A Brief History of Ancient Astrology

List of Tables.

Preface.

1. Introduction. What was Astrology in Ancient Greece and Rome?

2. Origins and Types of Astrology. The Transfer of Astrology from Babylon. The Pseudo-History of Astrology: “Alien Wisdom”.

3. The Product: How to Construct a Simple Horoscope, Ancient Style.

4. Structure and Meaning in the Horoscope, 1: The Aspects and the “Places”.

5. Structure and Meaning in the Horoscope, 2: The Zodiac and its Signs.

6. Structure and Meaning in the Horoscope, 3: The Planets.

7. Horoscopes and their Interpretation.

8. A Matter of Life and Death: “Starters,” “Destroyers,” and “Length of Life.” Some Sociopolitical Implications of Astrology.

9. Conclusion: Why Bother with Ancient Astrology in the Twenty-First Century?

Notes.

References.

Index.