Discoverthe best astrology books for beginners to zodiac experts at Barnes & Noble. Find the astrology birthday book for your birth month, the self-care book for your zodiac sign, and more astrology books written specifically for your sign. For a holistic view of astrology, find introduction to astrology books to learn a little bit about every zodiac sign. For those who already have a basic understanding of astrology, dive deeper into the stars with chart interpretation books, books about sun signs, Chinese astrology (Eastern Zodiac), psychic astrology and more.
Just as it is with cookery books: there are astrology books that you read once and ones that you return to again and again, and those that you use just occasionally for a single recipe. Much depends on the quality of the writing, because some of these books, although filled with useful information, are just a chore to get through, and some are a good read in their own right.
Then you also find that an astrologer who has brilliant insight into say, the Moon, seems to have no understanding of Saturn or Capricorn; or someone who is marvellous at interpreting horary charts cannot understand even basic psychology. So you do need to read every book critically. The more you read, of course, the easier it is to make your own judgments.
Alli, Antero.
Astrologik: The Oracular Art of Astrology
One of the best cutting-edge astrology books by a truly original and challenging thinker is back in print. As Steven says, "You'll be learning 21st century astrology. If you've been consorting with the cosmic muses for years, this guy will rattle you!" Vertical Pool.
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Greene, Liz
Saturn: A New Look at an Old Devil
A modern classic on the topic and an indispensable reference. Greene covers the mythological background and psychological interpretations of the Lord of Maturity, and its significance in the signs, houses, aspects and synastry. Weiser, 200 p., $9.95.
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Marks, Tracy
The Astrology of Self-Discovery: An In-depth Exploration of the Potentials Revealed in Your Birth Chart
Starts with the need for groundedness in the Moon's baseline emotional needs, and its nodes. Covers eclipses and the transformative potentials of the outer five planets' transits. Journal exercises and a wealth of quotes.
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Pottenger, Maritha
Astrology, The Next Step : Complete Horoscope Interpretation
Very detailed! Teaches synthesis of all the pieces of a birthchart into basic themes.
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Spring, Elizabeth
North Node Astrology: Rediscovering Your Life Direction and Soul Purpose
This book does a fine job of exploring the lunar nodes and also provides a solid introduction to the outer planets. Elizabeth is a very fine writer too, which is a curiously rare quality among astrologers. She brings a very personal perspective to bear on the symbolism, generalizing effectively from her own experience to the broader principles which apply to everyone. Truth in advertising: Elizabeth has studied with me (SF) in my apprenticeship program. She is my favorite kind of student -- one who respectfully internalizes what I teach, and who then goes on to find her own voice.
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Arroyo, Stephen
Astrology, Karma and Transformation: The Inner Dimensions of the Birth Chart
Revised and expanded edition of this popular book on using astrology for spiritual and psychological growth. Applications of the theory of karma and the human desire for self-transformation.
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Hand, Rob
Planets in Transit: Life Cycles for Living
Covers astrological prediction, transits, progressions, directions, precession, correction, interpretation of transits to all natal planets and houses. A comprehensive reference. Whitmont, 532 pages, $24.95.
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Sasportas, Howard
The Gods of Change: Pain, Crisis and the Transits of Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto
Outer planet transits are a call for transformation "by choice or by 'chance,'" writes Sasportas. Covers transits in natal houses and to natal planets. Sound theory thoroughly expounded with both mythological background and practical illustrations from case histories.
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Blaschke, Robert
A Handbook for the Self-Employed Astrologer (Astrology: A Language of Life, Vol. 3)
This is the book we recommend to people who want to set up their own practices. A practical handbook for self-employed astrologers that addresses all of their concerns: transitioning from a student to a professional; establishing a professional practice; handling income, expenses and taxes; marketing and advertising; navigating the client relationship; teaching and local public speaking; writing, publishing and lecture travel; participating in the astrological community; overcoming occupational hazards; fostering personal and spiritual growth; notes for astrologers in the UK and Australia; and more. Dimensions, 182 pgs., $18.94.
