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Planetary And Stellar Concepts In Playing Cards
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Author : John Goodman
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2018-02
Planetary And Stellar Concepts In Playing Cards written by John Goodman and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-02 with categories.
This book displays images of cards designed for new card games based on the 88 constellations, the 12 signs of the zodiac, as well as the planets, dwarf planets, minor planets and their moons. The historical and cultural origins of the 215 images I have drawn for these card games are fully explained in 220 pages of text. Ancient legends surrounding the Ptolemaic constellations are examined in detail as are the Greco-Roman myths related to the planets and their moons. Chinese mythology related to the Shang Dynasty sun birds, the moon goddess Chang E and the Chinese equivalent of planet Venus are also included. The first game arranges the 88 constellations around the celestial sphere and divides them into four suits. There is a special symbol for each of the four suits and each suit contains three signs of the zodiac. There are also families of cards which have special scores. The constellations of the larger and smaller bear, the larger and smaller dog, Leo and the smaller lion and other similar pairs have a special function in the game. The next game, of 126 cards, is based on the sun, planets and moons of the solar system. There are four basic suits which include 10 images of the sun, followed by 10 images of the planets, dwarf planets and minor planets. Then there are four dependent suits (or sub-suits) of 13 cards for the 13 largest moons of Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. The images of the sun include Greco-Roman images of Helios and Sol Invictus "the Invincible Sun." These are complemented by an image of Pharaoh Akhenaten (reign 1353-1336 BC) making offerings to the Egyptian sun god Aten. Then the emphasis shifts back to 1600 BC, to the Chinese Shang Dynasty when people believed that the 10 suns of a 10-day week were carried across the sky by 10 sun birds. I have created an image of a sun bird resting with its sun in the Fu Sang Tree in the east and preparing for its long flight across the sky. On arrival in the far west it needs to cool off and extinguish the flames of its sun in the waters of the dark Yu Gu Valley and then sleep in the Ruo Mu Tree before taking the extinguished sun back to the east to begin the procedure again. There is also a card devoted to the Chinese culture hero Fu Xi carrying the sun and its sun bird. He was regarded as a sun god during the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220 AD). The suit of planets is next and it also has 10 cards even though there are only eight planets in the solar system, including Earth. A Chinese female version of the planet Venus together with grey-haired Tai Bai Jin Xing brings the number to 10. Then there are four images of Earth's moon, two of them of Greco-Roman origin and two of Chinese origin. The Chinese moon goddess Chang E is one of them and Nu Wa the wife of Fu Xi is the other. Nu Wa was regarded as a moon goddess during the Eastern Han Dynasty. Four dependent suits (or sub-suits) of the 13 largest moons of Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune are used in this game. The idea of a suit within a suit was inspired by my study of the numbering systems of the world entitled The Book of Numbers: Images of the World's Ancient and Modern Numerals with Explanations, Amazon 2017. There we can see a base-10 system within a base-60 system employed by the ancient Babylonians and the ancient Mayan base-20 system has a base-5 concept in the design of symbols. The remaining two suits are of 10 Dwarf Planets with 13 of their moons and 10 Minor Planets with 13 moons. My books on playing cards include the following: The Invention of Playing Cards in China, their Arrival in Europe and their Role in the Development of Mahjong, Amazon 2016; New Concepts in Playing Cards and Tarot: Five Newly Designed Packs of Cards with Chinese Symbolism, Amazon 2016; A Chinese Version of Tarot explained in Detail: Five Suits based on the Five Elements, Amazon 2017; Fortune Stars, Immortals and Dragon Sons: Three Newly Designed Packs of Cards based on Chinese Cultural Concepts, Amazon 2017.
Stellar Visions Oracle Cards 53 Card Deck And Guidebook
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Author : Stephanie Gailing
language : en
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Release Date : 2023-01-10
Stellar Visions Oracle Cards 53 Card Deck And Guidebook written by Stephanie Gailing and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-01-10 with Games & Activities categories.
