Queen Buran, Astrologer in 9th Century Baghdad
Episode 295 features an interview with Ali A Olomi about the 9th century Queen Buran, who is the first woman we know of by name that practiced astrology. Previously in episode 86 I discussed historical…
Tag: Arabic astrology
Abu Ma’shar on Solar Returns, with Benjamin Dykes
Episode 218 features an interview with Dr. Benjamin Dykes about his new translation of a highly influential book on solar returns by the 9th century astrologer Abu Ma’shar. The title of the book is Persian…