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Written by Jacqueline Brook   

To fully understand traditional astrology, the student needs to enter the realm of philosophy through the mind of someone like Thomas Aquinas; religion via the great theological mind of Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger; history through authors such as Patrick Curry and Benson Bobrick and the genre of science through Maimonides; the essence of the craft is not derived from astrological text books. The books listed under the recommended reading section are not only for students of astrology; although they all have bearing on the study of the craft they can be enjoyed by anyone with an interest in the ancient, soul-filled Tradition of astrology.  

Recommended Books by John Frawley

All books by John Frawley listed below are available for purchase from me; all of them are compulsory text books for my courses.

The Real Astrology - click here to request more info.

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The Real Astrology

John Frawley imparts his knowledge with authority and clarity and his sense of humour is woven through the intensity of the subject of astrology like a breath of fresh air. The Real Astrology makes you understand what separates the men from the boys.

 

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The Real Astrology Applied

A collection of notes and essays by a master on the subject of astrology of The Tradition. This work highlights both technical matters and the philosophy which forms the basis of this craft.


The Horary Textbook - click here to request more info.

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The Horary Textbook

The primary text book required when commencing with studies of The Tradition. Methodologies are clearly and concisely explained and this book is the referenced for the duration of traditional studies.

 

Sports Astrology - click here to request more info.

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Sports Astrology

Predictive astrology at its best using the modality of sport as a foundation. The wit and humour of John Frawley is a pleasant companion on this journey.


Other Recommended Books

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Atheist Delusions - David Bentley Hart

Atheist Delusions - David Bentley Hart

Currently it is fashionable to be devoutly undevout. But contemporary antireligious polemics are based not only on profound conceptual confusions but on facile simplifications of history or even outright historical ignorance: so contends David Bentley Hart in this bold correction of the distortions.

 

God, Philosophy and Universities – Alasdair MacIntyre

God, Philosophy and Universities – Alasdair MacIntyre

"What does it mean to be a human being?" Given this perennial question, Alasdair MacIntyre presents a compelling argument on the necessity and importance of philosophy and how this engagement has played out in universities. He offers a valuable, lively and insightful study of the disintegration of the curriculum.


 Planet Narnia - Michael Ward

Planet Narnia - Michael Ward

For over half a century, scholars have laboured to show that C.S. Lewis's famed but apparently disorganised Chronicles of Narnia have an underlying symbolic coherence, pointing to such possible themes as the seven sacraments and the seven deadly sins. Michael Ward has finally solved the enigma.

 

Taking Back Astronomy: The Heavens Declare - Dr Jason Lisle

Taking Back Astronomy: The Heavens Declare - Dr Jason Lisle

Each of us has a worldview, a way of thinking about the world in which we live. We all have certain beliefs: ideas that we hold to be true. These beliefs affect how we see the world and how we interpret the things we experience.


 Wide as the Waters - Benson Bobrick

Wide as the Waters - Benson Bobrick

The King James Version of the English Bible remains the most famous of all translations. Wide as the Waters traces the tumultuous history of the translation of the Bible and provides deep insight into the times and lives of the colourful characters of history that shaped its course.

 

Truth and Tolerance – Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger

Truth and Tolerance – Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger

The tradition of astrology is aligned with monotheistic principles and in order to understand the premise on which the tradition is based one needs to understand the differences in religion and their history. There is no other book that explains these differences as clearly as Truth and Tolerance.


 The Problem of Pain – CS Lewis

The Problem of Pain – CS Lewis

We have all asked the question "why do bad things happen to good people". CS Lewis provides insight into this subject that causes you to address the direction of your life as a matter of urgency.
 

The Four Loves – CS Lewis

The Four Loves – CS Lewis

This book not only clarifies the definition of love, it also highlights the source from which all love springs and explains how we can only manifest this love in our lives through the Divine.


 The Discarded Image – CS Lewis

The Discarded Image – CS Lewis

The model of the world that medieval man upheld has relevance to life today and to astrology as it is practiced today – CS Lewis describes this harmonious mental model of the universe in a way that can be understood by all.

 

The Concept of Sin – Josef Pieper

The Concept of Sin – Josef Pieper

The capacity of our potential to sin is depicted in the birth chart and this book interprets the meaning of sin in its true and (appropriately) serious form. This book opens your eyes to concepts of sin which are not openly and sincerely discussed today.


The Four Cardinal Virtues – Josef Pieper

The Four Cardinal Virtues – Josef Pieper

"Pragmatic and puritanical concepts about virtue and morality are demolished and Dr Pieper sounds a warning: unless we regain the true essence of the cardinal virtues we are headed for moral anarchy".

 

Faith, Hope, Love – Josef Pieper

Faith, Hope, Love – Josef Pieper

The three theological virtues of Faith, Hope and Love are clearly described – the true essence of these virtues as well as the correct application of them in our daily lives is given to us to apply.


 The Fated Sky – Benson Bobrick

The Fated Sky – Benson Bobrick

The history of astrology through the ages including amusing anecdotes and snippets about the times through which it evolved make this book compulsory reading for anyone with an interest in the craft.

 

Abraham – Bruce Feiler

Abraham – Bruce Feiler

The book is simplistically written and the subject of Abraham as the father of monotheism is intelligently addressed – the attitude towards Abraham from the three monotheistic religions is clearly depicted – a quick and enlightening read.

 Thomas Aquinas – Josef Pieper

Thomas Aquinas – Josef Pieper

To read the works of Thomas Aquinas is to commence a love affair that is will last a lifetime – Josef Pieper provides insight into the life and teachings of the greatest philosopher that has ever lived.

 

The Anachronism of Time – Iain Mackenzie

The Anachronism of Time – Iain Mackenzie

Questions raised in medieval thought in relation to time, light, incarnation and creation are dealt with using a theological and scholastic approach – astrology is related to the study of time and this book investigates and explains the essence of time in relation to the Divine.