| Author |
Title |
Description |
Rating |
| ARROYO,
Stephen |
Astrology,
Psychology, and the Four Elments. An
Energy Approach to Astrology and Its Use in the Counselling Arts, 191 pp,
CRCS Publ./USA 1978
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Link to Amazon.UK |
A
classic amongst New Age astrology books, explaining some principles of
signs, planets, houses and aspects, using depth psychology, philosophy
& psychology. |
*** |
| BARTON,
Tamsyn |
ANCIENT
ASTROLOGY, 245 pp, Routledge/GB, 1994
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A
short introduction into the history of Western Astrology, starting from
Babylonia over Greece and Rome to medieval times with special emphasis
on the Occult. |
* |
| CAMPION,
Nicholas |
The
Great Year. Astrology, Millenarianism
and History in the Western Tradition, 695 pp, Arkana/GB 1994
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Link to Amazon.UK |
A
journey from ancient Astrology (Mesopotamia) ending up in the modern world.
A panoramic political and historical study by Historian and Astrologer
N. Campion. - General interest & history. |
*** |
CLARK,
Brian
 |
The Sibling
Constellation. The Astrology and Psychology of Sisters and Brothers,
247 pp, Penguin/Arkana/GB 1999
- Not yet at Amazon.com
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Link to Amazon.UK |
The
sibling bond and relationship under astrological, mythological and psychoanalytic
aspects (Freud, Adler, Jung). Sibling synastry, the Gemini and Mercury
influence, the air-element houses (3, 7, 11), transits and progressions.
The study of sibling constellations are an important issue for a better
self-analysis and for councelling. |
** |
| CORNU,
Philippe |
Tibetan
Astrology, 294 pp, Shambhala Publ./USA
1997
- visit also Shambhala's
Website for more high quality books on New Age, Buddhism, Psychology
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A
good, comprehensive, easy to follow, trustworthy (authentic) and solid
introduction into the Chinese and Indian Astrology systems used in Tibet,
the 5 elements, the 12-year and 60-year cycle, the Mewas, Pharkas, the
Lunar mansions, hours, days, weeks etc. following the Tibetan Nyingma Tradition. |
*** |
DEARMAN,
Jill
|
Queer
Astrology for Men, An Astrological
Guide for Gay Men, 215 pp, St.Martin Griffin Edition/USA 1999
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Sun-sign
Astrology, describing sexual qualities of gay men and 'compatibilities'
between partners. Written with witt and humor, written by Astrologer, Playwright
and Filmmaker Jill Dearman. |
* |
| EDIS,
Freda |
The
God Between. A Study of Astrological
Mercury, 290 pp, Arkana/GB 1995
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This
book deepens your understanding of all the different facettes of Mercury
in History, Psychology, Mythology and Astrology. - The importance of Mercury
is often underestimated by Astrologers! |
*** |
| GEORGE,
Demetra |
Asteroid
Goddesses, 367 pp, ASC Publ./USA 1986
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A
mythologically good researched book on Ceres, Pallas, Vesta, Juno, Psyche,
Eros, Hidalgo and other Planetoids. With an ephemeris from 1931-1990. -
Esp. Vesta should get more attention by Astrologers! |
** |
| GOODMAN,
Linda |
Linda
Goodman's Sun Signs, Bantam Books/USA 1968, 1985
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A
world bestseller on Sun Sign Astrology. Full of humour, psychological understanding
and hidden wisdom. - Also a nice present for your friends.- |
** |
GREBNER, Bernice
|
The
ABS's of Astrology and Astronomy,
277 pp, Grebner Books/USA 1993
Not available at Amazon.UK |
A dictionary
with some keywords concerning astrological and astronomical terms with
some questionable statements. |
* |
| GREENE,
Liz |
Saturn:
A New Look at an Old Devil, 200 pp, S. Weiser/USA 1976
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One
of the first books wich released Saturn from his negative image, made up
by medieval astrology. Liz uses Mythology, Esoteric sources and Jungian
depth psychology for this study. |
** |
| GREENE,
Liz |
The
Astrological Neptune and the Quest for Redemption,
500 pp, S. Weiser/USA 1996
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A
psychoanalytic (Jung) and mythological approach for a deeper understanding
of Neptune with a touch of Christian Esoterics. - What I missed was the
much deeper Eastern Vishnu- and Akshobhya analogy. - |
* |
| HALL,
Judy |
The
Karmic Journey. The Birthchart, Karma
and Reincarnation, 368 pp, Arkana/GB 1990
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A
Western interpretation of Karma and Astrology. Good researched and with
many case studies. - In addition it would be helpful to read some
basic literature about Karma as understood in Buddhism (- see books on
Buddhism). |
* |
| HAND,
Robert |
Planets
in Composite, Analyzing Human Relationships, Schiffer Publ./USA,
Reprint 1997
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Rob
Hand's pioneering work on the Composite method using the Midpoints of 2
charts (like Venus-Venus etc.). Now a standard in doing partner analysis.
