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1Before concluding these brief remarks upon the basis of this science, we would point out the fact, for the benefit of some of our readers; that ancient astrology is not, as so many seem to think, “an exploded science;” and further, we wish to point out another very important fact, viz.: that, not a single individual can be found, who talks or writes of this astrological explosion; who himself, understands the fundamental principles of the science he is defaming. Many superficially learned individuals think that the old geocentric system of Claudius Ptolemy was the only foundation upon which the ancient astrology rested; and that, when the present Newtonian system over¬ turned the Ptolemaic theory of a “primum mobile,” the astrology of the ancients was buried amid the ruins. We need scarcely add that, such superficial minds are in sad need of a little true light. The ob¬ served effects of certain positions of the heavens; be they apparent or real; is the only foundation of judicial astrology; and it was upon the continuous observations of ages, that the old Chaldean sages formulated their wonderful science of the stars. The eclipses of the Sun and Moon, the conjunctions of the planets, and the exact length of the solar year, were all correctly computed, ages before the days of Abraham. In reality, it makes little difference to astrology; whether the earth moves about the Sun or the Sun moves about the earth; for it rests upon the absolute fact that, one of them does indeed move.
2So far as the physical organism of man is concerned; the planet which gave it birth is its center and the focus of all celestial influences; hence, the earth and its motions are the only ones of vital importance upon the material plane. We would point out to all would-be heio280 THE LIGHT OF EGYPT
3centric astrologers who desire to formulate special “solar” systems of planetary influence for themselves; that, the whole basis of thensystem rests upon a mere question of terms; and is as much an appear¬ ance as the geocentric conception. The orbits of the planets, of our solar system, are so small and insignificant compared with the in¬ conceivable distances of the constellations; that to say that a planet is in any particular sign or constellation; is nothing but asserting, that which is only an appearance. It is only removing the point of observa¬ tion from the earth to the Sun. Both are optical illusions; but, in this removal, the illusion is intensified. What are the signs of the Zodiac but apparent lines and apparent spaces? They certainly have nothing to do with the real constellations of the heavens at the present day. Nevertheless, their influence is a demonstrated fact. These signs are nothing more nor less than angular distances in the heavens, which mark off the increase and decrease of the solar influx, upon the northern and southern hemisphere of the earth. Surely then, the system which adopts one series of appearances is very incomplete; that does not include the whole, embracing a map of the heavens. Away then forever, with this pseudo-scientific sentimentalism which speaks so much of realities; when in very truth, it is embracing nothing, but an aggregation of shadows and appearances.
The source text as printed, transcribed diplomatically. Where the source language uses a non-Latin script that reaches us only through a Victorian romanisation, this layer is labelled transliteration, because that is what we hold.
1Before concluding these brief remarks upon the basis of this science, we would point out the fact, for the benefit of some of our readers; that ancient astrology is not, as so many seem to think, “an exploded science;” and further, we wish to point out another very important fact, viz.: that, not a single individual can be found, who talks or writes of this astrological explosion; who himself, understands the fundamental principles of the science he is defaming. Many superficially learned individuals think that the old geocentric system of Claudius Ptolemy was the only foundation upon which the ancient astrology rested; and that, when the present Newtonian system over¬ turned the Ptolemaic theory of a “primum mobile,” the astrology of the ancients was buried amid the ruins. We need scarcely add that, such superficial minds are in sad need of a little true light. The ob¬ served effects of certain positions of the heavens; be they apparent or real; is the only foundation of judicial astrology; and it was upon the continuous observations of ages, that the old Chaldean sages formulated their wonderful science of the stars. The eclipses of the Sun and Moon, the conjunctions of the planets, and the exact length of the solar year, were all correctly computed, ages before the days of Abraham. In reality, it makes little difference to astrology; whether the earth moves about the Sun or the Sun moves about the earth; for it rests upon the absolute fact that, one of them does indeed move.
2So far as the physical organism of man is concerned; the planet which gave it birth is its center and the focus of all celestial influences; hence, the earth and its motions are the only ones of vital importance upon the material plane. We would point out to all would-be heio280 THE LIGHT OF EGYPT
3centric astrologers who desire to formulate special “solar” systems of planetary influence for themselves; that, the whole basis of thensystem rests upon a mere question of terms; and is as much an appear¬ ance as the geocentric conception. The orbits of the planets, of our solar system, are so small and insignificant compared with the in¬ conceivable distances of the constellations; that to say that a planet is in any particular sign or constellation; is nothing but asserting, that which is only an appearance. It is only removing the point of observa¬ tion from the earth to the Sun. Both are optical illusions; but, in this removal, the illusion is intensified. What are the signs of the Zodiac but apparent lines and apparent spaces? They certainly have nothing to do with the real constellations of the heavens at the present day. Nevertheless, their influence is a demonstrated fact. These signs are nothing more nor less than angular distances in the heavens, which mark off the increase and decrease of the solar influx, upon the northern and southern hemisphere of the earth. Surely then, the system which adopts one series of appearances is very incomplete; that does not include the whole, embracing a map of the heavens. Away then forever, with this pseudo-scientific sentimentalism which speaks so much of realities; when in very truth, it is embracing nothing, but an aggregation of shadows and appearances.
The source text as printed, transcribed diplomatically. Where the source language uses a non-Latin script that reaches us only through a Victorian romanisation, this layer is labelled transliteration, because that is what we hold.
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