Books on Horary Astrology in the Library

In the 21st century, horary astrology has a wide interest among traditional astrologers in particular, although it continued to be written about in the first three quarters of the 20th century before the traditional astrology revival got underway in the 1980s. This sub-catalogue is based on searches for books in the main catalogue that contain words meaning ‘horary’ or ‘questions’ and that are clearly relevant to horary. Some general astrology books that include horary methods not mentioned in their titles will have been missed by this methodology. If there are any important titles you notice are missing here, please contact me with your suggestions.

Horary Astrology Books

Al-Kindi; ed. / tr. Dykes, Benjamin N., Ph.D. ‘The Forty Chapters of al-Kindi: Traditional Horary & Electional Astrology^[1]’ The Cazimi Press, 621 5^th Avenue SE #25, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2011

Alexander, R. K. ‘Open Source Modern Horary Astrology: Tips, Techniques & Best Practices for a 21st Century Approach’ ALCA Publishing, Oregon, USA, 2011.

Appleby, Derek ‘Horary Astrology: the Art of Astrological Divination’ Second Impression – the Aquarian Press, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, 1985

Ball, Richard, Student in Astrology and Physick ‘Astrology Improv’d: Or, a Compendium Of the whole Art of that most Noble Science. In Five Parts Wherein I. The many Errors of other Writers upon this Subject are corrected. II. Necessary Rules, Figures and Judgment upon every House, for the better understanding of Horary Questions. III. Astrolo-Physical Judgments upon Diseases, and the best Method of curing them by Herbs; with variety of Receipts Alphabetically digested. IV. True Judgments upon Nativities, and Elections relating to Buying, Selling, Gaming, Racing, Travelling, Love, Marriage, &c. V. A New and most certain Way how to know and judge the Inclination of the Air, and Alteration of the Weather at all Seasons. The like not to be found in any other Author ’ The Second Edition, very much enlarg’d – Printed by G. Parker for A. Bettesworth, at the Red-Lyon in Pater-Noster Row, London, 1723

Barclay, Olivia ‘Horary Astrology Rediscovered: a Study in Classical Astology’ Whitford Press, Schiffer Publishing, Ltd., Atglen, PA, 1990

Barry, Douglass E., A. B. ‘Horary Astrology: a New Method of Reading Horary Charts’ The Astrological Research Foundation, 823½ Lucile Avenue, Los Angeles, California, 1935

Bhat, M. Ramakrishana and Nair, B. P. ‘Essentials of Horary Astrology or Prasnapadavi’ Motilal Banarsidass Publishers Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, 1992

Bhat, M. Ramakrishana and Nair, B. P. ‘Essentials of Horary Astrology or Prasnapadavi’ Reprinted – Motilal Banarsidass Publishers Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, 2002

Blagrave, Joseph, of Reading, Gent. Student in Astrology and Physick ‘Blagrave’s Introduction to Astrology in Three Parts[:] The First Containing the Use of an Ephemeris, and how to erect a Figure of Heaven to any time proposed: also the signification of the Houses, Planets, Signs and Aspects, the Explanation of all useful Terms of Art; with Plain and Familiar instructions for the Resolution of all manner of Questions, and Exemplified in every particular thereof, by Figures set, and judged. The Second Treateth of Elections; shewing their Use and Application, as they are constituted on the Twelve Celestial Houses, whereby you are inabled to chuse such times as are proper and conducible to the perfection of any Matter or Business whatsoever. The Third Comprehendeth an Absolute Method for Rectifying and Judging Nativities, the Signification and Portents of Directions, with New and Experienced Rules touching Revolutions and Transits, & c.^[2]’ Printed by E. Tyler, and R. Holt, for Obadiah Blagrave, at the Bear in S. Paul’s Church-Yard, London, 1682

Bonatti, Guido; tr. Hand, Robert; ed. Schmidt, Robert ‘Liber Astronomiae Part IV: On Horary, First Part [Project Hindsight Latin Track Volume XIII]’ The Golden Hind Press, Berkeley Springs, WV, 1996

Brandler-Pracht, Karl ‘Astrologische Kollektion zum Selbstudium Band V: die Stundenastrologie’ Edition not stated – Linser-Verlag G.M.B.H., Berlin-Pankow, undated^[3]

Brandler-Pracht, Karl ‘Astrologische Kollektion zum Selbstudium Band V: die Stundenastrologie’ V. Auflage – Linser-Verlag, Berlin-Pankow, 1932^[4]

Brandler-Pracht, Karl ‘[Astrologische Bibliothek Band VI:] Die Stunden-Astrologie: Die Lehre von den astrologischen Elektionen – Nebst Tafeln für die Auf- und Untergänge der Sone, für jeden Tag eines jeden Jahres und für jeden Ort berechnet. Diese Tafeln machen die Benützung der Kalender entbehrlich’ Astrologisches Verlagshaus / Dr. Hugo Vollrath, Leipzig, undated^[5]

Bratcher-Nelson, Bobbye and Wiggers, Carol A. ‘A Practical Approach to Lilly: Traditional Horary Study Guide Volume 1’ JustUs & Associates, 142 N. W. Gilman Blvd., Suite #2154, Issaquah, Washington, 1990

Casael^[6] ‘Your Future Foretold; or, the Whole Art of Astrology: Explained in Such a Manner that Any Person that can Read and Write, Can Work Their Own Nativity and Learn Their Temporal Destiny. It is Perfectly Free From All Abstruse calculations Which Are Only Intended to Baffle the Public, and Keep the Secret in the Possession of a Select Few’ J. G. Berger, Newcastle Street, Strand, London / Casael, Post Office, Watford, New Town, Herts.^[7], 1875

Choudhry, V. K., M.B.A.^[8]; Chaudhary, K. Rajesh, M.B.A.^[9] ’A Complete Book on Horary Astrology: Principles and Case Studies (Application of Prasna Astrology)’ Revised Edition, Reprinted – Sagar Publications, 72, Janpath, Ved Mansion, New Delhi, January 2018^[10]

Coley, Henry, Student in the Mathematicks, and Astrology ‘Clavis Astrologiae Elimata: or a Key to the whole Art of Astrology New Filed and Polished. In Three Parts. Containing I. An Introduction; By which an Ordinary Capacity may Understand the Grounds thereof, and how to set a Figure upon any Occasion: With the Schemes of the Cusps of the Coelestial Houses in Copper Plates, very useful in Horary Questions, &c. II. Select Aphorismes; with Rules and Examples how to Resolve or Judge all Lawful Questions Astrological, from a Radical Scheme Erected: Also Elections, and other necessary Precepts of Oart. III. The Genethliacal Part; wherein is shewn how to Rectifie and Calculate Nativities, according to Regiomontanus, Argol, and Kepler; with some Varieties in the Doctrine of Directions, Revolutions, and Profections, not before published: Also Tables, and all other Requisites, both for Calculation, and Demonstration. To which are added the Rudolphine Tables, whereby the Places of the Planets may be Calculated for any Time, past, present, or to come^[11]’ The Second Edition, much Enlarged and Amended – Printed for Benj. Tooke, and Tho. Sawbridge, and are to be Sold at the Ship in St. Paul’s Church-Yard, and at the three Flower de Luces in Little Britain, London, 1676

Cornelius, Geoffrey; intr. Curry, Patrick ‘The Moment of Astrology: Origins in Divination’ Arkana, Penguin Books Ltd., 27 Wrights Lane, London W8, 1994

Cornelius, Geoffrey^[11a] ‘The Moment of Astrology: Origins in Divination’ Revised and Expanded Edition – The Wessex Astrologer Ltd., Bournemouth, 2003^[11b]

Culpeper, Nich., Gent. ‘Opus Astrologicum, & c. Or, An Astrological Work Left to Posterity – Briefly containing, 1. A Century of Aphorisms, appropriated to the Resolving of Horary Questions. 2. Elections Astrological, for such as are going to War. 3. Elections and Observations concerning Journeys. 4. Elections for Buildings, Hidden Treasures, and Marriages. 5. Prognostications, and Astrological Secrets, Proved by Example’ JustUs & Associates, Issaquah, WA, 1997^[12]

Davis, Geraldine, Teacher, First Temple and College of Astrology; Member, American Federation of Scientific Astrologers; ill. Zander, Margie ‘A Modern Scientific Textbook on Horary Astrology with Authentic Charts and Predictions’ No Publisher Stated (Printed in the United States by Tate Printing Company, Los Angeles, California), 1942. Copy A signed by author to title page: “To Betty a fine student from her teacher, Jerry Davis, June 11-46”; with added quotation from Sir Francis Bacon to ffep in her hand

Davis, Geraldine, Teacher, First Temple and College of Astrology; Member, American Federation of Scientific Astrologers; ill. Zander, Margie ‘A Modern Scientific Textbook on Horary Astrology with Authentic Charts and Predictions’ [Stamped ‘2nd Edition – Revised & Enlarged’] – No Publisher Stated, 1948^[13]. This copy signed by author in title page: “May 9 1956. Happy Birthday – To my dear friend Peggy with my love Jerry”

DeLong, Sylvia ‘The Art of Horary Astrology in Practice with 101 Charts’ American Federation of Astrologers, Inc., Tempe, AZ, undated^[14]

DeLuce, Robert ‘Horary Astrology’ (2nd Edition) – Llewellyn Publications, Ltd., Los Angeles, California, 1942^[15].

