Talk with Prof. Dr. Nicholas  Campion on Sophia Centre Press – Lampeter – Wales – 25. September 2025

Talk – https://talk.vonabisw.de/Campion/Campion2.mp4

Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2FsfNByWM0

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A Chair of Astrology


Predictions about the Sophia Centre made by academics in 1999 – https://www.astrology-and-science.com/h-chai2.htm – https://www.uraniatrust.org/grants/grants-awarded

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Homepages

https://nicholascampion.org

https://authorsnicholascampion.com

Astrotalk Filmliste Prof. Dr. Nick Campion – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCKPz4q3EX-vDYRruR_RsUP7qoCIm719F 

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A History of Western Astrology

Nick Campion’s A History of Western Astrology comprises two volumes. The first volume, titled The Ancient and Classical Worlds, was published in 2008, and the second volume, The Medieval and Modern Worlds, was released in 2009.

https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/history-of-western-astrology-volume-i-9781441127372

https://www.bloomsbury.com/in/history-of-western-astrology-volume-ii-9781441107497

This is the first comprehensive examination of astrology’s origins and it examines the foundations of a major feature of popular culture in the contemporary west, one which has its origins in the ancient world. Campion explores the relationship between astrology and religion, magic and science, and explores its use in politics and the arts. –
Beginning with the theories of the origins of religion in sun-worship, it spans the period between the first Paleolithic lunar counters around 30,000 BC and the end of the classical world and rise of Christianity. Campion challenges the idea that astrology was invented by the Greeks, and asks whether its origins lie in Near-Eastern religion, or whether it can be considered a decadent Eastern import to the West. He considers the evidence for reverence for the stars in Neolithic culture, Mesopotamian astral divination, Egyptian stellar religion, and examines attitudes to astrology and celestial prophecy in the Bible. He considers such artefacts as the mysterious, 15,000-year-old ‚Venus of Lauselle‘, the reasons for the orientation of the pyramids, the latest theories on Stonehenge as a sacred observatory, Greek theories of the ascent of the soul to the stars and the Roman emporer Nero’s use of astrology to persecute his rivals.

Volume 2 – https://talk.vonabisw.de/Campion/Campion82.jpg

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Horoscopic Chart

https://www.astro.com/astrowiki/en/Nicholas_Campion?utm_source=chatgpt.com – https://www.astro-seek.com/birth-chart/nick-campion-horoscope?utm_source=chatgpt.com – https://talk.vonabisw.de/Campion/Campionchart.png

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/nick.campion.10

Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/@SophiaProjectChannel/videos

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Wissenschaftstheorie / Philosophy of Science – Paul Feyerabend

Opinion on „Die Weltseele“ – The Worldsoul in Romantic Philosophy

The Soul in Astrology – in the Chart – Mond/Merkur

Opinion on https://astrotalk.vonabisw.de/astrology-in-european-religious-history-its-philosophical-foundations-through-the-ages

Opinion on this book

Opinion on David Pingrees position how Astrology came to India

Opinions on Nechepso and Petosiris and on Vettius Valens

Opinion on the Sassaniden – Astrology and the Sabians of Harran

Opinion on the Dodecatemoria

Opinion on Zodiacal Releasing / Lots and their History

Urania / Sophia Trusts

2019 – Deconstructing the work of 40 Years?

Mercury Retrograde as a new Egregor/ Archetype since 1980

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PhD – Dissertation

https://www.uwtsd.ac.uk/staff/nicholas-campion – Prof. Dr. Nicholas Campion’s PhD dissertation is titled „Prophecy, Cosmology and the New Age Movement: The Extent and Nature of Contemporary Belief in Astrology“. This research was submitted in 2004 as part of the requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy degree at Bath Spa University College. researchspace.bathspa.ac.uk

Dissertation – https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/29422385.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com – https://researchspace.bathspa.ac.uk/1453/?utm_source=chatgpt.com – https://talk.vonabisw.de/Campion/Diss.pdf

