Essays and Books

Essays, Quotes, Philosophy

Within these electronic walls you are welcome to take the following ideas as they fit within your own conceptual framework, or even consider the reasons why they may not. The page of quotes is for your enjoyment, and possess a value that is unique to the one that reads them.


Favorite Quotations: Within any landscape there seems to be a place of particular joy and contentment that fits within the scheme of things, but stands out as a place to itself. This is one of my favorite resting spots, and you're welcome to share it with me.

The Sentient Universe was written to establish a conceptual foundation for astrological thought that would withstand academic scrutiny, and bring a sense of dignity to this ancient truth. [This introduction will have to serve for now while it is under revision]

An Exegesis to The Sentient Universe: The following scenario represents a hypothetical cosmogical model in which the key elements in the philosophy of Plotinus are grounded, and a brief description of his system.

Gateway to the Mystical Experience: Searching for a light to dispel the darkness? Various religious and contemporary experiences are presented in historical perspective.

The True Heaven of an Islamic Martyr. A story based on a metaphysical picture of reality as experienced by an Islamic martyr.

The Evolving Soul. John, you've said that the soul evolves in the same framework as life evolves in the physical plane. Could you be more specific?

Plotinus and Swedenborg: An imaginary dialogue centering on the role of the sun in the theology of Emanuel Swedenborg in contrast to the system of Plotinus.

Sidereal Theology: It’s an old idea, but in light of modern cosmology, and sound philosophical principles, a common conceptual foundation is possible that preserves individual religious ideals within a higher truth.

Further Questions, and the Answers that have arisen in the Philosophy of Astrology.

The Case for Soul Mates: For those of you interested in esoteric subjects, maybe this piece will interest you, it's a popular concept with many people.

Astrologer's Code: What I hold to be important issues in the astrologer-client relationship.

What is Astrology?: A statement concerning fundamental beliefs about the truth regarding astrology.

Concept of Soul in Astrological Thought: A two part article dealing with the ideas of Reincarnation and Karma, and how to make the most of living these laws.

Power of the Symbol in Astrology: I wrote this to emphasize the dynamic aspect of psychological theory on astrological teachings.

Dialogue of a Problem This is an astrological problem that most astrologers don't want to talk about, and some don't even know about. It should be considered by every student early on.

Another perspective on Transits: A view that explains how the motion of the planets affect an individual's response to them.

Empty House Interpretations: All the interpretations for the twelve houses are available by going to this page. If your horoscope contains any empty houses, then you'll find a reading for those houses here. I am pleased to make this available for your use and information.

Alt.astrology: A small collection of posts to the alt.astrology newsgroup that I consider significant enough to offer for your consideration. These messages have elapsed from the newsgroup, but remain here.


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