Astrology For Initiates

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 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.