Eyewitness Companions: Astrology : History, Astrology Techniques, Signs and Planets, Charts and Tables

“Derek and Julia Parker may seem like innocent astrology teachers, but they are a very, very naughty pair. They make astrology fun. They make it easy and then . . . they slowly infect you with a burning desire to find out more" Daily Express Whether you are a well-balanced Libran, or a power-crazed Leo learn about the wisdom of the heavens from world authorities Derek and Julia Parker. Trace astrology through the ages, from its place in ancient times to the present, and explore the intriguing relationships it has with science and religion. Unravel the secrets of each sign and discover how the movements of stars, planets and moons influence our lives. Plus, find out how to draw your own birth charts using astrological tables with planetary positions for every month from 1931 to 2010. A must have for all zodiac devotees. The ancient art of astrology continues to fascinate. 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 separates "real" astrology from trendy, tabloid-style pieces, and shows how to make the best use of the age-old technique. In addition to practical advice, Astrology also traces the history of the practice, how the art has been employed in both science and religion, and reveals its importance throughout the ages. This informative manual explains how to recognize the key characteristics of all the signs of the Zodiac Astrological tables, details the positions of the planets from 1931 through 2010, showing you how to draw up your own and other people's birth charts to interpret the influence of the planets and moon on your life, character, and relationships. Accessible for complete beginners, while still being informative enough for those with an established interest in the subject, this guide teaches you how to unlock incredible insights into your personality and help unleash your potential. ASTROLOGY. Whether you are a well-balanced Libran or a power-crazed Leo, learn about the wisdom of the heavens from world authorities Derek and Julia Parker. Trace astrology through the ages, from its place in ancient times to the present, and explore the intriguing relationships it has with science and religion. Unravel the secrets of each sign and discover how the movements of stars, planets and moons influence our lives. Plus, find out how to draw your own birth charts using astrological tables with planetary positions for every month from 1931 to 2010. A must have for all zodiac devotees.;Preliminaries; The history of astrology; The signs of the zodiac; The planets; The houses, aspects, andreturns; Other areas of astrology; How to draw up yourchart; Index. 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 visualstyle, this comprehensive guide explains ""real"" astrology and shows how to makethe 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. Derek and Julia Parker are leading figures in the world of astrolo