Firmicus Maternus Mathesis with Benjamin Dykes

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An interview with Benjamin Dykes about his new translation of the astrological work of the 4th century astrologer Firmicus Maternus. • Firmicus was a lawyer and astrologer from the 4th century who wrote one of the longest surviving texts on astrology that has survived from antiquity, which is titled Mathesis. • Firmicus' work is unique because it was written in Latin, and it preserves a lot of material from earlier Greek sources that did not survive into modern times, such as the works of Asclepius or Nechepso and Petosiris. • The text also contains huge amounts of delineation material, where Firmicus explains how to interpret different placements in a person's birth chart. • During the course of the interview we discuss Firmicus' life and work, Ben's motivation for translating this book, and some of the interesting features of the Mathesis. • You can get a copy of Ben's new translation of Firmicus here: • https://amzn.to/45djDdF • This is episode 401 of The Astrology Podcast: • https://theastrologypodcast.com/2023/... • Patreon for early access to new episodes: • / astrologypodcast • Please be sure to like and subscribe! • #TheAstrologyPodcast • Timestamps • 00:00:00 A new translation of the Mathesis • 00:09:52 The life and dating of Firmicus Maternus • 00:19:50 Firmicus' philosophy and religious views • 00:30:40 Later conversion to Christianity • 00:37:00 Mathesis as the first comprehensive astrological text in Latin • 00:57:00 Mitigating conditions • 01:10:00 Firmicus views on fate • 01:31:28 The Thema Mundi • 01:38:33 Firmicus using whole sign and equal houses together • 01:49:29 Firmicus' emphasis on the Moon • 01:55:47 Apotelesmata and chart synthesis • 01:59:35 Lots as houses/places • 02:08:08 Fixed stars • 02:13:32 Popularity of Firmicus in later tradition • 02:17:53 Ben's upcoming projects • 02:19:14 Patrons and sponsors

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