Modern Astrologers - Farnell, Kim

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Résumé :
Alan Leo was the first modern astrologer. He took an obscure, niche interest, re-packaged it, and placed it firmly at the centre of popular culture. His story is that of the other sort of Victorian-not the prudish and repressed empire builder, but one who mixed magic and science and rejected social mores in favour of creating a society where equality and universal brotherhood were the main themes. He was the first astrologer to argue for a loose interpretation of trends of experience rather than specific predictions, leading to the birth of Sun sign astrology and horoscope columns. Throughout much of his life, Alan worked alongside his wife Bessie -this is her story, too.

Biographie:
Past horoscope columnist for 'Company' and 'Bliss' magazines amongst others, Kim Farnell was President of the Astrological Lodge of London for twelve years. She holds a Diploma from the Faculty of Astrological Studies and an MA in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology. Kim's primary interest is the history of astrology and the occult, particularly in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. She works as a freelance writer and editor and is the author of several books, including biographies of the astrologer Alan Leo and the palmist Cheiro. Kim is currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Wales, Trinity St David about the origins of the horoscope column and its relationship to British women's magazines....

Sommaire:
Alan Leo was the first modern astrologer. He took an obscure, niche interest, re-packaged it, and placed it firmly at the centre of popular culture. His story is that of the other sort of Victorian-not the prudish and repressed empire builder, but one who mixed magic and science and rejected social mores in favour of creating a society where equality and universal brotherhood were the main themes. He was the first astrologer to argue for a loose interpretation of trends of experience rather than specific predictions, leading to the birth of Sun sign astrology and horoscope columns. Throughout much of his life, Alan worked alongside his wife Bessie -this is her story, too....