Gain astrological insights and inspiration through the power and flexibility of oracle cards with Stellar Visions Oracle Cards. With so many powerful energies in the universe, it can be hard to discern which ones to listen to. This 53-card oracle deck is perfect for everyone from novice to expert who is looking for guidance from astrology and explore the dynamic facets of the tapestry of life. Each of the cards is connected to an astrological archetype to help develop your stellar vision and seek oracular guidance. Find cards that guide you through the signs, planets, houses, aspects, asteroids and events such as retrogrades and new moons. Through a variety of readings, you can learn how to moon map, understand your astrology chart, and understand the current astrological weather. The enchantingly illustrated deck comes with an interpretation guidebook for a deeper understanding of oracle readings, which you can turn to when you want direction and illumination. Learn the interpretation of the cards through an oracle deck reading and an interpretation as each card is used in astrology. This versatile 53-card deck can be integrated with tarot decks or used on their own to clarify present queries. Interpret the powers of the universe with the helping hand of the oracle.
Menace In Morea
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language : en
Publisher: iUniverse
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Menace In Morea written by and has been published by iUniverse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with categories.
Theory Of Stellar Atmospheres
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Author : Ivan Hubeny
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2014-10-26
Theory Of Stellar Atmospheres written by Ivan Hubeny and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-10-26 with Science categories.
The most authoritative synthesis of the quantitative spectroscopic analysis of stellar atmospheres This book provides an in-depth and self-contained treatment of the latest advances achieved in quantitative spectroscopic analyses of the observable outer layers of stars and similar objects. Written by two leading researchers in the field, it presents a comprehensive account of both the physical foundations and numerical methods of such analyses. The book is ideal for astronomers who want to acquire deeper insight into the physical foundations of the theory of stellar atmospheres, or who want to learn about modern computational techniques for treating radiative transfer in non-equilibrium situations. It can also serve as a rigorous yet accessible introduction to the discipline for graduate students. Provides a comprehensive, up-to-date account of the field Covers computational methods as well as the underlying physics Serves as an ideal reference book for researchers and a rigorous yet accessible textbook for graduate students An online illustration package is available to professors at press.princeton.edu
That Lonely Game
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Author : Maxine Moore
language : en
Publisher: Columbia : University of Missouri Press
Release Date : 1975
That Lonely Game written by Maxine Moore and has been published by Columbia : University of Missouri Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1975 with Literary Criticism categories.
Handbook Of Astrobiology
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Author : Vera M. Kolb
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2018-12-07
Handbook Of Astrobiology written by Vera M. Kolb and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-12-07 with Science categories.
Choice Recommended Title, August 2019 Read an exclusive interview with Professor Vera Kolb here. Astrobiology is the study of the origin, evolution, distribution, and future of life on Earth. This exciting and significant field of research also investigates the potential existence and search for extra-terrestrial life in the Solar System and beyond. This is the first handbook in this burgeoning and interdisciplinary field. Edited by Vera Kolb, a highly respected astrobiologist, this comprehensive resource captures the history and current state of the field. Rich in information and easy to use, it assumes basic knowledge and provides answers to questions from practitioners and specialists in the field, as well as providing key references for further study. Features: Fills an important gap in the market, providing a comprehensive overview of the field Edited by an authority in the subject, with chapters written by experts in the many diverse areas that comprise astrobiology Contains in-depth and broad coverage of an exciting field that will only grow in importance in the decades ahead
An Introduction To The Theory Of Stellar Structure And Evolution
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Author : Dina Prialnik
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2000-07-24
An Introduction To The Theory Of Stellar Structure And Evolution written by Dina Prialnik and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-07-24 with Science categories.
Using fundamental physics, the theory of stellar structure and evolution is able to predict how stars are born, how their complex internal structure changes, what nuclear fuel they burn, and what their ultimate fate is - a fading whitedwarf, or a cataclysmic explosion as a supernova, leaving behind a collapsed neutron star or black hole. This lucid textbook provides students with a clear and pedagogical introduction to the theory of stellar structure and evolution. It requires only basic physics and mathematics learnt in first- and second-year undergraduate studies, and assumes no prior knowledge of astronomy. The unique feature of this book is the emphasis throughout on the basic physical principles governing stellar evolution. Exercises and their full solutions are included to help students test their understanding. This textbook provides a stimulating introduction for undergraduates in astronomy, physics, planetary science and applied mathematics taking a course on the physics of stars.