- Also usable as a cookbook. |
** |
| HAND,
Robert |
Planets
in Transit, Life Cycles for Living,
Schiffer Publ./USA, Reprint 1980
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A
very reliable standard book (cookbook) of the Midseventieth on all kinds
of possible Transits with emphasis on psychological and philosophical interpretations.
For both, the beginner and the advanced Astrologer. |
** |
| HARDING,
Michael |
Hymns
to the Ancient Gods, 364 pp, Arkana/GB
1992
Not available with Amazon.UK |
An
intelligent and provoking book searching for alternatives to some of Jung's
concepts, using the Chaos Theory, the 'primal Zodiac' as well as LSD insights.
Highly recommended for advanced students of Astrology. |
*** |
HARDING,
Michael &
HARVEY, Charles |
Working
with Astrology. The Psychology of
Harmonics, Midpoints and Astrocartography, 470 pp, Arkana/GB 1992
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An
excellent and good researched introduction covering some newer astrological
methods, which became popular in the 70th and 80th. Written by two experts
in this field. Should be in the library of all advanced Astrologers. |
*** |
HARVEY,
Charles &
HARVEY, Suzi |
Sun
Sign, Moon Sign. Discover the Key
to Your Unique Personality through the 144 Sun, Moon Combinations, 566
pp, Aquarian/GB 1994
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Short
informations about all Sun Signs, Moon Signs, their combinations and an
ephemeris from 1920 - 2000. A good starting point for beginners.
Can be used as a cookbook. |
* |
HUBER,
Bruno &
HUBER, Louise |
Astrology
and the Spiritual Path. The Spiritual
Significance of Age Progression, 212 pp, S. Weiser/USA 1990
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For
anybody who is interested in the innovative thinking of the Swiss Huber-School
should study this book. The house progression of 6 years per house is an
excellent tool for analysis. - While the Huber's use Koch houses, I prefer
Equal houses.- |
** |
| JONES,
Marc Edmund |
Astrology,
How & Why it Works. An Introduction
to Basic Astrology, Aurora Press/USA 1993 (Reprint)
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A
profound introduction into classical Astrology with a humanistic touch.
A good starting book for the demanding beginner. |
** |
| LANDSCHEIDT,
Theodor |
Sun - Earth
- Man. A Mesh of Cosmic Oscillations, 110 pp, Urania Trust/GB 1989
- not available at Amazon.Books
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Cycles
of Solar Eruptions, Flare Cycles, Harmonics, weather influence, Pythagorean
harmony. A scientific orientated study for a modern Astrology and the advanced
student. |
** |
LEWIS,
Jim &
IRVING, Kenneth |
The
Psychology of Astrocartography, 360 pp, Arkana/GB 1997
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The
pioneering and highly important method of Astrocartography (Relocation),
made popular by Jim Lewis. Presented with some fresh ideas, using the spirit
of New Age as well as of depth psychology. Can be used as a cookbook also. |
** |
| MARKS,
Tracy |
The
Astrology of Self-Discovery, 278 pp,
CRSC Publ./USA 1985
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A
spiritual and New Age orientated book of how to use your own creative potential
for horoscope interpretations. |
** |
| MARKS,
Tracy |
Your
Secret Self. Illuminating Mysteries
of the Twelfth House, 252 pp, CRCS Publ./USA 1989
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For
the intermediate and advanced student of Astrology and it's Esoteric dimension
the 12th house becomes a key of understanding. Tracy offers a modern approach,
using New Age thinking, depth psychology, dreamwork etc. to develope a
feeling for what's hiding there. |
*** |
| MAYO,
Jeff |
A
Key to Personality, 368 pp, Arkana/GB
1995
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A
creative psychological and philosophical orientated introduction into the
basics of Astrology (planets, signs, houses, aspects, interpretation, planetary
rhythm). For the spiritual and New Age orientated Astrologer. |
*** |
| McEVERS,
Joan (ed.) |
Financial
Astrology for the 1990s, 349 pp, Llewellyn
Publ./USA 1989
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A
collection of essays, written in the Eighties, by 10 leading American financial
