Skyscript Website Review By Ann Clark

Website Review By Ann Clark: Skyscript

www.skyscript.co.uk

Editor Note: This article is second of five part series on Ann Clark’s favorite astrology websites. Last week she reviewed Astrotheme.
 
Skyscript, based in the UK, is run by well-respected astrologer Deborah Houlding. The site has an organized, tighter and more serious feel to it than that Astrotheme, reviewed last week.

There is material in Skyscript to appeal and inform at all levels, from the casual reader to a fully-fledged astrologer already steeped in his/her subject. If Astrotheme had a representative zodiac sign I’d give it to Gemini. In contrast I’d give Skyscript to Capricorn or Virgo, for it leans to the traditional, gives great attention to detail, is carefully organized, clear and easy to navigate.

From the Homepage you can take off into scores of pieces on the planets, their rulerships and mythology, with clickable paragraph headings leading on to lots of detail on each topic. There are links to biographies of some of astrology’s greatest luminaries from centuries past. These might appear to be of little interest to a newcomer, but in truth, those luminaries’ names come up quite frequently once you start getting your astro-feet wet. It’s as well to have a little background knowledge.

Skyscript does, as already mentioned, have a leaning towards traditional astrology, but there’s plenty of material which is common to both traditional and modern versions, and enough to engage readers with just a general interest in astrology.
There’s a huge library of articles covering all topics, from interpretations of planetary aspects, to horary and mundane astrology, interviews with professional astrologers, book reviews and much more. A helpful glossary of astrological terms is included to assist those not yet familiar with the “jargon”.

A fun astrology quiz is included on the site. It’s not for complete beginners, but  something to aim to have the knowledge to complete after some months of study.

Personal consultations with a traditional astrologer can be arranged via Skyscript. If in the UK there’s also provision for one-to-one telephone consultations.

Also included in the site is an interesting forum where much useful information can be gleaned just from reading along. If you have a reasonable level of knowledge, especially in the area of traditional astrology, you’ll be welcomed to contribute questions and comments.

In a nutshell, Skyscript is for serious astrology students at all levels, or for seekers of historical information and background. It doesn’t deal in what I call the “fluffy” side of astrology, it deals with the hard nuts and bolts, but always in a clear, well-written and very knowledgeable manner.
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