The Nature of Astrology : : History, Philosophy, and the Science of Self-Organizing Systems
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Part 1: From Natural Science to Natural Astrology -- Life Internalizes the Sky -- Earth's Cycles -- A History of Natural Astrology -- Astrometeorology -- A Signal from Saturn -- Part 2: The Decline of Astrology in Thought and History -- The Downfall of Astrology -- The Renaissance Mind and its Roots -- Evolution of the Dominant Ideology -- The Church, Society, and Astrology -- Reform, Decline, and Survival -- Part 3: The Viability of an Astrological Restoration -- Evidence of Astrological Effects -- Mechanism or Magic -- Marginalized -- Time-Mapping a System.
"Shares modern biological studies offering evidence that our solar system neighbors profoundly affect and shape life on our planet. Explores the early practice of astrometeorology, revealing the links between the solar system, weather, and climate over large spans of time. Looks at the history, philosophy, and methodologies of astrology, as well as its potential future applications in medicine and the social sciences"-- Provided by publisher.
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PUBLISHED
Rochester, Vermont : Inner Traditions, [2022]
Year Published: 2022
Description: xiii, 527 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 23 cm
Language: English
Format: Book
ISBN/STANDARD NUMBER
9781644116173
1644116170
SUBJECTS
Astrology -- History.
Planetary science.
Weather forecasting.
Science and astrology.