The Hand-book of Astrology: Containing the Doctrine of Nativities, in a Form

This handbook presents the basic principles of natal astrology, explaining how to interpret a birth chart and derive character and life tendencies from planetary positions. It is historically significant as part of the popular nineteenth-century revival of astrology in practical, instructional form, and it likely includes the core rules, tables, and examples needed for casting and judging nativities.

Zadkiel was the pseudonym of Richard James Morrison (1795–1874), an English astrologer and writer. Under this name he became one of the most influential nineteenth-century popularizers of astrology through manuals, almanacs, and related occult publications.