1. On the Expulsion of Scorpions and Other Pests
   
2. Example of the Destruction of a City
   
3. Images for Receiving Wealth from Another
   
4. Images for Profit from your own Efforts
   
5. Third Part with Regard to Rulership and Authority
   
6. Conversion of the King to Affection or Displaying Fellowship
   
7. Fourth Part: Images for Concord and Separation and Love Between Two People
   
8. Summary
   
9. The Form in Which the Image is Cast

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Renaissance Astrology is proud to present the first English translation of Thabit Ibn Qurra's De Imaginibus, "On Images". This translation was made from the British Library's Royal CXVIII manuscript of De Imaginibus and includes an introduction to this key text of astrological magic and to the Harranian Sabians, of whom Thabit Ibn Qurra was perhaps the most distinguished philosopher, translator, scientist and master of the occult arts of astrology and magic.
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.

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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.





Mansions of the Moon Electional Astrology & Astrological Magic

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Christopher Warnock's Mansions of the Moon is the definitive source for the Arabic and Western lunar Mansions and their use in traditional electional astrology and astrological magic. Mansions of the Moon provides an introduction to this fascinating and hidden system of traditional astrology, the 28 Mansions of the Moon. You can read a review of the Mansions book by the noted astrologer Deborah Houlding.

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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.



Nigel Jackson's Fortuna's Wheel

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Renaissance Astrology is proud to publish Nigel Jackson's newest work, Fortuna's Wheel on esoteric and Hermetic Tarot. In Fortuna's Wheel Nigel has created 21 stunning new Major Arcana images that transport us along a visionary journey into the esoteric and divinatory meaning of the Tarot. Fortuna's Wheel provides an in-depth examination of the history, philosophy and occult significance of the Tarot with individual commentary on the meaning of each Major Arcana image as well as discussion of each Minor Arcana card. Erudite and esthetically sublime, Fortuna's Wheel is perfect for both the occult researcher and practical Tarot reader.
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.

1. THE MIRRORS OF MERCURIUS
   
2. A TAROT TIMELINE: CARDS IN PLAY & DIVINATION
   
3. ON WORLDVIEW & TAROT
   
4. TRUMPS & MEDIEVAL SOCIAL STRUCTURE
   
5. STATIONS, VIRTUES & MYSTERIES: THE 3 SEPTENARIES OF THE TAROT
   
6. ON GAMING & TAROT
   
7. ON PYTHAGOREAN NUMEROLOGY & TAROT
   
8. ON FOURFOLD EXEGESIS & TAROT
   
9. THE TWENTY ONE TRIUMPHS
   
10. THE FOUR SUITS OF VIRTUE

Fortuna's Wheel

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!



John Michael Greer's Geomancer's Handbook

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The Geomancer's Handbook is the first of series of three books on astrological geomancy by the renowned contemporary mage and geomancer John Michael Greer.
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:

1. THE FORGOTTEN ORACLE
   
2. THE GEOMANTIC FIGURES
   
3. CASTING THE GEOMANTIC CHART
   
4. INTERPRETING THE READING
   
5. THE TWELVE HOUSES
   
6. ADVANCED METHODS OF INTERPRETATION
   
7. GEOMANTIC MEDITATION AND SCRYING

Everything you need to know about geomancy is right here: its history and philosophy, the 16 figures and their meanings, generating the figures, the geomantic shield, the 12 houses, the modes of perfection, aspects, advanced techniques, examples, and much, much more!

Geomancer's Handbook

A fascinating explanation of divinatory geomancy by the leading contemporary geomancer! The key geomantic text for practitioners. Just $19.95!





Warnock's Horary Case Book Horary Astrology

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Christopher Warnock is a leading horary astrologer and practicing attorney. Warnock's Horary Case Book contains over over 40 real horary questions, with the chart of the question shown in traditional square charts with complete essential dignities, aspects, horary considerations, planetary day and hour, fixed stars, planetary speeds, antiscions and contrantiscions.

