The Young Astrologer

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When I was much younger, I had great interest in the occult and paranormal. When I was 13, for Christmas of 1979, I asked for and got a book called The Compleat Astrologer. I wanted this book because it showed you how to draw up a horoscope as well as providing interpretation guides and planetary tables from 1905 until 1979 - which put it far ahead of any other books on astrology which simply were describptive, but didn't show you how to do it hands on.

I have no crystal ball and I have long dismissed divination, however let us see what the new year brings forth. And may it be good for all of us.



Images scanned by me but remain the property and copyright of Bantam books.

Comments

Tena Russ said…
Happy New Year from a Pisces with Leo rising.
December 31, 2007 5:34 PM
tin-tin said…
i didn't know that an eagle is also used as a symbol of scorpio. but the description, is pretty much me. hehehe.

happy new year! hope you'll have a great year :)
January 01, 2008 4:42 AM
Mother of Invention said…
I read both Sag. and Cap, and I don't seem to be either of theses. I'm my own mix I suppose..being born on the cusp, Dec. 22nd, barely after midnight and into Cap technically. I'm more a product of my genetics and environment/nurture experience.

Happy New Year!
January 01, 2008 2:20 PM
B said…
Yes, I seem to be very much a Libra! Thanks for sharing these. Happy New Year!
January 01, 2008 5:14 PM
Kristie said…
Happy 2008! Found you from Renny's blog :) Kristie in Norway
January 01, 2008 7:13 PM
Richard said…
tena: so you have an upcoming birthday.

tin-tin: I don’t believe that stuff anymore. There is another page of info I didn’t scan.

MOI: sound like a typical Canadian, not quite sure what we are.

breal: There is one more page of description that I did not scan.
January 01, 2008 7:24 PM
Richard said…
kristie: thanks for visiting and a Happy New Year to you too!
January 01, 2008 7:25 PM
Barbara said…
I'm a Capricorn (January 5). Much of this describes me quite well!

Happy New Year!
January 01, 2008 8:34 PM
B said…
Are you saying there is even more description of Libras? :)
January 02, 2008 12:14 AM
Ancilla said…
happy new year richard..
sorry for the long time... all is fine, except the idea of what shall i write. hehehe...
January 02, 2008 9:05 AM
Richard said…
barbara: and the others don't capture you well?

breal: yep, there is a whole other page.

ancilla: welcome back!
January 02, 2008 5:49 PM
B said…
Dare I ask you to send it to me or do you think I've done enough self reflecting as of late? ;-)
January 02, 2008 9:34 PM
x said…
beautiful illustrations! i love all of them! :) i'm scorpio. whoo-hoo!
January 03, 2008 4:42 AM
Richard said…
breal: you will have to wait until I am back in Montreal to scan the other page. I don't believe in astrology, but the descriptions are always written in a warm and fuzzy feel-good way.

acey: I think they are nice too. My favourite was always blue skinned Virgo. I wish I could draw half as nice. A Scorpio, hey? Hmmm, I better watch my back then :P
January 03, 2008 11:56 AM
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