Neil F. Michelsen (1931–1990)

These days of Internet access and the diverity of resources on the Web, a hard copy of an ephemeris may seem totally unnecessary. However, I like to do transits for horary astrology, and I find that an ephemeris in my hand, where I can physically trace planetary movements and compare them as I go along, is invaluable. Yes, one can always download relevant pages from the Web, but why bother when you can have it all ready to hand in one place and book?

This ephemeris obviously has a limited time frame--50 years--but that's more than enough. In addition, its time reference is midnight rather than noon. In these days of computer-generated charts, that's no problem. For the purposes for which I use the ephemeris, it's immaterial.

The format is standard, giving planetary longitudes from the Sun through Pluto for each month of the year. Tables at the bottom of each page give Chiron's position as well as planetary aspects, the Moon's ingress into a sign, and Moon phases and eclipses. I have found it extraordinarily useful, an excellent complement to Internet generated charts and other resources.… (meer)