The Traditional Astrology Studies is an independent editorial and research project dedicated to the history, texts, methods, and cultural legacy of traditional astrology. The purpose of this website is to collect and publish translations, commentaries, historical notes, textual analyses, and original studies concerning astrology in its ancient, medieval, Renaissance, and modern forms. The project approaches astrology not only as a system of interpretation, but also as a long-standing cultural, intellectual, astronomical, philosophical, and social tradition. Across its many historical forms, astrology has contributed to the development of calendars, astronomical observation, medicine, navigation, political thought, religious debate, literature, and the history of ideas. The aim of this site is to preserve, examine, and present this cultural heritage through accessible but carefully documented articles.
Editorial Approach
The articles published on The Traditional Astrology Studies are researched, written, translated, and edited by Francesco Faraoni. The work published on this site is based, where possible, on primary sources, historical editions, critical studies, academic publications, and bibliographical research. Particular attention is given to ancient, medieval, Arabic, Latin, Renaissance, and early modern astrological texts. Translations aim to remain faithful to the original language and historical context while also being understandable to contemporary readers. When a passage presents linguistic, textual, historical, or interpretative difficulties, these are discussed in notes or commentary. The site distinguishes, whenever possible, between:
- the original source text;
- the translation;
- editorial annotations;
- historical reconstruction;
- personal interpretation or methodological reflection.
Every effort is made to identify sources clearly and to indicate uncertainties where documentary evidence is incomplete or disputed.
Scope of the Project
The Traditional Astrology Studies explores a wide range of subjects, including:
- the history of traditional astrology;
- Hellenistic, Arabic, medieval, and Renaissance astrology;
- translations of historical astrological texts;
- astrology and astronomy;
- astrology and medicine;
- astrology and navigation;
- mundane astrology and historical prognostication;
- astrological manuscripts, almanacs, calendars, and printed books;
- biographies of astrologers, astronomers, physicians, and scholars;
- the cultural reception of astrology from antiquity to the modern period.
The purpose is not to reduce the history of astrology to simple formulas or modern stereotypes, but to understand its languages, techniques, authors, controversies, and historical transformations.
About the Author
The Traditional Astrology Studies is curated by Francesco Faraoni, an independent researcher, writer, and student of the history and culture of astrology. He has studied astrology since 1999 and, since 2015, has focused particularly on traditional astrology and its Hellenistic, medieval, Renaissance, and early modern sources. His interests include the history of astrological doctrines, the translation of historical texts, the relationship between astrology and astronomy, and the cultural role of astrology in European intellectual history. His work combines textual research, historical investigation, bibliographical study, and the practical examination of traditional astrological methods.
Sources, Corrections, and Updates
This website aims to maintain a careful and transparent editorial standard. Sources are indicated whenever possible. Historical claims are checked against available editions, archival material, scholarly literature, and reliable bibliographical references. Articles may be revised, expanded, or corrected when new evidence, more accurate editions, or relevant historical material becomes available. Readers who wish to report an error, suggest a bibliographical source, provide information about a historical text, or request clarification are welcome to contact the author.
Copyright and Reuse of Materials
Unless otherwise stated, the original translations, introductions, annotations, essays, historical commentaries, and editorial materials published on The Traditional Astrology Studies are protected by copyright. Short extracts may be quoted, shared, and reproduced on other websites or publications provided that the following conditions are respected:
- Francesco Faraoni is clearly identified as the author;
- The Traditional Astrology Studies is cited as the original source;
- a direct and visible link is included to the original article published on this website;
- the quotation does not alter the meaning, context, or authorship of the original text;
- the material is not reproduced in full, republished without attribution, commercially exploited, or presented as the work of another author.
Suggested citation format:
Francesco Faraoni, “Title of Article,” The Traditional Astrology Studies, original article URL.
The historical sources discussed on this website may belong to the public domain or may remain subject to the rights of their respective authors, editors, translators, libraries, archives, or publishers. The copyright notice on this website applies specifically to the original work produced for The Traditional Astrology Studies, including translations, commentaries, annotations, and editorial presentations. For permissions concerning extensive reproduction, republication, translation into another language, or commercial use, please contact the author.