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Every day millions of individuals consult astrologers, mostly in daily newspapers or on the radio, though some potentates still possess their own personal astrologers. And each year, thousands of new books about astrology are added to the vast numbers that have been previously been published. Is there room for another book? Since this is Sir Patrick Moore writing about a subject which apparently conflicts with the science which underlies his own subject of astronomy, the answer is a resounding “yes”.

Sett ing aside preconceptions, Sir Patrick addresses the problem with his inimitable directness, asking some tough questions: is there a scientific basis for astrology, and does astrology work and if so, why? The answers are revealing and entertaining, and will stimulate lively debate wherever the book is read. Astronomers and astrologers will for once share a common enjoyment in this delightful little book.

Reviews:

"Born under the sign of the flying cow? Or do you look for the fish slice when you read the horoscope? Patrick Moore's pocket book is a delight: astronomy, a history of astrology, a sharp look at the bogus claims of astrologers, and a cheerful bunch of his own neozodiacal constructs. We could just as easily remark that Saturn is in the articulated lorry as in Taurus, he says. Why stick to Ptolemy's labels for star patterns?

Moore carries out a straw poll to point up the role of coincidence in astrology's apparent successes, and reports that one astrologer sees the future of her field as lying in psychology, rather than astronomy.

A perfect present for enquiring minds - and a high-value irritant for horoscope fans." New Scientist