The Classical Seven Planets: Source Texts and Meaning

This book has the meanings of the classical seven planets of traditional astrology as described in the work of five major authors from astrology's tradition: Vettius Valens, Abu Ma'shar, Al-Biruni, William Ramesey and William Lilly. There is also information on the overall context of meaning of the planets, and suggestions to get the most out of the traditional texts. Foreword Introduction - the Purpose of this Book Planetary Meaning - General Context The Traditional Order of the Planets The Four Elements Sect Thema Mundi and Rulerships Exaltation The Joys of the Planets The Source Texts Reading the Traditional Texts The Source Texts - Introduction The Moon - Source Texts The Moon - Valens The Moon - Abu Mashar The Moon - Al-Biruni The Moon - William Ramesey The Moon - William Lilly The Moon - General Notes Mercury - Source Texts Mercury - Valens Mercury - Abu Mashar Mercury - Al-Biruni Mercury - William Ramesey Mercury - William Lilly Mercury - General Notes Venus - Source Texts Venus - Valens Venus - Abu Mashar Venus - Al-Biruni Venus - William Ramesey Venus - William Lilly Venus - General Notes Sun - Source Texts The Sun - Valens Sun and Other Planets Sun - Abu Mashar The Sun - Al-Biruni The Sun - William Ramesey The Sun - William Lilly The Sun - General Notes Mars - Source Texts Mars - Valens Mars - Abu Mashar Mars - Al-Biruni Mars - William Ramesey Mars - William Lilly Mars - General Notes Jupiter - Source Texts Jupiter - Valens Jupiter - Abu Mashar Jupiter - Al-Biruni Jupiter - William Ramesey Jupiter - William Lilly Jupiter - General Notes Saturn - Source Texts The Planet Saturn - Prefatory Note Saturn - Valens Saturn - Abu Ma'Shar Saturn - Al-Biruni Saturn - William Ramesey Saturn - William Lilly Saturn - General Notes Saturn's Place in the Traditional Cosmos Conclusion - Going Further Bibliography