The dissertation explores the prevalence and characteristics of contemporary belief in astrology, particularly within the context of New Age culture. It examines the relationship between astrology and millenarianism, investigates the penetration of New Age ideas into twentieth-century astrology, and discusses attempts to quantify belief in astrology. The study concludes that there is no single reliable measure of belief in astrology and no necessary clash between astrology and Christianity. It posits that astrology is part of the matrix of ideas constituting popular belief in modern Britain. researchspace.bathspa.ac.uk

For those interested in accessing the full dissertation, it is available online:

https://www.academia.edu/97964108/Prophecy_cosmology_and_the_New_Age_movement_the_extent_and_nature_of_contemporary_belief_in_astrology?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Additionally, the findings from this dissertation were later expanded upon in his book Astrology and Popular Religion in the Modern West: Prophecy, Cosmology and the New Age Movement, published by Ashgate in 2012. constable.blog

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Spica – Journal

http://spica.org.uk – http://spica.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/About-the-Sophia-Centre.pdf

The term Spica in the context of the Sophia Centre at Lampeter refers to SPICA, the postgraduate journal of Cosmology in Culture, published by the Sophia Centre Press in partnership with the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD). This journal served as a platform for scholarly work that examines the role of cosmological, astronomical, and astrological beliefs in human culture. – http://sophia-project.net/Spica/index.php

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Astrotalk Filmliste Prof. Dr. Nick Campion – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCKPz4q3EX-vDYRruR_RsUP7qoCIm719F – Filmliste Prof. Dr. Nick Campion Kosmologie – Mikronährstoffe – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWfUcScvQbEwZVXRagkTgfJfxR-7gS_NF

s.a. https://astrotalk.vonabisw.de/dr-nick-campion-sophia-centre-cosmology-in-culture

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Issues of Culture and Cosmos

https://www.cultureandcosmos.org/backIssues.php – https://www.facebook.com/CultureandCosmos?ref=embed_page

Sophia Centre Press

https://sophiacentrepress.com – The Sophia Centre Press was established as a spinout company from the University of Wales, Lampeter (now the University of Wales Trinity Saint David), in 2008. It publishes in partnership with the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, publishes and promotes scholarly work, and sponsors and organises conferences and courses related to the work of the University’s Sophia Centre for the Study of Cosmology in Culture, and the Harmony Institute. All profit is dedicated to supporting scholarship in related areas. – The Press’s work is based in the Humanities and crosses history, anthropology, philosophy and archaeology. We examine the role of cosmological, astronomical and astrological beliefs, models and ideas in human culture, including the theory and practice of myth, magic, divination, religion, spirituality, architecture, politics and the arts in any time period or culture. – We consider the ways in which people have tried to live in harmony with the cosmos, the sky and nature, touch on ecology, and deal with the modern world as well as with indigenous or ancient cultures. We consider the nature of the space and place on Earth as well as in the sky, and recent publications consider the narratives and ethics of modern space exploration. We deal with both theory and practice. – The Sophia Centre was established at Bath and moved to the University of Wales Trinity Saint David in 2007, where it is a teaching and research centre in the Institute of Education and Humanities.

Early Career as an Astrologer

  • Astrological Beginnings: Campion began studying astrology at age 18, turning professional in 1975 after earning a history degree at Queens’ College, Cambridge Astrodienst+1.
  • Newspaper Astrologer: He succeeded John Naylor as the Daily Mail’s astrologer—writing under the byline “Orion”—continuing the popular sun-sign tradition his predecessor had upheld Wikipedia+1.
  • Leadership and Publishing in Astrology:
    • Astrological Lodge of London: President from 1985–1987 (and again briefly in 1992) Astrodienst+1.
    • Astrological Association of Great Britain: President from 1994–1999 WikipediaAstrodienst.
  • Published Works: He authored many practical astrology titles from the late 1980s to early 2000s, including The Practical Astrologer (1987) and The Book of World Horoscopes (2004) Wikipediacpalondon.com.
  • Editorial Role: Edited the British Astrology Journal in the early 1990s Astrodienst+1.

