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Ptolemy and the Tetrabiblos: The Book That Shaped Western Astrology

The Tetrabiblos, written by Claudius Ptolemy in Alexandria around the second century CE, is the foundational systematic treatise of Western astrology and the work that gave the tradition its natural-philosophy footing.

6 min read·Jun 19

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Antares: The Watcher of the West and Heart of the Scorpion

Antares, the red Heart of the Scorpion and fourth Royal Star, grants martial intensity but warns of obsession, conflict, and the reversal of hard-won fortune.

9 min read·May 31

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Aldebaran: The Watcher of the East

Aldebaran, the royal eye of the Bull, grants honor and courage but tests integrity, reversing its gifts when principle is compromised.

9 min read·May 29