Astrology Free Books
Nettie Vitale
Discover the 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.
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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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)
This knowledge can be extremely validating, making sense of emotions or tendencies that may otherwise feel confusing to us. Astrological readings can even help us make big career decisions or learn what kinds of relationships fulfill us the most.
For example, the book addresses seemingly counterintuitive parts of astrology, like why horoscopes show southern planets above the horizon and northern planets below. "Thanks to April, I can now explain it in a few pithy sentences to a befuddled student," adds Grace.
This book breaks down astrology into an easily understandable format, with questions at the end of each section to apply what you've learned. It can be helpful to have a journal or notebook handy or jot down notes directly into the book.
This book comes recommended as a "thoroughly entertaining and fascinating guide to the language of astrology" by Amy Zerner and Monte Farber, astrologers, creators of The Enchanted World, and co-authors of the bestselling astrology books "Astrology for Wellness" and "Mindful Astrology: Finding Peace of Mind According to Your Sun, Moon, and Rising Sign."
Weekly or monthly horoscopes often broadly focus on a person's Sun sign, but astrology is much more layered than that. This book focuses on all the possible 144 combinations of Sun and Moon signs, helping you understand how they work together."
Once you have a grasp on astrology, you'll eventually want to be able to put all the pieces together and interpret your own birth chart (or the birth charts of your best friends/family/potential romantic partners).
Zerner and Farber recommend this handy, concise guide if "you already have some understanding of how real astrology works, and want to go deeper into the step-by-step process of reading a natal chart."
"[North nodes] refer to past lives and soul growth in this lifetime; [the ruler of your Midheaven] refers to your ideal career," says Grace. "What I love about this book is that it is a brilliant and concise reminder of how the world works, with specific guidance on how we can access our personal creative power," she adds.
"Whenever I see a pattern in a horoscope and I'm feeling stuck on how to relate its potential to my client's life experience, I'll reach for Hand's candid insights, which suggest potential rewards and challenges," says Grace.
Astrologers each have their own way of reading charts. One key component of their unique style and interpretation is based on the house system they choose and use (it can stir up a lot of debate within the astrology community).
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