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Subtitled The Eagle and the Lark, this instructive guide to horoscope interpretation shows how to work with transits, progressions, time maps, and eclipses. The Eagle and Lark symbols refer to astrology as an art and a science, and the best astrologer will learn to balance intuition with detailed analysis. Several other books in this genre are equally worthy, and these include Carol Rushman's The Art of Predictive Astrology and Celeste Teal's Identifying Planetary Triggers. I like Brady's ability to blend secondary progressions with transits, and explain our symbolic system to newcomers and serious students. Amazon.

WolfStar's Top Ten Astrology Book Recommendations

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Key Words for Astrology

by Hajo Banzhaf and

Anna Haelbler

The Moon in Your Life

by Donna Cunningham

The New Astrology

by Nicholas Campion and Steve Eddy

Measuring the Night

by Steven Forrest and

Jeffrey Wolf Green

Signs of the Times

by Ray Grasse

Unveiling Your Future

by Maritha Pottenger and

Zipporah Dobyns

Predictive Astrology

by Bernadette Brady

Aspects in Astrology

by Sue Tompkins

Astrology, Transformation & Empowerment

by Adrian Ross Duncan

Synthesis and

Counseling

by Noel Tyl

These keywords for planets in sign, house and aspect capture the essence quickly and concisely. I use this for writing assignments like a thesaurus, but it's also for useful ideas about strengths and problem areas. Beginners can apply the keywords to build an immediate interpretive picture, while intermediate to advanced astrologers will find this an excellent reference. Example: the Moon in Leo is described in the As a Child section as "The little queen", while the phrase for the Inner Mother is "The magnificent, supremely confident mother". Here's some clips from amazon.com's website in the box below:

Subtitled Being a Lunar type in a Solar World, this compre- hensive discussion of the Moon emphasizes emotions, instincts, and needs above success, achievement, and progress, which is more the Sun's domain. The author is an accomplished professional astrologer, and skilled at communicating the various dimensions of the horoscope's Moon. The Moon refers to the relationship with food, women, and mothers. A variety of references and in depth explana- tions make this a good read for beginners to professionals. Learn how to follow the Moon's cycle with this wonderful guide. One Amazon reader writes::

Astrology has come a long way over the last decade, and now anyone can learn the secrets of astrology with a little effort, and with the best books. But which are the best books? Michael WolfStar's personal library contains some 400 recently published astrology books, and some of his favorites are listed here.

These books are not listed in order of quality; they're

all good. The first five are suitable for everyone, while those toward the end require some understanding of

the fundamentals. An amazon.com link after each listing provides an easy and quick route to purchasing the book online.

The only hardback on the top ten list, this favorite will brighten up any household with its beautiful illustrations and photographs combined with the authors' thoughtful explanations of the signs, planets and cosmos. Designed for beginners and anyone interested in the mythological and art history side of astrology, this coffeetable gem will keep visitors interested and conversation flowing. Discover how astrology developed from ancient times and evolved to its present day practice. Campion is well known as the author of The Book of World Horoscopes. Makes a great gift. Here's a clip from amazon:

These two master astrologers both wrote fascinating books on Pluto, but from very different perspectives. Together they've synthesized their styles to create something they call Evolutionary Astrology. Measuring the Night is the transcription from their seminar, as they take turns presenting their astrological insights fundamentally linked to reincarnation. My copy is filled with underlined passages, like this explanation of synchronicity: "The outer world organizes itself in harmonious resonance with the evolutionary needs of the soul." This is volume one, and volume two is equally great. An amazon reader writes:

Astrologers build their worldview on the reality of symbolism, and astrologer Ray Grasse has a specialist's view of the Big Picture. His understanding of how symbolism works in the real world is astonishing for its depth and convincing in terms of understanding the Age of Aquarius. Signs of the Times explains the Age of Aquarius better than any astrologer, as he shows by many examples how we are collectively on the cusp between the great ages, leaving Pisces behind. Learn to read the signs of the Age of Aquarius as they are used to define our current culture. Amazon.com posts these comments:

My favorite book on asteroids is Demetra George's Asteroid Goddesses, but that book is currently out of print. This mother-daughter team of astrologers is a close second, and all their most recent books include the four major asteroids plus Chiron as equal partners with the traditional planets. This book is subtitled "Progressions Made Easy" and is a best reference for understanding and interpreting progressed planets and the asteroids Ceres, Juno, Vesta, and Pallas according to aspect, house, and sign. Also included are progressions to the angles, another rare listing. Amazon comments include:

I haven't found a better book on the relationships between planets, the aspects. Containing several pages of well thought out material for each combination, Tompkins builds on the insights of previous masters, including CEO Carter, John Addey, Steven Arroyo, and Liz Greene, and then factors in her own professional experiences. At the heading of each plantary pair is a brief list of keywords and concepts, which can be used once the symbolic essence has been grasped. Each section includes the best and worst way to express the combination. A best reference. Amazon adds:

Subtitled The Eagle and the Lark, this instructive guide to horoscope interpretation shows how to work with transits, progressions, time maps, and eclipses. The Eagle and Lark symbols refer to astrology as an art and a science, and the best astrologer will learn to balance intuition with detailed analysis. Several other books in this genre are equally worthy, and these include Carol Rushman's The Art of Predictive Astrology and Celeste Teal's Identifying Planetary Triggers. I like Brady's ability to blend secondary progressions with transits, and explain our symbolic system to newcomers and serious students. Amazon.

Geared for the counseling session, this book is also suitable for those interested in the blend of modern psychology and astrology. The author uses NLP (NeuroLinguistic programming) techniques and his knowledge of planetary aspects to engage the client instantly and facilitate constructive behavioral changes. The middle section alone is worth the price of the book, and is an exceptional reference section on the 25 planetary pairs between the inner and outer planets. Discussion on belief filters and the perception of reality based on planetary aspects is first rate.

Of the many books published by well-known astrologer Noel Tyl, this hefty 900 page volume pretty much covers everything. The focused beginner or the internediate student could take this book and with many months of serious study could arrive at professional level. Tyl presents interpretive techniques, reference material, many sample charts of celebrities, and then how to synthesize and forecast. Tyl emphasizes solar arc progressions over secondary progressions, and includes a major sections on midpoints, sexuality and managing specific concerns such as anger or self-worth issues.

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This little book cuts to the astrological chase in a concise, clear, exciting style. Banzhaf is a German-language writer (in translation here) whose clipped-to-the-point descriptions of all the basic astrological positions and combinations are steeped in a deep knowledge not only of the subject at hand, but of Jungian psychology, classical mythology, numerology, and Tarot. While many authors who have written valuable books on chart analysis carry on at great lengths to discuss each element of the horoscope, Banzhaf is in every case clear, concise, illuminating, and almost best of all, he supplies us with brief, pithy, mythology or psychology-derived titles for nearly every combination here--titles such as Moon in Aries--the Amazon. While this may sound simplistic on the surface, Banzhaf's deep knowledge of mythology, tarot, and depth psychology make his labels instantly clear and applicable--and separates him from many of the light-weight pop-mythologists who have littered the literary landscape in past years with their myth-lite treatises on Goddesses, etc. Astrology as a symbolic language is subject to positive and negative readings, and Banzhaf is careful to supply both the positive and negative polarities of all situations. This is a mature, insightful, serious thinker and writer, and I wish more of his books were available in English. I'd recommend this one without reservation for anyone interested in Astrology, beginner through expert.

The New Astrology is a masterly exploration of the myths, symbolism, history, beliefs, and current scientific thought surrounding the cosmos, from art and religion to quantum theory and cosmobiology. Myths and theories explaining the existence of the universe have embodied the deepest hopes and fears of cultures throughout the ages, and the profound meanings that mankind has attributed to the stars, constellations, and planets are all explored--their psychological and mystical characteristics, religious and mythical significance, and their astronomical basis. The authors also draw brilliant parallels among world views, from the creation myths of the Ancient Greeks and Egyptians to the most modern speculations of astronomers and physicists. And, for the first time, surprising new evidence is presented for real connections between our lives and the planetary cycles. Exquisitely illustrated with 225 photographs and works of art, The New Astrology will captivate all who seek a deeper understanding of our eternal bond with the heavens

The Kennedy assassination; the Beatles' rise to world fame; the Clinton/Lewinsky scandal; the mapping of the human genome; the first man on the Moon ? all memorable events in our recent history. But what do they have to do with each other? Very little, if we look at history merely as a collection of facts and events. But according to Ray Grasse, these thigns we see and hear about arise from influences of literally astronomical proportions

One of the most effective tols for unearthing the layers of meaning behind current events is the ancient science of astrology, which has served throughout human history to interpret the significance and effect of astronomical movements. Astrology suggests that history is shaped by a succession of stages lasting roughly 2,100 years each. We now stand at the juncture of two great ages: Pisces and Aquarius. In Signs of the Times, Grasse uses astrology as a precise intellectual instrument for interpreting the subtle patters, connections, and threads of meaning among the seemingly disparate occurrences and trends of an emerging era. By understand how current events reflect the large-scale influences of Aquarius; we can better understand who we are, where we came from and where we are going.