[De Titis, Placido], [tr. Anonymous], the whole carefully revised by Sibly, Manoah ‘Astronomy and Elementary Philosophy, Translated from the Latin of Placidus de Titus: Wherein is shewn, from Physical and Astronomical Principles, the Nature of Atmospherical Influx, communicated to Earthly Substances by the Motion, Aspects, and Position of the Heavenly Bodies, in forming the whole Anima of Nature, particularly in Man, the Epitome of the Creation! – the World in Miniature! – The whole comprehending, by these efficient Causes and their Effects, the true Doctrine of calculating Nativities, in so plain and simple a Method, as to be perfectly attainable by the meanest Capacity, and in a Manner superior to any yet published in the English Language. To which are added, Introductory Notes and Observations, With a Concise Method of judging Horary Questions, select Aphorisms, and every other Requisite to elucidate Elementary Agency, and to form a complete Body of Astral Knowledge’ Printed by W. Justins, Blackfriars; and sold by Mr. Bew, Pater-noster Row; Mr. Richardson, under the Royal Exchange; Mr. Mathews, in the Strand; Mr. Debrett, Picadilly; Messrs. M. and J. Sibly, Goswell-Street; and Mr. Edmund Sibly, Brick-lane, Spitalfields, London, 1789

Doane, Doris Chase ‘Modern Horary Astrology’ American Federation of Astrologers, Inc., Tempe, AZ, 1994

Doşer, Öner, AMA, ISAR CAP; tr.Oltulu, Sibel; ed. Dykes, Benjamin N., PhD ’The Art of Horary Astrology’ The Cazimi Press, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2019

Dunn, Barbara ‘Horary Astrology Re-Examined: the Possibility or Impossibility of the Matter Propounded’ The Wessex Astrologer Ltd., Bournemouth, England, 2009

Eleftheriadis, Petros ‘Horary Astrology – Step by Step’ The Wessex Astrologer Ltd., Swanage BH19, 2021

Eleftheriadis, Petros ‘Horary Astrology: the Practical Way to Learn Your Fate – Radical Cards for Student and Professional’ The Wessex Astrologer Ltd., 4A Woodside Road, Bournemouth BH5, 2017

Faery, Tinia ‘Suite à l’Interprétation Rationnelle de l’Astrologie: Interprétation de Thèmes Natales et Horaires et leur comparaison; Retrouver ou Conserver la Santé; Clé Cabbalistique des Nombres; La Règle d’Or de Tinia Faery; l’Heure de Naissance et la Radiésthésie’ Éditions Traditionnelles, 9, 11, Quai Saint-Michel, Paris, 1976

Faery, Tinia et Aurélius, Magi^[16], D. A. ‘L’Énigme des Heures Planétaires en Astrologie Horaire et Généthliaque^[17]’ Tinia Faery, 1, Rue Paul-Saunière, Paris (16e) and Magi Aurélius, D. A., 71, Avenue de Wagram, Paris (17e), 1938

Faery, Tinia et Aurelius, Magi, D. A. ‘Interprétation Rationnelle de l’Astrologie. Comprenant Également: 1. L’Astrologie Horaire; 2. La Constellation du Verseau; 3. Les Thèmes de l’Entrée du Soleil dans les signes cardinaux de 1937 à 1950, ainsi que les Thèmes de plusieurs nations; 4. La Détermination de l’Heure locale; 5. Les Heures légales sur la surface du Globe; 6. Latitudes et Longitudes géographiques des principales localités ou agglomérations de la terre’ Éditeurs: Tinia Faery, 1, Rue Paul Saunière à Paris (16me) / Magi Aurélius D. A., 71, Avenue de Wagram à Paris (17me), 1937

Frawley, John ‘The Horary Textbook’ Apprentice Books, London N10, 2005

Frawley, John ‘The Horary Textbook’ Revised Edition – Apprentice Books, no place stated, 2014

Fuchs, Josef, Studienrat ‘[Astrologische Universal Harmonien, Sonderdruck 57:] Krankheits-Verlauf nach dem Stunden-Horoskop (Das Dekumbitur): Beiträge zur medizinischen Astrologie – Eine kleine Schrift des berühmten Arztes Hippokrates. Lebens- und Todesprognosen auf Grund der Mondbewegung und der Planetenaspekte’ Baumgartner Verlag / Druck und Verlagsanstalt Hans Baumgartner, (20a) Warpke-Billerbeck (Hann.), 1958^[18]

Gadbury, John ‘The Doctine of Nativities, including The Doctrine of Horaray Questions’ Ascella Publications, 119 Dartmouth Rd, London NW2 4ES, 2003^[19]

Gadbury, John ‘Genethlialogia, or, the Doctrine of Nativities, Containing the Whole Art of Directions, and Annual Revolutions: Whereby, any man (even of an Ordinary Capacity) may be enabled to discover the most Remarkable and Occult Accidents of his Life, as they shall occur unto him in the whole Course thereof, either for Good or Evil. Also, Tables For Calculating the Planets Places for any time, either Past, Present, or To come. Together with The Doctrine of Horarie Questions; Which (in the absence of a Nativity) is sufficient to inform any one of all manner of Contingencies necessary to be known’ Printed by Ja: Cottrel, for Giles Calvert, at the black Spread-Eagle neer the West-end of Pauls; William Larner, at the Blackmoor neer Fleet-bridge, and Daniel White, at the seven Stars in S. Paul’s Church-yard, 1658^[20]

Goldstein-Jacobson, Ivy M., Member of American Federation of Astrologers and First Temple & College of Astrology at Los Angeles ‘Simplified Horary Astrology – with Requisite Mathematics’ Reprinted – No Publisher Specified, Printed by Pasadena Lithographers, Pasadena, California, 1970^[21]

Goldstein-Jacobson, Ivy M., Member of American Federation of Astrologers and First Temple & College of Astrology at Los Angeles ‘Simplified Horary Astrology – with Requisite Mathematics’ Reprinted – No Publisher Specified, Printed in the United States by Frank Severy Publishing, Alhambra, California, 1975^[22]. Press cutting from a newspaper identified by a pencil note as Herald Exam. Dec. 29, 1977 laid in

Gopalakrishnan, Tirupur S.; tr. Balaji, Srirangam S. ’Jamakkol Prasanam: A Classical Horary System’ Notion Press Media Pvt Ltd., No. 50, Chettiyar Agaram Main Road, Vanagaram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 2021

Griffin, Anthony, tr. Panisset, Rémi; et Fludd, Robert, tr. Piobb, P. V.; intr. Labouré, Denis ’Sur le vol et les voleurs (Astrologie horaire)’ Première édition tirée à 100 exemplaires – Éditions Spiritualité Occidentale, no place stated, 6 impasse de la Fontaine, Diedendorf (France), janvier 2013

Grimm, A. M. ‘Stunden-Horoskop und Elektionen’ Astra-Verlag – G. v. D. Hagen & Co., Dresden-a. 1, 1926

Hadès ‘Manuel Pratique d’Astrologie Horaire – Ouvrage Comprenant 41 Cartes de Ciel Inédites’ [2^ème Édition] – Éditions Bussière, 34, Rue Saint-Jacques, Paris V^e, juin 1983^[23]

Hamaker-Zondag, Karen; tr. Anonymous ‘Handbook of Horary Astrology’ Sri Satguru Publications, Indological and Oriental Publishers, Indian Book Centre, Delhi, 2000

