John Addey

John Addey lived from 1920 to 1982. He was perhaps the most outstanding British astrologer since Charles Carter. He is best known for editing the Journal of the Astrological Foundation, and for his work in harmonics. His famous book, Harmonics in Astrology, is back in print again.

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	HARMONICS IN ASTROLOGY - John Addey, $29.95 Contents: Introduction to the new edition Dedication Acknowledgements Part 1: The General Theory: 1. What this book is about 2. Introducing waves 3. More about waves 4. Down to work 5. A conceptual framework for the symbolism of harmonics 6. Harmonics in the diurnal cycle 7. Harmonics in the ecliptic I 8. Harmonics in the ecliptic II 9. Harmonics in the aspect circle 10. Recapitulation Part II: Practical Applications: 11. The Navamsa or ninth harmonic chart 12. The fifth harmonic chart 13. Other harmonic charts 14. New light on aspects 15. Harmonics and 'degree areas' 16. Harmonics in progressions, transits and other directional measures Part III: Problems: 17. Some wave complexes 18. What determines phase? 19. Tropical v. sidereal 20. Astrology, harmonics and the genetic code 21 The relevance of other cycle studies 22. Summing up. Appendices: 1. A simple working plan for the individual or small groups of researchers 2. Some points bearing on harmonic analysis Index. Comment: From the back of the book: Harmonics in Astrology represents the first major attempt in history to develop a truly coherent model of astrology based on sound philosophical first principles & observational & experimental evidence. As such, this great classic is one of the most important books ever written in the field of astrology & should be read by everyone who seeks to arrive at a deeper understanding of astrological concepts & a truly reasonable basis for their study & practice. With his penetrating analysis & reconstruction of astrology's fundamental principles, Addey shows in Harmonics in Astrology that, apart from the planetary "gods" themselves, all astrological effects can be understood in terms of Number & Cycle. In so doing he reconnects astrology with its roots in the ancient teaching of Pythagoras & Plato whilst at the same time liberating astrological concepts from the tyranny of dogmatism & unquestioned traditions, providing students & researchers with a new freedom to explore the intimate bonds between heaven & earth. May, 2009: Newly reprinted, reset text. Eyebright books, 266 pages, paper. Read the book? Want to tell the world? How many stars (1-5) would you give this book? Tell us!

	NEW STUDY IN ASTROLOGY - John Addey, $22.95 Contents: Acknowledgements Foreword Preface 1. The problem of astrology 2. Some philosophical considerations 3. The work of Michel & Francoise Gauquelin: background 4. The work of Michel & Francoise Gauquelin: results 5. The harmonics of cosmic periods 6. Harmonics as a foundation concept in astrology 7. The concept of the spectrum of qualities 8. The fourth harmonic 9. Some metaphysical implications. Notes on the original appendicies as planned Appendices: 1. Astrology reborn (Addey's Carter memorial lecture 1971) 2. Discrimination of birth types in relation to disease (text of the book listed below) 3. Observations on the basic problems of astrology by Rudolph Tomaschek. Comment: Notes adapted from the dust cover: This book offers a stimulating & provocative feast of previously unpublished observations & insights. John Addey was in the midst of preparing this volume when he passed away in 1982. The various completed sections & chapters which he left have been pieced together with other previously unpublished material to provide a text in line with Addey's intentions. In this book, John Addey demonstrates how harmonic theory & principles not only clarify the work of Michel & Francoise Gauquelin, but also provide a systematic set of principles on which a wider astrology can be developed. Urania Trust, 263 pages, hardcover. Read the book? Want to tell the world? How many stars (1-5) would you give this book? Tell us!

	SELECTED WRITINGS - John Addey, $14.00 Contents: The astrology of the birth of Christ The Magi Astrology in the Dead Sea scrolls Shakespeare's attitude to astrology Kipling and astrology Astrology & linguistic sounds Astrology & criminal detection Astrological twins St. Augustine, the astrologer, has second thoughts Look without envy John Couch Adams & astrology Charles E.O. Carter Reflections on the death of President Kennedy Newton & astrology On the discovery of Churchill's time of birth Key texts Key texts II Key texts III Key texts IV Two conversation pieces Uranus & Neptunus Street names Why study astrology? Loch Ness Monster Addey's boat-race law President's address to the Astrological Association, June 1962 Astrology & genetics Astrology & the statistical method On the time of birth Astrology & the "media" The soul & the horoscope An astrological folk tale The planet Mercury Introduction by the author to the Harmonics Section The search for a scientific starting point The discovery of the scientific starting-point in astrology Seven thousand doctors The nature & origin of "degrees influence" Fivefold division & sub-divisions in astrology Comment: John Addey (1920-1982) is most remembered for his study of harmonics, which has had wide ramifications. He was for many years editor of the Journal of the Astrological Association & wrote extensively for it. In this book, brief, engaging essays. Here is Addey's Boat-Race Law: 2. The Boat Race Again (March 1965) Whatever happened to Addey's Boat Race Law? It is now just three years since this remakable formula was given to a wondering world - they were wondering if we were All Right - and it therefore seems a good moment to examine its record of efficacy. The Law, which has reference to the annual Oxford v. Cambridge Boat Race, is quadripartite and states: If the Moon is in an Earth sign, the heavier crew wins; If the Moon is in Air, the lighter crew wins; If the Moon is in a fixed sign the Holders win (ie, no change); if the Moon is in a Mutable sign the Challengers win (ie, a change of fortunes). And how has this formula stood its three-year test? Believe it or not: complete success! ... This year the Moon will be in Taurus again, thus if Cambridge are the heavier crew they will (as Holders) have a double chance of success. If they arew the lighter crew, then the Law cannot be applied. But we still don't believe it. 3. Help! Help! (June 1965) No need to say whose Boat Race Law sank with all hands. Oh well. . . . . (pgs. 127-8) AFA, 228 pages. Read the book? Want to tell the world? How many stars (1-5) would you give this book? Tell us!

	THE DISCRIMINATION OF BIRTH TYPES IN RELATION TO DISEASE - John Addey, $6.00 Comment: How the day of the year of birth relates to disease. A scientific study, with numerous graphs & illustrations. The complete text of this book is included in Addey's New Study of Astrology (above), or you can get it by itself. Cambridge Circle, 26 pages, small paper. Read the book? Want to tell the world? How many stars (1-5) would you give this book? Tell us!

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