A Description Of The Faces And Degrees Of The Zodiac, As Given In The Ancient Authors: Being Applicable To Genethliacal And Horary Astrology

by Raphael (Editor)

""A Description of the Faces and Degrees of the Zodiac, as Given in the Ancient Authors"" is a book written by Raphael in 1879. The book explores the history and significance of the different faces and degrees of the zodiac, as described by ancient authors. It provides a comprehensive guide to the use of these faces and degrees in genethliacal and horary astrology. The book is intended for readers who have a basic understanding of astrology and are looking to deepen their knowledge of this ancient practice. It is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both beginners and advanced practitioners. The book includes detailed descriptions of each zodiac sign, as well as information on the different degrees and faces associated with each sign. It also provides practical guidance on how to use this information in astrological readings and interpretations. Overall, ""A Description of the Faces and Degrees of the Zodiac"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in astrology and its rich history.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

64 pages, Paperback

Published September 24, 2009

About the author

Raphael Sanzio, usually known by his first name alone (in Italian Raffaello (April 6 or March 28, 1483 – April 6, 1520) was an Italian painter and architect of the High Renaissance, celebrated for the perfection and grace of his paintings and drawings. Together with Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci he forms the traditional trinity of great masters of that period.

Raphael was enormously productive and, despite his early death at thirty-seven, a large body of his work remains, especially in the Vatican. He was extremely influential in his lifetime, but after his death the influence of his great rival Michelangelo was more widespread until the 18th and 19th centuries, when his more serene and harmonious qualities were again regarded as the highest models.

His career falls naturally into three phases and three styles, first described by Giorgio Vasari: his early years in Umbria, then a period of about four years (from 1504-1508) absorbing the artistic traditions of Florence, followed by his last hectic and triumphant twelve years in Rome, working for two Popes and their close associates.