Practical Astrology

by Samael Aun Weor

Self-transformation Through Self-knowledge.

Kabbalah, Tarot, and Consciousness

This practical, straightforward guide to astrology discards complicated charts and memorization, and explains how to transform your daily life by learning about your own true nature.

Real self-knowledge leads to spiritual elevation, natural wisdom, and a deep and pervasive love for humanity. Learn to rely on your Innermost Being, that divine Star at the heart of your existence. By awakening consciousness, you will directly experience your intimate relationship with your inner cosmos, which is a reflection of the cosmos around you.

• Filled with practical exercises anyone can use to get conscious results
• Explains the psychological and spiritual importance of every zodiacal sign
• Includes an overview of the Tarot
• Drawn from all the world’s religions

Previously published as Astrotheurgy (2007). Collects three previously separate books: The Zodiacal Course, Esoteric Treatise of Hermetic Astrology and The Manual of Practical Magic.

Genres: Astrology, Occult, Psychology, Esoterica

250 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2007

About the author

Samael Aun Weor (which is a Hebrew name) wrote over sixty books, gave thousands of lectures, and formed the worldwide Gnostic Movement, whose members number in the millions. Though these accomplishments are certainly impressive by any standard, they are merely the pale terrestrial reflection of the work he accomplished internally, spiritually. And yet, in spite of his wisdom and generosity towards mankind, he said:

"Do not follow me. I am just a signpost. Reach your own Self-realization."

His lifelong mission was to deliver to humanity the complete path toward the realization of the inner Being, or in other words, the total and exact science required by anyone of any religion, race, culture or creed who wishes to fully and completely develop the human soul. The path he taught is the Path of the Bodhisattva, that mysterious and ancient wisdom long hidden in the bosom of every great religion.

"For as long as space endures and for as long as the world lasts, may I live dispelling the miseries of the world." - From The Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life by Shantideva

Reviews

[Kaberoi Rua · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another amazing book by Weor. There are two types of knowledge: the eye doctrine and the heart doctrine. The eye doctrine is for those who are satisfied with spiritual theories and the heart doctrine is for authentic initiates. Heart doctrine is knowledge found within. The eye doctrine comes to us through deduction and the heart doctrine through intuition. The eye doctrine is human; it is produced by the intellect. The heart doctrine is divine; it is produced by the Internal Master. This book is esoteric astrology; this will open up the doors of knowledge of the heart. This book on practical magic and esoteric hermetic astrology. These studies are based on light and the heart.

[Rob · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a very cool book, but I only rate it 3 stars because it covers such a narrow range of material. Basically, it has a section for each zodiac, with a few pages of some interesting information about esoteric astrology for that sign. Then it has some brief descriptions of exercises an initiate may benefit from based on their sign. For example, certain mantras or meditation methods. I would have liked there to learn more information from Samael Aun Weor about a huge variety of astrological topics. This book just felt like a tease or a trailer in many ways.

[Kai Hodge · Rating 3 out of 5]

More like a point of reference from sign to sign amd meditation guidance. Not something to sit down and read cover to cover.

[Joseph Josephson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like to break out this book at the beginning of every sign. The exercises really help you to start to see the Microcosm within the Macrocosm.
"Frankly, we do not like to spend our lives theorizing; we get to the point. We are tired of so much theory. We are essentially “realistic.” We want deeds, not theories or morbid intellects. We like effective realities. We head towards great realizations.
All the spiritualist schools talk to you about supra-sensible worlds, but we go beyond that because we are more practical."

[Jeremy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent source for authentic astrological knowledge.

[Richard Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book, complements 'Zodical Course' by Arnoldo Krumm-Heller, published in English as "Gnostic Rosicrucian Astrology"

[Lillian]

eh, not that original, but well organized!