Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 12
CHAPTER ONE: Astronomy and Astrology 19
Historical Background 19
CHAPTER TWO: Getting Started Stargazing 37
Getting Outside 45
CHAPTER THREE: Engaging Star Energy for Magic and Ritual 50
Working with Energy 50
Chakras 51
Accessing Star Energy with a Spiral 58
How to Use Star Magic 61
Astral Travel, Dream Work, and Ritual 64
CHAPTER FOUR: The Spring Quarter of March, April, May 68
The Spring Constellations 70
Boötes: The Plowman / The Herdsman, Green Man 70
Canes Venatici: The Hunting Dogs / Energy of Renewal 74
Centaurus: The Centaur / Chiron the Healer 78
Corona Borealis: The Northern Crown / Guidance and Power 83
Corvus: The Crow / Messenger from Other Realms 87
Crater: The Cup / Chalice of the Goddess 91
Hydra: The Water Snake / Symbol of the Goddess and Transformation 94
Leo: The Lion / Solar Power and Protection 98
Libra: The Scales / Balance and Justice 102
Ursa Major and Ursa Minor: The Great Bear and The Little Bear / Turning the Wheel of the Year 106
Virgo: The Virgin / Maiden and Mother Nurture the World 111
CHAPTER FIVE: The Summer Quarter of June, July, August 117
The Summer Constellations 119
Aquila: The Eagle / Power of the Sun 119
Ara: The Altar / Heavenly Sacred Space 123
Capricornus: The Sea Goat / Horned One of Abundance 127
Cygnus: The Swan / Enchanted Shape-Shifter 131
Draco: The Dragon / Wise Guardian 136
Hercules: The Strongman / Dagda and Odin 140
Lupus: The Wolf / Spirit Guide 145
Lyra: The Harp / Otherworldly Guide 148
Ophiuchus and Serpens: The Serpent Bearer and The Serpent / Harmonious Energy 152
Sagittarius: The Archer / Wildness of Nature 158
Scorpius: The Scorpion / Death Wielder and Protector 163
CHAPTER SIX: The Autumn Quarter of September, October, November 168
The Autumn Constellations 170
Andromeda: The Princess / Horse Goddess 170
Aquarius: The Water Bearer / Sea God 174
Aries: The Ram / Power of the Horned God 179
Cepheus and Cassiopeia: The King and Queen / The Lord and Lady 183
Cetus: The Whale / Keeper of Traditions 190
Delphinus: The Dolphin / Carrier of Souls 194
Pegasus and Equuleus: The Winged Horse and The Colt / Powers of Nature 198
Pisces: The Fish / Duality, Unity, and Divination 204
CHAPTER SEVEN: The Winter Quarter of December, January, February 210
The Winter Constellations 212
Auriga: The Charioteer / Wild and Wise 212
Cancer: The Crab / Between the Worlds 216
Canis Major and Canis Minor: The Great Dog and The Little Dog / Guardians and Guides 221
Eridanus: The River / Flowing Sacred Waters 226
Gemini: The Twins / Power Doubled 231
Lepus: The Hare / Magical Moon Energy 235
Monoceros: The Unicorn / Power of the Crone 239
Orion: The Hunter / Artemis The Huntress 242
Perseus: The Hero / Returning God of Light 246
The Pleiades: Seven Sisters / Bringers of Peace and Wisdom 250
Taurus: The Bull / Horns of Consecration 257
CHAPTER EIGHT: The Southern Hemisphere 262
The Southern Spring Sky: September, October, November 264
Aquarius 265
Aries 265
Cetus 266
Delphinus 266
Grus: The Crane / Seeker of Knowledge 266
Pegasus and Equuleus 270
The Phoenix / Energy of Self-Transformation 270
Pisces 274
Piscis Austrinus: The Southern Fish / Ancient Wisdom 274
The Southern Summer Sky: December, January, February 277
Canis Major and Canis Minor 278
Eridanus 278
Hydrus: The Southern Water Snake / Ancient Goddess Energy 279
Lepus 281
Monoceros 281
Orion 282
The Southern Autumn Sky: March, April, May 283
Centaurus 284
Corvus 284
Crater 285
Crux: The Southern Cross / The Power of Four 285
Hydra 289
Libra 289
Virgo 290
The Southern Winter Sky: June, July, August 291
Aquila 292
Ara 292
Capricornus 292
Corona Australis: The Southern Crown / Heavenly Heart 293
Lupus 296
Ophiuchus and Serpens 297
Sagittarius 297
Scorpius 298
SUMMARY 299
APPENDIX A: Finding Your Latitude 301
From the North Pole to the Equator: 301
From the Equator South: 302
APPENDIX B: The Stars and Color Magic 304
The Northern Hemisphere: 307
Spring Star Colors by Constellation 307
Summer Star Colors by Constellation 310
Autumn Star Colors by Constellation 314
Winter Star Colors by Constellation 316
The Southern Hemisphere: 320
Star Colors by Constellation 320
APPENDIX C: The Fixed Stars of Medieval Magic 322
Agrippa's Fifteen Powerful Stars 324
APPENDIX D: Meteor Showers 331
APPENDIX E: Complete List of Constellations 332
GLOSSARY 335
BIBLIOGRAPHY 339
Online Resources 347
INDEX 348
Constellations, Asterisms, and Messier Objects 348
Stars by Traditional Names 349
General Index 352
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