Description
Astrology for Initiates provides important astrological insights as practiced by French and Continental astrological tradition. Papus produced a work that provided fresh insights to the English-speaking astrological tradition. Lehman’s introduction places Papus in an historical perspective and explains his influence in late 19th and early 20th century France. In translating this work from the French, he has given English speaking students of astrology and the Western Mystery Tradition an important source work.
Product Details:
ISBN: 9780877288947
Paperback, 160 pages
Publisher: Weiser Books, Published: January 15, 1996
Size: 5.47 x 0.53 x 8.31 inches, Weight: 0.400 Lbs.
Author
Dr. Gérard Encausse (1865–1916), known as Papus, was an influential French occultist. He cofounded the premier occult journal L’Initiation and a lively weekly paper of occult news and opinion, Le Voile d’Isis (The Veil of Isis). He also founded the Groupe Indépendant d’Études ésoteriques (Independent Group of Esoteric Studies). Was an important leader of Ordre de la Rose+Croix Kabbalistique (Order of the Kabbalistic Rose+Cross), the leading French magical order of the time. Papus played a crucial role in reformulating the Martinist Order, an organization that remains active today.
Translator
J. Lee Lehman,Ph. D.’s translation from the French maintains the integrity of the original work. The book is highlighted with explanatory notes and updated supplemental material. Astrology For Initiates is a valuable addition to any astrological studies reference shelf.
Review
The French physician Papus (Gerard Encausse, 1865-1916) was involved in many secret societies. Papus alone was in a unique position to synthesize these influences into his astrological and esoteric work. His mentors included Francois Charels Berlet, who was involved in the Hermetic Brotherhood of Luxor, as well as being the premier French astrologer of his day. And Thomas Burgoyne, the author of The Light of Egypt (explaining the principles and practices of the Hermetic Brotherhood). By borrowing from Burgoyne and the Continental astrological tradition, Papus produced a work that provides fresh insights to the English speaking astrological tradition. — Midwest Book Review
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