Transition to Academia and Cultural Astronomy

Nicholas Campion pivoted to the history of astrology in 1980, and in 1982 published my small Introducation to the History of Astrology and set up a 5 week course on the History of Astrology for the Faculty of Astrological Studies (FAS), London.  Around the mid-1990s, Campion turned his focus toward history and cultural studies of astrology.

Key Publications & Thematic Focus

Campion’s scholarship bridges astrology, cosmology, cultural history, and belief systems:

His research often explores how cosmic symbolism influences culture, utopian thinking, apocalyptic beliefs, rituals, space exploration ethics, and myth-making University of Wales Trinity Saint DavidThe Religious Studies Projectastrologyinstitute.comwilfredhazelwood.com.

Legacy at Lampeter

Dr. Nick Campion exemplifies a rare blend of practitioner and scholar—he transformed astrology’s public image into a subject of serious cultural and historical study, while maintaining roots in the practice itself. His work at Lampeter has institutionalized astrology within academic discourse in a way few have achieved

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A. Practical / astrologer-oriented books

(aimed at practising astrologers or written in a practical, how-to or horoscope/mundane-astrology style)

These are Campion titles typically used by practising astrologers (chart technique, handbook, mundanely-applied collections, or popular astrology):

  1. The Practical Astrologer — (practical handbook). ThriftBooks
  2. The Ultimate Astrologer: A Simple Guide to Calculating and Interpreting Birth Charts for Effective Application in Daily Life — (practical/how-to). ThriftBooks
  3. The Book of World Horoscopes: An Annotated Sourcebook of Mundane Charts (Wessex Astrologer, 2004) — (mundane/ephemeris-style reference used by practising mundane astrologers). Amazon
  4. Mundane Astrology (with Michael Baigent & Charles Harvey — Aquarian; or titles with that name) — (practical/mundane astrology). Wikipedia+1
  5. Zodiac: Enhance Your Life by Interpreting the Stars (popular/practical). ThriftBooks
  6. The New Astrology: The Art and Science of the Stars (practical/popular). ThriftBooks

(These practical titles are those Campion published primarily for an astrologer/lay audience from the late 1980s through the early 2000s.) ThriftBooks+1

B. Academic / scholarly books and edited volumes

(history, cultural astronomy, conference proceedings — many published via Sophia Centre Press / Lampeter or university/academic presses).

These are Campion’s books and edited volumes that are scholarly, historical, cultural-astronomy, or conference proceedings — the kind typically published by Sophia Centre Press (Lampeter / UWTSD) or university/academic presses:

  1. A History of Western Astrology — Volume I: The Ancient and Classical Worlds — academic history. Goodreads
  2. A History of Western Astrology — Volume II: The Medieval and Modern Worlds — academic history. Goodreads
  3. The Dawn of Astrology: A Cultural History of Western Astrology — academic/cultural history. Open Library
  4. Cosmos: A Cultural History of Astrology (or Cosmos: a cultural history…) — scholarly narrative/history. Wikipedia
  5. Astrology and Popular Religion in the Modern West: Prophecy, Cosmology and the New Age Movement — academic. ThriftBooks
  6. Skyscapes: The Role and Importance of the Sky in Archaeology — edited/academic (cultural astronomy). ThriftBooks
  7. Astrology and Cosmology in the World’s Religions — academic comparative study. ThriftBooks
  8. Astrology as Art: Representation and Practice (ed. Nicholas Campion & Jennifer Zahrt) — Sophia Centre Press — academic/edited essays (Lampeter). Sophia Centre Press
  9. Sky and Symbol (Proceedings of the Sophia Centre conferences / Lampeter) — academic conference proceedings.
  10. Imagining Other Worlds; Cosmologies & Imagining Other Worlds / Cosmologies (ed/editions via Sophia Centre Press) — academic. Sophia Centre Press
  11. The Harmony Debates (Studies in Cosmology and Culture) — Sophia Centre Press / academic. British Authors & Their Books
  12. Astrology, History and Apocalypse — academic/essay collection. ThriftBooks
  13. Additional Sophia Centre Press / Culture & Cosmos edited volumes and conference proceedings with Campion as editor or contributor (multiple titles across the Sophia Centre series). Sophia Centre Press+1