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The actual predictions as written in advance are provided along with results for all questions. Topics include relationships, romance and marriage, work and career, moving, house buying and sales, legal questions and timing.
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.




Renaissance Astrology Facsimile Editions

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Renaissance Astrology is pleased to present its series of facsimile editions of 17th century astrology and astrological magic books. Renaissance Astrology Facsimile editions are published in 8 1/2 x 11 format and either comb bound with 60 lb. stock covers or now in paperback! We have striven to provide unique books which are unavailable elsewhere of interest to students of traditional astrology and astrological magic.

The Complete Set
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.

Complete Set

The complete set of all 9 Renaisance Astrology facsimile edition books plus free media mail shipping and and handling within the U.S is $205.
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Renaissance Electional Astrology Compilation
NEW! Revised 3rd Edition

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The Renaissance Electional Astrology Compilation includes the complete electional portions, without the non-electional sections, of John Gadbury's Nauticum Astrologicum, William Ramesey’s Astrologia Restaurata, Joseph Blagrave’s Introduction to Astrology, Nicholas Culpepper’s Opus Astrologicum, John Patridge’s Mikropanastron, Claude Dariot's Judgement of the Stars, Henry Coley's Key to Astrology and John Middleton's Practical Astrology.
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!

Electional Compilation

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.



Mysterium Sigillorum Astrological Magic

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This is an an English translation, published in 1698, of Israel Hibner's Mysterium Sigillorum, Herbarum and Lapidum, "The Mysteries of Sigils, Herbs and Stones." The book includes: the Diseases of the Planets; Herbs, Roots and Trees of the Planets and the Invention, Knowledge and Uses of Herbs. The most interesting section is on the sigils of the seven planets. Hibner includes unique illustrations and instructions for constructing planetary talismans using the visible images of the planets.

Mysterium Sigillorum

A fascinating look at late traditional astrological magic! 230 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!



Blagrave's Introduction to Astrology Horary, Electional & Natal

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Joseph Blagrave's Introduction to Astrology was first published in 1682. It is an excellent introduction to the basics of traditional astrology and has a useful and complete section on horary astrology.
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.

Introduction to Astrology

A full 329 pages of original material with two facing pages of original per page. Facsimile version, very clean copy, 8.5 x 11 inch format, NEW! in paperback!, and just $29.95.



William Thrasher's Jubar Astrologicum Horary Astrology

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William Thrasher’s Jubar Astrologicum, published in 1671, provides a complete introduction to the basics of traditional astrology, explaining the essential dignity system, aspects, the assignment of houses and other key facets common to all types of traditional astrology.
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.

Jubar Astrologicum

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!



John Patridge's Mikropanastron Horary, Electional & Natal

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John Partridge's Mikropanastron, published in 1679, gives an excellent introduction to the basics of traditional astrology, explaining the essential dignities, aspects, houses and quickly jumping into horary, telling, "How to judge all manner of Questions"
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!

Mikropanastron

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!



John Middleton's Practical Astrology Horary & Electional Astrology

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John Middleton’s Practical Astrology, published in 1678, is another example of the unparalleled outpouring of traditional astrological knowledge in 17th century England. Not until the 21st century has there been so much interest and enthusiasm for the precise predictions possible with traditional astrology.
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!

Practical Astrology

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!



John Poole's Country Astrology Natal Astrology

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John Poole’s Country Astrology, published in 1650, is a complete textbook of natal astrology. It gives a full introduction to traditional natal astrology, providing extensive instructions for complete birth chart readings. Poole explains how to make the complex traditional length of life delineations, giving a full explanation of the derivation and use of the Hyleg, Alchochoden and Anareta, the killing planet.
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!