Heydon, C., jun. Astro-Philo. (pseud.) Assisted by a Person of great Professional Abilities ‘The New Astrology; or, the Art of Predicting and Foretelling Future Events, by the Aspects, Positions, and Influences, of the Heavenly Bodies; Founded on Scripture, Experience, and Reason; The Whole being the Result of many Years’ intense Study and Labour; now first made familiar and easy to any Person of ordinary Talents. In Two Parts. Part I. contains, An easy Introduction to the Whole of this Celestial Science, teaching how to erect a Figure of the Heavens, and to place the Planets and Part of Fortune therein; and directs the Student how to proceed in the Whole of this comprehensive Science. Part II. consists of, The Art of resolving all Sorts of Horary Questions, on any Subject, with Accuracy and Pleasure, and how to give Judgement thereon, viz. Whether the Party enquiring shall have Riches or Poverty, Sickness or Health, Prosperous Voyages or Journeys, Friends or Enemies, Wives or Children, Money lent, or due for Goods sold, &c. &c. Any other Questions of Importance are solved by this Science; with Celestial Figures; and many curious Questions answered’ The Second Edition, with large Additions, Improvements, and an Appendix – Printed for G. Kearsley, No. 46, Fleet-Street; T. Lovewell, Stationer, No. 158, St. John-Street; T. Wagstaffe, Brick-Lane, Spitalfields; and W. Battersby and Son, facing Artillery-Lane, Bishopsgate-Street Without, London, 1786

Janduz, Ancien Vice-Président Fondateur et Professeur au Centre d’Études astrologiques à Paris ‘[Astrologie Expérimentale:] Encyclopédie des Directions Astrologiques – Sommaire[:] 20 Systèmes de Directions, anciens et modernes, clairs et précis. Révolutions Solaires, Lunaires, Transits et Eclipses. Rectification de l’Heure de naissance – Astrologie Horaire – Suite et Fin de l’Encyclopédie Astrologique Française’ G. & J. Niclaus, 34, rue Saint-Jacques, Paris, 1938

Jones, Marc Edmund ‘Horary Astrology: Practical Techniques for Problem Solving with a Primer of Symbolism’ Aurora Press, Santa Fe, NM, 1993

Jones, Marc Edmund ‘Problem Solving by Horary Astrology: a complete analysis and demonstration comprising a clarification and modernization of an interestingly effective seventeenth-century psychology’ David McKay, Washington Square, Philadelphia, 1943. Copy A with the cut-out flaps from a dj of the 1946 edition, taped together at upper margins, and a later newspaper cutting from 1980 marking the author’s death further taped to the upper margin of the first, laid in

Jones, Marc Edmund ‘Problem Solving by Horary Astrology’ David McKay, Washington Square, Philadelphia, 1946

Kapoor, Deepak ‘Prashna Shastra: Scientific Applications of Horary Astrology Volume 1’ Fifth Edition – Ms. Vinita Kapoor, New Delhi, 2004

Kapoor, Deepak ‘Prashna Shastra: Scientific Applications of Horary Astrology Volume 2’ Fifth Edition – Ms. Vinita Kapoor, New Delhi, 2004

Ketty, P. ‘Die Stunden-Astrologie’ LinserVerlag G.M.B.H., Berlin-Pankow, undated^[24]

Knapp, Elsie Margaret ‘Horary Art and Its Synthesis’ [Self-Published], Poulsen Publishing Service, Santa Barbara, Calif., undated^[25]

Krishnamurti, K. S. ‘Horary Astrology: Krishnamurti Padhdhati: Advanced Stellar System [Sixth Reader]’ Tenth Edition – M/s. Krishnamurti Publications, Anna Salai, Chennai, 2005

Kurent, Ema ‘Horary Astrology – Your Ultimate Horary Textbook, with 124 Example Cases’ Stella, Ema Kurent s.p., Cesta Ceneta Štuparja 120, 1231 Ljubljana, Slovenia, 2019

Labouré, Denis ‘Astrologie horaire: une méthode simple pour prédire’ Éditions Chariot d’Or, Escalquens, 2006

Labouré, Denis; intr. Zoller, Robert ‘Cours Pratique d’Astrologie Horaire’ Éditions Spiritualité Occident, 6 Impasse de la Fontaine, Diedendorf, février 2014^[26]

Labouré, Denis ‘Prédire par l’Astrologie Horaire’ Cédra-Astralis, Lyon 1995

Lavoie, Alphee ‘Horary at its Best’ AIR (Astrological Institute of Research), no place stated, 2002

Lavoie, Alphee, Master Horary Astrologer ‘Horary Lectures: Thursday Night Horary Class’ AIR Publishing, 115 Caya Avenue, West Hartford, Ct., 1991

Lavoie, Alphee ‘Lose this Book… and Find it through Horary: a Practical Guide to Finding All Lost Articles Through Horary Astrology’ AIR (Astrological Institute of Research), 1995

Lehman, J. Lee, Ph D. ‘Learning Classical Horary Astrology: notes and workbook’ Earth Moons Press, 2026 South Toe River Road, Burnsville, NC, 2017. This copy ink-signed by author to internal copyright page in presentation to Graves, dated 19 April, 2017

Lehman, Dr. J. Lee, Ph. D. ‘The Martial Art of Horary Astrology’ Whitford Press, Schiffer Publishing, Ltd., Atglen, PA, 2002

Leo, Alan ‘[Astrological Manuals No. VII:] Horary Astrology – Showing how to Obtain an Answer to Any Question of which the Mind is Earnestly Desirous of a True Solution, by means of a Horary Figure Cast for the Moment of the Enquiry – To which is added an Appendix on the Nature of the Houses, the Centiloquies of Bethem and Ptolemy, and a very Comprehensive Glossary of Astrological Terms used both in Horary and Natal Astrology; together with a Table of the Planets’ Essential Dignities – Written in Simple Language for the Use of Beginners’ Stated First Edition^[27] – “Modern Astrology” Office, Imperial Buildings, Ludgate Circus, E. C. / Trade Agents: L. N. Fowler & Co., 7, Imperial Arcade, Ludgate Circus, London, E. C., unclearly dated^[28]

Leo, Alan ‘[Astrological Manuals No. VII:] Horary Astrology, Showing how to Obtain an Answer to Any Question of which the Mind is Earnestly Desirous of a True Solution, by means of a Horary Figure Cast for the Moment of the Enquiry, To which is added an Appendix on the Nature of the Houses, the Centiloquies of Bethem and Ptolemy, and a very Comprehensive Glossary of Astrological Terms used both in Horary and Natal Astrology; together with a Table of the Planets’ Essential Dignities – Written in simple language for the Use of Beginners’ (inner title) / ‘[Alan Leo’s Astrological Manuals. No. 7:] Horary Astrology – How to Obtain an Answer to Any Question (With Full Glossary of Astrological Terms)’ (front board) – Second Edition – L. N. Fowler & Co., 7, Imperial Arcade, Ludgate Circus, E. C., London, undated^[29]

Leo, Alan ‘[Astrological Manuals No. VII:] Horary Astrology, Showing how to Obtain an Answer to Any Question of which the Mind is Earnestly Desirous of a True Solution, by means of a Horary Figure Cast for the Moment of the Enquiry, To which is added an Appendix on the Nature of the Houses, the Centiloquies of Bethem and Ptolemy, and a very Comprehensive Glossary of Astrological Terms used both in Horary and Natal Astrology; together with a Table of the Planets’ Essential Dignities – Written in simple language for the Use of Beginners’ Second Edition – L. N. Fowler & Co., 7, Imperial Arcade, Ludgate Circus, E. C., London, undated^[30]. Copy A with publisher’s original 4-page advertising brochure for O. H. W. Owen’s “The Primary Progressed Horoscope” and C. E. O. Carter’s “The Astrology of Accidents” laid in, together with separate double-sided flyer for Alan Leo’s Astrological Manuals and Carter’s “The Astrological Aspects”

Lilly, William, Student in Astrology ‘Christian Astrology Modestly Treated of in three Books. The first containing the use of an Ephemeris, the erecting of a Scheam of Heaven; nature of the twelve Signs of the Zodiack, of the Planets; with a most easie Introduction to the whole Art of Astrology. The second, by a most Methodicall way, Instructeth the Student how to Judge or Resolve all manner of Questions contingent unto Man, viz. of Health, Sicknesse, Riches, Marriage, Preferment, Journies, &c. Severall Questions inserted and Judged. The third, containes an exact Method, whereby to Judge upon Nativities; severall wayes how to rectifie them; How to judge the generall fate of the Native by the twelve Houses of Heaven, according to the naturall influence of the Stars; How his particular and Annuall Accidents, by the Art of Direction, and its exact measure of Time by Profections, Revolutions, Transits. A Nativity Judged by the Method preceding’ Printed for Tho. Brudenell for John Partridge and Humph. Blunden, in Black-friers at the Gate going into Carter-lane, and in Corhil, London, 1647. Early manuscript geniture dated 1680 glued to front paste-down. Early manuscript notes to front endpapers

