INTRODUCTION-THE PRACTICAL VALUE OF ASTROLOGY

THE PRACTICAL VALUE OF ASTROLOGY

There is a side of the Moon which we never see, but that hidden half is as potent afactor in causing the ebb and flow of the earth's tide, as the part of the Moonwhich is visible. Similarly, there is an invisible part of man which exerts a powerfulinfluence in life, and as the tides are measured by the motion of the Sun andMoon, so also the eventualities of existence are measured by the circling stars,which may therefore be called the "Clock of Destiny," and knowledge of theirimport is an immense power, for to the competent astrologer the horoscopereveals every secret of life.Thus, when you have given an astrologer the data of your birth, you have givenhim the key to your innermost soul, and there is no secret that he may not ferretout. This knowledge may be used for good or ill, to help or hurt, according to thenature of the man. Only a tried friend should be trusted with this key to your soul,and it should never be given to any one base enough to prostitute a spiritualscience for material gain.To the medical man Astrology is invaluable in diagnosing diseases and prescribinga remedy, for it reveals the hidden cause of all ailments. If you are a parent thehoroscope will aid you to detect the evil latent in your child and teach you how toapply the ounce of prevention. It will show you the good points also, that you maymake the better man or woman of the soul entrusted to your care. It will revealsystemic weakness and enable you to guard the health of your child; it will showwhat talents are there, and how the life may be lived to a maximum of usefulness.Therefore, the message of the marching orbs is most important, and as we haveshown the great danger of giving birth data to anyone else, there remains onlyone course: To study the science yourself.This book and the simplified method it contains of casting a horoscope in athoroughly scientific manner is published in order to enable anyone who can addand subtract to do the work himself, instead of relying on others. Thus he willobtain a deeper knowledge of the causes which are operative in life than anyprofessional astrologer who is a stranger can give.