Book of Instructions in the Elements of the Art of Astrology

This valuable 1029 C.E. Arabic text was first translated by R. Ramsay Wright and published in 1934. For the most part this text hasn't been available to astrologers since the translation was typewritten and limited to a print run of 100 copies. Only those fortunate enough to find a copy in a university library had access to the translation.This is all changed with the Astrology Classics edition of Al Biruni. David Roell of Astrology Classics has taken the astrological part of the lengthy translation and typeset it in a modern easy-to-read font with many clearly set tables, and published it in a a very affordable paperback edition.For astrologers perhaps the most interesting notations in the text are the comparisons between the Arabic and Hindu views of astrological principles. This is invaluable in tracing the movement from Hellenistic astrology to India to the later Arabic writers.My only complaint about this edition is that the original translation contained some interesting and pertinent information on the lunar mansions which is not included here. The lunar mansion material was located in an astronomical section of the text apart from the core astrological concepts, and perhaps that's why it was missed. Perhaps this material will be included in a later Astrology Classics edition of Al Biruni.This edition of Al Biruni is a must purchase for any astrologer who wants to have a complete historical picture of the development of astrology up to and through the Arabic period. Plus there are many descriptions of techniques pertinent to modern astrological practice. For the low price there's no reason all astrologers shouldn't have this book in their library.

I bought the book thinking this was some personal observations and instructions by the author in first person. Some interesting charts and diagrams, but this book is highly edited by publisher and the indoctrination of modern Astrologers. I would not repurchase it or suggest it.

i loved this book! very well written and super rich with information. i recommend to anyone who wants to really know more about the planets and sign of the zodiac

I am enjoying this very much. I stopped towards the end because it is mostly tables and goes quite in detail. Not something to read cover-to-cover, but indispensable as a reference. I'm apprehensive about the translation especially when it comes to equating the various signs with their elementals. As a person that reads and writes in three languages (Farsi not one them unfortunately), there is always a nag on whether the translation is reliable. There are more than a few blemishes and I will need to compare manuscripts, a pain which I don't like doing.Granted it is translated well, I would recommend this book as a must have for reference. This is, of course, if you are studying or practicing classical astrology. The 5/5 is for the seller who delivered this and a number of other books promptly and in new condition. Thank you random Amazon selling person. Thank you.

From the back cover: ''A comprehensive list of more than 150 Lots, various forms of aspects and planetary relationships, planetary positions'' etc.A good traditional astrology primer.

Nice, interesting info.

Great classical background for Horary.

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Todo estudante - e profissional - sério de astrologia deveria ler este livro. recomento muito a todos aqueles que desejam obter um conhecimento mais profundo da astrologia tradicional.

Cette traduction de l'ouvrage clé d'Abu Mashar est unique et son contenu dispose d'éléments sur l'astrologie pratiquée chez les Arabes qui ne se trouve nullement ailleurs, dont des informations sur les significations des signes du zodiaque très complètes, qui n'ont pas été reprises par les astrologues européens du Moyen-Age et de la Renaissance.Maintenant, il serait idoine que cette traduction, datant du premier quart du XXe siècle, soit revue, car son contenu est parfois difficile à comprendre. Des notes de bas de page d'astrologies professionnels seraient les bienvenues à certains endroits

A great little book on Astrology written in the 11th Century, although I am not an adept in Astrology so I could be wrong lol

Essentials of astrology from the great muslim alim (savant). A compilation of the basic notions of astrology as viewed by the Greeks, the Arabs, the Persians and the Hindus. Al Biruni travelled extensively, compiled knowledge and mentioned the origins of the views he exposed. This edition is very well done. An indispensable reference for any traditional astrologer;

アラブの学者・科学者であるアル=ビールーニー（973～1048?）が1030年頃書いた、全530節からなる占星術教科書のうち占星術を論じた第347～530節の英訳版（=1934年、ラムゼー・ライトによる）のリイシュー版（2006年刊）。ちなみに第1～346節は算数・幾何学・天文学など占星術の基礎をなす学問が論じられているようです。サインを論じた第347～380節は基本説明からトリプリシティ、イクィポレントなど12サインの分類まで。天体の段落（第381～447節）は基本説明からフィルダリア、ロード・オヴ・トリプリシティなど応用まで。サインの分割（第448～460節、サインを9分割（ヌヴァンシャカ）・度数ごとの特徴など）、ハウス（第461～474節、出生図・ホラリーチャートでのハウスの意味など）、パート・オヴ・フォーチュン（第475～514節、97のパート説明など）を経、最後の段落である判断占星術（第515～530節）では気象・マンディーン・出生・ホラリー・イレクション・受胎などが論じられています。著者が拠り所としているのは主にプトレマイオス（100～178）、アブ・マシャー（787～886）、また著者ならではのヒンドゥー占星術からみた見解も随所で見られます。最後に占星術の実践ならびに歴史に通じていたジェイムズ・ホールデン（1926～2013）の言葉を引用いたします、「アル・ビールーニーの業績は西洋占星術の伝統の一部分となされていないが、アラブ占星術ならびに占星術史を学ぶ生徒達には有益である」。