The Voynich Manuscript


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In spite of all the papers that others have written about the manuscript, there is no complete survey of all the approaches, ideas, background information and analytic studies that have accumulated over the nearly fifty-five years since the manuscript was discovered by Wilfrid M. Voynich in 1912. This report pulls together all the information the author could obtain from all the sources she has examined, and to present it in an orderly fashion. The resulting survey will provide a firm basis upon which other students may build their work, whether they seek to decipher the text or simply to learn more about the problem.




On Both Sides of the Strait of Gibraltar


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In On Both Sides of the Strait of Gibraltar Julio Samsó shows that astronomical sources, written in al-Andalus, the Maghrib and the Iberian Peninsula, belong to the same tradition and emphasizes the role of al-Andalus and the Iberian Peninsula in the transmission of Islamic astronomy to medieval Europe.




General Book of the Tarot


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General Book of the Tarot by A. E. Thierens is an authoritative guide to the ancient art of tarot reading. Unlock the mysteries of the tarot deck and delve into the symbolic language that has fascinated seekers of wisdom for centuries. In this comprehensive book, A. E. Thierens provides detailed explanations of each card in the tarot deck, including their symbolic meanings and interpretations. Whether you're a novice or an experienced tarot enthusiast, this guide offers valuable insights and practical advice to enhance your understanding and practice of tarot reading. General Book of the Tarot goes beyond mere divination and explores the deeper spiritual and psychological aspects of the tarot. A. E. Thierens's expertise and passion for the subject shine through, making this book an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the mystical and transformative power of the tarot. If you're fascinated by the tarot, symbolism, and the quest for self-discovery, General Book of the Tarot is a must-read. Order your copy today and embark on a journey through the ancient wisdom of the tarot.




Encyclopedia of Astrology


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Complete, concise, informative and highly intelligent.




Seeing with Different Eyes


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Seeing with Different Eyes: Essays in Astrology and Divination represents the cutting-edge of contemporary thought and research on divination. The thirteen authors come from a variety of academic disciplines, ranging from anthropology and classics to English literature and religious studies, and all address the question of divination, astrology and oracles in a spirit of critical but sympathetic inquiry. The emphasis is on a participatory and reflexive approach which is firmly post-positivist, seeking to understand the divinatory act on its own terms within widely varying contexts – ancient Greek and Chaldean philosophy and theurgy, Theravadan Buddhism, Biblical studies, Elizabethan Hermeticism, Jacobean drama, Heideggerian philosophy, Medieval scholasticism, 19th century occultism, contemporary Guatemalan divination and Western medical practice. The authors are all teachers or researchers in the area of divination and symbolism, which is a new disciplinary focus developing at the University of Kent, Canterbury under the aegis of the MA programme in the Cultural Study of Cosmology and Divination. The essays in this volume originally contributed to an international conference of the same name held there in April 2006.




On Their Own Terms


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In On Their Own Terms, Benjamin A. Elman offers a much-needed synthesis of early Chinese science during the Jesuit period (1600-1800) and the modern sciences as they evolved in China under Protestant influence (1840s-1900). By 1600 Europe was ahead of Asia in producing basic machines, such as clocks, levers, and pulleys, that would be necessary for the mechanization of agriculture and industry. In the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, Elman shows, Europeans still sought from the Chinese their secrets of producing silk, fine textiles, and porcelain, as well as large-scale tea cultivation. Chinese literati borrowed in turn new algebraic notations of Hindu-Arabic origin, Tychonic cosmology, Euclidian geometry, and various computational advances. Since the middle of the nineteenth century, imperial reformers, early Republicans, Guomindang party cadres, and Chinese Communists have all prioritized science and technology. In this book, Elman gives a nuanced account of the ways in which native Chinese science evolved over four centuries, under the influence of both Jesuit and Protestant missionaries. In the end, he argues, the Chinese produced modern science on their own terms.