Lilly, William ‘Christian Astrology Modestly Treated of in three Books. The first containing the use of an Ephemeris, the erecting of a Scheam of Heaven; nature of the twelve Signes of the Zodiack, of the Planets; with a most easie Introduction to the whole Art of Astrology. The second, by a most Methodicall way Instructeth the Student how to Judge or Resolve all manner of Questions contingent unto Man, viz. of Health, Sickness, Riches, Marriage, Preferment, Journies, &c. Severall Questions inferred and Judged. The third, containes an exact Method, whereby to Judge upon Nativities; severall wayes how to rectifie them; How to judge the generall fate of the Native by the twelve Houses of Heaven, according to the naturall influence of the Stars; How his particular and Annuall Accidents, by the Art of Direction, and its exact measure of Time by Profections, Revolutions, Transits. A Nativity Judged by the Method preceding’ The Second Edition Corrected, and Amended – Printed by John Macock, London, 1659

Lilly, William; ed. Houlding, Deborah^[31] ‘Christian Astrology by William Lilly 1647: Books I and II: An Introduction to Astrology & the Resolution of All Manner of Questions’ Ascella Publications, 119 Dartmouth Road, London NW2 4ES, 1999

Lilly, William; ed. Roell, David R. ‘Christian Astrology Book 1: An Introduction to Astrology; Book 2: The Resolution of All Manner of Questions and Demands’ Errata update – Astrology Classics / Astrology Center of America, 207 Victory Lane, Bel Air, MD, January 2006^[32]

Lilly, William, Student in Astrologie ‘England’s Prophetical Merline, Foretelling to All Nations of Europe Until 1663 the Actions depending upon the Influence of the Conjunction of Saturn and Jupiter, 1642-3. The Progresse and motion of the Comet 1618, under whose effects we in England, and most Regions of Europe now suffer. What kingdomes must yet partake of the remainder of the influence, viz. of War, Plague, Famine, &c. When the English Common-wealth may expect Peace, and the City of London better times. The beginning, and end of the Watry Trygon: An entrance of the fiery Triplicity, 1603. The Nativities of some English Kings, and some horary Questions inserted: performed by…’ Kessinger Publishing, no place stated, undated^[33]

Lilly, William; and Zadkiel ‘An Introduction to Astrology; by William Lilly: Being the Whole of that Celebrated Author’s Rules for the Practice of Horary Astrology, Divested of the Superstitions of the Seventeenth Century: To Which are Added, Numerous Emendations, Adapted to the Improved State of the Science in the Present Day. by Zadkiel, Author of the “Grammar of Astrology,” &c.’ Sherwood, Gilbert, and Piper, Paternoster Row, London, 1835

Louis, Anthony ‘Horary Astrology: the History and Practice of Astro-Divination: the Venerable Art of Asking Pressing Personal Questions based on the Planets’ Positions at the Time of Inquiry’ Llewellyn Publications, Llewellyn Worldwide, Ltd., St. Paul, MN, 1991

Louis, Anthony ‘Horary Astrology Plain and Simple: Fast & Accurate Answers to Real World Questions’ Llewellyn Publications, Llewellyn Worldwide Inc., St. Paul, MN, 1998

Louis, Anthony ‘Horary Astrology: the Theory and Practice of Finding Lost Objects’ Stated First Edition, First Printing – Llewellyn Publications, Woodbury, Minnesota, 2021

March, Marion D. & McEvers, Joan ‘The Only Way to Learn about Horary and Electional Astrology: Volume 6’ Second Printing – ACS Publications, San Diego, CA, 1998

Masha’allah; ed. / tr. Holden, James Herschel , M.A., Fellow of the American Federation of Astrologers ‘Six Astrological Treatises^[34]’ First Printing – American Federation of Astrologers, Inc., 6535 S. Rural Road, Tempe, AZ, 2009. Contents include:

Masha’Allah “The Book of Receptions in Horary Questions, Translated from the Twelfth Century Latin Version of John of Seville”

Masha’Allah; tr. Llacer, Pepita Sanchis^[35]; ed. Labouré, Denis ’Sur la réception (Traité d’astrologie horaire)’ Seconde édition, tirée à 100 exemplaires – Éditions Spiritualité Occidentale, 6 impasse de la Fontaine, Diedendorf, France, décembre 2011^[36]

Menconi, Dave, ed. ‘Horary Examples: Traditional Horary Astrology by Example’^[37] No publisher or place stated, 2015

Meyer, Michael R. ‘The Astrology of Change: Horary Astrology and its Humanistic Applications’ Anchor Books, Anchor Press / Doubleday, Garden City, New York, 1975

Middleton, John, Philomath ‘Practical Astrology. In Two Parts. The First Part containeth an easie Introduction to the whole Art of Astrologie, shewing the Number and Nature of the Signes, Planets, and Aspects. Together with several Names and Terms of Astrologie. Also how to erect a Figure of the Heavens, and to place the Planets therein; and how the Student ought to proceed in the whole Art. The Second Part sheweth the Resolution of all manner of Horary Questions which concern the Life of Man, his Estate, Brethren, or short Journeys. If the Querent shall ever have Children. Of Sickness, and how to find the Nature and kinde of the Disease. Also concerning Marriages, Law-suits, Publick Enemies: Of things lost or stoln; with all other necessary Questions whatsoever. Together with several Examples of Coelestial Figures erected for Horary Questions, and Judgements thereupon, whereby any man of an ordinary capacity may soon attain to the whole Art thereof’ Printed by J. C. for Richard Preston, near Grays-Inn-gate in Holburn, 1679^[38]

Murthi, G. Sri Rama, M.A.F.A., Jyotihishacharya ‘Hindu Horary Astrology (an English Translation of “Prasna Tantra” of Tajika Neelakanteeyam)’ Srimathi G. Sita Lakshmi, Bharat Research Publications, Tekkali P. O. (S. E. Rly.), Srikakulam (Dt. India), 1960

Okin, Brita ‘I Answer Questions: The Comments & Notes of a Horary Practitioner’ Brita Okin, Centerport, New York, 1996

Partridge, J., M. R. Student in Physick and Astrology ‘Mikropanastron: Or an Astrological Vade Mecum Briefly Teaching the whole Art of Astrology, Viz. Questions, Nativities, with all its Parts, and the whole Doctrine of Elections, never so Comprised, nor Compiled before; so that the young Student may learn as much here as in the great Volumes of Guido, Haly, or Origanus’ Printed for William Bromwich, at the Sign of the Three Bibles in Ludgate-Street, London, 1679^[39]

Partridge, John ‘Mikropanastron – Or an Astrological Vade Mecum’ Ascella Publications, 119, Dartmouth Rd, London NW2 4ES, 2001^[40]

Pearce, Alfred J. ‘The Text-Book of Astrology – Vol. II: Mundane Astrology, Astro-Meteorology, Medical Astrology, Elections, and Horary Astrology. Tables of “Houses” for Chichester, Manchester, Ottawa and Melbourne’ Printed and Published by Cousins and Co., 6, Helmet Court, (338) Strand, London, 1889

[Penseyre, Samuel] ‘A New Guide to Astrology. Or Astrology Brought to Light [Being fitted for all Manner of Horary Questions]’ No publisher or place stated, undated^[41]. Some historically interesting old previous owners’ hand-inked ownership marks to margins of several pages, one of William Wilshaw dated 1730 and several of William Fisher dated 1763. Some further studious annotations to margins of some pages in one of the same hands.

Privat, Maurice, ed. / tr. ‘L’Astrologie Horaire^[42]‘ [Self-Published], Monaco, unclearly dated^[43]. Contents include (among other translations):

Leo, Alan; ed. / tr. Privat, Maurice ‘L’Astrologie Horaire’
Raphael; ed. / tr. Privat, Maurice ‘L’Astrologie Horaire’^[44]:

Raman, Bangalore Venkat [sic], Editor, the Astrological Magazine ‘Sri Neelakanta’s Prasna Tantra^[45] (Horary Astrology): English Translation’ Stated First Edition – Raman Publications, “Sri Rajeswari”, Bangalore, 1970^[46]

Rao, Prof. B. Suryanarain, B.A., M.R.A.S., F.R.H.S., Editor, the Astrological Magazine^[47]; rev. Vijaya Deva, B. N., M.A., Barrister-at-Law ‘Chappanna or Prasna Sastra (Horary Astrology) English Translation’ Second Edition, Thoroughly Revised – The Astrological Office (B. S. Chandran), Publishers & Book Sellers, P. O. Basavangudi (S. India), 1946

Raphael, The Astrologer of the Nineteenth Century (ed.) ‘A Description of the Faces and Degrees of the Zodiac, as Given in the Ancient Authors, Being Applicable to Genethliacal and Horary Astrology’ The Author, London, 1879

Raphael, the Astrologer of the Nineteenth Century ‘Raphael’s Horary Astrology; By Which Every Question Relating to the Future May Be Answered’ Published by Catty & Dobson, 4 Pilgrim Street, Ludgate Hill, London, 1883