Country Astrology

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



Johnannes Angelus Astrological Optics Natal Astrology & Astrological Magic

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Johannes Angelus' Astrological Optics, published in 1655, is a fascinating look at traditional natal astrology. What is most interesting about it is the listing of images for each of the 360 degrees of the Zodiac. In the 9th degree of Libra, for example, the image is a man holding a sword over his head in his right hand. "It signifies a litigious person." Astrological Optics at 33. By comparing the degree rising in a natal chart we can get useful information about the person and their character. However, this 360 degree listing has an even more enthralling use, as the basis for personalized talismans. By using these degree images we can personalize and focus a talisman to a very degree of a person's natal chart. Fantastic!
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.

Astrological Optics

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



Kyranides / Cyranides Hermetic & Talismanic Magic

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The book of natural and talismanic magic known as the Kyranides or Cyranides, is one of the most important works of technical Hermetica, the practical magical, astrological and alchemical works attributed to the sage Hermes Trismegistus.
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.

Kyranides

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



English Translation of Picatrix Book I & II


Renaissance is pleased to present John Michael Greer's and Christopher Warnock English translation of books I & II of the Latin Picatrix in paperback and hardcover. Both Greer and Warnock are experienced ceremonial magicians and Warnock is a leading astrological magician. Picatrix explains how to make hundreds of different talismans. This is the source that all of the Renaissance mages used for their astrological talismans, Mansions of the Moon, planetary talismans, house based talismans, multiple sets of decan talismans, it's all there!
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.



Latin Picatrix with Selected Translations & Commentary Astrological Magic

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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:

• Arabic Picatrix, Book I Chapters 1-4 & commentary
  
  
• The Forms of the Planets Book III, Chapter 3
  
  
• Selected Planetary Talisman Translations Book II, Chapter 10
  
  
• Adocentyn, the Talismanic City Book IV, Chapter 3 & commentary
  
  
• House based talismans Book I, Chapter 5 commentary
  
  
• Ritual Preparations Book III, chapter 7 & commentary
  
  
• Arabic Picatrix Planetary Invocations Book III, Chapter 8 & commentary
  
  
• Operation of Jupiter Book III, Chapter 9 The Jovial Feast & commentary
  
  
• Invocation of Perfect Nature Book III Chapter 6 Translated by Nigel Jackson & commentary

The facsimile version of the Latin Picatrix, starting on page 79 of the book, after the selected English translations and commentary is the famed English astrologer William Lilly's copy, British Library Sloane manuscript collection number 3679. While this manuscript is fairly easy to read, it is, however, in Latin and is not an English translation.

Latin Picatrix

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.
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Selected Picatrix Translations & Commentary-Astrological Magic


This 77 page e-book, in easy to use pdf format, contains selected translations from Picatrix edited with a commentary by Christopher Warnock, the leading traditional astrological magician. These translations and commentary are also available in hard copy along with the Latin Picatrix. Here is the table of contents for the translation and commentary:

• Arabic Picatrix, Book I Chapters 1-4 & commentary
  
  
• The Forms of the Planets Book III, Chapter 3
  
  
• Selected Planetary Talisman Translations Book II, Chapter 10
  
  
• Adocentyn, the Talismanic City Book IV, Chapter 3 & commentary
  
  
• House based talismans Book I, Chapter 5 commentary
  
  
• Ritual Preparations Book III, chapter 7 & commentary
  
  
• Arabic Picatrix Planetary Invocations Book III, Chapter 8 & commentary
  
  
• Operation of Jupiter Book III, Chapter 9 The Jovial Feast & commentary
  
  
• Invocation of Perfect Nature Book III Chapter 6 Translated by Nigel Jackson & commentary

Selected Picatrix Translations & Commentary ebook

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Useful Sources for Books

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Many of the most useful books on traditional astrology and magic are difficult to find, not surprising since they were originally published hundreds of years ago! Some very useful 17th century books on astrology, originally published in English have been reprinted by Ballantrae Reprints. For books that are out of print the Advanced Book Exchange has the on-line inventories of thousands of independent booksellers.
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?



