THE SCIENTIFIC BASIS OF ASTROLOGY

by Michel Gauquelin ‧ RELEASE DATE: Feb. 28, 1968

Reading M. Gauquelin's hopeful plea to the unbelieving for the acceptance of a new astrology is akin to treading water in a maelstrom of fact and linked fancies. Like all proponents of untenable pseudo-scientific positions, the author quotes authorities with abandon Bortels, Takata, Piccardi, etc. all of whom admitted the influence of cosmic or solar influences on organic and morganic substances. It is a far outer-galaxy cry, however, from sound scientific work to the statistical dabbling of the author, which had to do with the ""remarkable"" correlations between ""birth skies"" and professions. Gauquelin attempts to link recent scientific discoveries to astrology by insisting that there is a possibility that cosmic influences (he refers to the celestial arrangement) may then be a factor in determining an individual's birth date and mayhap one aspect at-least of his personality. M. Gauquelin's circular debate may not be taken seriously for those who enjoy thinking in straight lines, but this is still an energetic try at revivifying an ancient sport.

Pub Date: Feb. 28, 1968

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Stein & Day

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Feb. 1, 1968

Categories: NONFICTION