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The ancient art of Astrology continues to fascinate and in this highly illustrated guide, bestselling authors Derek and Julia Parker bring the wisdom of the heavens to every aspect of your life. Using a unique visual style, this comprehensive guide explains "real" astrology and shows how to make the best use of it. Accessible for complete beginners, while still being informative enough for those with an established interest in the subject, learn to unlock incredible insights into your personality and help unleash your potential. Perfect for interested newcomers seeking a clear and accessible introduction to practical astrology, as well as a reference for enthusiastic astrology fans looking for a comprehensive guide in a portable format. AUTHOR BIO: Derek and Julia Parker are leading figures in the world of astrology. Since writing their first book together in 1971, the ground-breaking Complete Astrologer, the Parkers have published well over 40 books together. Their best-selling guide Parker's Astrology, first published by DK in 1991 and substantially enlarged and updated in 2001, is generally regarded as the world's best introduction to astrology, selling nearly a million copies in the last five years alone.
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E YE WITNESS COMPANIONS
Astrology JULIA & DEREK PARKER
HISTORY • ASTROLOGICAL TECHNIQUES SIGNS AND PLANETS • CHARTS AND TABLES
eyewitness companions
Astrology Julia & Derek parker
To Irena Zoe Drew, with affection Editors: Senior Art Editors: Executive Managing Editor: DTP Designer: Production Controller: Art Director: Publisher:
Tom Broder, Laura Nickoll Nicola Rodway, Helen Spencer Adèle Hayward Traci Salter Rebecca Short Peter Luff Stephanie Jackson
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Introduction 10
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The history of astrology
DK Delhi
Prehistory 16
Dipali Singh Rohan Sinha Ankush Saikia, Pankhoori Sinha Arunesh Talapatra, Design Managers: Romi Chakraborty Neha Ahuja Designer: Tarun Sharma, DTP Designers: Pushpak Tyagi First published in 2007 by Dorling Kindersley Limited 80 Strand, London WC2R ORL
Egypt and Greece 18
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Imperial Rome 22 The Early Christian Era 26 The Middle Ages 30 Renaissance Europe 36 The 17th–19th
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Centuries 40
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The 20th Century 44
Copyright © 2007 Dorling Kindersley Limited Text copyright © 2007 Julia and Derek Parker All rights reserved, no part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the copyright owner. A CIP catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library ISBN 13: 978-1-4053-2198-3 Colour reproduction by Media Development and Printing, UK Printed and bound in China by L-Rex Printing Company See our complete catalogue at
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The signs of the zodiac The Twelve Signs of the Zodiac 51 Aries 55 Taurus 67 Gemini 79 Cancer 91 Leo 103
contents Virgo 115
Neptune 240
Libra 127
Pluto 244
Scorpio 139 Sagittarius 151 Capricorn 163 Aquarius 175 Pisces 187
The planets Introducing the
The houses, aspects, and returns
How to draw up your chart Drawing a Birth Chart 304 Ephemeris Tables
The Houses 249
308–47
The Aspects 265
Sun Tables 308
The Returns 285
Moon Tables 312 Mercury Tables 316
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