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| Modern Science and Astrology - by Garry Phillipson |
| Recent developments in science – particularly quantum theory – have been taken by some astrologers to herald a paradigm shift which would make it possible to validate and explain astrology as a science. The suggestion is made that this case is currently unconvincing. Instead, it is argued, modern science's contribution to the understanding of astrology is more relevant to astrology as a divinatory art than as a hard science. |
| Pluto RIP, 1930 - 2006? - by Nick Kollerstrom |
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What are the facts behind the International Astronomers Union's demotion of Pluto to the status of a dwarf planet, and what should astrologers make of the furore surrounding the decision? Nick presents a punchy overview of the episode, allowing space to astronomical and astrological perspectives. |
| Celestial
Correspondence: Modern Invention or Egyptian Epiphany? - by
Judy Hall |
In
tracing the history of the famous Hermetic phrase 'as above,
so below', Judy explores our understanding of Egyptian culture
and (in the process) sheds light on contemporary ways of
relating to the universe. |
| Contested
Iconography: Was Newton an astrologer, a rational mechanistic
scientist, or neither? - by James Frazier |
Did
Newton actually say "I, sir, have studied the matter;
you have not" when someone criticised astrology? The
truth about this popular story, and about broader issues
concerning Newton's views about the world, presented by
James in this thoroughly-researched and closely-argued paper. |
| Three
Histories of Uranus - by Faye Cossar |
| An
innovative study which applies Sheldrake's concept of morphic
fields to the ongoing saga of humanity discovering, and learning
to live with, the planet Uranus. This paper formed part of
Faye's work on the MA course at Bath Spa University College. |
| Defining
the Moment - by Kirk Little |
| A
detailed account of the divinatory perspective in astrology,
with particular focus on the work of Geoffrey Cornelius. |
Astrology
and the Anatomy of Doubt |
| Garry
Phillipson suggests a re-evaluation of the relationship between
astrology and doubt. Won Skyscript's prestigious 'Best of the
Web' award. |
| The
Secret of William Lilly's Prediction of the Fire of London |
| Maurice
McCann reveals William Lilly's encrypted prophecy |
| Tales
from Babel |
| Garry
Phillipson gives some insights into what motivated him to write
Astrology in the Year Zero |
| Time
Slice: Testing Elwell's Multicongruence
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| Robin Heath discusses a way in which astrologers
can put their skills to the test |
