The Modern Text-Book of Astrology Paperback – July 19, 2010

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.

Daughter really loves this book.

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

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.

this was my first textbook when I went to astrology classes. It has not been surpassed over all these years

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!