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Green, Jeffrey Wolf
Pluto: The Evolutionary Journey of the Soul, Volume 1 (Llewellyn Modern Astrology Library)
Analyzes how Pluto, its aspects, and the Nodes of the Moon relate to the soul's evolution. Numerous examples of Pluto through the signs, houses, by aspect and in the charts of eminent people. Groundbreaking work in studying and using Pluto for soul growth. Llewellyn, 353 pgs., $15.00.
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Green, Jeffrey Wolf
Pluto: The Soul's Evolution Through Relationships, Volume 2
Illustrates the evolutionary & karmic patterns in the relationships that our souls need in order to evolve. Covers essential relating needs & types; social conditioning; the nature, function & phasal relationships of Venus, Mars and Pluto; Pluto in the composite chart. Numerous examples.
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Jones, Mark
Healing the Soul: Pluto, Uranus and the Lunar Nodes
One of Jeffrey Wolf Green's brightest students, Mark Jones shares his insights from over ten years using the techniques of Evolutionary Astrology in his professional therapeutic counseling practice. Includes full description of his techniques for chart interpretation from start to finish, as well as additional elaboration on the planet Uranus and its association with trauma in the birth chart.
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Jones, Mark
The Soul Speaks: The Therapeutic Potential of Astrology
In The Soul Speaks: The Therapeutic Potential of Astrology, psychosynthesis therapist and astrologer Mark Jones delivers a timely message about the therapeutic power of astrology. Based on over 10,000 hours of client work with individuals in astrology readings and long-term clinical work, The Soul Speaks offers a powerful synthesis of astrological and psychotherapeutic insight that will help the astrologer communicate a healing purpose in the most effective way. In this book, the beginner will find a treasure trove of counseling insight translated into clear terms.
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Tarnas, Richard
Cosmos and Psyche: Intimations of a New World View
One of the most important astrological studies of our time, this book represents Tarnas' life work studying astrological transits against the backdrop of unfolding cycles in history and Western thought. Tracing political movements, philosophy and art, the book is an exhaustive resource and must-have for any serious student of astrology.
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Tyl, Noel, ed
Communicating the Horoscope
Chapters by 9 consulting astrologers on establishing better rapport with clients, listening, empathizing, illustrating concepts with stories and keywords--in short, how to do more effective readings. Don't miss the chapter by Diana Stone, "A Communication Model for Astrologers." Llewellyn, 244 p., $12.00.
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Any film involving reporters has to include a scene in the newspaper archives, right? This almost obligatory scene, lasting only a minute, occurs a little over an hour into the film. Avery takes Graysmith to the newspaper archives, looking for copies of the Modesto Bee. (Yep, a real newspaper, founded in 1884. Of course I had to look that up, too!) They gather clues from newspaper clippings to suggest that some killings the Zodiac killer confessed to are in doubt, because he only provides clues in letters written after articles in the newspaper came out.
Graysmith continues to track down clues about the Zodiac killer, even when others have given up. At 1 hour and 44 minutes into the film, Graysmith visits Avery, who has left (been fired? or otherwise forced out?) from his job as a reporter and is living in a trailer. Avery challenges why Graysmith is even continuing down the Zodiac path.
This next scene, between Graysmith and Inspector Toschi, feels like a companion piece to the first scene I mentioned between Graysmith and Avery; this scene takes place in a diner while the earlier scene occurred in a bar. Both involve library books.
At two hours into the film, in a scene lasting fewer than 30 seconds, we see Avery drinking again, this time in a bar. (Progress?) The TV is on, and he looks up as a news reporter mentions the Zodiac killer. The reporter is interviewing Graysmith.
There are 7 scenes total in this Class V film that mention libraries or library books or otherwise take place in an archives or library setting. The duration of those scenes last for a combined 12-15 minutes (only 10% out of a 157-minute running time!), but the combined scenes and library books leave a lasting impression.
Throughout centuries, astrology has been used to help us understand ourselves better. Astrologers look towards the planets and cosmos to gain key insights about a person, including their personality traits, interests, and even hardships based on their birth chart (a map of what was happening in the sky when we were born)
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