Celebrating the Birthday of Vettius Valens

This podcast episode explores the significance of Vettius Valens, a 2nd-century astrologer, in the study of ancient astrology. It discusses the recent translation and analysis of Valens' texts, highlighting his use of houses and his personalization of astrology. The episode also emphasizes the importance of physical books in preserving astrological traditions and discusses the ongoing debates surrounding Valens' work, including the controversy over house systems. Overall, the episode showcases Valens' impact on astrology and the relevance of his practices to modern-day astrology.