Astrologer Interview: Benjamin Dykes (Part 5 of 5
August 17, 2008 by Nina Gryphon
The 5th and last part of GA’s interview with astrologer and translator Benjamin Dykes, where he discusses his upcoming translations. To catch up, read Part 1, Part 2 , Part 3 , and Part 4 of the interview.
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NG: That actually leads to my last question. I was curious what your next publications are going to be and why you’re going that direction?
BD: My next book is going to be called “Revolutions and Nativities.” It will be a collection of Arabic astrologers writing on nativities and solar revolutions—both of the native and of the world. While I was writing the Sahl and Masha’allah book I was disappointed with the natal material in it. It has largely to do with life expectancy and then a little bit about some general issues in the native’s life. But other than that there’s not much there. And there’s almost nothing on the revolutions of nativities. So, since most traditional astrologers practice horary or native astrology, and there aren’t a lot of books on natal astrology out there, I wanted to devote my next volume to that.
I’m very excited because several of these works have never been translated out of Latin. And some of them were never even printed: they’re still in manuscript form. But I’m really excited about them. There will be works by Sahl, Masha’allah, Abu Ma’shar, Abu Bakr, and others.
NG: That’s wonderful. So I take it you’re still working with the manuscript collector that you met or have you now branched out to other ways of obtaining manuscripts?
BD: I’ve branched out. I have slowly been collecting my own printed editions and manuscript editions for the last few years. I have plenty of material to work on for years to come.
NG: That’s great. I think the traditional astrological community and really the whole astrological community owes a lot to you and your efforts because only now is someone putting these works out in a very accessible form.
BD: It’s very fun for me and I hope I’m performing a good service for other astrologers. I’m learning a lot ,so I’m going to continue doing it.
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Wow, I love it when someone’s passion benefits them AND others. I am sooo excited for his upcoming book. I will pacify myself with his current book to both learn and support his works in progress.
Thanks for the interview,
Krysta
Hi Krysta,
I look forward to Ben’s new book as well. He is right there are not a lot of traditional books on nativities, so this should be fun.
Meanwhile, you might want to check out Ibn Ezra’s book on Nativities, translated by Meira Epstein.
Best wishes,
Nina