About the book: 2013 / The reader is offered a rather rare book by a talented French doctor, practicing surgeon Gerard Encausse, known to the general public as a mystic and popularizer of esoteric Sciences Papus. In his book Astrology for the Initiated, Dr. Papus talks about the traditional methods of astrology. This book is rare because it was first translated into Russian specifically for this publication. And also because Papus, as a rule, did not write much about astrology, but only stipulated certain provisions of this science in his various works devoted to the occult sciences. However, since the author was still a certified doctor, he approached all questions of esotericism with strictly scientific scrupulousness. All his works are accompanied by numerous illustrations, tables, graphs and diagrams. He chose an equally truly scientific approach in relation to astrology, which he considers in full accordance with the European tradition from Ptolemy to Eli Star. In strict adherence to these principles of this tradition, he gives a clear and clear statement of the basic principles of this science, following the instructions of T.G. Burgoyne, whose main astrological work “The Light of Egypt” also saw the light of day on our counter. “Astrology” by Papus can be recommended to beginners as a basic book for the subsequent study of astrology, as well as to astrology specialists in order to compare the European tradition with the works of modern astrologers. Despite the fact that Papus is considered one of the outstanding figures of the world esoteric movement and all his works are devoted to occult sciences, one cannot discount the fact that throughout his life, despite his hobbies for magic and witchcraft, he remained a practicing doctor and surgeon until his last day, and therefore his works are characterized by a truly scientific approach. All his works are accompanied by numerous illustrations, tables, graphs and diagrams. He chose an equally truly scientific approach in relation to astrology, which he considers in full accordance with the European tradition from Ptolemy to Eli Star. In strict adherence to these principles of this tradition, he gives a clear and clear presentation of the basic principles of this science, following the instructions of T.G. Burgoyne, whose main astrological work “The Light of Egypt” also saw the light of day on our counter. “Astrology” by Papus can be recommended to beginners as a basic book for subsequent study of astrology, as well as to astrology specialists in order to compare the European tradition with the works of modern astrologers.