Astrology

Vettius Valens: The Mystic Mathematician of Ancient Astrology

Vettius Valens, the 2nd-century astrologer of Alexandria, wrote the Anthology—a monumental fusion of mathematics, mysticism, and lived experience. Unlike Ptolemy, Valens saw astrology as a spiritual discipline rather than a science. His work introduced planetary joys, time-lords, and fate as participation in cosmic order—making him the most authentic voice of the Hellenistic tradition.

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Dorotheus of Sidon: The Poet Who Shaped Western Astrology

Dorotheus of Sidon, a 1st-century CE astrologer and poet, authored the Carmen Astrologicum, the earliest systematic manual of horoscopic astrology. His five-book poem established triplicity rulerships, predictive methods, and the foundations of horary and electional astrology. Translated through Persian and Arabic scholars, his influence shaped a thousand years of Western astrological tradition.

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