Rasajo ‘Horary Numerology of the Turf’ Fifth Revised Edition – D. B. Taraporevala Sons & Co. Private Ltd. Treasure House of Books, 210, Dr. D. Naoroji Road, Fort, Bombay, 1961

Rolt-Wheeler, Francis ‘Summa Astrologicae en trois volumes: Tome Troisième: Astrologie Médicale – Étoiles Fixes – Astrologie Horaire – Systèmes Sélénologique et Cabbalistique – Astrologie Internationale’ Les Éditions Astrosophie, Cap-de-Croix, Nice, 1936

Sahl, ed. / tr. Dykes, Benjamin N., PhD ‘The Astrology of Sahl B. Bishr Volume I: Principles, Elections, Questions, Nativities’^[51] The Cazimi Press, 515 5^th St. SE, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2019

Salmon, William, Professor of Physick ‘Horae Mathematicae, seu Urania. The Soul of Astrology: Containing that Art in all its Parts. In Four Books. Illustrated with the Names, Numbers and Natures of the Faces of the Signs, the Planets, Nodes, Aspects and Houses: the setting of a Figure: Explication of Terms of Art: Refutation of Planetary hours, Deep, Pitted, Lame and Azimene Degrees: The Doctrine of Nativities, shewing all the ways of Rectifying, Directing and giving Judgment thereon, from Regiomontanus, Argol, Kepler, Morinus and others, deduced from a Consideration of the Signs, Aspects, Nodes, Houses, Planets and Fixed Stars, as they are related by Position, Direction, Transit and Revolution: The Radical Solution of all manner of Demands, Radical Elections; the Resolution of all Horary Questions; the Method of Annual Judgments, Monthly Observations, Judgments on Eclipses, Comets, Conjunctions of Saturn and Jupiter, Aphelions of the Erraticks, Meteorologick Predictions, And a Demonstration of the Aspects of the Planets; Together with the various ways of finding the Planets and Fixed Stars Rising, Southing and Setting, by new Tables, never before Published. The Via Nova Genetliaca, Or Our New way of Managing Nativities, and finding out all their several Directions, by Inspection only, without Trouble or Calculation, being most consentaneous to Nature, Reason and Truth. The whole Work a new thing, the like never yet extant’ Printed by Tho. Dawks, his Majesties British Printer, at the Blew-Anchor, at the West End of St. Pauls, London, 1679

Saxena, D. P. ‘Principles & Practice of Horary Astrology’ Ranjan Publications, 16, Ansari Road, Daryagani, New Delhi (INDIA), 1999

Saxena, D. P., tr. / ed. ‘Tajik Nilkanthi’ (inner title) / ‘Acharya Neelkantha’s Tajik Neelkanthi: A Classic on Annual Horoscopy & Horary Astrology’ (front cover title) – Stated First Edition – Ranjan Publications, 16, Ansari Road, Darya Ganj, New Delhi (India), 2007

Sharma, J. N.; ed. Charak, Dr. K. S. ’[Vedic Astrology Series:] The Art of Prashna: Practical Techniques of Horary Astrology’ UMA Publications, 72 Gagan Vihar, New Delhi, India, January 2022

Sibly, Ebenezer, Astro. Philo. ‘A Complete Illustration of the Celestial Science of Astrology: Or, the Art of Foretelling Future Events and Contingencies, by the Aspects, Positions, and Influences of the heavenly Bodies; Founded on Natural Philosophy, Scripture, Reason, and the Mathematics. In Four Parts – Embellished with Curious Copper-Plates’ Printed for Green & Co., Mo. 176, Near Surry-Street, Strand, London, 1788 (overall title page)^[52].

Sibly, E, M.D., F.R.H.S., the late ‘A New and Complete Illustration of the Celestial Science of Astrology; or, the Art of Foretelling Future Events and Contingencies, by the Aspects, Positions, and Influences of the heavenly Bodies. Founded on Natural Philosophy, Scripture, Reason, and the Mathematics. In which the abstruse Doctrine of the Stars, of Magic, Divination, Exorcism, and Familiarity with Spirits, vegetable, astral, and infernal – the Calculation of Nativities – Horary Questions – and the Astrological Prescience of Futurity – are clearly demonstrated and proved; and the Ability of doing it made easy to the meanest Capacity; and wherein all the interesting and important Matter, diffused throughout the scarce and valuable Writings of about five hundred ancient Historians and Philosophers, whose Works are now either wholly out of Print, or only to be found in the British Museum, or in some few of the public Libraries of Europe, are selected and combined. In Four Parts…^[53]‘ The Thirteenth Edition^[53a] – [Ballantrae Reprint], no place stated, undated^[54]

Sibly, E., M.D., F.R.H.S. “An Illustration of the Celestial Science of Astrology. Part the Second. Containing the Doctrine of Nativities, and the Art of Resolving Horary Questions: Together with a Collection of Nativities of the most eminent and remarkable Persons, Twins, Dwarfs, Giants, &c.” [Ballantrae Reprint], no place stated, undated^[55]

Simmonite, Dr. W. J., M.D., Ph.D., the late; ed. Story, John ‘Horary Astrology. – The Key to Scientific Prediction, Being the Prognostic Astronomer’ New Edition, with Additions / Stated Sixth Edition – W. Foulsham & Co., 4, Pilgrim Street, Ludgate Hill, London, E. C. / John Story, 159, Cemetery Road, Sheffield, 1896

Simmonite, Dr. W. J. ‘The Prognostic Astronomer; or, Horary Astrology: Containing an Improved Method of Solving the Thousand Inquiries Relative to Futurity’ Printed and Published by Israel Holdsworth, Central Market, Leeds, 1851^[56]

Simmonite, Dr. W. J. ‘The Prognostic Astronomer; or, Horary Astrology: Containing an Improved Method of Solving the Thousand Inquiries Relative to Futurity’ Published by Simpkin, Marshall, & Co., London, undated^[57]

Simmonite, Dr. W. J. ‘The Prognostic Astronomer; or, Horary Astrology: Containing An Improved Method of Solving the Thousand Inquiries Relative to Futurity’ G. Routledge & Co., Farringdon-Street, London, 1852^[58]

Stella, Rupertus [pseud.] ‘The Astrologian’s Guide in Horary Astrology, Being the Full Disclosure of that Science whereby a True Answer may be obtained to every Question relating to Futurity, and by which the Student may also discern Things past and present’ Simpkin and Marshall, London, 1832

Thyane, A. de ‘Astrologie Horaire: Traité Pratique’ Les Éditions Leymarie, 42 rue St. Jacques, Paris Vme, 1936

Titsworth, Joan Davis ’Case Studies in Horary Astrology’ Astro-Analytics Publications, Venice, California, September 1975

Titsworth, Joan Davis ‘Case Studies in Horary Astrology’ Stated First Printing – American Federation of Astrologers, Inc., Tempe, Arizona, 1991^[59]

Ungar, Anne and Huber, Lillian ‘The Horary Reference Book’ ACS Publications Inc., San Diego, CA, 1984

Upendracharia (attrib.); tr. Iyer, N. Chidambaram, B.A., F.T.S., Founder of the Tiruvadi Jotistantra Sabha ‘[Aryan Miscellany^[60]:] Jinendramala of Upendracharia. An exhaustive work on Prasna or Horary Astrology’ K. R. Press, 289, Thumboo Chetty Street, Madras, 1890

Urania [pseud.] ‘Horary Astrology – Pocket Edition’ Occult Book Shop, Crystal Bay, Minn., undated^[61]

Van Slooten, Erik ‘Klassische Stundenastrologie: Ein Lehrgang zum Selbststudium’ Chiron Verlag, Tübingen, 2008

Van Slooten, Erik ‘Lehrbuch der Stundenastrologie: Fragen und Antworten aus dem Horoskop des Augenblicks’ 2. Auflage – Chiron Verlag, Tübingen, 2004

Van Slooten, Erik ‘Stundenastrologie in der Praxis’ Ebertin Verlag, Freiburg-in-Breisgau, 2001

Vawter, Antoinette W.; Shaw, Dona ‘Horary Aspects and Techniques’ Lazuli Publications, Arroyo Grande, Ca, August 1988

Venus ’Horary Astrology’ Vaman & Co., Madras, 1930

Von Sebottendorf, Rudolf, Bad Sachsa ‘[Astrologische Bibliothek Band VI:] Stunden- und Frage-Horoskopie, mit Berücksichtigung der Perioden, Zyklen und Tattwas, Kabalistische Horoskopie’ Theosophisches Verlagshaus, Leipzig, 1921

Warnock, Christopher ‘Warnock’s Horary Case Book’ Renaissance Astrology, no place stated, 2009

Watters, Barbara H. ‘Horary Astrology and the Judgment of Events’ Valhalla Paperbacks Ltd., 1331 Twenty-first Street N.W., Washington, D.C., 1973

