers and sisters, family, property, children, illness, marriage, inheritance, death, travel, spirituality and religion, fame and career, friends and imprisonment. Country Astrology also provides useful instruction in delineating natal timing techniques, including primary directions, the use of triplicity lords, solar revolutions, firdaria profections, eclipses, Great Conjunctions and the traditional use of transits. Renaissance Astrology Facsimile Editions is pleased to present Country Astrology in its first publication in three hundred years. Another unique and valuable addition for traditional horary astrologers of today!
A fascinating look at late traditional astrological magic! Specially enlarged for easy reading 119 pages of original material in a Facsimile version of the 1650 original. very clean copy, 8.5 x 11 inch format, NOW in paperback!, and just $24.95
Astrological Optics also provides a complete description of the meaning of each of the 7 planets in the 12 houses and the 12 signs, plus the aspects of each planet with Mercury and the meaning of the Ascendant in each of the 12 signs. But don't take my word for it Astrological Optics comes highly recommended by the master astrologer, William Lilly! Renaissance Astrology Facsimile Editions is pleased to present Astrological Optics in its first publication in three hundred years.
A invaluable source for traditional natal astrology and natal based talismans. 200 pages original material in a facsimile version of the 1655 original. very clean copy, 8.5 x 11 inch format, NOW in paperback!, and just $24.95
The Kyranides is a compilation of several earlier works, notably the treatise of Harpocration, that deal with the occult and magical properties of birds, animals, plants and stones. The Kyranides is truly an ancient text, dating to between the 2nd and 4th centuries A.D. The eminent scholar of Hermeticism, Garth Fowden, describes the Kyranides as the most important source for the Hermetic doctrine of the occult virtues and powers. Kyranides is divided into four books, loosely organized by the letters of the Greek alphabet. Each chapter contains the magical and occult properties of animals, birds, plants and stones beginning with that letter, plus the first book includes instructions for talismans using the appropriate plants, animals and stones. This translation of the Cyranides was made in 1685 and is the only complete translation available in English of this key Hermetic text.
A invaluable source for Hermetic and talismanic magic and the occult virtues of plants, animals, birds and stones. 196 pages of original material in a facsimile version of the 1685 original. very clean copy, 8.5 x 11 inch format, NOW in paperback!, and just $24.95
But Picatrix goes beyond what you would expect from a grimoire, it's just not sets of practical recipes, though lord knows there is lots and lots of practical info. Picatrix explains Hermetic and Neo-platonic philosophy and how talismans work, logically and coherently. This is also why this book was prized by the highest of high mages. As John likes to say, Picatrix truly represents the rocket science of the day. Astrological magic is complex, but this complexity gives it such great scope and great power. Picatrix puts it all right in front of you! Finally the secrets of astrological magic are revealed! And now, finally, Books I & II of the full four books of Picatrix, are laid out clearly and cogently for you in English based on the Latin critical edition edited by David Pingree. Pingree didn't just use one manuscript, he used over 20, going line by line through every one and comparing all of these manuscripts word by word. The critical edition is longer and has much more material than any one manuscript. Now, you, too can have a copy of the English translation of the Latin Picatrix books I & II! At this point we can only release a small number of pre-publication review copies to individual readers. We are looking for feedback on the clarity of the translation, what additional information, appendices and footnotes would be useful. Readers, by purchasing a review copy, can greatly assist us in making the final edition of the complete four books of Picatrix of the highest quality. We expect to release the complete Picatrix in 2010. Multiple copies cannot be provided, no wholesale copies are available, no copies will be sold through bookstores nor online through sources like Amazon. The English translation of the Latin critical edition of the Picatrix is available in perfect bound paperback or hardcover, 6 x 9 inches, 141 pages with glossary and bibliography. The cost of the paperback is $54.95 with $9.95 US shipping and $12.95 non-US shipping. You can order the Paperback here The cost of the hardcover is $74.95. US shipping is $10.95. Non-US shipping is $14.95. You can order the Hardcover here.
The Picatrix is a complete guide to astrological magic including the instructions for hundreds of astrological talismans, ritual and miscellaneous magical information. No other work exerted such a wide influence on medieval and Renaissance astrological magic and it was never published until the 20th century, circulating only in manuscript form. This book includes a Latin facsimile version of Picatrix plus 77 pages of selected English translations edited with a commentary by Christopher Warnock, Esq., the leading traditional astrological magician. These translations and commentary are also available in as an e-book. Here is the table of contents for the translation and commentary:
A key text of Arabic astrological magic in Latin, with 77 pages of selected English translations and commentary and a facsimile version of the Latin Picatrix, 150 pages, total 233 pages, 8.5 x 11 inch, paperback. $39.95 plus $12.95 US priority mail or non US airmail postage. For secure on-line Paypal or credit card ordering click the appropriate buttons to left. Please Contact for more information.
The selected translations and commentary from Picatrix, available as a 77 page pdf e-book is $14.95. For secure online Paypal or credit card orders click the appropriate button to left. Contact me for more information. Finally for books that are in print I have provided direct links to Amazon.com. These books are indicated by being in purple font with direct links to Amazon. If you are going to buy the book through Amazon, why not go there through my Bibliography links and help support the Renaissance Astrology web site? William Lilly, Christian Astrology [1st ed. 1647] A key text for traditional horary astrology. Excellent reference for all types of traditional astrology, though only horary and natal are covered explicitly. Both the first and the rare 1659 second editions of this most valuable text are available on the Renaissance Astrology CD Library. Here are just a few of the 85 17th century astrology texts on the Renaissance Astrology CD Library:
Lee Lehman, Essential Dignities, (Schiffer, 1989) Interesting series of essays on traditional astrology. Lee Lehman, The Book of Rulerships (Schiffer, 1992) Very useful listing of traditional planetary and sign rulerships. Make sure and check the original source, however. Lee Lehman, Classical Astrology for Modern Living (Schiffer, 1996) More interesting essays on traditional astrology. The Corpus Hermeticum. A key text for Renaissance astrology, magic and occult philosophy. First translated into Latin by Marsilio Ficino for his Medici patrons.
Iamblichus, The Egyptian Mysteries. This text discusses Greek Theurgia or divine magic. Also quite influential in the Renaissance. The excellent 18th century translation by Thomas Taylor, entitled Iamblichus on the Mysteries of the Egyptians, Chaldeans, and Assyrians is unfortunately out of print.
A large number of translations of classical astrology texts, including Vettius Valens and Hephaistio of Thebes, are available from Robert Schmidt at the successor Hindsight Project. Dorotheus of Sidon, Carmen Astrologicum, translated by David Pingree. Very useful classical astrology text covering natal, horary and electional astrology. Available from Spica Publications. Ptolemy, Tetrabiblos. A key influence on later, particulary, Renaissance astrology.
The Picatrix. This is a very important Arabic text on astrological magic, extremely influential in the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Here is more information from the Renaissance Astrology web site on Picatrix. Here are two of the more accessible versions:
A key figure for the study of the Renaissance in general and astrological magic in particular is Marsilio Ficino.
Also in print are several volumes of Ficino's Platonic Theology Another important figure in Renaissance astrological magic is Cornelius Agrippa. We are fortunate to have available:
If you would like to learn more about traditional astrology and astrological magic you may also find my Electional Astrology Course, Astrological Magic Course or Lunar Mansions Mini-Course, Planetary Magic Mini-Course and discussion group, Spiritus Mundi to be of interest.
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