Publisher's Synopsis
Ptolemy's Tetrabiblos or Quadripartite is a book written by J.M. Ashmand that contains four books discussing the influence of the stars. The book is based on the teachings of Ptolemy, a Greek astronomer and mathematician who lived in the second century AD. The first book discusses the general principles of astrology, including the nature of the planets and the signs of the zodiac. The second book focuses on the influence of the planets on human affairs, including health, wealth, and relationships. The third book discusses the influence of the stars on weather and natural phenomena. The fourth book provides a detailed analysis of the horoscope, including the interpretation of planetary positions and aspects. The book is written in a clear and concise style and is suitable for both beginners and advanced students of astrology.Newly Translated from the Greek Paraphrase of Proclus with a Preface, Explanatory Notes and an Appendix Containing Extracts from the Almagest of Ptolemy and the whole of his Centiloquy together with A Short Notice of Mr. Ranger's Zodiacal Planisphere and an Explanatory Plate. Everything you could possibly hope to discover about the occult proficiency of astrology is contained in this rare and scarce book. �������The whole doctrine of astrology is commonly understood to have been completely overturned.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
