Were You Born Under a Lucky Star? - A Complete Exposition of the Science of Astrology; Adapted From the Four Books of Ptolemy, the Astronomer, on the Art of Reading the Stars #252111

The second great Obstacle in the path Of a scientific investigation of astrology is the fact that it is almost entirely in the hands Of those mystics who either call themselves artists, or else apply to themselves the adjective esoteric, whatever that may mean. It is of course impossible for the scientist to. Consider seriously that ethereal fluid which emanates from the stars and penetrates man's being, or to indulge in rhapsodies over the Spiritual harmony of the universe. These terms and theories no doubt foreshadow and correspond with actual discoveries and facts; but they mean nothing to the scientists. In short, a scientific theory Of astrology is necessary before the scientist will be tempted even to investigate the facts observed.