(Lampeter / Sophia Centre Press titles and Campion’s later career output are predominantly academic and edited volumes — the Sophia Centre is explicitly an academic centre for cultural astronomy/astrology, and its press publishes conference proceedings and scholarly essays.) Sophia Centre Press+1

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The Practical Astrologer (Harry N. Abrams, 1987).
A fully illustrated manual on astrology, written for the practising astrologer. It covers the basics of casting and interpreting a horoscope and extends into applications such as political astrology, economic cycles, and even gardening. Designed as a “teach yourself” guide. Classified as Practical.

The Book of World Horoscopes (Aquarian Press, 1988; 2nd ed. Wessex Astrologer, 2004).
This massive reference gives national and political horoscopes for dozens of countries, along with background notes on historical events and constitutions. It is widely used by mundane astrologers as a sourcebook. Though it contains historical data, its aim is astrological application. Classified as Practical.

Mundane Astrology (with Michael Baigent & Charles Harvey, Aquarian, late 1980s).
An influential manual of astrology applied to world affairs. It combines techniques, examples, and methodological discussion. Explicitly aimed at practising astrologers interested in political and economic forecasting. Classified as Practical.

Zodiac: Enhance Your Life by Interpreting the Stars (various popular editions, 1990s).
A lighter, popular introduction to astrology and zodiac symbolism. The emphasis is on personality, relationships, and life themes. Classified as Practical/Popular.

The New Astrology: The Art and Science of the Stars (Thames & Hudson, 1990s).
A richly illustrated introduction presenting astrology’s history alongside explanations of chart reading. It tries to combine art, science, and practice for a general audience. Classified as Practical/Popular.

A History of Western Astrology, Volume I: The Ancient and Classical Worlds (Continuum/Bloomsbury, 2008).
A scholarly history from Mesopotamia and Egypt through Hellenistic Greece and Rome. Focuses on how astrology emerged, its philosophical and religious roots, and its early forms. Classified as Academic.

A History of Western Astrology, Volume II: The Medieval and Modern Worlds (Continuum/Bloomsbury, 2009).
Continues the story into the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and modern world, tracing astrology’s intellectual and cultural fortunes. Written with scholarly apparatus and aimed at historians of ideas. Classified as Academic.

The Great Year: Astrology, Millenarianism and History in the Western Tradition (Penguin, 1994).
Examines the idea of great cosmic cycles and their role in Western religious and astrological thought. Discusses millenarian expectations, eschatology, and astrology’s place in visions of history. Classified as Academic.

Astrology and Cosmology in the World’s Religions (New York University Press, 2012).
Surveys how celestial symbolism and cosmology function across world religions, including Hinduism, Christianity, and Islam. Places astrology within broader religious frameworks. Classified as Academic.

Astrology and Popular Religion in the Modern West: Prophecy, Cosmology and the New Age Movement (Ashgate, 2012).
Analyses astrology as part of popular spirituality, prophecy, and New Age movements since the nineteenth century. Scholarly, with sociological and cultural perspectives. Classified as Academic.

The New Age in the Modern West: Counter-Culture, Utopia and Prophecy from the Late Eighteenth Century to the Present Day (Bloomsbury, 2015).
Explores the New Age movement in Western society, utopianism, prophecy, and counter-culture, with astrology as one component. Based on historical and sociological research. Classified as Academic.

Cosmos: A Cultural History of Astrology (Continuum, 2012).
An accessible but scholarly overview of astrology’s role in Western culture from antiquity to the present, bridging history, philosophy, and popular culture. Classified as Academic.

Astrology as Art: Representation and Practice (Sophia Centre Press, 2018; edited with Jennifer Zahrt).
Conference volume exploring the intersections of astrology, art, and culture, with essays on imagery, symbolism, and representation. Produced within the Sophia Centre’s academic framework. Classified as Academic.

