Articles on Hellenistic Astrology
This section is set aside for articles related to Hellenistic astrology from contributors to our site.
Chris Brennan - The Rediscovery of Hellenistic Astrology in the Modern Period
Chronicles the rediscovery of Hellenistic astrology over the course of the past century.
Chris Brennan - The Katarche of Horary
A paper on the origins of horary astrology, specifically addressing the issue of whether or not the practice of the subject originated in the Hellenistic tradition of astrology.
Demetra George - Manuel I Komnenos and Michael Glycas: A Twelfth-Century Defense and Refutation of Astrology - Part 1
This is a two part article that was originally published in the journal Culture and Cosmos, containing a translation of a defense of astrology written by the Byzantine emperor Manuel I Komnenos. This is the first and only complete translation of Manuel's defense of astrology into English from its original Greek, along with the refutation of the defense penned by the monk Michael Glycas The first part of the article contains a long, detailed historical narrative in order to set the backdrop for the defense and refutation, in addition to a detailed commentary on the texts. More information on Demetra George's work can be found at her website demetra-george.com
- Manuel I Komnenos and Michael Glycas - Older PDF file which includes a translation of the refutation and defense. This will be revised and reformatted in the near future.
Chris Brennan - The Theoretical Rationale Underlying the Seven Hermetic Lots
This paper proposes a theoretical rationale underlying the seven 'Hermetic' Lots that appear in the work of the 4th century astrologer Paul of Alexandria and his commentator Olympiodorus.
Basic Techniques, Concepts and Bios
Articles and links to articles on basic technical concepts used in Hellenistic astrology, or biographies of specific Hellenistic astrologers.
Chris Brennan - Whole Sign Houses
Chris Brennan - The Astrology of Sect
Chris Brennan - Vettius Valens
Chris Brennan - Dorotheus of Sidon
Chris Brennan - Ammon