Weil, Eric J. ‘Le Thème Horaire Composé’ Cédra-Astralis, Lyon, 1991

White [Frederick] and Hollingsworth [R.] ‘Ephemeris for 1900 and Horary Astrology^[62]‘ (internal title) / ‘Horary Astrology. – Book of Instructions for The Dial of Ahaz’ (front cover title) – no publication details specified, presumed self-published, undated^[63]

Wilson, James, Esq. Philomath ‘A Complete Dictionary of Astrology, in which Every Technical and Abstruse Term Belonging to the Science is Minutely and Correctly Explained, and the Various Systems and Opinions of the Most Approved Authors Carefully Collected and Accurately Defined. Comprising The only rational Method of calculating Nativities, according to the Placidian System; The whole Art of bringing up Directions, both Primary and Secondary. The Judgment of Revolutions, Progressions, Ingresses, Transits, and Lunations Embolismic or Quadrate. The Doctrine of Horary Questions complete. Divested of their Extravagance, Contradictions, and Absurdities. The whole Illustrated and Explained by Familiar Examples and Diagrams’ Printed for William Hughes, Islington Green, and sold by Sherwood, Neely, and Jones, Paternoster-Row, and by All Other Booksellers, London, 1819

Wilson, James, Esq., Philomath ‘A Complete Dictionary of Astrology, in which Every Technical and Abstruse Term Belonging to the Science, Is Minutely and Correctly Explained; and the Various Systems and Opinions of the Most Approved Authors, Carefully Collected and Accurately Defined: Comprising The only rational method of calculating Nativities, according to the Placidian System. The whole Art of bringing up Directions, both Primary and Secondary. The Judgment of Revolutions, Progressions, Ingresses, Transits, and Lunations, Embolismic or Quadrate. The Doctrine of Horary Questions complete. Divested of their Extravagance, Contradictions, and Absurdities. The Whole Illustrated and Explained by Familiar Examples and Diagrams’ A New Edition, Revised and Corrected by the Author – Printed by William Hughes, Islington Green, and sold by Sherwood and co. Paternoster Row, and by all other booksellers, London, undated^[64]

Wilson-Ludlam, Mae R. ‘Horary: the Gemini Science’ Macoy Publishing Company, Richmond, Virginia, 1993

Zain, C. C. ‘VIII: Horary Astrology’ Church of Light, Los Angeles, California, unclearly dated. Cloth. Internally comprises the following Serial Nos., each of which bears its own separate title page:

How to Erect a Horoscope – undated (copyrighted 1930)
Strength and Aspects of the Planets – undated (copyrighted 1930)
First Seven Steps in Judging Any Horoscope – undated (copyrighted 1930)
The Doctrine of Horary Astrology – undated (copyrighted 1931)
Questions Relating to the First Six Houses – undated (copyrighted 1931)
Questions Relating to the Last Six Houses – undated (copyrighted 1931)
How to Select the Best Time for Any Undertaking – undated (copyrighted 1930)
Chart Erection Short Cuts and Examples – undated (copyrighted 1948)

Zoller, Robert ‘Tools & Techniques of the Medieval Astrologer Book Three: Horary and Electional Astrology and an Astrological Miscellany’ 3rd Edition (revised, corrected and enlarged), 1st Electronic Publication – New Library Limited, 27 Old Gloucester St., London WC1N, 2004

Journals dedicated to Horary Astrology:

The Horary Practitioner

Volume 1, Issue 1, April / May 1989: Lost and Found
Volume 1, Issue 2, July / August 1989: Real Estate
Volume 1, Issue 3, October / November 1989: Careers –
Volume 1, Issue 4, January 20 1990: Investments, Speculation
Volume 2, Issue 1: Issue 5, April 20 1990: Marriage & Partnership
Extra Edition, Summer 1990: Themes of Issues 1-5 in Review
Volume 2, No. 2: Issue 6, July 22 1990: Trials & Lawsuits
Volume 2, No. 3: Issue 7, October 20 1990: Children
Volume 2, No. 4: Issue 8, January 20, 1991: Timing
Volume 3, No. 1: Issue 9, April 20, 1991: Charts That Didn’t Work
Volume 3, No. 2: Issue 10, July 20, 1991: Events, Eclipses, Rx Planets
Extra Edition, Summer 1991: Themes of Issues 1-10 in Review
Volume 3, No. 3: Issue 11, October 23, 1991: Election Charts
Volume 3, No. 4: Issue 12, January 20, 1992: Murders, Missing People, Death
Volume 4, No. 1: Issue 13, April 20, 1992: Medical Horary (Part 1)
Volume 4, No. 2: Issue 14, July 22, 1992: Medical Horary (Part 2)
Volume 4, No. 3: Issue 15, October 23, 1992: Travel and Animals
Volume 4, No. 4: Issue 16, January 20, 1993: Horary Review
Special Issue, April 15, 1995 – JustUs & Associates, Issaquah, Washington, 1995
Volume 7, Issue #20, Special Edition 1996: Horary Theme “What’s the Angle?”
Volume 8, Issue #21, January 1997: Theme – “Anything and Everything”
Volume 8, Issue #22, July 1997: Theme – “Financial Matters of all kinds”
Volume 9, Issue #23, January 1998: Theme – “Retrograde Planets and their Effects on the Chart”
Volume 9, Issue #24, July 1998: Theme – “Romance and Gaming”
Volume 10, Issue #25, January 1999: Theme – “Variety, the Spice of Life”

Horary Times

June 1995
July 1995
August 1995. Supplementary sheet of printed charts laid in, as issued. (Two short tears to outer edge of supplementary sheet.)
September 1995. Photocopy of p. 23 laid in.
October 1995. Publisher’s printed sheet of errata to September issue laid in.
November 1995. Apparently lacking all original contents. Disbound covers only, in clear plastic sheet within binder with sixteen double-sided coloured horary reference sheets collectively called ‘Eyewitness Horary’^[65]
May 1996

Journal Special Issues on Horary Astrology

Les Bases Naturelles de l’Astrologie

Fascicule No. 22 (unclearly dated^[66]): Astrologie Mensuelle Horaire et Quotidienne – Cours du Second Degré, Neuvième et Dixième Leçons.

La Recherche Astrologique:

Vol. 15 No. 4, 2001: L’Astrologie Horaire et la Bourse
Hors-Série [Septembre 2020]: La trousse de l’astrologue: L’interprétation des themes horaires

NCGR Journal:

Summer 2002: Horary Astrology
Winter 2002: Horary Astrology

[1] An annotated English translation, primarily from the twelfth century Latin translation of Hugo of Santalla, although also with reference to another twelfth century Latin translation by Robert of Ketton. Al-Kindi’s text was originally composed in Arabic in the ninth century

[2] With separate title-page at p. 185: “Blagrave’s Introduction to Astrology. The Second Part. Shewing The Manner and Use of ELections as they are constituted on the twelve Celestial Houses, with plain and familiar Instructions for chusing of times proper and convenient for the undertaking and performance of any business or matter whatsoever, according to the Author’s many years Practice and Experience” (same publication details but undated). With separate title-page at p. 219: “Blagrave’s Introduction to Astrology. The Third Part. Of Nativities. Shewing By New and Experienced Rules how to rectifie and judge a Nativity: also the natural signification and Portents of Directions; and how the time of any Accident or Alteration may be known, with plain and Familiar Examples thereupon. Also The true way of gaining the Revolutional Figure, and how to give judgment thereupon with the Significations and Use of Transits, and how the particular Accidents of each Day may be found’ (same publication details)

[3] The advertisements in this edition include two for works first published in 1922, strongly suggesting that it is a printing from then or soon afterwards. Although there is no edition number stated, it cannot be the first printing of the first edition, as that is dated to 1921 in German library records.

[4] After the first edition thus of 1921, according to German library records. The third edition is dated to 1925 and the original printing of the fifth (of which this is evidently an early reprint) to 1930. Records for the second and fourth editions were not found. To be compared with the author’s work on the same theme published in the Astrologische Bibliothek series in 1912 (q.v. below), of which a second edition is recorded in 1920, just a year before the first edition of the equivalent work in the present series. It is also notable, and surely not coincidental, that the Astrologisches Verlaugshaus replaced Karl Brandler-Pracht’s work in the Astrologische Bibliothek series with one by Rudolf von Sebottendorf entitled “Stunden- und Fragehoroskopie” (q. v.) in 1921, the same year that Brandler-Pracht launched the present title.

