Astrology Book Recommendations

[JerryRR]

The Knot of Time-Astrology and Female Experience by Lindsay River & Sally Gillespie.

Astrology Alive!-Experiential Astrology,Astrodrama and the Healing Arts by Barbara Schermer.

J.R.

[nathanw333]

"Horoscope symbols" by Robert Hand...the greatest book ever written on Astrology!

[poyi]

Originally Posted by nathanw333

"Horoscope symbols" by Robert Hand...the greatest book ever written on Astrology!

Thanks! I have ordered a few books by Robert Hand and just added this one!

One Symbol tells more than a thousand words than a thousand words.

[poyi]

"Astrology, Nutrition & Health" by Robert Carl Jansky

Stated the following:

"Astrology has been on the scene for over 4000 years; modern medical practice had its origin less than 100 years old; and nutrition is barely 50 years old."

The origin of modern medicine- Ancient Herbalism was based on the understandings of planetary rulership, energies to human organs, body parts and representive herbs. Chinese medicine is fully based on the understandings of 5 elements and Yin/Yang. Occults, to consider development of the modern medicine, in my opinion is the Father of modern sciences.

"...when we as astrologers spot a potential health problem in a client's chart, we can advise the client to seek professional attention for that problem. Thus the astrologer does not have to be considered as an adversary by doctors but as someone who assists the therapist in hi major job, the prevention and treatment of disease."

"In order for astrologers to fulfill this function, we must become familiar with the anatomy and physiology of the body as well as with the basic symbolism of medical astrology."

This is a Great Book!!!!!!

[poyi]

"The Principles of Astrology: Intermediate Astrology Book I", by Charles E.O. Carter

"Some Principles of Horoscope Delineation: Intermediate Astrology Book II", by Charles E.O. Carter

These books are easy to read and to the points also cover many interesting areas of astrology delineation such as signs and houses in details, physical health, intellegent, typical appearances by signs, characters, destiny, Horary and Electrional horoscope; the second book covers planetary psychology, infant mortality and longevity, suicide and insanity, violence criminal, outstanding ability and failure and directional delineation such as death.

It also provides 14 actual horoscope to examine the above interesting areas of astrology.

Really great astrology classics and the author didn't write any rubbish, simple, clear and right to the points, pleasant to read.

[dr. farr]

Originally Posted by poyi

"The Principles of Astrology: Intermediate Astrology Book I", by Charles E.O. Carter

"Some Principles of Horoscope Delineation: Intermediate Astrology Book II", by Charles E.O. Carter

These books are easy to read and to the points also cover many interesting areas of astrology delineation such as signs and houses in details, physical health, intellegent, typical appearances by signs, characters, destiny, Horary and Electrional horoscope; the second book covers planetary psychology, infant mortality and longevity, suicide and insanity, violence criminal, outstanding ability and failure and directional delineation such as death.

It also provides 14 actual horoscope to examine the above interesting areas of astrology.

Really great astrology classics and the author didn't write any rubbish, simple, clear and right to the points, pleasant to read.

I also have often recommended these books for beginners; I'll add 2 more Carter books to those mentioned above:
-"The Astrological Aspects"
-"Encyclopedia of Psychological Astrology"

I'll further mention Carter's intriguing "The Zodiac and the Soul"
-For a summary type book, for quick references, try Manly P. Hall's "Astrological Keywords"...

[davidk]

My favourite. The Astrologers Handbook by Sakoian. Written in the 1970's but for me still the best book around. Simple and clearly laid out. It appeals to my Virgo sense of order.

http://www.myastrologycharts.com

[Zaphod]

Originally Posted by davidk

My favourite. The Astrologers Handbook by Sakoian. Written in the 1970's but for me still the best book around. Simple and clearly laid out. It appeals to my Virgo sense of order.

