While modern-day horoscopes may be the most familiar form of astrological knowledge, their lineage reaches back to ancient Mesopotamia. The practice has both inspired reverence and worship, and deepened our understanding of ourselves and the world around us. The movement of celestial bodies and their relation to our human lives has been the central tenant of astrology for thousands of years. From its birth as astronomy’s sister science, to our current Age of Aquarius, the story of this ancient practice is told through more than 400 images-from Egyptian temples to contemporary art-sequenced to mirror the spin of the planets and the wheel of the zodiac.Ī Date with Destiny - The art of astrology, from ancient science to modern-day practiceįrom the beginning of human history, individuals across cultures and belief systems have looked to the sky for meaning. Looking to the sky, the second volume in TASCHEN’s Library of Esoterica series delves into the vibrant visual history of Western astrology. Hardcover, quarter-bond, 6.7 x 9.4 in., 520 pages - Taschen
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