Sky and Symbol (Sophia Centre Press, 2010; edited with Liz Greene).
Proceedings of a Sophia Centre conference, with essays on the symbolic meaning of the heavens in culture and astrology. A collection of scholarly contributions. Classified as Academic.

The Harmony Debates: Exploring Practical Philosophy and Cosmology (Sophia Centre Press, 2020).
Edited volume on harmony in cosmology, music, architecture, and philosophy. Scholarly, interdisciplinary, and reflective of the Centre’s academic mission. Classified as Academic.

Imagining Other Worlds: Explorations in Astronomy and Culture (Sophia Centre Press, 2018; edited with Chris Impey).
Academic collection on how different cultures imagine the cosmos, drawing on astronomy, cosmology, and cultural studies. Classified as Academic.

Astrologies: Plurality and Diversity (Sophia Centre Press, 2011; edited with Liz Greene).
A scholarly collection of essays on the diversity of astrological practices worldwide, with historical and anthropological perspectives. Classified as Academic.

Skyscapes: The Role and Importance of the Sky in Archaeology (Oxbow Books, 2014; co-edited with Fabio Silva).
Essays on archaeoastronomy and the cultural significance of the sky in archaeological contexts. Interdisciplinary, linking archaeology and cultural astronomy. Classified as Academic.

Astrology, History and Apocalypse (Sophia Centre Press, 2016).
A collection on astrology’s role in apocalyptic and prophetic traditions, situating celestial ideas within cultural history. Classified as Academic.

Summary

Nicholas Campion’s earlier works (The Practical Astrologer, Book of World Horoscopes, Mundane Astrology) are practical manuals, clearly written as an astrologer for practising astrologers. His later career, especially through Sophia Centre Press and academic publishers, is overwhelmingly academic, focusing on cultural astronomy, history of astrology, and the role of the sky in religion and society.

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Selected edited journal issues / journal editorials and special issues (shorter-form editorial work).

Nicholas Campion — Editorials and guest editor contributions in Culture and Cosmos (multiple issues, 1997–present). Campion founded Culture and Cosmos (1997) and has written many editorials and guest-editor introductions for special issues (examples include the editorials in Vol. 1, Vol. 2, and volumes through Vol. 26). These short pieces frame themed issues (e.g. Galileo’s Astrology special issue, conference proceedings issues) and often provide historiographical orientation or an essayistic commentary on the issue’s theme. Classification: Academic (editorial / scholarly context setting). cultureandcosmos.org+1

Campion, N. & Kollerstrom, N. — Galileo’s Astrology (guest editors), Culture and Cosmos, Vol. 7 no.1 (2003 / printed 2004 as Cinnabar book). This is an edited special issue of Culture and Cosmos on Galileo’s astrological activity and its intellectual significance: contains short research papers, an editorial introduction and critical apparatus. Classification: Academic (edited journal issue / historical studies). Cambridge University Press & Assessment

Campion, N. (ed.) — Proceedings of the Inspiration of Astronomical Phenomena / Culture & Cosmos volumes (various years, e.g. Vol. 8 nos. 1–2 / 2004–2005). Campion edited and guest-edited several Culture & Cosmos issues that doubled as conference proceedings (Inspiration of Astronomical Phenomena conferences). Entries in those issues are typically short peer-reviewed papers from conference presenters. Classification: Academic (conference proceedings). University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Representative journal articles and refereed shorter papers (selected, annotated).

