Classical Medical Astrology: Healing with the Elements

by Oscar Hofman

This book is a translation of the original, in Dutch, brought about by the overwhelming demand of his English speaking students. Books have been written about herbs with a little astrology added, about outer planets with a little naturopathy added, and about the astrological symbolism of body parts and functions. But none of these books is really about classical medical practical diagnosis and treatment on the basis of charts. Medical astrology has always been an integral unity of astrological diagnosis and treatment based on the planetary positions. This integral and seamless unity is the central theme in this book, which picks up the thread of the great tradition which ended temporarily in seventeenth century England. It is now undergoing a revivial as modern astrologers rediscover the authenticity and value of the classical techniques.

Genres: Astrology

158 pages, Paperback

First published June 5, 2009

Reviews

[Karen Christino · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this Classical Medical Astrology excellent in every way. Hofman explains the elements so clearly and with such excellent examples, that they begin to make sense. He primarily utilizes a horary astrology technique for medical astrology readings. With a number of very good examples, the book includes sections on sympathy and antipathy, the use of herbs, precious stones, surgery, medical elections and much more. Very concise, pithy and easier to understand than many books on this topic.