Bitcoin Astrology


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Bitcoin has been the vehicle for the creation of a number of new millionaires. They were often the ones fortunate enough to have bought Bitcoin when its value was measured in pennies and then sell some of their holdings when Bitcoin was trading at tens of thousands of dollars. In some cases they have used their new-found wealth to start new businesses, to pay off long-standing debts, to promote charitable causes, and along the way, to become even more vocal Bitcoin advocates. It's also true that Bitcoin has created consternation for central banks and government regulators around the world. Its transformational potential for upsetting the global economic apple cart is certainly being taken seriously by the powers that be. And yes, Bitcoin has been a key element in criminal activities and illicit enterprises. Some of its bedfellows have been particularly unsavory, and even dangerous to have as associates. Because of the ability to maintain privacy and conceal the amounts being transferred in discrete and unmediated person-to-person transactions, a digital wallet full of Bitcoin has in some situations become suspiciously synonymous with a suitcase full of cash. All of that - and much more besides - is documented in this breakthrough book. Bitcoin Astrology brings together some of the world's top financial astrologers who examine the origins and history of the cryptocurrency, its social, economic and geopolitical impact, and the vital role it will play in the future in a new paradigm for an egalitarian economy. With the likes of Tim Bost, Bill Meridian, Goncalo Moreira, Christeen Skinner and Wendy Stacey involved, you know you're getting the best astrological and technical experts available today. The book features in-depth analysis, Elliott wave studies, connections with Austrian Economics and Uranian Astrology from the Hamburg School, practical experiences, harmonic theories, specific Bitcoin trading strategies, and much more besides. Each of the contributors adds a unique perspective to the mix, resulting in an amazing synthesis of insights and inspirations. This remarkable volume also includes more than 50 key horoscopes to use in timing and analyzing Bitcoin market trends, along with illuminating comments on each horoscope chart. They tell a tale of fears and follies, of greed and altruism, and of fantasies and hope. But they also document important beginnings, and they make it clear that the story of Bitcoin is just getting started. In short, we anticipate adding many more horoscopes to this collection in the future. As we move through an intense period of planetary transformation between 2018 and 2022, and then into the years beyond, we are on the cusp of a new consciousness that will create fresh concepts and definitions of who we truly are as individuals, as communities, and as a planet. Our mission is to become intentional co-creators of that transformation, no matter what our personal backgrounds, beliefs, or resources may be. This ongoing process calls upon us to combine an empathetic understanding of shared human experience with the latest rapid-fire innovations in technology, and with astrology's most sacred spiritual and alchemical roots. The ultimate role that Bitcoin and its progeny will play in that ever-changing amalgamation remains to be seen. But if we willingly embrace this unique opportunity by using Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in our personal commerce, and by actively creating innovative economic models for meaningful transactions, we are likely to be amazed. That amazement - that profound sense of wonder - can open up boundless new personal possibilities for us. It can also become a steady fire for the alembic of even greater transmutations to come. It's truly a mind-boggling prospect - and you'll find the first steps in the process in the pages of Bitcoin Astrology. Be sure to get this book today so you can prepare for the bold new world of tomorrow!




Sextrology


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We've all done it: glanced casually at the horoscope pages, secretly hoping the stars will forecast our fame and fortune. Yet the zodiac can tell us far more than this, revealing even our most intimate secrets. Sextrologyis a highly intelligent and enlightening guide to sex and the sexes using a wholly original astrological philosophy. In frank, sophisticated and uninhibited language, the authors profile each gender's zodiac sign and uncover the naked truth behind the make-up of each one.Sextrologywill help you better comprehend your and others' sexual character, improve your understanding of relationship roles and find out what to expect from the special person in your life. From fantasies to favourite positions, erogenous zones to emotional needs, Starsky and Cox leave no stone unturned in their titillating examination that will once again have people asking, 'what's your sign?'




A Brief History of Ancient Astrology


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A Brief History of Ancient Astrology explores the theory and practice of astrology from Babylon to Ancient Greece and Rome and its cultural and political impact on ancient societies. Discusses the union between early astrology and astronomy, in contrast to the modern dichotomy between science and superstition. Explains the ancient understanding of the zodiac and its twelve signs, the seven planets, and the fixed circle of 'places' against which the signs and planets revolve. Demonstrates how to construct and interpret a horoscope in the ancient manner, using original ancient horoscopes and handbooks. Considers the relevance of ancient astrology today.




The Gospel in the Stars


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