http://www.myastrologycharts.com

I still think The Astrologer's Handbook (don't forget co-author Louis Acker) is excellent for "nuts & bolts" astrology of the more pragmatic (as distinct from the psychoanalytical) type. It seems to fall somewhere in between the empiricism of the traditionalists and the more theoretical paradigm-busting of the New Age revisionists. Although I haven't been a beginner for decades, I just ordered Carter's "Principles of Astrology" and Robson's "A Student's Textbook of Astrology," since I continue to benefit from frequent reinforcement of the basics. I will probably follow up with Magaret Hone at some point. At the other end of the spectrum (sort of), I'm now reading "The General Principles of Astrology," which is a reconfiguration of the two books Aleister Crowley produced as ghost-writer for Evangeline Adams ("Astrology, Your Place in the Sun" and "Astrology, Your Place Among the Stars"), presented in a single volume in the order Crowley's surviving manuscripts (unfortunately not the final versions) intended. His signature writing style (and infamous attitude) is unmistakeable, and his astrology seems solid (somewhat to my surprise since his credited output always seemed a bit light on it).

ETA: I also get a lot of use out of "Astrology: The Divine Science," a massive tome by Marcia Moore and Mark Douglas (who still lives here in New Hampshire), that I think is no longer in print.

[poyi]

Must have references and textbooks.

Lilly's books also cover predictions for weather, appearance as in person, when asking questions regarding to health meaning of each planet and relation in houses etc, representations of each of planet in countries, years, weeks, herbs, plants, tree, beasts, birds, fishes, places, metals, minerals, stones....

The Horary Textbook, yes it is THE TEXTBOOK for people want to learn western Horary. Should be read together with Lilly's classics.

Key Words of Astrology, is a compact, pleasure to read, a very well written book that covers Keywords, easy to remember in table form, for learners to build solid foundation for astrology. Is a Manual of of how to for Western Astrology.

"The Horary Textbook", by John Frawley

"Christian Astrology", by William Lilly (Book One, Two and Three)

"Key Words for Astrology", Hajo Banzhaf & Anna Haebler

[wilsontc]

All,

Diana Rosenberg, who recently died, put out a "definitive" two volume set of fixed stars and other cosmic objects. This reference might be useful for those who are interested in non-planetary objects:
http://ye-stars.com/WP/

Fixedly,

Tim

[Zaphod]

Originally Posted by wilsontc

All,

Diana Rosenberg, who recently died, put out a "definitive" two volume set of fixed stars and other cosmic objects. This reference might be useful for those who are interested in non-planetary objects:
http://ye-stars.com/WP/

Fixedly,

Tim

Thanks for the tip. Does she update or replace Robson and Brady, or just augment them? I'd be interested if she extrapolates from a traditional perspective. Will go have a look.

[JUPITERASC]

I recommend:

"The Astrological Body Types Face Form and Expression" - Revised and Expanded Edition by Judith A Hill

The following is a 99 word bio extract sourced from http://www.judithhillastrology.com/bio

QUOTE:

"Judith Hill is a life time, second generational astrologer/award winning author and has performed over 6000 in depth personal readings and is proficient in Classical Western Astrology including: Vocation, Location, Medical, Natal, Transit-Progressed, Spiritual, Comparative Analysis, Electional (selecting dates for important life events); Gem Selection; Fertility Dating and Horary Astrology. Her consulting experience is vast, having read for men and women of most nations, ages and professions. She successfully matched five charts to five biographies in 1989 NCGR sponsored skeptics’ challenge and in 1999 was awarded the Paul R. Grell 'Best Book Award' from American Federation of Astrologers"

[wilsontc]

Zaphod,

You asked:

Originally Posted by Zaphod

Thanks for the tip. Does she update or replace Robson and Brady, or just augment them?

My impression that it was her life goal to create a comprehensive listing, a "one stop shopping" book for fixed stars and other cosmic objects. The book has gotten some good reviews and is one of the few comprehensive works I've heard about on the subject.

Comprehensively,

Tim

[paneagle7]

Originally Posted by poyi

Must have references and textbooks.

I recommend SCHULMAN'S 2 books on Karma, and Reincarnation and Nodes
and many of Rudhyar's book (as the Sabian symbols) - also "Soul of Stars" On Kindle Amazon reader (About Solar and Sol Astrology)

[poyi]

Originally Posted by paneagle7

I recommend SCHULMAN'S 2 books on Karma, and Reincarnation and Nodes
and many of Rudhyar's book (as the Sabian symbols) - also "Soul of Stars" On Kindle Amazon reader (About Solar and Sol Astrology)

lol I have a few of Schulman's books already

[Claire19]

Originally Posted by Natasha

Anything by Liz Greene
Howard Saportas who has sadly passed away left a wonderful legacy of magnificant books on his own & with Liz.
Start with them & you will be amazed.

