Saturn: An Auto-Ethnographic Enquiry into Contemporary Astrological Practice
Using qualitative and reflexive research methodology I explore the cultural role that the planet Saturn plays in contemporary communities of astrologers and the astrological way of life. Through an exploration of Saturn as a mythical figure and as symbol, I first discuss astrology’s cultural backgroun...
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| Type de support: | Électronique Article |
| Langue: | Anglais |
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Equinox Publ.
2019
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| Dans: |
Journal for the study of religion, nature and culture
Année: 2019, Volume: 13, Numéro: 1, Pages: 61-76 |
| Sujets / Chaînes de mots-clés standardisés: | B
Astrologie
/ Histoire
/ Saturnus
/ Éternel retour
/ Saturne (planète) (Planète)
/ Transition (motif) (Sciences sociales)
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| RelBib Classification: | AB Philosophie de la religion AG Vie religieuse AZ Nouveau mouvement religieux |
| Sujets non-standardisés: | B
Cosmologies
B Astrology B cultural astronomy B History |
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| Résumé: | Using qualitative and reflexive research methodology I explore the cultural role that the planet Saturn plays in contemporary communities of astrologers and the astrological way of life. Through an exploration of Saturn as a mythical figure and as symbol, I first discuss astrology’s cultural background and demonstrate that astrologers have a cultural memory that has remained largely loyal to its roots in the Mesopotamian and Hellenistic periods. I then illuminate the way in which for contemporary astrologers sun-sign astrology functions as a contemporary expression of ancient myth. In addition, I examine the importance of the Saturn Return, which has since become an important symbol of transition, a rite of passage, and a modern form of enchantment that not only marks a life transition but also has the potential to effect one. |
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| ISSN: | 1749-4915 |
| Contient: | Enthalten in: Journal for the study of religion, nature and culture
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1558/jsrnc.38057 |