Speaking in Celestial Signs: The Language of Western Astrology and the (Tenuous) Bonds of Occult Sociality
This article examines the role of language as a key metaphor and medium of occult sociality among contemporary Western astrologers. I argue that the "symbolic language" attributed to celestial objects and patterns informs everyday speech acts and reinforces shared commitments to the author...
| Subtitles: | "Special Section: Reimagining Sharedness" |
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Berghahn
2021
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Religion and society
Year: 2021, Volume: 12, Issue: 1, Pages: 149-162 |
| Further subjects: | B
Spirituality
B Language B Astrology B Metaphysics B New Age beliefs B Community B occult sociality |
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Presumably Free Access Volltext (lizenzpflichtig) |