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1The various mathematical details, which constitute the external and purely practical department of the science of exoteric astrology, can be thoroughly studied out by each interested reader for himself; from the numerous books published upon the subject. To guide the student of this science, we will say that “The Dictionary of Astrology,” by James Wilson, and “The Text Book of Astrology,” vol. I, by A. J. Pearce, are among the very finest works. Our advice to any one commencing the serious study of The Science of the Stars, is to carefully read and reread the works just referred to; then master the mathematical and mechanical details; thirdly, make yourself familiar with the various aspects, characters, etc., of the planets; and lastly, study closely the occult laws and esoteric principles relating thereto as given in this work. When this course of study is completed, you may commence experiments by erecting the horoscopes of yourself and friends; and note how far the observed results agree with your astrological deductions. If this advice is followed out, you cannot go very far wrong; for it is upon zed jy Google THE PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF THE SCIENCE OF THE STARS 281
2the full realization of the occult and philosophical principles under¬ lying this external formula, that a real knowledge of astrology consists. It is this absolute knowledge of the stars, that always distinguishes the true artist from the astrological pretender, and "fortune telling” imposter. It is these latter charlatans who, by their unprincipled methods and villainy, have caused the very name of astrology to become the synonym of superstition and fraud in the eyes of nine¬ teenth century intelligence. So different are the people and the condi¬ tions which surround us; from those who lived in the days of old, when the wise men of Chaldea communed with the beautiful constellations of heaven; and learned therefrom, the mighty secrets of the soul’s origin and destiny; as well as the material details of their physical lives. The same book of Nature is open now, as then; but, only the pure in heart can read its pages and trace the mystical chain of life, as depicted by Nature through the stars, to Nature’s God. THE SOUL AND THE STARS The beautiful, twinkling, glittering stars. The rivals in splendor of Venus and Mars, They come and they go, Moulding the powers of our weal or our woe. Shining serene in the heavens above. Nightly teaching us lessons of love, No discords nor jars Appear to disturb these beautiful stars. The soul seems to claim these jewels on high, And struggles to soar to its source in the sky. But sorrow and pain
3Are the pathways that carry it homeward again. How oft have we dreamed, when gazing above, That the purified soul — the offspring of love. When freed from earth’s load, Would find in the stars its peaceful abode. So fondly we think of our homes in the sky. Joined with the soul for whose presence we sigh; Where Saturn nor Mars Can embitter our joys mid the beautiful stars. □l( zed :y Google 282 THE LIGHT OF EGYPT CONCLUSION THE MYSTICAL CHAIN; OR, THE UNION OF THE SOUL AND THE STARS
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.
1The various mathematical details, which constitute the external and purely practical department of the science of exoteric astrology, can be thoroughly studied out by each interested reader for himself; from the numerous books published upon the subject. To guide the student of this science, we will say that “The Dictionary of Astrology,” by James Wilson, and “The Text Book of Astrology,” vol. I, by A. J. Pearce, are among the very finest works. Our advice to any one commencing the serious study of The Science of the Stars, is to carefully read and reread the works just referred to; then master the mathematical and mechanical details; thirdly, make yourself familiar with the various aspects, characters, etc., of the planets; and lastly, study closely the occult laws and esoteric principles relating thereto as given in this work. When this course of study is completed, you may commence experiments by erecting the horoscopes of yourself and friends; and note how far the observed results agree with your astrological deductions. If this advice is followed out, you cannot go very far wrong; for it is upon zed jy Google THE PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF THE SCIENCE OF THE STARS 281
2the full realization of the occult and philosophical principles under¬ lying this external formula, that a real knowledge of astrology consists. It is this absolute knowledge of the stars, that always distinguishes the true artist from the astrological pretender, and "fortune telling” imposter. It is these latter charlatans who, by their unprincipled methods and villainy, have caused the very name of astrology to become the synonym of superstition and fraud in the eyes of nine¬ teenth century intelligence. So different are the people and the condi¬ tions which surround us; from those who lived in the days of old, when the wise men of Chaldea communed with the beautiful constellations of heaven; and learned therefrom, the mighty secrets of the soul’s origin and destiny; as well as the material details of their physical lives. The same book of Nature is open now, as then; but, only the pure in heart can read its pages and trace the mystical chain of life, as depicted by Nature through the stars, to Nature’s God. THE SOUL AND THE STARS The beautiful, twinkling, glittering stars. The rivals in splendor of Venus and Mars, They come and they go, Moulding the powers of our weal or our woe. Shining serene in the heavens above. Nightly teaching us lessons of love, No discords nor jars Appear to disturb these beautiful stars. The soul seems to claim these jewels on high, And struggles to soar to its source in the sky. But sorrow and pain
3Are the pathways that carry it homeward again. How oft have we dreamed, when gazing above, That the purified soul — the offspring of love. When freed from earth’s load, Would find in the stars its peaceful abode. So fondly we think of our homes in the sky. Joined with the soul for whose presence we sigh; Where Saturn nor Mars Can embitter our joys mid the beautiful stars. □l( zed :y Google 282 THE LIGHT OF EGYPT CONCLUSION THE MYSTICAL CHAIN; OR, THE UNION OF THE SOUL AND THE STARS
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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