Creating Stellar Lessons With Digital Tools
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Author : Kenneth J. Luterbach
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2022-05-13
Creating Stellar Lessons With Digital Tools written by Kenneth J. Luterbach and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-05-13 with Education categories.
Creating Stellar Lessons with Digital Tools prepares teachers in training and in-service teachers to use technologies for design and development activities with middle and high school students. While software, open resources, handheld devices, and other tools hold great potential to enhance learning experiences, teachers themselves must model technology use in ways that inspire students to become producers and leaders rather than consumers and followers. Featuring concrete applications in social studies, English, mathematics, and science scenarios, this book provides pre-service teachers with seven paths to creatively integrate and innovate with computational thinking, datasets, maker spaces, visual design, media editing, and other approaches.
The University Of Missouri Studies
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language : en
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Release Date : 1975
The University Of Missouri Studies written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1975 with Research categories.
The Game Of Saturn
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Author : Peter Mark Adams
language : en
Publisher: Scarlet Imprint
Release Date : 2017-06-01
The Game Of Saturn written by Peter Mark Adams and has been published by Scarlet Imprint this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-06-01 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
2017 Esoteric Book of the Year As voted by the membership of the Occult of Personality’s Chamber of Reflection Dr. Joscelyn Godwin, Colgate University, emeritus “Besides gratifying the bibliophile, the contents follow scholarly principles, and the notes and documentation are as thorough as one could wish .... Even if only partially provable, The Game of Saturn opens a new and darker vista on the pagan Renaissance. No student of that current should ignore it” Renaissance Quarterly Volume LXXI, No. 2 Niketas Siniossoglou. National Hellenic Research Foundation, Athens “The Game of Saturn by Peter Mark Adams is a fascinating read. The author calls it “a literary detective story”, but this may well be an understatement ... Adams decodes astral, alchemical, and sexual associations that are plausible, and shows how they may have been redeployed into visual format ... The Game of Saturn is a stimulating read, and it is difficult to put it down. It will appeal to all scholars of Renaissance intellectual history, esotericism, and Plethon. Published by Scarlet Imprint, the book is a rare example of fine printmaking, featuring beautiful reproductions of the Sola-Busca deck.” Aries - Journal for the Study of Western Esotericism 18 (2018) 287–304. The Game of Saturn is the first full length, scholarly study of the enigmatic Renaissance masterwork known as the Sola-Busca tarot. It reveals the existence of a pagan liturgical and ritual tradition active amongst members of the Renaissance elite and encoded within the deck. Beneath its beautifully decorated surface, its imagery ranges from the obscure to the grotesque; we encounter scenes of homoeroticism, wounding, immolation and decapitation redolent of hidden meanings, violent transformations and obscure rites. For the first time in over five hundred years, the clues embedded within the cards reveal a dark Gnostic grimoire replete with pagan theurgical and astral magical rites. Careful analysis demonstrates that the presiding deity of this ‘cult object’ is none other than the Gnostic demiurge in its most archaic and violent form: the Afro-Levantine serpent-dragon, Ba’al Hammon, also known as Kronos and Saturn, though more notoriously as the biblical Moloch, the devourer of children. Conveyed from Constantinople to Italy in the dying years of the Byzantine Empire, the pagan Platonist George Gemistos Plethon sought to ensure the survival of the living essence of Neoplatonic theurgy by transplanting it to the elite families of the Italian Renaissance. Within that violent and sorcerous milieu, Plethon’s vision of a theurgically enlightened elite mutated into its dark shadow – a Saturnian brotherhood, operating within a cosmology of predation, which sought to channel the draconian current to preserve elite wealth, power and control. This development marks the birth of an ‘illumined elite’ over three centuries before Adam Weishaupt’s ‘Illuminati.’ The deck captures the essence of this magical tradition and constitutes a Western terma whose talismanic properties may serve to establish an initiatory link with the current. This work fully explores the historical context for the deck’s creation against the background of tense Ferrarese-Venetian diplomatic intrigue and espionage. The recovery of the deck’s encoded narratives constitutes a significant contribution to Renaissance scholarship, art history, tarot studies and the history of Western esotericism.