I agree.

Also Martin Schulman's book on Reincarnation and the Nodes.
You dont need text books these days of course but there are a few good books that can be referred to always.
Robert Hands' books Planets in Composite and Planets in Transit. Frances Sakoian and Louis Ackerman Predictive Astrology.

[Zarathu]

Originally Posted by wilsontc

Zaphod,

You asked:


My impression that it was her life goal to create a comprehensive listing, a "one stop shopping" book for fixed stars and other cosmic objects. The book has gotten some good reviews and is one of the few comprehensive works I've heard about on the subject.

Comprehensively,

Tim

The only problem is that you actually have purchase those volumes. Good as they are Anne Wright's website is just as good and is free:

http://www.constellationsofwords.com/

[JUPITERASC]

Originally Posted by Zarathu

.....is just as good and is free

Original ancient astrological techniques practiced and chronicled by working astrologer Vettius Valens almost two thousand years ago include the Hellenistic Solar Return, profections, how to calculate MC and ASC, the combinations of stars and much more ALL FREE translated by professor Riley at http://www.csus.edu/indiv/r/rileymt/...s%20entire.pdf

[Silversong]

What do you all think of Linda Goodman's astrology books? I looked through her sun signs book a few times and had a bit of a hard time relating to it because it was published so long ago. At the same time, though, there were some reasonably good points- especially since I am a novice and looking for good 101 books. It's just that, I don't know how seriously I could take her books and wonder if anyone has looked through more of them (or looked in a more in-depth way) and has an opinion on them.

[dr. farr]

They are rather generalized and light-weight, which is fine for a superficial examination from a Modernist perspective (albeit a rather surface level Modernist perspective) However, far better introductions exist for those wishing to make a more serious study of this subject. The Goodman books, however, do contain some valuable insights, and there are certainly worse books around than hers!!

[suhasg]

Hi,

Here is a list of books I added to my personal library during last one and half year.

1. Predicting Events with Astrology -------------------------------- Celeste Teal
2. The Principles of astrology -------------------------------------- C E O Carter
3. Some more Prinicples of Horoscope Delineation----------------- C E O Carter
4. Applied Cosmobiology ------------------------------------------ Ebertin
5. Aspects in Astrology -------------------------------------------- Sue Tompkins
6. Delineation of Progression ---------------------------------------Sophia Mason
7. The Progressed Horoscope Simplified-------------------------- - Milburn
8. Solar Arc --------------------------------------------------------Noey Tyl
9. Now I cast it ---------------------------------------------------- Maxine
10. COSI------------------------------------------------------------ Ebertin
11. Encyclopediaof psychological Astrology --------------------------C E O Carter
12. Forecasting Life Events An Art of Predictive Astrology ---------- Carol Rushman
13. Dynamic Astrology ---------------------------------------------- John Townley,
14. Astrology of Death -----------------------------------------------Richard Houck
15. Digital Astrology -------------------------------------------------Richard Houck
16. Working with Astrology ------------------------------------------Hasting / Harvey
17. The New Solar Return Book of Prediction------------------------Raymond Merriman
18. Secondary Progressions: Time to Remember ---------------------Nancy Anne Hastings
19. Cosmobiology for the 21st Century ----------------------------- Eleonora Kimmel
20. Planet In Transit -------------------------------------------------Robert Hand
21. DirectionsCo-Determinate ---------------------------------------Ebertin
22. Astrological Healing --------------------------------------------- Ebertin
23. Astrological Aspects -------------------------------------------- C E O Carter
24. The Round Art: Astrology of Time and Space ------------------- A. T. Mann
25. Simplified Horary Astrology -------------------------------------Ivy M Goldstein-Jacobson
26. Text book of Horary Astrology---------------------------------- John Frwaley
27. In the Beginning Astrology -------------------------------------- Ivy M Goldstein-Jacobson
28. Harmonic charts ------------------------------------------------ David Hamblin
29. Transits and Solar returns --------------------------------------- Ciro Discepolo
30. A New Vision Of Astrology------------------------------------- A T Mann

Hope this helps.