Campion, N., “Enchantment and the Awe of the Heavens” (2011), in The Inspiration of Astronomical Phenomena VI, Astronomical Society of the Pacific Conference Series Vol. 441, pp. 415–422. A concise conference paper reflecting on human responses to the sky and the cultural-psychological notion of ‘awe’ in relation to astronomical phenomena. It contextualises contemporary cultural responses with historical motifs. Classification: Academic (conference paper / cultural astronomy). University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Campion, N., “The 2012 Mayan Calendar Prophecies in the Context of the Western Millenarian Tradition” (2011), in Clive Ruggles (ed.), Archaeoastronomy and Ethnoastronomy (IAU Symposium 278), pp. 249–254. Short scholarly essay placing the 2012 phenomenon within broader Western millenarian and apocalyptic traditions, arguing for continuities with earlier astrological eschatologies. Classification: Academic (short conference paper / cultural history). University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Campion, N., “Astronomy and the Soul” (2011), in Astronomy and Civilisation in the New Enlightenment (Analecta Husserliana / Springer), pp. 249–257. Compact, reflective chapter drawing links between ancient ideas of soul and cosmic order and their later receptions; written for an edited volume with philosophical / phenomenological framing. Classification: Academic (essay / chapter). University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Campion, N., “Astronomy and Psyche in the Classical World: Plato, Aristotle, Zeno, Ptolemy” (2010), Journal of Cosmology Vol. 9, pp. 2179–2186. A short article surveying classical philosophical positions on the heavens and their psychological and cosmological implications; aimed at readers interested in classical cosmology. Classification: Academic (short journal article). University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Campion, N., “Was there an Egyptian Revolution in Ptolemaic Astronomy?: Stars, Soul and Cosmology” (2011), Journal of Cosmology Vol. 13, pp. 4174–4186. Another focused article addressing transformations in Egyptian/Greco-Egyptian astronomical notions in the Ptolemaic period; concise scholarly argument rather than extended monograph. Classification: Academic (short article). University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Campion, N., “The Importance of Cosmology in Culture: Contexts and Consequences” (2017), in Abraao Jesse Capistrano de Souza (ed.), Cosmology (InTech Open), ch.1. A single-chapter treatment surveying why cosmology matters for cultural analysis — short, synthetic, and designed to be accessible as an introductory essay. Classification: Academic (short chapter / survey). University of Wales Trinity Saint David+1

Encyclopedia articles, handbook entries and concise reference pieces.

Campion, N., “Babylonian Astrology” (2015), in Helaine Selin (ed.), Encyclopaedia of the History of Science, Technology, and Medicine in Non-Western Cultures (Springer). A compact encyclopaedia entry summarising core evidence and scholarly debates about Babylonian astrological practices and texts. Classification: Academic (reference entry). University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Campion, N. (with Ronnie Gale Dreyer), “Indian Astrology” (2015), in David Kim (ed.), Modern History of Asian Religions (Brill). A short analytical chapter introducing Indian astrological traditions and their modern histories — suitable for students and specialists needing a concise overview. Classification: Academic (book chapter / reference). University of Wales Trinity Saint David+1

Campion, N., “Astrology” (2014), in Nina P. Azari (ed.), Encyclopaedia of Sciences and Religions (Springer). A brief encyclopedic overview connecting astrological belief/practice with scientific and religious traditions, designed as a short reference article for interdisciplinary readers. Classification: Academic (reference entry). University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Campion, N., “Astrology as Cultural Astronomy” (2014), in Handbook of Archaeoastronomy and Ethnoastronomy (ed. Clive Ruggles). A concise position piece explaining why astrology should be treated within cultural astronomy and archaeoastronomy discourse; short and synthetic for handbook users. Classification: Academic (handbook chapter). University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Shorter refereed conference papers, proceedings contributions and reports.

Campion, N., “Archaeoastronomy and Calendar Cities” (2016), in Daniel Brown (ed.), Modern Archaeoastronomy: From Material Culture to Cosmology (Journal of Physics: Conference Series, Vol. 865). A short conference paper discussing calendar city concepts and their archaeoastronomical correlates — concise and aimed at specialists in archaeoastronomy. Classification: Academic (conference proceedings). University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Campion, N., “Astronomy, Community and Modern Calendar Buildings” (2015), in Inspiration of Astronomical Phenomena VIII (Astronomical Society of the Pacific Conference Series Vol. 501), pp. 97–102. Conference contribution on the social uses and community meanings of modern calendar buildings (structures designed to mark solar/lunar events). Classification: Academic (conference paper). University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Campion, N., “Astronomy and the State: time, space, power and the foundation of Baghdad” (2014), in Astronomy and Power (British Archaeology Reports). Short chapter investigating the political uses of astronomical knowledge in state formation, illustrated with Baghdad as a case study. Classification: Academic (short chapter / archaeoastronomy). University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Shorter review essays, research notes, and media pieces (selected).

