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The Astrologer’s Universe is the revised and updated version of Astrology for Beginners, originally published in 1995. Stunningly illustrated courtesy of Andrea Aste, it is the ultimate time traveller’s guide through the world of astrology. From the eclipse calculations at Stonehenge to the astrological relevance of the iconic Steve Jobs, the historical context of astrology, its characters and its battles form the perfect backdrop to any astrology course, but will also entrance the casual reader. Details on the signs, planets and elements are also covered as are the basic techniques of horary, synastry, business and psychological astrology, and transits, progressions. It’s a small book with a huge heart, just waiting to join your bookshelf.

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GEOFFREY CORNELIUS was a consultant astrologer with a background in divination and philosophy. Throughout his life, he taught and practised divination, especially astrology and the I Ching. In the 1970s he pioneered the teaching of astrology in adult education institutes in London, then later at university MA programmes in Canterbury. He was a President of the Astrological Lodge of London and a founder of the Advisory Panel on Astrological Education. He is the author of The Moment of Astrology, regarded by many as “one of the most important astrological books of our time”. (Patrick Curry, historian). Geoffrey is also the author of Starlore of the Constellations (2024, originally The Starlore Handbook 1997) and The Secret Language of the Stars and Planets (1996, with Paul Devereux). MAGGIE HYDE is a consultant astrologer and co-founder and Director of the Company of Astrologers. She has taught complementary medicine, astrology, and the I Ching, and has undertaken research into Carl Jung’s intense engagement with paranormal phenomena and the occult, especially astrology, where his thought has had considerable influence. For many years she worked as a business astrologer and regular columnist in the national press; she has presented on astrology to the Institute of Directors, on Jung at the Oxford Literary Festival and has lectured widely around the world. Maggie has an MA in Mysticism and Religious Experience from the University of Kent at Canterbury, and has taught cosmology and Tarot for the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. She is the author of Jung and Astrology (Aquarian, 1992), Jung for Beginners (Icon, 1992) and co-authored Astrology For Beginners (Icon, 1995) with Geoffrey Cornelius. Maggie lives on the North Kent coast where she continues to teach for the Company of Astrologers and consult with clients. ANDREA ASTE is an award-winning, multimedia visionary artist, animator, published author, and illustrator. Known as ""The Artist Philosopher"", Aste holds a master’s degree in philosophy, which heavily influences his parallel fictional worlds, blending deep contemplative themes with artistic expression. His works have been exhibited globally in prestigious museums, such as the Musée Grévin (Paris, Montreal, Geneva), the Natural Science Museum in Turin, the Guildhall Gallery in London and at major events such as the Venice Biennale (2015). Aste is widely recognised in the world of Tarot and graphic novels for his innovative decks and style, including The Ghastly Lenormand (2024), The Book of Shadows (2023), and The Lost Code of Tarot (2017), Oracolarium (2020), the world’s first augmented reality oracle deck. Aste has collaborated with international performer Arturo Brachetti and served as artistic director and on-stage animator for Shiver (2021) at London’s Grant Museum of Zoology and Hide (2023) at the Vault Festival.

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