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This collection represents the major astronomical writings of Dr. Elizabeth Vreede and a fascinating compendium of scientific and spiritual knowledge. Between September 1927 and August 1930, Dr. Vreede wrote a monthly newsletter to subscribers. She discussed both modern astronomy and classical astrology, relating it primarily to the spiritual science of Rudolf Steiner.

Dr. Vreede provides clear explanations of the fundamentals of astronomy and discusses the role of astrology in today's world. Also included are inspiring presentations of a view that sees the stars, planets, and in fact all physical phenomena as manifestations of spiritual beings and spiritual activities.

Among the many topics Dr. Vreede considers are the role of nutation, precession, and other movements of the Earth in human evolution and life; the comets; the relations of the heavenly bodies to spiritual beings; horoscopes; solar and lunar eclipses; and the deeper meaning of the Christian holidays such as Easter and Whitsun.

About the Author:
Elizabeth Vreede, Ph.D., a native of the Netherlands, was a close and trusted student and associate of Rudolf Steiner. She was appointed by him to be head of the Mathematical-Astronomical Section of the School of Spiritual Science. Steiner is reputed to have said that Dr. Vreede understood his work more deeply than anyone else.