Top 16 Books About Astrology Updated 04 /2024

Astrology has its own language, and it takes a lot of time and patience to learn how to speak it well. If you want to learn more about astrology but don't know where to start, we've put together this list of the 15 best books to add to your collection.

For the basics on how to read your chart:

You Were Born for This: Astrology for Radical Self-Acceptance by Chani Nicholas

Birth Chart 101: You Were Born for This People should start here. In this book, you'll learn about how your birth chart (especially your sun sign, moon sign, and rising sign) affects your talents, challenges, and opportunities, so you can live your life's work. It also has journal prompts, reflection questions, and affirmations that are based on your astrological sign.

The Complete Guide to Astrology: Understanding Yourself, Your Signs, and Your Birth Chart by Louise Edington

All the basics of astrology will be covered in The Complete Guide to Astrology. You'll learn about how astrology came to be, as well as how to read your birth chart and figure out what it means. Afterwards, you'll learn about all of this and how you can apply it to your life and work and relationships so you can live up to your best self.

The Stars Within You: A Modern Guide to Astrology by Juliana McCarthy

Find out more about astrology with this simple guide. I want you to be able to see the stars in your own body. This one gives you a new look at astrology and chart interpretation, so you can see your own patterns, gifts, and purpose.

For a deeper dive into your sign:

Seeing Stars: Harness the Power of the Zodiac by Stella Andromeda

When it comes to your astrology, your sun sign isn't the only piece. It's a big part of it, so it's always a good idea to know what yours is all about. How your sign communicates to how you want to be loved to what kind of job you want and more are explained in Seeing Stars. It comes in 12 different editions for each zodiac sign.

The Only Astrology Book You'll Ever Need by Joanna Martine Woolfolk

The new edition of The Only Astrology Book You'll Ever Need is great for anyone who wants to learn about astrology and get a good grasp of the basics. It will tell you about your Sun, Moon, and rising sign, as well as the history of astrology and how it's changed over time. For real-life use, it also gives advice on love, lifestyle, health, and more.

For finding your zodiac soul mate:

Sex Signs: Your Perfect Match Is in the Stars by Constance Stellas

Astrology can be used to help people figure out how compatible they are with each other. This is one of the most common applications. Flipping through Sex Signs, you'll learn about the compatibilities of all the signs, take a few quizzes, and find out who your sexual soulmate is. You'll also learn how to attract different signs and get all your astro romance questions answered.

The Astrology of You and Me: How to Understand and Improve Every Relationship in Your Life by Gary Goldschneider

The Astrology of You and Me is another good choice for astrology fans who want to improve their relationships, both romantic and non-romantic. It has useful information and actionable tips that can help you reach new heights. You'll learn how to work with all the signs and make everything more balanced. They also look great.

For thinking about the bigger picture:

Cosmic Health: Unlock Your Healing Magic With Astrology, Positive Psychology, and Integrative Wellness by Jennifer Racioppi

For anyone who wants to heal, Cosmic Health is the book to read. It doesn't matter if it's physical, emotional, or spiritual healing you want to do. This guide shows you how to live in harmony with the universe's natural rhythms so that you can have the best possible health and well-being at all times. If you take this class, you'll learn about the patterns that affect you, like the seasons and monthly cycles. You'll also learn how to support your own unique astrological makeup.

Astrology for the Soul by Jan Spiller

if you want to find out about your hidden skills and deepest desires, look no further. Astrology for the Soul looks very closely at the position of the North Node of the Moon in your natal chart. This tells you what life lessons you're going to learn, what self-destructive habits are holding you back, and even who you're most compatible with.

Astrology: Using the Wisdom of the Stars in Your Everyday Life by Carole Taylor

As you read through this guide, you'll learn about the basics of astrology. You'll also learn how you can use astrology as a form of self-help to improve everything from your relationships to your health, wealth, well-being, and more! Actionable advice is also given on how to deal with difficult situations, like starting a family, getting a new job, or dealing with your money.

For a fresh take on astrology:

Vedic Astrology for Beginners by Pamela McDonough

Want to learn about astrology from a different angle than Western astrology? There is a lot to learn about Jyotish, also known as Vedic astrology, in this introductory guide that will help you understand it. Vedic astrology is all about learning about the planets, signs, houses, and more. You'll also learn how to make your own Vedic natal chart and how to use it in your own life.

Hellenistic Astrology: The Study of Fate and Fortune by Chris Brennan

Hellenistic astrology is a type of astrology that was first used in the Mediterranean region. The history, philosophy, and techniques of Western astrology are covered in this book. You'll also learn about how Western astrology is used today. The Hellenistic Astrology book isn't going to be a quick read, with nearly 700 pages. If you want a detailed guide, this is the book for you.

For an interactive approach:

Astrology for Real Life: A Workbook for Beginners by Theresa Reed

If you like your books to have prompts, fill-in charts, and so on, Astrology for Real Life might be the book for you. Astrology books usually have a lot of information about how to read your signs, planets, houses, and other parts of your chart. This one also has exercises at the end of each chapter to help you think about what you learned.

Astrology for Yourself: How to Understand and Interpret Your Own Birth Chart by Demetra George and Douglas Bloch

These self-directed, computer-based astrology lessons will help you learn about the language and science of astrology. By the end, you'll be able to write your own chart interpretation and apply it to your own life to help you grow and change for the better.

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