Astrology Through History: Interpreting the Stars from Ancient Mesopotamia to the Present

Alphabetically arranged entries cover the history of astrology from ancient Mesopotamia to the 21st century. In addition to surveying the Western tradition, the book explores Islamic, Indian, East Asian, and Mesoamerican astrology.

• Alphabetically arranged reference entries delineate the historical and cultural significance of astrology from ancient Mesopotamia to the present

• Entry bibliographies direct users to additional sources of information

• Sidebars offer additional facts and provide excerpts from primary source documents

• A timeline helps readers to place astrological developments in chronological context

• An introductory essay provides a narrative overview of the history of astrology, priming readers on its cultural relevance