Hellenistic Astrology: The Study of Fate and Fortune

Hellenistic astrology – is a tradition of horoscopic astrology that was practiced in the Mediterranean region from approximately the 1st century BC to the 7th century AD. It is the source of many modern traditions of astrology that still thrive around the world today, although only recently have many of the surviving texts of this ancient tradition become available again for study by astrologers. «Hellenistic Astrology: The Study of Fate and Fortune» by Chris Brennan is the first comprehensive study of this tradition in our time. The book covers the history, philosophy, and methods of ancient astrology with a particular emphasis on demonstrating how many fundamental concepts underlying the practice of Western astrology originated in the Hellenistic period. The author also demonstrates – with more than a hundred examples – how the methods of Hellenistic astrology can be successfully applied in astrological practice today. All illustrations in this edition replicate the illustrations of the English edition. About the Author Chris Brennan — is a professional astrologer from Denver, Colorado, USA, who graduated from Kepler College, where his research focused on cross-cultural comparisons of astrological traditions. He has led the Association of Young Astrologers and served as the research director of the National Council for Geocosmic Research (NCGR). A regular contributor to «The Mountain Astrologer» magazine, he hosts the award-winning weekly show «The Astrology Podcast». He has been lecturing on Hellenistic astrology since 2006 and conducts a certification course on the subject for students from around the world.