Robert Hand is among the greats when it comes to the study of astrology. He started studying astrology at 17 years old, and built his passion into the career he holds today. Aided by his father, who was a specialist in cosmobiology and heliocentric astrology, Hand quickly learned the basics of casting astrological charts. In 1965, he graduated from Brandeis University, where he earned a B.A. in Intellectual History. He then went on to Princeton University and left before receiving a degree to pursue astrology as a full time profession in 1972.
Hand has authored quite a few books, essays, as well as keeping up his own blog. His blog is filled with many of his intellectual insights, including all of the topics I have covered thus far on my own blog. He covers numerous topics in beautiful detail, opening up the minds of his readers and, while not forcing his theories onto others, allows his readers to take in new ideas in an educated manner.
Robert Hand teaching at the boutique-styled Blast Astrology Conference in Spring 2008 in Sedona, AZ.
Photo by Eric Francis.
With each of his posts, I find that I always learn something new and fascinating. This is coming from someone who’s researched and read over astrology (though obviously not up to Hand’s caliber) for almost ten years. He is a common source for citations whenever I need to add credibility to my findings, and I believe that by going through his posts, you’ll agree that he’s definitely one to be trusted.
I recommend his work to anyone, but especially to those interested in a more in-depth and historical view on astrology!
See you soon!
–Jessy
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