[5] German library records give 1912

[6] Pseudonym of a Mr. Taylor, according to the testimony of Alan Leo, writing in The Astrologer and His Work (1912), p. 29

[7] Over this address has been pasted a separately printed strip reading ‘137, High Street, Watford’

[8] The credits continue: ‘Founder Chairman, International Institute of Predictive Astrology, Fairfield, USA, and Propounder of Systems’ Approach for Interpreting Horoscopes’

[9] The credits continue: Vice President, India Chapter, International Institute of Predictive Astrology, Fairfield, USA’

[10] After the first edition of 1997, reprint of 2001, and revised edition of April 2012

[11] With separate title page at p. 135: Coley, Henry, Philomat. “Clavis Astrologiae Elimata; or A Key To the whole Art of Astrology New Fil’d and Polished. The Second Part. Containing Brief Rules and Examples how to Resolve or Judge all Lawful Questions Astrologically, Contingent unto mankind, from a Radical Scheme of Heaven erected: Together with Elections, and several other useful precepts of Art”. With separate title page to p. 351: Coley, Henry, Philomat. “Clavis Astrologiae Elimata: Or a Key to the whole Art of Astrology New Fil’d and Polished. The Third Part. Containing The Genethliacal Part of Astrology. Exactly Performing, and briefly Comprehending the whole Doctrine of Directions; and Judgment of Nativities. Wherein is shewed (by an exact Method) the manner of their Rectification several wayes: together, with their precize Calculation onely by Proportions in Trigonometry. Also, how to set a Scheme Artificially the Rational way, and whatsoever is Requisite in Directing Significators to their several Promittors; with some varieties therein, not hitherto published; and divers useful Tables Added in this Second Impression. With Annual Revolutions and the manner of their Directions, &c. Together how to Judge the General Fate of the Native: and Consequently point out the most Prosperous or Dangerous times that may probably happen in the whole Course of a Mans Life”. With separate title page after the main 760 pages: [Kepler, Johannes, ed. Morin, Jean-Baptiste] “Tabulae Rudolphinae. Or the Rudolphine Tables, Suputated to the Meridian of Uraniburge, First, By John Kepler, From the Observations of the Tres Noble Ticho Brahe, Afterwards Digested into a most Accurate, and Easie Compendium, By the Famous Johannes Baptista Morinus, Doctor of Physick, and Mathematical Professor to the French King; and Printed for him at Paris, Anno Dom. 1650” Printed in the Year, 1675, London

[11a] A lecturer on Cosmology and Divination in the Mysticism and Religious Experience M.A. programme at the University of Kent

[11b] Said to contain “substantial emendations” to the original Penguin / Arkana edition of 1994, including the addition of a new Chapter 13 “Images of the World” and the major reworking of the final chapter

[12]A retyped reprint of the original printed by J. Cottrel, for Ri. Moone and Steph. Chatfield; at the seven stars in Paul’s Church-yard, and in the middle of St. Dunstan’s Church-yard, London, 1654. Sue Ward is credited with the reytping

[13] The text appears unaltered from that of the 1st edition.

[14] COPAC gives 1980

[15] Copyrighted 1932, the date of the first printing

[16] Pseud. of Richard Gordon Hallett

[17] On the front cover and spine, the title is shortened to ‘L’Énigme des Heures Planétaires’

[18] Both copies are dated thus, but Copy B, which is internally unmarked, appears to be an undeclared later reprint

[19] A retitled modern partial edition of ‘Genethlialogia’, q. v. immediately below. The mis-spelling of what should be “Horary” in the title, as quoted in my entry for this edition, is as it has been rendered on the front cover. The only internal title page is a facsimile of that of the original edition. Otherwise, the text in this edition has been completely retyped by Claude St. Arroman. Tables from the earlier part of the original book are included in reduced monochrome facsimile, while 200 pages of tables in Part II have been excluded altogether. The publisher (believed to have been Peter Hill at this time) promises in his note to the present edition that they would be available separately as an appendix at a later date; but I am not aware of this ever having materialised. Not long after this edition was published in 2003, Ascella ceased to supply bookshops. It is consequently likely to be scarce

[20] With added title page to second part: ‘Primum Mobile: or, Astronomical Tables shewing the Declinations, Right Ascensions, Ascensional Differences, and Oblique Ascensions of All the Points of the Ecliptique, From One Degree, to Sixty, of Latitude. Together with Tables of The Circle of Position, serving for Nativities, In all parts of the world, where the Pole is elevated not above 60 Degrees. As Also, Tables for Calculating the Planets places, for any time, either Past, Present, or To come. Serving as a Second Part to The Doctrine of Nativities’ Printed by J. C. for William Larnar and Daniel White, London, 1658. With added title page to third part: ‘The Doctrine of Horary Questions, Astrologically Handled: Wherein are Propounded and Answered All necessary Questions Contingent to the Life of Man. Added by way of Apendix to the Treatise of Nativities Before going’ Printed by J. C. for William Larner, at the Blackmoors head neer Fleet bridge; and Daniel White, at the seven Stars in Paul’s Church-yard, 1658.

[21] The date of the original edition is given as 1960, with further reprints listed as having occurred in 1963, 1966, 1967, 1968 and 1969. The size of each printing is not stated.

[22] Retains the copyright date of 1960. In this edition, no intermediate printing dates are given

[23] After the first of 1977

[24] Not in Worldcat or the DNB. There is a copy at Freiburg for which only an estimated date is provided, being 1920.

[25]Worldcat, tentatively suggests 1970s or possibly late 1960s

[26] The foreword by the author is dated 24 octobre 2005. It would appear to have been carried across from the author’s earlier book on horary published in 2006, q. v. below. I have not yet cross-checked the contents of this book against the author’s earlier works on horary, but the present volume is notably much longer, and includes internal references as late as 2012 in the main text, so it cannot be simply a re-packaged edition of the 2006 book, although it seems likely to include most or all of its contents. The preface by Zoller, in French, is undated; and it is therefore not directly apparent to which edition of Labouré’s work it originally belonged

[27] As printed on the front board only – no edition is indicated within, but this evidently is the first. It is distinguished by its orange cloth binding

[28] The preface is dated June, 1907. British libraries seemingly disagree on the date of publication, with Oxford supporting 1907, Cambridge tentatively proposing 1908, and others directly claiming 1908, though it is not clear in these cases for what edition. 1907 would seem most likely for this first edition in view of the date of the preface

[29] This would appear to be the true original second edition. After 1908; probably 1909

[30] In non-ribbed green cloth, plainer than the original second edition shown above. Evidently a later printing of the second edition than the above. The inserted advertising flyer in Copy A for O. H. W. Owen’s “The Primary Progressed Horoscope”, which was first published in 1935, would tend to date this copy to around 1935, at least at the time of its sale. It would seem that the volumes in Alan Leo’s Astrological Manuals series continued to be sold, and periodically reprinted, throughout the pre-war years

[31] “Retyped and annotated by Deborah Houlding”. Also, from the acknowledgements page: “acknowledgement must go to David McCann and David Plant, for their constant assistance and contributions to the footnotes and explanatory material”.

[32] After the first edition thus of Easter, 2004. Roell’s edition is reset in modern type (except for the prefatory pages, which are in facsimile form), with modernised spelling, and astrological charts in both facsimile and modernised format.

[33] A facsimile reprint (post-2000) of the original printed by John Raworth, for John Partridge, and to be sold at the Sun in Paul’s Church yard, London, 1644

[34] With separate title pages specific to the original book being translated to p. [1] of every separately paginated main section.

[35] Further credited with background research towards the final translation are Geneviève Bouillon and Patricia Depasse, said to have studied the English translations

[36] This is the copyright date given, but it is not clear if it applies to the current (first paperback) edition or the original limited hardcover one

[37] A compilation of 64 worked horary charts, each interpreted by one of six writers: Fotini Christodoulou, Leah Cuperman, John Frawley, Marcos Monteiro, Molly Morrissey, and Kathryn Silvestre

[38] Held further to this volume, but not separately listed because of the essentially identical content, is a Renaissance Astrology Facsimile Editions monochrome facsimile reprint with a collective series copyright date of 2005, in large-format card covers, with two pages of original content to each new page. The reprint lacks a full facsimile of the frontispiece portrait page present in the original book, although the pictorial highlights from it are shown in reduced size on the front cover

[39] With additional title page to p. 77: Partridge, John, Student in Astrology ‘Mikropanastron: Or the Vade Mecum Continued. Teaching how to Judge of all Nativities and Revolutions in a shorter Method than any hitherto have Performed it. According to the Doctrine of the Learned Cyprianus, Leovitius, Origanus, Bonatus, and others; being faithfully Collected and Translated from their Works, for the Use of the young Ingenious Student’ London, 1679. With additional title page to p. 233: Partridge, John, Student in Astrology ‘Mikropanastron: Or the Vade Mecum Continued: Briefly Handling the Doctrine of Elections, with Experiments and Aphorisms thereunto belonging’ Printed for William Bromwich, at the Sign of the Three Bibles in Ludgate-Street, London, 1679.

