(1901-1990)
One of the metaphysical giants of the Twentieth Century, Manly P. Hall spent decades researching eastern philosophy, occult studies, astrology, and a wide variety of related topics at a time when such subjects were still unknown territory in the western world. It is in no small measure due to his extensive writings and teachings that these subjects are so widely known today.
A prime example of the visionary Balsamic Moon type, Hall had Sun in Pisces, Moon in Aquarius. He earned an honorary Ph.D. in literature, was a 33rd Degree Mason, was a Rosicrucian initiate, and wrote over 200 books.
In 1934, Hall founded the Philosophical Research Society, which continues his work and preserves his legacy today. An extensive tribute and biography is available at their website.
The Manly P. Hall Archive
BIRTH AND DEATH DATA: AstroDatabank classes his data as DD because there are conflicting reports. The following information was provided by the Philosophical Research Society to Lois Rodden. He was born on March 18, 1901, in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, between 5:00 and 6:00 AM, but rectified to 4:57 AM, which would give him Aquarius rising as well. He died on August 29, 1990, in his long-time residence of Hollywood, California, at the age of 89.
On June 8, 2004, Will Dotson wrote to this Memorial, "Manly P. Hall was born at 6:02 AM and not the time mentioned. He is a double Pisces.I have personally retified Manly's chart from a list of all the major events in his life. After I told Manly his correct time, some years later Manly found a slip of paper in one of his drawers where his mother had written his time of birth. The time I had given Manly was the same as his mother's."
BOOKS BY MANLY P. HALL The Philosophical Research Society maintains dozens of his books in print, covering a wealth of his metaphysical and philosophical interests. They are available from their on-line bookstore. His astrological titles include:
Psychoanalyzing the Twelve Zodiacal Types
Planetary Influence and the Human Soul
The Story of AstrologyAstrology and Reincarnation
Philosophy of Astrology
Astrological Essays
Astrological Keywords
Astrology and Epidemical DiseaseTo order any of these books online, visit the Philosophical Research Society
TRIBUTES TO MANLY P. HALL: From Aspects Magazine, Winter, 1990:
"A cornerstone of the metaphysical community for decades, Manly Palmer Hall founded the Philosophical Research Society, authored more than 200 books and gave more than 8,000 lectures. His profound concern for humanity will long keep his memory alive."***
I just wanted to say that I have just finished reading The Lost Keys of Freemasonry, and have to say that it gives a lot of insight to the new Mason and Mystic alike, I am a Rosicrucian and Master Mason, and thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. I recommend it. I clearly detected the eastern influences, which play a big part in Mystical studies. For initiates and non initiates alike, this book will provide rich insight on the True meaning of Freemasonry. I saw eye to eye with Manly Hall.
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It was in the early nineteen seventies when I first attended a Manly Palmer Hall lecture at the PRS in Hollywood. It was a complete happenstance, (or was it?), and I had no idea of who or what I was getting into. As I sat through his marvelous lecture which flowed seamlessly... without any notes whatsoever...I began musing as to where I could possibly begin to study any portion of what this man was revealing to me. At that very instant, Professor Hall took a moment's break from his lecture and said, "...now some of you may be wondering how you can become students to begin the journey.....to those I would suggest my book "Self- Unfoldment by Disciplines of Realization".....as a suitable starting point." Understandably, I was stunned. Obviously he was addressing me!...at the moment I posed my inner question. So I got the book that day in the foyer of PRS, and became a devotee, attending many lectures, and becoming a pilgrim on the journey. My eternal gratitude to the great Manly Palmer Hall. Respectfully, Paul M. Savior
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CREDITS: The photo and book covers are used with the permission of the Philosophical Research Society. The background came from an excellent collection by Classical Themes. The glyph is one of a set by Ancitita. This memorial was created by Donna Cunningham.
