The Astrological Record of the Early Sages
Various authors
Horoscopic astrology is defined as a system of esoteric forecasting, the intention of which is to determine favorable times for specific actions, the prediction of future events, and the analysis of individual destiny, all based on the instrument of the theme, genesis or chart. The material in this volume relates to the earliest sources on astrology surviving in the Greek language, including texts attributed to the legendary sages Hermes Trismegistus, Pythagoras, and Zoroaster, as well as historical sources like Vettius Valens, Teucer of Babylon and many others.