- Examines the emerging Aquarian Age and where it will lead human over the next millennium

- An interdisciplinary guide to interpreting the larger patterns and trends behind human history and current events

- Capable of transforming the way we look at the past, present, and future

- Uncovers the meaning behind important events and developments of our time such as the Challenger idsaster, the death of Princess Diana, the environmental crisis, and the rise of the Internet

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We may live in astonishing times, but they are not incomprehensible when you know how to read the signs.

Everybody says we're entering the Age of Aquarius, but when does it start, and how will we know what it looks and feels like? Ray Grasse deciphers the signs and correspondences of our nearing Aquarian future, using the tools of astrology, synchronicity, and mythology. He draws richly from contemporary religion, art, politics, science, even current movies, to show how the cultural signs of Aquarius and our likely future are already apparent and changing our world.

The Aquarian Age will be marked by its intensely mental quality, when information will be the driving force of society and the biggest challenges we face will be those of the mind. Decentralization will be the order of business, either the empowered individual will reign supreme, or the collective interests of globalized society will predominate. It could be both.

We are all participants in the global drama and all aspects of our inner and outer lives are bound up with the new Aquarian themes. ?Signs of the Times' is the authoritative travel guide for the trip into our future ? don't leave the present without it.

About the Author
Ray Grasse worked for ten years on the editorial staffs of Quest Books and 'Quest' magazine. His book 'The Wakign Dream' (Quest, 1996), a study on synchronicity and symbolism, received favorable reviews in periodicals such as 'Booklist', the 'Institute of Noetic Sciences Review', 'Gnosis', and 'Intuition'. A professional astrologer, Grasse has lectured widely on the meaning and dynamics of the Aquarian Age and published many articles on the subject. He lives in Wheaton, Illinois.

Looking ahead has never been easier! Maritha Pottenger makes an ancient astrological technique easy to understand. This is the definitive reference on progressions for any level of astrological expertise. For the novice, there are easy look-up interpretations to get a "quick read" on anything in the progressed chart.

Included are interpretations for: each progressed aspect; progressed planets changing sign, house or direction; angles changing house; new and full moons; aspect configurations being triggered; and extensive coverage of house rulerships in progressions. A unique feature is the inclusion of the "big four" asteroids (Juno, Ceres, Pallas and Vesta) and Chiron in all the interpretations.

Maritha covers the psychological drives and issues as well as "mundane" (real-world) issues such as getting married, moving, etc. Learn how to pinpoint issues which are in high focus and make the most of various cosmic configurations to create a better tomorrow.

About the Author
Maritha Pottenger has been a consulting astrologer for more than 20 years, and has taught astrology in the US, Canada, Mexico, Western Europe, Russia, the Ukraine and New Zealand. She has authored eight books, numerous booklets, and two software programs on a variety of astrological topics. With a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology, she brings a unique perspective to the study of astrology, with a strong focus on personal empowerment.

Illustrates how aspects can offer a profound depiction of an individual and his or her destiny. *Contains comprehensive sections full of interpretations for every planetary combination. *Concepts are explained through the use of actual birth charts and diagrams. *A core textbook at the Faculty of Astrological Studies in London.

Aspects are an essential piece of the astrological puzzle when it comes to interpreting and using the information that astrology can give us. It is not enough to know the placement of the planets on the horoscope. It is the relationships between the stars and planets that let us grasp the destiny of the individual. Aspects describe the drama of our lives-the complex configurations that influence what will happen to us over time.

Sue Tompkins, a fellow of the Faculty of Astrological Studies in London, shows how to interpret aspects when doing daily astrological readings. She uses the lives of real people to plot the aspects and offers examples of every possible planetary combination. Detailing the influence of oppositions, trines and elemental trines, and cardinal, mutable, and fixed crosses, Tompkins shows how aspects provide the energy in the chart that transforms the horoscope into something symbolizing an alive and vital human being. With Aspects in Astrology, Tompkins provides both the novice and the experienced astrologer the evidence and concrete methods needed to grasp the vast knowledge offered to us by our horoscope.

