Planet Narnia

Planet Narnia

Author: Michael Ward

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2008-01-15

Total Pages: 655

ISBN-13: 0199740933

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For over half a century, scholars have laboured to show that C. S. Lewis's famed but apparently disorganised Chronicles of Narnia have an underlying symbolic coherence, pointing to such possible unifying themes as the seven sacraments, the seven deadly sins, and the seven books of Spenser's Faerie Queene. None of these explanations has won general acceptance and the structure of Narnia's symbolism has remained a mystery. Michael Ward has finally solved the enigma. In Planet Narnia he demonstrates that medieval cosmology, a subject which fascinated Lewis throughout his life, provides the imaginative key to the seven novels. Drawing on the whole range of Lewis's writings (including previously unpublished drafts of the Chronicles), Ward reveals how the Narnia stories were designed to express the characteristics of the seven medieval planets - - Jupiter, Mars, Sol, Luna, Mercury, Venus, and Saturn - - planets which Lewis described as "spiritual symbols of permanent value" and "especially worthwhile in our own generation". Using these seven symbols, Lewis secretly constructed the Chronicles so that in each book the plot-line, the ornamental details, and, most important, the portrayal of the Christ-figure of Aslan, all serve to communicate the governing planetary personality. The cosmological theme of each Chronicle is what Lewis called 'the kappa element in romance', the atmospheric essence of a story, everywhere present but nowhere explicit. The reader inhabits this atmosphere and thus imaginatively gains connaître knowledge of the spiritual character which the tale was created to embody. Planet Narnia is a ground-breaking study that will provoke a major revaluation not only of the Chronicles, but of Lewis's whole literary and theological outlook. Ward uncovers a much subtler writer and thinker than has previously been recognized, whose central interests were hiddenness, immanence, and knowledge by acquaintance.


The Classical Seven Planets

The Classical Seven Planets

Author: Charles Obert

Publisher:

Published: 2020-06-21

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 9780986418754

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A collection of source texts on the classical seven planets of traditional astrology. Includes an overall context to understand the texts, and notes on the meanings of the planets.


Eureka Seven

Eureka Seven

Author: Jinsei Kataoka

Publisher: VIZ Media LLC

Published: 2015-06-16

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 1421584778

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Renton has a boring life of lifting (aerial hoverboarding) and living in the shadow of his legendary father, Adrock Thurston. One day his life changes when a LFO called Nirvash crash lands and a beautiful young girl named Eureka emerges and asks for repairs. A smitten Renton falls over himself to help and they begin a journey that will change both of their destinies. In this volume, Eureka, Renton and Gekkostate visit the mysterious "Gate Of Choice," and Renton makes a discovery that could change everything. Meanwhile the erratic Anemone bursts onto the scene. She looks like Eureka, but will her violent moods swings be more than Renton can handle? -- VIZ Media


8 Spinning Planets

8 Spinning Planets

Author: Brian James

Publisher: Cartwheel Books

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780545235174

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"Get to explore the solar system one planet at a time, counting down from Mercury to Nepture!"--P. [4] of cover.


Seven Wonders of Asteroids, Comets, and Meteors

Seven Wonders of Asteroids, Comets, and Meteors

Author: Ron Miller

Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books

Published: 2011-01-01

Total Pages: 84

ISBN-13: 0761372792

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From earliest times, humans have wondered about the sky above them and have studied all visible objects. People began to identify differences between stars and planets, and as technology advanced with telescopes and space probes, they sought deeper understanding of the millions of bits of debris rocketing through the solar system. Scientists determined that most of these objects are left over from the creation of the planets and their moons. They classified these leftovers into categories such as asteroids, comets, and meteors. In this book, we'll explore seven wonders of asteroids, comets, and meteors. Ceres is a huge mountain-sized asteroid that orbits with other asteroids between Mars and Jupiter. Other marvels include Ganymede, the largest asteroid in the group called Earthgrazers or Near-Earth Objects, and Halley's comet, a ball of ice, that passes Earth every seventy-five or so years. We'll also explore the amazing impact that space debris can have on planets and moons. The Borealis Basin, a wondrous crater more than 5,000 miles across, formed when an asteroid collided with Mars in the ancient past. Then we will travel to the far-off Kuiper belt, where as many as 200 million icy bodies orbit, and wonder at the mystery of planetlike objects, such as Pluto and Charon. Finally, we’ll can experience a space wonder firsthand by standing outside on a night in August to watch the spectacular Perseid meteor shower fill the sky.


The Narnia Code

The Narnia Code

Author: Michael Ward

Publisher: Authentic Media Inc

Published: 2010-11-01

Total Pages: 173

ISBN-13: 1842277618

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C S Lewis' Narnia books have delighted millions of readers with their captivating otherworld. In this compelling book, Lewis scholar Michael Ward reveals deeper layers of meaning encrypted in the Narnia series, drawing on medieval cosmology and symbolism. - Koorong The Narnia books are mysterious. Millions of people have been captivated by them, but are left with unanswered questions. Why are there seven books? Are they biblical allegories? If so, why do four of them seem to have no biblical basis? Why do they lack uniformity? Why does Father Christmas appear in them? In The Narnia Code Michael Ward attempts to answer this puzzle. Drawing on Lewis' love of Medieval astronomy, Ward breaks the Narnia 'code' and demonstrates the single theme that provides the link between all seven books. The author takes us through each of the seven Chronicles of Narnia and draws from the whole range of Lewis' other works to reveal the secret. Based on a groundbreaking scholarly work (Planet Narnia, OUP) that entered the Sunday Times best seller list, this fascinating book will cause the reader to understand Lewis in a whole new way. It has some important things to say about how we understand the universe and Christian faith today. Documentary DVD also available. # 313627


