# Primary Directions Astrology Book

> Primary Directions by Martin Gansten is a 206-page astrology book that explains the old master forecasting technique in an accessible form for students of traditional astrology.

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## About this item

Learn primary directions, the old master astrology technique, from Martin Gansten's 206-page book for students of traditional astrology who want the craft of the Old Masters. Dorotheus, Ptolemy, Masha'allah, Abu Ma'shar, Regiomontanus, Placidus, Morin de Villefranche and William Lilly all used it.

Its 206 pages include black and white illustrations, and the paperback measures 235 x 156 x 12 mm. Original source texts outline its historical origins and development, and show how it has been reinterpreted and occasionally misunderstood. A full glossary defines the terms, and the appendices give software reviews and formulae for manual calculations.

Students of traditional astrology, and anyone curious about the history of the craft, will find the Old Masters' method set out in an accessible form. It suits an astrology student's birthday or a Christmas list. Start learning primary directions with this book.

## Key facts

- Primary directions, the old master astrology technique
- By Martin Gansten, published by Wessex Astrologer
- 206 pages with black and white illustrations
- Full glossary, plus appendices with formulae for manual calculations
- 235 x 156 x 12 mm paperback

## What's in the box

- 1 paperback book, 206 pages

## Details

| | |
|---|---|
| Author | Martin Gansten |
| Publisher | Wessex Astrologer Ltd |
| Format | Paperback / softback |
| Size | 235 x 156 x 12 mm |
| Pages | 206 pages, black and white illustrations |
| Published | 1 Jul 2009 |
| Subject | Astrology |
| ISBN | 9781902405391 |

## Questions

### What is primary directions?

Primary directions is an astrological forecasting technique that the Old Masters used, from classical antiquity into the twentieth century.

### Does it include the maths?

The principles are explained in an accessible form, and the formulae for manual calculations are in the appendices.

### Does it have a glossary?

Yes, a full glossary defines the terms, and the appendices include software reviews.