About the Author
Sue Tompkins has been a practicing consultant and teacher of astrology since 1981. She was Director of Schools for the prestigious Faculty of Astrological Studies in London for 15 years and now operates her own school, the London School of Astrology. In addition to her independent courses and workshop offerings, she is a practicing homeopath in central London.

Bernadette Brady has a gift for expressing the mathematically complex in poetic terms that turn angles and orbits into a celestial ballet. Predictive Astrology covers all the basics--transits, progressions, and houses--while unlocking the bewildering secrets of eclipses. In a seamless dialogue of logic and intuition, Brady encourages us to look beyond the basic blueprint of the natal chart and peek into the future. Her view of fate doesn't condemn a person to a set path in life, allowing the astrologer who carefully balances logic and intuition to better prepare her clients for the challenges fate has in store.
Brilliant insights and easy to apply the tools supplied.
One of my all time favorite books. I did not want
to skip a single chapter. Transits, Eclipses, Progressions.
Definately NOT a run of the mill cookie cutter astrology book!
The parable of the eagle and the lark is as beautiful as it is apt. Before you start to make assumptions about what is coming up for the chart you are interpreting, make sure you're standing on solid technical ground. As I work through this book I marvel at the generosity of spirit of the author. She shares the nuts and bolts of her analytical technique - a very astute one. You will learn how to interpret transits, progressions and solar returns, but you will also learn some important caveats. Never again will I look at a transit before determining the progressed lunar phase and house position! Arm yourself with a technique for ranking the relative importance of transiting aspects. Learn Ms. Brady's transit grid and timeline techniques. Read concrete examples drawn from the life of Joan of Arc. Before you begin to sing, do the preparation. Buy this book.

Astrology is a basic energy pattern that forms identity, informs behavior, and creates manifestation in reality. By interpreting the root energy, behavior and reality can be changed.

Astrology ascribes meaning to planetary events and assumes that the energy that moves the universe has a kind of inherent intelligence. The astrologer maintains that there is a natural resonance between the evolving motion of the universe, and the development of the human soul. For the first time, Adrian Duncan shows how to empower clients and create transformation by harnessing horoscopes.

Duncan has created an innovative manual that masterfully guides astrological practitioners and interpreters through every aspect of working with clients. Going beyond astrology simply as a diagnostic tool, Astrology: Transformation & Empowerment shows how to harness perception and sensory states to create positive change in one interpretive session!

Part 1, "Setting the Scene," explains how to read the client before reading their chart. Body language, mind reading, and the elements are touched upon. Part 2, "The Major Players," depicts specific planetary combinations and what they entail in regard to emotional responses, relationships, and the future. Finally, Part 3, "Transformation Methods," teaches ways to expand awareness of the problem at hand, reframe the reading, expand sensory skills, and discover new communications systems. Throughout, Duncan shares profiles and vignettes of clients that demonstrate his techniques.

About the Author
Adrian Ross Duncan has practiced astrology full-time since 1985. He is the author of Doing Time on Planet Earth and World of Wisdom software.

I read this book as part of Noel's correspondence course. At the beginning it scared me the size of the book, but after I started reading my fear was replaced for a need to continue reading.
Noel's course and books definitely helped me to organize my analysis of a chart. The many examples and cases in this book are very helpful on how to approach and start a chart interpretation. Noel's background in psychology, social work and philosophy adds an important ingredient to the book. Highly recommended!

This is the text book used in Noel Tyl's certification correspondence course for astrologers. It is a heavy duty resource, packed with example charts and explanations of concepts for the intermediate to advanced astrology student/practitioner. Tyl's unique interpretation methods are presented in a concise format, heavily cross referenced and containing many useful extras. This book is a must for the serious astrologer. Astrological links are connected to behavioral psychology and the result is quite impressive.

Subtitled The Eagle and the Lark, this instructive guide to horoscope interpretation shows how to work with transits, progressions, time maps, and eclipses. The Eagle and Lark symbols refer to astrology as an art and a science, and the best astrologer will learn to balance intuition with detailed analysis. Several other books in this genre are equally worthy, and these include Carol Rushman's The Art of Predictive Astrology and Celeste Teal's Identifying Planetary Triggers. I like Brady's ability to blend secondary progressions with transits, and explain our symbolic system to newcomers and serious students. Amazon.

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