The Seven Chakras and Their Ruling Planets

The Seven Chakras and Their Ruling Planets

Author: Howla Jardali

Publisher:

Published: 2021-02-05

Total Pages: 151

ISBN-13:

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'THE SEVEN CHAKRAS AND THEIR RULING PLANETS' is an empowering resource for all who seek to know the mystical within. The book is a guide that addresses each chakra and its ruling planet, explaining how these relationships affect and inform our lives. It offers practical tools, advice and exercises for balancing, healing and activating each chakra. Jardali's strength lies in her ability to offer down-to-earth tools and exercises that can be easily applied in our busy lives. Her style, although poetic at times, is grounded and concise; her book deals with metaphysical topics in a pragmatic way, with kindness, understanding and humour. Howla Jardali is a chakra astrologer with a passion for helping clients see life as a creative adventure of self-discovery. She combines knowledge of astrology, alchemy, archetypal psychology, yoga and ancient healing traditions into a magical contemporary blend that applies perfectly to today's busy, often disconnected lifestyles. Howla hopes her books will help readers discover their innate gifts and come to realize that they are already a masterpiece of wisdom - here for a purpose.


Alchemical Tantric Astrology

Alchemical Tantric Astrology

Author: Frederick Hamilton Baker

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2021-06-01

Total Pages: 287

ISBN-13: 1644112817

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• Shows how the astrological cycle around the signs of the zodiac represents the alchemical transformation of consciousness and chakra awakening • Expands the meaning of each astrological sign based on its association with the chakras and the alchemical transmutation cycle from lead to gold • Offers sample chart analyses to show how you can discover your spiritual challenges and opportunities Demonstrating the connections between astrology, alchemy, and yoga, Frederick Baker reveals how he discovered their correspondences by rotating the natural order of the zodiac, placing Aquarius and Capricorn at the bottom and Cancer and Leo at the top, to reflect the alchemical order of metals from lead to gold. is Alchemical Tantric Arrangement then revealed a corresponding alchemical order of the seven traditional planets--from Saturn (lead) to Sun (gold)--and also aligned with the seven chakras and the three major energy channels (nadis) of the Tantric yoga system, including the channel through which Kundalini energy rises from root chakra to crown chakra. Baker uses these rediscovered correspondences to expand the meaning of each astrological sign based on their association with the chakras, the alchemical transmutation cycle from lead to gold, and the wisdom of ancient myth. He also offers expanded meanings for each chakra in association with the twelve signs of the zodiac and their ruling planets as well as new insights into the influence of Chiron and Eris. The author provides a complete analysis of his own birth chart as well as Alchemical Tantric Astrology insights into significant events over the past few decades, including the intense changes of 2020. Baker’s revolutionary new take on our individual spiritual journeys shows how the astrological cycle around the signs of the zodiac represents the alchemical and Tantric transformation of consciousness and the natural path of spiritual unfolding.


Vision and Voyages for Planetary Science in the Decade 2013-2022

Vision and Voyages for Planetary Science in the Decade 2013-2022

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2012-01-30

Total Pages: 399

ISBN-13: 0309224640

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In recent years, planetary science has seen a tremendous growth in new knowledge. Deposits of water ice exist at the Moon's poles. Discoveries on the surface of Mars point to an early warm wet climate, and perhaps conditions under which life could have emerged. Liquid methane rain falls on Saturn's moon Titan, creating rivers, lakes, and geologic landscapes with uncanny resemblances to Earth's. Vision and Voyages for Planetary Science in the Decade 2013-2022 surveys the current state of knowledge of the solar system and recommends a suite of planetary science flagship missions for the decade 2013-2022 that could provide a steady stream of important new discoveries about the solar system. Research priorities defined in the report were selected through a rigorous review that included input from five expert panels. NASA's highest priority large mission should be the Mars Astrobiology Explorer Cacher (MAX-C), a mission to Mars that could help determine whether the planet ever supported life and could also help answer questions about its geologic and climatic history. Other projects should include a mission to Jupiter's icy moon Europa and its subsurface ocean, and the Uranus Orbiter and Probe mission to investigate that planet's interior structure, atmosphere, and composition. For medium-size missions, Vision and Voyages for Planetary Science in the Decade 2013-2022 recommends that NASA select two new missions to be included in its New Frontiers program, which explores the solar system with frequent, mid-size spacecraft missions. If NASA cannot stay within budget for any of these proposed flagship projects, it should focus on smaller, less expensive missions first. Vision and Voyages for Planetary Science in the Decade 2013-2022 suggests that the National Science Foundation expand its funding for existing laboratories and establish new facilities as needed. It also recommends that the program enlist the participation of international partners. This report is a vital resource for government agencies supporting space science, the planetary science community, and the public.


Seven Wonders of the Sun and Other Stars

Seven Wonders of the Sun and Other Stars

Author: Rosanna Hansen

Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books

Published: 2011-01-01

Total Pages: 84

ISBN-13: 0761372849

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Have you ever wondered how stars are born? Or what happens inside a black hole? Or how to safely view a solar eclipse? This book tells you the answers—and much more. See what astronomers and space scientists have discovered about the amazing wonders of the stars.