Astronomy and Astrology
Astronomy and Astrology In the Middle Ages, astronomia--one of the seven liberal arts--was as much about astrology as it was astronomy. Where human destiny was once connected with the stars and…
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Astronomy and Astrology
In the Middle Ages, astronomia--one of the seven liberal arts--was as much about astrology as it was astronomy. Where human destiny was once connected with the stars and planets, and spiritual, or soul, qualities were associated with the natural world, the cosmos began to be seen as merely a matter of gases, fire, and dead rocks.Steiner brings a spiritual perspective to our study of the heavens. Indeed, the two disciplines did not part company until the seventeenth century, when the materialistic worldview began to gain greater prominence.
While criticizing the superficial nature of popular astrology, Steiner shows that, as individuals with the guidance of spiritual beings, we choose the appropriate time of birth to match the destiny we are to live.This enlightening anthology, expertly collated by Margaret Jonas, features excerpts of Steiner's work on