Campion, N., “A Review of Academic Literature on Astrology: 1. The Ancient World” (2010), Alternative Spirituality and Religion Review, Vol. 1 no. 2. A compact literature review summarising academic work on ancient astrology for readers of a review journal. Classification: Academic (review article / short). University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Campion, N., “The 2012 Phenomenon in Context: Millenarianism, New Age and Cultural Astronomy” (2013), in Ancient Cosmologies and Modern Prophets (Anthropological Notebooks supplement). Short research note situating media/prophetic interest in 2012 within longer traditions. Classification: Academic (research note / short chapter). University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Campion, N., various newspaper and magazine astrology columns and features (Daily Mail and international magazines, 1980s–2000s). These are short popular pieces and columns on astrological topics for general readership; they are not peer-reviewed but are part of his shorter-form output. Classification: Practical / Popular (journalism). cpalondon.com

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Bisher sind zwei Werke von Nicholas Campion ins Deutsche übersetzt worden:

  1. Der praktische Astrologe
    Originaltitel: The Practical Astrologer
    Verlag: Remseck, RVG-Interbook, ca. 1988
    Dieses umfassende Handbuch behandelt Horoskop-Berechnungen, Charakteranalyse, Wirtschafts- und politische Astrologie sowie astrologischen Gartenbau und Computer-Astrologie. Es enthält Ephemeriden-Tabellen für den Zeitraum von 1930 bis 1993.
  2. Das Buch der Welthoroskope
    Originaltitel: The Book of World Horoscopes
    Verlag: Astrodata, 1991
    Dieses Werk bietet eine Sammlung von Mundanhoroskopen, gegliedert nach Ländern, Städten und weltpolitischen Ereignissen. Es enthält Daten, Quellen und Kommentare zu verschiedenen historischen Momenten.

Weitere Werke von Nicholas Campion, insbesondere seine wissenschaftlichen Monografien zur Geschichte der westlichen Astrologie, wurden bislang nicht ins Deutsche übersetzt.

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From Māshā ‘ Allāh to Kepler – Theory and Practice in Medieval and Renaissance Astrology

Edited by Charles Burnett and Dorian Gieseler Greenbaum – https://sophiacentrepress.com/publication/from-masha-allah-to-kepler

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Astrologies – Plurality and Diversity in the History of Astrology

Edited by Nicholas Campion & Liz Greene – https://sophiacentrepress.com/publication/astrologies

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Magi and Maggidim – The Kabbalah in British Occultism 1840-1930

by Liz Greene – https://sophiacentrepress.com/publication/magi-and-maggidim

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Prophecy and Power – Astrology in Early Modern England

Patrick Curry – https://sophiacentrepress.com/publication/prophecy-and-power-astrology-in-early-modern-england

Prophecy and Power, with Patrick Curry and Nicholas Campion – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jN-o9yj4K8&list=PLCKPz4q3EX-vDYRruR_RsUP7qoCIm719F&index=15 – https://talk.vonabisw.de/Campion/Campion3.mp4

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Astrology in the Year Zero

Garry Phillipson – https://sophiacentrepress.com/publication/astrology-in-the-year-zero

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Astrology and the Academy

Papers from the Inaugural Conference at Bath Spa University College 13–14 June 2003 is a scholarly volume edited by Nicholas Campion and Patrick Curry, published in 2004 by Cinnabar Books. This collection comprises papers presented at the first conference held by the Sophia Centre at Bath Spa University, marking a significant academic engagement with astrology.

The book features contributions from prominent scholars such as Dr. Liz Greene, Dr. Ronald Hutton, Dr. Angela Voss, Geoffrey Cornelius, and others. The conference aimed to critically examine astrology’s role and legitimacy within academic discourse, bridging the gap between traditional practices and contemporary scholarly research.

