Publication Date:September 2002 Shipping:Eligible for Super Saver Shipping Availability:Usually ships in 24 hours
Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 5
1
The General Principles of Astrology by Aleister Crowley and Evangeline adamsSeptember 9, 2007 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
An excellent book, though more for the intermediate and advanced astrological student than the beginner. The reason for this is because many of the explanations for basic Astrological information offered here are of a more classical nature than most of the modern "New Age" oriented books. Also of great interest is the collection of natal charts of notable individuals from the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries. This is because the best way to learn how to read a chart comes from studying charts, and what better way to do that than analyzing the natal map of a famous person whose deeds before the public have revealed much of their personality. The refreshing aspect here is that one will get to see the charts of individuals like Sir Issac Newton, Mozart, and Shelley rather than the likes of Madonna or Britney Spears.
For this reader, a further plus regarding the book is that its author, Aleister Crowley, is revealed not only as the ghost writer for the famous American Astrologer Evangeline Adams, but also for the truly important thinker he was rather than the distorted and dark charlatan he is often portrayed as by those who are ignorant of his serious scholarly work.
All in all I would rate this as an excellent addition to the library of anyone interested in Spirituality, Metaphysics, or the Occult as well as for those who are passionate about Astrology.
Review by abramelin21@yahoo.com
Best astrology bookJanuary 4, 2007 3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Astrology was forbidden and therefore neighwell forgotten till late 19th century. It was Crowley who raised astrology from obscurity. And he knows well that which reimplemented into western culture.
A beautiful book which describes -as its title pronounces- the general principles of astrology. No other astrology book I have yet seen that does that so well. All planets and signs are described very basic and yet rich in information. Relievingly absent is the psychologized approach toward astrology that saturates the content of the contemporary books.
There are almost 200 charts of well-known people which he interprets throughout the book. There is additional information where Crowley crosses astrology with other occult knowledge.
Heralded is Weiser who published this book in the fashion it deserves. Beautiful hard cover and rich in figures, tables and illustrations.
Woops! Sorry for the confusionMarch 11, 2006 2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Oops! The review posted by Cicada Brodadaktylos Eos! entitled "A Frightening wake up call" was intended for James Wasserman's "The Slaves Shall Serve", it has absolutely nothing to do with this great work on Astrology - which does indeed merit five stars. My apologies for the confusion.
TypicalMarch 2, 2005 8 out of 12 found this review helpful
This is pretty typical astrology content related to the subject matter from what I've seen in years shopping in larger bookstores' new age section. But is raised up a notch because it is by Aleister Crowley, notorious occultist and literary genius. The birth signs are covered after a few introductory short chapters. Then there is the planets in the solar system. If you can afford to shell out the 80 bucks for this one it is worth it to have such a nice, excellent book by someone as famous as Crowley. I am a Thelemite and have Brother status in the O.T.O. and each time I read anything by Crowley I am proud to have been even a tiny fraction of a part of this mysterious prophet and his amazing literary genius. If you are going to be a Thelemite, it is important to get past the juvenile "do anything to shock people" that permeates so many would be occultits. Do what thou wilt, love under will!
Crowley's Astrology under the guise of AdamsOctober 12, 2002 39 out of 41 found this review helpful
This new tome from notorious occultist Crowley was originally two books with Evangeline Adams as its author. According to the introduction by H. Beta, Crowley was in New York for sometime and met with Adams whom they were to write a book on astrology together. Due to unfortunate circumstances, Adams took the material that Crowley wrote, reworked, omitted and added her own material and eventually became an authority on the subject. The two books by Adams, "Your Place in the Sun" and "Your Place Among the Stars" (written 1927 and 1930 respectively) are essentially the works of Aleister Crowley. This edition by Samuel Weiser brings back Crowley's original writings in their original form and in one book. In a similar format as Magick Book 4, 'The General Principles of Astrology' is bound in a nice maroon hardcover cloth book with a sigil embossed on the cloth cover in metallic gold (looks like a modified Mercury symbol). Crowley's writing at many times is elusive even for the most astute occultist, however, as in Magick 4, he is making great efforts to be clear to a larger audience. The text was written in 1915 before the discovery of Pluto, so for some astrologers that may be your only set back.
In my opinion and from what I know of Crowley, the work is largely unfinished, however, what is presented is entirely a workable system. Crowley probably had the least amount of faith in astrology as a science among all the occult arts, but because he was so verse in many subjects, he is not one to let it be unexplored. Astrology seems as vast a subject as Kabbalah, as so much is written about it, that it seems that no one person can legitimately claim authority. My preference is Alan Leo's work even though much of his work is before Pluto as well. Crowley stands as a modern authority on much occult work that this was a book I could trust in giving a clear exposition on the subject.
The book is broken up similarly to the many astrology books out there on the market today. Beginning general aspects of the houses, different signs to be aware of and their meanings and a correspondence with his tarot deck. Then a discourse on the meanings of the planets, rising signs, sun signs with each of their attributes and characteristics. After a large section taken up by each planey in a sign, he ends with 100 or so famous people and their horoscopes. So in my opinion, Crowley could have easily enlarged this already big work (596 pages!). In sum, the book is well presented and will look sharp on any bookshelf, and for any serious astrologer to consider this excellent entry into the large world of the study of the astros.