Astrologers. (They must be multimillionaires by now!) |
* |
| McEVERS,
Joan (ed.) |
Spiritual,
Metaphysical & New Trends in Modern Astrology,
250 pp, Llewellyn Publ./USA 1988
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A
collection of articles on Esoteric, Feminine and Spiritual Astrology as
well as on Astrodrama, Alice Bailey, Galactic Studies etc. |
* |
| MERLIN,
Katherine |
Character
and Fate, A Psychology of the Birthchart,
202 pp, Arkana/GB 1989
- not available at Amazon.Books,
try second hand |
An
introduction into psychological orientated Astrology (planets, signs, houses)
with some illustrating case histories. |
** |
| OKEN,
Alan |
Pocket
Guide to Astrology, 128 pp, Crossing
Press/USA 1996
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A
short introduction into some fundamentals of Astrology for the curious
beginner. |
* |
| OKEN,
Alan |
Alan
Oken's Complete Astrology, 620 pp,
Bantam/USA 1989
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A
comprehensive guide, offering the esoteric and New Age orientated view
of American Astrologer Alan Oken, a good friend of mine since the late
6oth. - Especially for followers of Alice Bailey and her teachings. |
* |
| PARKER,
Julia |
The
Astrologer's Handbook, 242 pp, CRCS
Publ./USA 1995
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Combinations
between Sun Signs, Moon Signs and Rising Signs. An easy to follow cookbook
for the beginner. |
* |
PTOLEMY
(ed. by F. E. Robbins) |
Tetrabiblos,
466 pp, W. Heinemann Ltd./GB 1980
Order
link has a different translator |
The
historical bible of Western Astrology, written by Claudius Ptolemaeus (-
around 100 A.D.) in a very good translation. Should be in any Astrologer's
library! |
*** |
| REID,
Linda |
Crossing
the Treshold, 185 pp, Arkana/GB 1997
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Link to Amazon.UK |
The
very important and easy to explore interrelations between dreamlife and
Astrology. With many case studies. |
* |
| REINHART,
Melanie |
Chiron
and the Healing Journey, 420 pp, Arkana/GB
1989
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Link to Amazon.UK |
A
comprehensive study on Chiron (Hypnos) in the interpretation as a healer
and Centaur. An interpretation I don't share (see
why), but for Chiron researchers (as a possible thesis) of general
interest. |
* |
| ROWLAND,
Edna |
True
Crime Astrology, 179 pp, Llewellyn
Publ./USA 1996
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Some
interesting case studies on crime and suizide, including Midpoints and
Arabic Parts. |
* |
| RUDHYAR,
Dane |
Astrology
of Personality. A Reformation of Astrological
Concepts and Ideals in Terms of Contemporary Psychology and Philosophy,
429 pp, Aurora Press/USA 1990 (Reprint)
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A
classic and cultbook of American Poet, Philosopher, Painter, Humanist,
Astrologer and founder of the Humanistic Astrology, Dane Rudhyar. A bible
in the 70th. A good starter for the spiritual and philosophical orientated
beginner. |
** |
SAKOIAN,
Francis &
ACKER, L. |
The
Astrologers Handbook. 460 pp, Harper/Collins/USA
1989 (Reprint)
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A
world Bestseller (200,000 copies) of the 70th. An easy to follow introduction
and solid cookbook for the psychological orientated beginner. |
** |
| SANTONI,
Francis (ed) |
The New
International Ephemerides 1900-2050, 0h UT, Editions St Michel/F 1995
Not
available with Amazon.com
Order
online at Edition Aureas/Paris (150 FF) |
A
high quality 150 years ephemeris. Daily planets, True & Mean Moon Node,
Moon phases, ingress and station, Black Moon, Chiron. - The most important
Astrology book! |
*** |
| SASPORTAS,
Howard |
The
Gods of Change. Pain, Crisis and the
Transits of Uranus, Neptune and Pluto, 386 pp, Arkana/GB 1989
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Link to Amazon.UK |
A
psychological approach to the Trans - Saturnians and the healing crisis
of their transits. This spiritual and psychological study is an example
for the beginning of a New Age Astrology, which started in the early 7oth. |
** |
| STEIN,
Zane B. |
Essence
and Application. A view from Chiron,
231 pp, CAO Times/USA 1988
- not available at Amazon.Books,
try second hand |
Two
major lectures on Chiron, given by the first Chiron specialist Zane B.
