physiognomy
Astrological Physiognomy: Empirical Tests of the Leo Rising Decan
Submitted by DoctorH on 23 April, 2010 - 16:30.A test of methods for predicting the shape of the face based facial models of John Willner (1991) and the rising decan (Hindu decans). Majority of examples support the Sun’s sign and not the Sun’s season as the contributor to physiognomy. Study raises questions on inclusion of Sun’s season in temperament models as recommended by Ptolemy. Thirty-six examples. Horoscopes sourced from Astrodatabank; no rectified charts used. 57 pages.
Astrological Physiognomy: History and Sources
Submitted by DoctorH on 23 April, 2010 - 16:27.A comprehensive literature review of astrological physiognomy from the Greco-Roman period to the present day. Includes works canonical to the non-astrological physiognomy tradition beginning with the pseudo-Aristotelian Physiognomica (3rd Cent BCE). 71 pages.












