The article comes from "Introduction to Classical Astrology". The entire content framework is based on medieval Arabic astrology, extending the usage in the Greek period. This part begins the third volume of the book, which mainly introduces the combination state of the planets and the impact of this state.
Abu Masha's "Introduction to Astrology" mentions 25 kinds of planetary states, and makes a very detailed distinction and description of the states of planets in different scenarios. There is a lot of content in this part, but it is a very important part. It can provide a more in-depth and detailed understanding of the environment in which the stars are located and the state of the stars.
Continuing from the previously published "Astrological Aphorisms" by Ibn Ezra, here we will give a more in-depth introduction to some terms of astrological aphorisms. Some of the content may have some deviations due to different translations, but it is basically consistent with the content of Abu Masha. It may be more rewarding to combine the two parts when reading.
combination list
["Introduction to Astrology" Volume 3, Chapter 1-2] Next we need to explain the state of the stars (here it refers to how a star expresses itself or behaves). There are 25 kinds, with the following names:
- domain,
- advancement,
- retreat,
- assembly,
- regard,
- connection,
- ignore (disregard),
- emptiness,
- wildness,
- transfer,
- collection,
- reflection,
- limitation (barring) ,
- pushing nature,
- pushing power),
- pushing two natures,
- authorization (pushing management),
- returning (returning),
- reversing (revoking),
- obstruction (obstruction),
- escapes (escape),
- takes the light (cutting of light),
- gift (largesse),
- reward (recompense),
- acceptance (reception).
(generosity & benefits (Chapter 26 of Volume 3), friendship & enmity (Chapter 27 of Volume 3), body-guarding (Chapter 3 of Volume 3) are omitted here) Book Chapter 28), the last two are derived from Akabit). Among these 25 states, I would group gifts (largesse) and recompense (recompense) into one category, and list generosity (generosity) and benefits (benefits) as the 25th item, although "Complete Astrology" will The last item is regarded as offshoots of reception.
The text part is compiled and translated from "Introductions to Traditional Astrology"
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