[40] A chiefly retyped edition of another copy of the original work (q. v. above), internally retaining the original title page, some prefatory pages and some tables and chart figures in facsimile

[41] A previous owner’s inked ownership date of 1730 shows that this must be the original printing of 1726, albeit without the full dated title page and other prefatory leaves

[42] This copy was acquired from remants of the former library of Maurice Privat, via auction to a French bookseller. The volume is presumed to have been issued privately in small quantities, in the absence of any evidence of formal publication

[43] The final component work, by Privat himself, is dated 1940; the others are undated, and it is not clear in what order he undertook the translations as compared with his own work featured, but it seems a reasonable assumption that the overall volume was produced in the 1940s, and probably the early 1940s

[44] This translation has been supplemented by original content on Pluto by Privat, notably on the pages numbered 18a, 18b, 27a and 27b

[45] According to the translator, the original version of this treatise on horary astrology was composed in 1567. It is believed by some authorities to have formed the 3rd and final division of Neelakanta’s work Tojaka Neelakanteeya

[46] The translator’s introduction is signed August 1969

[47] A long list of his other publications follows

[48] However, the advertising matter at the back dates this binding to 1893, and it is notable that Foulsham did not yet exist in 1879, so even the title page is clearly misleadingly dated to match the original 1879 edition.

[49] It seems incongruous that publication had nominally reverted to the author by 1901, and yet there is a stamp immediately beneath the date on the front cover that reads ‘W. Foulsham & Co., Puiblishers, 4, Pilgrim St., London’.

[50] An enlarged facsimile reprint by L. & S. Trading, 2000s, of the 1901 edition shown above.

[51] A compilation of Dykes’ translations from the Arabic of ‘The Introduction’, ‘The Fifty Aphorisms’, ‘On Questions’, ‘The Book of Choices’, ‘On Times’, ‘On Nativities’, and ‘The 66 Sections’, together with a short anonymous work called ‘The Connections of the Lord of the Ascendant’ said to have been annexed to manuscripts of ‘On Nativities’, and suspected by Dykes as having been authored by Māshā’allāh

[52] It is conceivable that this early edition may originally have been issued in two volumes, in common with all the later editions of this work; but there is no direct evidence of this remaining if so, for it has been bound into a single library binding at some stage, with the loss of the original title page to Volume II if there was one. At p. 275, additional title page subtitled “Part the Second, Containing the Doctrine of Nativities, and the Art of Resolving Horary Questions; Together with a Collection of Nativities of the most eminent and remarkable Persons, Twins, Dwarfs, Giants, &c.”, dated 1784. At p. 915, additional title page subtitled “Part the Third, Containing the Meteorological Part of Uranology; with Certain Rules for prejudging the Revolutions of every Part of the habitable World. General Effects of Great Conjunctions, Eclipses, Comets, Blazing Stars, and other Extraordinary Phenomena: with the Art of Calculating Eclipses, Tides, and Weather, For any Number of Years to come. The Whole Illustrated by a Figure of the Sun’s Ingress into the Sign Aries; and by a Revolutional Figure of the Commencement of the American Empire”, dated 1790. At p. 1057, additional title page subtitled “Part the Fourth. Containing the Distinction between Astrology, and the Wicked Practice of Exorcism. With a General Display of Witchcraft, Magic, and Divination, Founded upon the Existence of Spirits Good and Bad, and their Affinity with the Affairs of this World”, dated 1788

[53] The title page continues: “Part I. An Enquiry into, and Defence of, Astrology, with an interesting Discourse on Natural and Occult Philosophy – in which the Wisdom and Omnipotence of God; the intellectual Faculties of Angels, SPirits, and Men; the Order, Harmony, Sympathy, and wonderful Properties, of the Celestial and Terrestrial Worlds; the Signs, Influences, and Effects, of the Heavenly Bodies upon all animal, vegetable, and mineral, Substances; the Number of the Spheres; the Method of erecting the Horoscope to cast Nativities; and the Doctrine of Horary Questions; are clearly exemplified and explained. Part II. Examples for acquiring a practical knowledge of Astrology, with Rules for calculating, rectifying, and judging, Nativities; by which the Reader is enabled to discover, with Precision and Accuracy, every material Incident of his future Life and Fortune. Illustrated by a Variety of new, etnertaining, and curious, Questions, lately resolved, upon every material Occurrence in public and private Life. With a Collection of the most remarkable Nativities that have been cast for Kings, Princes, and other eminent Men, by the most celebrated Professors of this Science, in all ages of the World; with astonishing Instances of their exact Completion. And including a Series of approved Tables, contrived to answer all the Purpose of Astronomical Calculations. Part III. Meteorological Astrology defined and explained: Wherein certain Rules are laid down for prejudging the Revolutions, Vicissitudes, and Misfortunes, with which every Part of the habitable World may be occasionaly threatened. General Effects produced by great Conjunctions, Eclipses, Transits, Comets, Blazing Stars, and other extraordinary Phaenomena; with the Art of calculating Eclipses, Tides, and Weather, for any Number of Years to come. Part IV. The Distinction between Astrology and the Diabolical Practice of Exorcism; in which the Methods used for raising up and consulting Spirits are laid opn, with various Instances of their Compacts with wicked Men. Account of Apparitions and Spirits; including a general Display of the Mysteries of Witchcraft, Divination, Charms, and Necromancy. Compiled from a Series of intense Study and Application, and founded on real Examples and Experience”

[53a] Still within the title page, and before the publisher details, this edition is then described thus: “Embellished with curious Cooper-Plates, which exhibit Representations of the Harmony and Construction of the World; – the secret Influences of the Heavenly Bodies communicating to Human Nature; and their Operation and Effect upon Man, in four Curious Prints. The apperance of Herbs and Flowers in full bloom, produced by a simple Spirit extracted from each Herb or Flower. Edward Kelly, in the Act of raising up the Ghost of a deceased Person in Walton Church-yard, in Lancashire. Plans and Prints of the exterior and interior of Magical Ricles, Implements, and Characters, used in exorcising or calling up Spirits or Ghosts. Portraits encircled with the Nativities of many extraordinary Personages; with a variety of other Plates equally interesting and valuable”

[54] A facsimile reprint, issued early 2000s, of the first half of the first of two original volumes of a later edition of the work above, bearing the imprint: “Printed for, and sold by, the Proprietor, at No. 17, Ave-Maria Lane, St. Paul’s, London, 1826”. The title page is noticeably vastly lengthened in terms of its text detail compared with the 1794-90 edition above. This first half of the first volume comprises Part the First of the original work

[55] A facsimile reprint, issued early 2000s, of the second half of the first volume of the later edition from which the four-part Ballantrae reprint of the whole work has been sourced. This second half of the first volume constitutes the first half of Part the Second in the work as a whole. The title page bears to this Part, here shown, bears a printing date of 1798. Part the Second continues in the first half of the second volume, q. v. below

[56] Appears to be the true first edition of this work, predating the undated edition that was printed in Leeds but published in London, although probably in the same year. Not held in any libraries listed on COPAC or Worldcat, but this is one of two copies I have seen for sale second-hand since 2005

[57] Presumed to be the second edition. Although undated, recorded by the British Library to have been issued in 1851 in common with the first edition shown above. If the British Library record is correct, that would make it the second overall edition

[58] Presumed to be the third edition after those of Israel Holdsworth and Simpkin, Marshall & Co., as shown above

[59] However, the unibind.com binding is clearly later than this, so this is presumed in fact to be an unaltered reprint from the late 1990s of the original AFA reprint edition. For the original Astro-Analytics edition, see above

[60] An early series of publications focused on English translations of ancient Indian astrological texts. This was the fourth volume to be released in the series, following the Brihat Samhita of Varaha Mihira (q.v.), the Brihat Jataka of Varaha Mihira (q.v. for a later reprint of the same translation) and a shorter work on horary (not in this collection)

[61] No publication date recorded in available Worldcat records, but presumed to date from the early 1930s. Over the original printed publisher credit to the title page has been pasted a label of D. G. Nelson, Publisher & Sales Agent, 619 N. State St., Chicago 10, Ill.

[62] The final 11 pages of text are a guide to horary astrology

[63] Presumed 1899 or early 1900

[64] Library records show 1820. This copy was bound up with the 1820 first edition of Wilson’s “New and Complete Set of Astrological Tables”, q. v. below

[65] Unless these sheets were the content of this issue, but they are unpaginated and that seems unlikely

[66] The fascicule itself is not dated, but the imprimatur gives a Dépôt Légal date of ‘2^e trimestre 1956′