In Defense of Astrology

An entertaining and informative guide to astrology as a legitimate science. Anyone who has experienced the frustration of trying to defend his or her belief in astrology to a nonbeliever will appreciate the supportive examples, observations, and illustrations in this persuasive book. Llewellyn holds North American rights only.

Introduction

7

(6)

Part One What is Astrology?

13

(192)

The Experience of Astrology

13

(8)

Description of the night sky

Quotes from literature: Mann, Lawrence, Shelley

Reactions to astrology

Tools of the Trade

21

(14)

The birth chart as a basis

A brief illustrated section on how the birth chart is put together

Correspondences

From Magic to Mockery

35

(10)

History: stone circles, Egypt, Babylon, Greece, Rome, Medieval, Renaissance

Modern developments: Jung, Addey, Gauquelin

Journalism and show biz v. the professional consultant

Going to an Astrologer

45

(16)

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Types of astrologer

Fees

Archetypal approach and counselling

Attitudes: a user's guide

Forecasting and free will in modern astrology

Part Two Self-defence

Dealing with the Bully -- or what to do before the doctor calls

61

(12)

Personality types, according to the astrological elements

Basic Blocks

73

(8)

Some quick-fire answers to criticism

Introducing the Form

81

(8)

Followed by the twelve types of critique usually levelled against astrology: firstly sparring (light-weight debate) then ...

Combat

89

(68)

Where each subject is given comprehensive coverage: Pop astrology

Twins

Heliocentricity

Nations, economies and people

the zodiac and precession

New planets

Conception and genetics

Fatalism

Forced births

Paganism

Influence

Relevance

Part Three Where is Astrology Going?

The Arm of the Law, the Hounds of the Press

157

(12)

Relevant laws and how these apply to astrological practice

The attitudes of the media and its double standards

Will it ever be any different?

Cautionary Tales

169

(14)

The Specialist's Tale

The Prima Donna's Tale

The Invalid's Tale

The Reble's Tale

The Name-Dropper's Tale

The Guru's Tale

The Nerd's Tale

Lies, Damned Lies and Statistics

183

(16)

Astrology and the Computer Age

Statistical research: a brief history and current state of play

The problems of experimenting

Free will and planetary archetypes

Statisticians as the neofatalists of astrology

Final Pep Talk

199

(6)

Reflections on the future directions of astrology

The spectrum of certainty

Positive attitudes; encouragement

Notes and References

205

(6)

Glossary of Terms

211

(4)

Useful Addresses and URLs

215

(2)

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In Defense of Astrology

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