Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #489477 in Books
• Published on: 2008-11-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 576 pages

Customer Reviews

Horary Astrology Re-Examined
Although the book is titled Horary Astrology Re-Examined, in fact Dunn's remit is far wider, as she shows us how the method of assessing the strengths or weaknesses of the planets can be applied to any chart. This is explicitly stated and will be of interest to those astrologers who mainly practice natal interpretation.

This book represents a massive undertaking, as it condenses and reviews ancient and medieval astrological thought and puts it into context for the modern astrologer. Dunn has researched her subject thoroughly and produces a scholarly work.

But perhaps what is most valuable is Dunn's own extensive experience. She has the ability to evaluate the methods of the ancient and medieval astrologers and show us exactly how to put this into practice today.

So, the first part of Horary Astrology Re-Examined is a comprehensive examination of the methodology of ancient and medieval astrological doctrine and sets out the basic principles that many of today's astrologers will be woefully uneducated in and unfamiliar with. An understanding of these would enhance the practice of any modern astrologer, giving them a far more rigorous approach to chart interpretation.

The second part sees Dunn in action.Each chapter starts with the testimonies relating to that particular matter and, building on part one, Dunn shows where she may be at variance with ancient doctrine. She goes on to analyse and evaluate horary charts from her private practice. Taking a step by step approach, Dunn arrives at a final judgement in a clear and simple manner. She also includes details of the actual outcome, confirming that her analysis and judgement were in fact correct.

I would whole heartedly recommend this book. This book makes a unique contribution to any astrologer's library.

Sober comprehensive Intro to Horary/Traditional Astrology
I bought this to get another slant on Horary than John Frawley who I found good but wrote about HIS experiences a lot with great certainty - perhaps to excess bearing in mind the great body of horary tradition behind him. Barbara Dunn in contrast cites various authorities in dealing with most topics and then gives her own standpoint if needed. I am a relative novice in Horary though having decades of experience in other branchs of astrology and this looks like a more balanced approach. 4 stars because I have not completed a thorough read but very impressed so far. I would also rate John Frawley's Real Astrology a 4 star text too after reading thoroughly and trying out his approaches.

A required treatise on horary astrology
Some existing books may get you so far with horary astrology but fail to clarify queries arising as you begin to understand this subject. For example, I don't believe I have seen in existing horary books comments on what happens if a malefic aspects one of the significators even though there may be an applying aspect between both significators which would ordinarily have lead to a positive answer. This and many other 'points in practise' are are dealt with in very readable detail including copious illustrations of techniques and many observations from Barbara Dunns's own practice. I like the chapters on "The Possibility/Impossibility of the Matter Being Propounded" which serve as detailed checklists of what items in the chart count towards or against the desired outcome - again, this is something I haven't seen in existing books on horary. I like the way also Barbara carefully weighs all the testimonies for and against a desired outcome and only gives a positive 'judgment' when there are not less than two concurring testimonies, a point not made in existing books on horary. If you are a seriously interested in horary astrology or want to practise this professionally, this is the text book you will definitely need!!