17th Century English Astrology for Practitioners

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The English Civil War brought a breakdown in government censorship as well as coinciding with the most prolific period of English astrology. In addition, many texts were written in English, rather than Latin, making them accessible to modern readers.
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:

Anonymous, [J.B], Sacred & Divine Science of Astrology, astrological philosophy

Childrey, Joshua, Indago Astrologica, astrological history and philosophy

Coley, Henry, Key to the Whole Art of Astrology, a huge compendium of horary, electional and natal astrology.

Dariot, Claude, Judgement of the Stars, key horary text, source for Lilly's medical astrology.

Gadbury, John, Doctrine of Nativities & Horary Questions, excellent account of natal astrology, also useful horary information.

Holwell, John, Astrology of the Ottoman Empire, fascinating study of the mundane astrology of the Ottoman Empire.

Lilly, William, Supernatural Sights, oddball astrological prophezing by the Master!

Maplet, John, The Dial of Destiny, interesting planetary rulership information.

Partridge, John, Mikropanastron, standard horary text.

Ramesey, William, Astrology Restored, definitive text on electional, also key mundane text.

Contemporary Books on Traditional Astrology for Practitioners

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Olivia Barclay, Horary Astrology Rediscovered (Schiffer, 1990) Useful introduction. Barclay played major role in revival of traditional horary astrology.

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.


Classical Texts on Astrology & Magic

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While centuries old by the Renaissance the rediscovery of these texts had a significant impact on Renaissance astrology and magic:

The Corpus Hermeticum. A key text for Renaissance astrology, magic and occult philosophy. First translated into Latin by Marsilio Ficino for his Medici patrons.

• Modern translation of Hermetica: The Greek Corpus Hermeticum by Brain Copenhaver.

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.

• 1911 Translation by Alexander Wilder, titled Theurgia or the Egyptian Mysteries

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.

• Ashmand translation of Tetrabiblos
  
  
• Loeb Classical version with Robbins translation of Tetrabiblos

Medieval Texts

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This area is dominated by medieval astrologer Guido Bonatti and contemporary practitioner of medieval astrology, Robert Zoller. The following are available from Zoller's website:

• Guido Bonatti, The Astrologers's Guide, translated by Henry Coley [1675] These are 146 aphorisms from Bonatti's Liber Astronomiae, Book Five. Excellent resource for horary, electional and natal astrology.
  
  
• Guido Bonatti, On the Arabic Parts, translated by Robert Zoller. Section on Arabic Parts from Bonatti's Liber Astronomiae.
  
  
• Guido Bonatti, On War, translated by Robert Zoller. Section on horary and electional astrology for war from Bonatti's Liber Astronomiae.

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:

• The Latin Picatrix translated by David Pingree from Arabic into Latin, available from Warburg Institute.
  
  
• A new Ouroboros Press English translation from Arabic of books 1 & 2 of Picatrix .
  
  
• The Picatrix in Latin-Sloane Manuscript 3679 is available above from Renaissance Astrology Facsimile Editions.

Renaissance Texts

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Marsilio Ficino & Cornelius Agrippa

A key figure for the study of the Renaissance in general and astrological magic in particular is Marsilio Ficino.

• His De triplici vita, Three Books on Life , translated by Kaske and Clarke is a "must have" text for anyone interested in astrological magic.
  
  
• The Charles Boer translation entitled The Book of Life is a poor substitute for Kaske & Clarke.

Also in print are several volumes of Ficino's Platonic Theology

• Platonic Theology: Books I-IV
  
  
• Platonic Theology: Books VI-VII

Another important figure in Renaissance astrological magic is Cornelius Agrippa. We are fortunate to have available:

• His magnum opus, Three Books of Occult Philosophy. Anyone who is at all serious about astrological magic should have a copy of this book.
  
  
• Also useful is the Fourth Book of Occult Philosophy attributed to Agrippa.

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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