Z'ev ben Shimon Halevi

This is an insightful book, but definitely should not be the first thing you read about the qabalah. It glosses over some complicated ideas too quickly. Read Dion Fortune's The Mystical Qabalah first.

Kabbalah and Astrology is a rewrite of The Anatomy of Fate, first published in 1978. It views astrology in the wider context of the ancient tradition of Kabbalah. The influence of the cosmos on humanity, at both the individual and collective levels, is the main topic of this book. The astrological birth chart is examined from a psychological and spiritual perspective, showing how a horoscope can be a key in transforming a personal fate into transpersonal destiny. This revised edition, with show more its new pictures and diagrams, is the result of over 50 years of practice and reflection on astrology from an esoteric viewpoint. show less

Fascinating book. Surprisingly difficult text but fascinating look into the esoterica of Kabbalah.

Kabbalistic View of History describes the story of humanity and the purpose of Existence in terms of kabbalistic principles. As evolution moves from savagery to civilisation, so the vegetable, animal and human levels of mankind emerge. The Gilgulim or Wheels of Reincarnation teach young souls how to live on Earth, while their elders either dominate or illuminate the course of history. Cosmic cycles are also taken into account as they influence historic periods, while critical choices show more generate personal and collective karma. The development of humanity is monitored by Providence within a vast Divine plan. show less