About the author
Bob Makransky is the author of "Planetary Hours" and "Planetary Strength: A Commentary on Morinus", both published by Wessex Astrologer. "Planetary Hours" sets out an ancient system that assigns planetary rulers to each of the twenty-four hours of the day, offering readers instructions for timing actions to more and less favorable hours. "Planetary Strength" is a more advanced text, working from Jean-Baptiste Morin de Villefranche's seventeenth-century "Astrologia Gallica" to explain how planets gain or lose strength within a natal chart. Together the two books move from an accessible timing technique to intermediate-level horoscope interpretation, suited respectively to beginners wanting a practical tool and to students of traditional and Morinus-based astrology looking for a detailed technical commentary rather than an introductory overview.
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💬 What our editors say about Bob Makransky's books
“Makransky delivers a highly functional manual that strips away unnecessary complexity, focusing solely on utility. It succeeds brilliantly as a practical instruction guide for calculating planetary hours and applying them to…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Planetary Hours
“Makransky delivers a meticulous unpacking of planetary strength, offering a robust system that bridges classical wisdom with modern understanding. The 'cookbook' style insights make complex configurations accessible, which is a…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Planetary Strength: A Commentary on Morinus
