Essential Dignities by J. Lee Lehman Ph.D.

Essential Dignities explores the powerful wisdom of the ancient astrologers and recovers it for today.

In this exciting new book, Dr. Lehman recovers an important ancient aspect of astrology which has become misunderstood and diluted: rulership. By attempting to simplify astrology, contemporary sources have completely obscured the essential differences between planet, sign, and house. While the novice may benefit from this simplification, much of the old logic of the rulership system is covered up.

By researching ancient manuscripts and sources, the ancient system of essential dignities or planetary rulership is recovered and made available once again to the contemporary astrologer. What was nearly lost is given new power and the potential for understanding. A wealth of information is presented in a clear and concise way with many accurate charts.

Dr. Lehman has degrees from Rutgers University and uses her scientific training and discipline in her approach to astrology. Her previous publications include The Ultimate Asteroid Book, alsopublished by Whitford Press.