Key Themes

The essays explore various facets of astrology, including:

  • Symbolic Perception: Angela Voss discusses the shift from allegorical to anagogical interpretations in understanding astrological symbols.
  • Astrology and Paganism: Ronald Hutton examines the relationship between astrology and pagan religious practices.
  • Astrology and Science: Jesus Navarro and Maarit Laurento delve into the interplay between astrology and scientific paradigms.
  • Astrology in Social Sciences: Pat Harris explores the application of astrology in social science research.
  • Psychological Perspectives: Jean Hinson Lall addresses the psychological aspects of astrology’s resurgence in academic settings.
  • Historical Contexts: Anna Marie Roos and Derek Walters provide insights into astrology’s historical presence in English newspapers and its cultural significance in Brazil, respectively.

These papers collectively contribute to a nuanced understanding of astrology’s multifaceted role in human culture and its potential for academic inquiry.

Academic Significance

The publication underscores the Sophia Centre’s pioneering role in integrating astrology into academic study. Established in 2002, the Sophia Centre was the first university department dedicated to the critical study of astrology and astronomy in culture. Under the directorship of Nicholas Campion, the centre has been instrumental in fostering interdisciplinary research and dialogue between astrology, cultural astronomy, and the humanities. Wikipedia

Availability

Astrology and the Academy is available for purchase through various academic booksellers, including:

https://www.biblio.com/book/astrology-academy-papers-inaugural-conference-bath/d/1518120874?srsltid=AfmBOorxiV1cEHSLyihC7c17zkEuRvtm-QFgvBtJH9cmwmJHfkp2kJjf&utm_source=chatgpt.com

https://www.waterstones.com/book/astrology-and-the-academy/patrick-curry/nicholas-campion/9781898485070?utm_source=chatgpt.com for 94,32 €

For those interested in exploring the intersections of astrology and academic scholarship, this volume offers a comprehensive and insightful resource.

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Der praktische Astrologe

https://www.amazon.de/praktische-Astrologe-Nicholas-Campion/dp/B000J4ZK8O/ref=sr_1_1?__mk_de_DE=ÅMÅŽÕÑ&crid=1OO4SZR3VXSED&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Urx9XKbQE6e9G8Zvm4Kx0fGA2RQMV1PyvV8fWCzc1pAqK1jMwcdQUeumyPMl4XkP.F4SYoJQ4lUpGosjpu374As2ALDq6dNH1cF1WYE9zreA&dib_tag=se&keywords=campion+der+praktische+Astrologe&qid=1757924236&sprefix=campion+der+praktische+astrologe%2Caps%2C71&sr=8-1

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The New Astrology – The Art and Science of the Stars Gebundene Ausgabe – 19. August 1999

Englisch Ausgabe  von Nicholas Campion (Autor), Steve Eddy (Autor)

The New Astrology: The Art and Science of the Stars is a comprehensive exploration of the cosmos, blending astrological, spiritual, and scientific perspectives. Authored by Nicholas Campion and Steve Eddy, the book was first published in 1999 by Trafalgar Square Books.

  • Nicholas Campion: A renowned astrologer and academic, Campion has authored several works on astrology and its history.
  • Steve Eddy: An astrologer and writer, Eddy has collaborated with Campion on various projects, contributing his expertise to this book.

Content Highlights

  • Astrological Foundations: The book provides an in-depth look at the principles of astrology, exploring how celestial bodies influence human affairs.
  • Mythological Connections: It examines the myths and legends associated with the stars, offering insights into how different cultures interpret the cosmos.
  • Scientific Perspectives: The authors discuss the latest astronomical discoveries, bridging the gap between ancient beliefs and modern science.
  • Spiritual Insights: The book delves into the spiritual significance of the stars, exploring how they can guide personal growth and understanding.

Reception

The New Astrology has been praised for its thorough research and engaging writing style. Readers appreciate the way it combines various disciplines to provide a holistic view of the cosmos. It’s considered a valuable resource for both astrology enthusiasts and those interested in the intersection of science and spirituality.

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