The Modern Text-Book of Astrology

Daughter really loves this book.

This book covers all the basics of astrology in a clear and readable manner. It is a perfect primer to more advanced study of astrology and this book should be a part of every aspiring astrologer's bookshelf. It was written decades ago, but it is still highly relevant pertaining to a perfect understanding of the essentials of astrological knowledge and practice. I consider The Modern Text-Book of Astrology by Margaret Hone to rank with the best of astrology books written anytime and anywhere! If you want to learn all you can to become proficient in astrology, this book is an excellent starting point in your quest.Essentially astrology is a complex divination system utilizing knowledge of the Zodiac signs, planetary correspondences and the 12 houses of the Zodiac. The Hermetic Maxim "As Above, So Below" exemplifies the approach and interpretation of astrological correspondences and symbol systems.

Very good book. I only gave it 4 stars because it does not include any information about the Saturn return or saturn conjunct saturn. The newer paperback version may include it but not the older hardback cover that I received.But it is a good book.

So far so good. I love astrology books because they are no nonsense. It's not a fluffy, new age tome and it's not heavy on Theosophy. It is exactly what the cover says it is--a textbook. Mind you there are certainly newer books which cover more up to date Astro data. However this one is good for people who want a broad perspective and an in depth education on an ancient art form.

There is so much information you don't have to purchase other books it's all there. I think every Angel's name is there. Has a lot of detail.

Cannot get out-of-date as it includes information on all the planets, signs and if you're brave, how to make a chart using an ephemeris and NO computer.My edition has a pale blue cover, not the one in the illustration.That aside, my copy came from my Auntie who had an avid interest in Astrology.I like the way Margaret explains things carefully and without any fluff. She gets to the heart of Astrological principles. I don't agree that this book can age. How can it? The principles of Astrology haven't changed. They way we make chart is still the same and I, personally, like use and write about in my Astro series book/s starting with How to Survive a Pisces, the Equal House System.If you really want to learn Astrology deeply, there is nothing more empowering, but difficult, in making a chart from only using the Ephemeris, and Margaret takes you through all the steps in how to do just that.She even gives a very plausible explanation for the reason 'we' follow Astrology, which will never go out of date.I celebrate her writing expertise, and only wish it were made into a Kindle E-Book so that more people could read it!

This has everything you would need for the astrology diehardsIncludes drawings, diagrams fold-out charts.Modern Situation in Astrological Thought; How to Begin to Learn; Basic Concepts:Planets & Their Principles; Zodiacal Signs: Their Natures Through Their Groups;Triplicities; Quadruplicities; Positivity Negativity; Location Correspondences; Description of Attributes; Divisions of Signs; Houses; Computation:Find Zodiacal Longitude of Each Planet for Given Time; Explanation of Times and Conversions of Time; Calculations for Given Time; To Find Degrees Ascending and Culminating at Given Time and Place: Explanation of Terms Used; Calculation to Find Local Sidereal Time for Given Time; Calculation fo Find Degree Ascending; Calculation to Find Degree Culminating; Methods of Charting and Systems of House Division: Equal House System;The Quadrant Systems; Variations of Systems; Choice of System; Further Consideration Necessary for the Completion of Chart-Form;Interpretive Meanings for Planetary Positions in Signs and in Houses and by Their Changing in a Chart;The Aspects: Descriptions and Use; Interpretative Meanings; Scheme of Chart Interpretation with Example: By Equal House System; By Plaidean House System;Progressions: Theory and Method; Application to Example Chart; General Discussion on Interpretation of Progressions; Example of Pregressions with Explanation; Examination of Conditions for Any Special Day; Examination of Astrological Indications for anyYear in the Light of a Known Event; The Problem of the Uncertain Birth Moment: The Use of Rectification; Solar Charts; The Comparison of Charts; Introduction to Other Astrological Techniques: Electional Astrology; Horary Astrology; Mundane Astrology; Degree Meanings;Solar and Lunar Returns; The Pre-Natal Epoch; Astrology in Relation to Eras of Time; The House Division Question; The Historical Background of Astrology; The Use of Modern Psychology in Modern Astrology; and The Duty of the Astrologer; followed by Appendices: The Modern Situation with Regard to Books; Table of Standard Times;Acceleration Times; Table for Converting Degrees and Minutes of Longitude into Longitude Equivalent in Time; and an index

I really enjoyed using this as a second intro to Astrology. While researching material to learn by , some people would tell me it is not necessary as there are computer programs that do the calculations instantly , but I LOVED learning it old-school style and honestly it is still the only way to go if you really do care about your craft. This book was dense with information and interestingly enough I use this volume successfully with a set of astrological dice that i have for divination. Awesome find and i love this volume.

I am currently studying with the Mayo School and this is one of the recommended reading books. It has proved to be invaluable. It is well written and contains all the parts of astrology that the learner needs to take on board. I find everything is written in an easy to follow format and consider this to be one of my 'bible' books for my studies.

マーガレット・エセルィン・ホーンMargaret Ethelwyn Hone（1892〜1969）といえば、現地からわが日本に、20世紀占星術を戦後、いちはやく紹介した、かの潮島郁幸氏ならびに、氏の弟子である、ルル・ラブア氏がそれぞれ、自著のなかで、一層の占星術研究をめざす私達後続に、丸善等当時洋書を扱っていた書店から取り寄せる事を推奨なさっていた、占星術本ライターの一人である。 21世紀の私達と異なり、碌に情報もなかったとされる、上記黎明期の2大先達が推奨なさっていた影響力は、当時を知る由なき私達の推し量る以上のものだったかもしれぬ。 初版は'51年なので、'12年現在からみて還暦越えの一冊となる。内容はタイトルから推察可能な通り、占星術の基礎を述べたものである。目次直前に本書はチャールズ・カーターC.E.O.Carterに捧げる、との言辞がある。 Chap.は19ある。Chap.3「基本概念」では天体とその原理を詳述。天体記号の説明では、かのルウェリン・ジョージLlewellyn Georgeやケヴィン・バークKevin Burkに拠る、初心者向け著書でも詳述されていた、○=spirit、＋=matter等がここでも用いられている。これらにかんする、上記二冊との内容比較は一興となろう。 Chap.7はハウス・システムについて。このホーン氏本にかんし、多くの識者が指摘している点といえば、イコール・ハウス・システムを推奨している事である。 Chap.17は占星術の歴史を述べた章で、戦時中の米・英占星術界の関係にかんする文章はおもしろい。戦後僅か5年の時点での刊行の本書ならではの叙述、といえよう。 巻末附録にはお薦めの占星術書のリストがあるが、増補されたのであろう、ホーン氏からみて次世代層である、ロブ・ハンドR.Handの著書もリスト・アップされている。