Stein in 1979 and 1985. Stein gave this newly discovered comet the keyword
'Maverick'. |
** |
| SULLIVAN,
Erin |
Saturn
in Transit, 284 pp, Arkana/GB 1992
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Link to Amazon.UK |
Mythology,
Philosophy and transiting effects of Saturn. A positive approach on Saturn,
using depth psychology (Jung), Alchemy etc. Easy to read and full of deep
insights. |
** |
| SULLIVAN,
Erin |
Retrograde
Planets. Traversing the Inner Landscape,
418 pp, Arkana/GB 1992
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Link to Amazon.UK |
On
Retrogressions, retrograde aspects, Secondary Progressions and retrograde
Transits on the basis of a psychological and mythological interpretation.
Recommended for beginners and advanced students. |
** |
| TAEGER,
Hans-Hinrich |
Internationales
Horoskope Lexikon, 4 Vol., 2,116 pp,
Bauer Vlg./D 1991/92/98 (bilingual: German/English)
- order at Amazon.de
or at Bauer
Online |
A
collection of 7,600 data, horoscope drawings and short biographies. With
rating, exact sources, comprehensive appendix. One of the best ways to
study Astrology: reading and comparing charts.
For a more detailed description
(bilingual) click here. For other books of
Hans Taeger click here. |
*** |
| TEN
DAM, Hans |
Exploring
Reincarnation, 433 pp, Arkana/GB 1990
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Reincarnation
beliefs in Eastern and Western religions, Theosophy, Anthroposophy etc.
Regressions into past lives, after - death - experiences, past live therapy,
reincarnation research. A bit on the Occult side, but informative and well
researched. - General interest. |
* |
| TYL,
Noel |
Astrology
of the Famed. From Dracula to Beethoven,
367 pp, Llewellyn Publ./USA 1996
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Link to Amazon.UK |
Extensive
and well researched interpretations and biographies of the charts of Cleopatra,
Francis of Assisi, Dracula, Leonardo and Beethoven. A strange but interesting
mix of case studies. |
* |
VAUGHAN,
Valerie
|
Astro-Mythology,
The Celestial Union of Astrology and Myth, 175 pp, One Reed Publ./USA 1998
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Link to Amazon.UK |
A cross-cultural
journey through various mythologies up to modern science and depth psychology.
Includes also fixed start and the Galactic Centre. Many interesting facts
even for the advanced astrologer! |
** |
| VORE,
Nicholas de |
Encyclopedia
of Astrology, 435 pp, Ascella Publ./GB
(Reprint)
Not available with Amazon.UK |
First
published in 1947 this encyclopedia of astrological terms may still be
useful for students of Classical and Esoteric Astrology. |
** |
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Asked about books on Astrology, my basic recommendation for seriously interested
beginners is always: Don't read many (any) books! Your mind will be in
high danger to get preoccupied with interpretations of this and that astrologer
and it can be difficult to reorganize your thinking following your own
empirical experiences. Use the *unique* chance for a complete new start.
All you need for this is an Ephemeris or computer program for your horoscope
calculations. Do some organized field studies, comparing Sun Signs, Moon
Signs, Rising Signs, Aspects, the Elements etc. of just anybody you meet.
Use your own intuition and creativity to explore the nature of the zodical
energies. Just if you get stuck or more advanced, start to read some books
and meet other Astrologers to get new impulses. I will update this page
as often as possible. So revisit from time to time. New added titles are
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