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Top-20 Recommended Books
Every astrologer
has her favorite books the ones that have been read and
reread and that have been especially useful in teaching astrology. These
are mine. I hope you enjoy them.
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1.
The
Inner Sky; The Dynamic New Astrology for Everyone; The Stars Are Only
the Beginning Here Is Your Guide to the Universe of Potential Within Us
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Steven Forrest
/ Paperback / Published 1989
My first choice
as a recommendation for beginning students. Steven's style is psychological,
positive, sensitive and practical.
2.
Planets
in Transit; Life Cycles for Living (The Planet Series)
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Robert Hand /
Paperback / Published 1980
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This is one
of the first books I recommend for the beginner interested in starting
to see astrology in action in their own lives. A "dictionary"
of all the key transits that can occur, categorized for easy access
for the lay student. Presents aspects as "Jupiter conjunct Moon"
instead of listing by astrological glyphs.
3.
Relating;
An Astrological Guide to Living With Others on a Small Planet
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Liz Greene /
Paperback / Published 1978
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This book
is a gem for it's skillful blending of astrology and psychology. (Frequently
to be found in psychologically oriented bookstores). Greene is both
a Jungian Analyst and a respected Astrologer.
4.
The
Development of the Personality (Seminars in Psychological Astrology; V.
1) Usually ships in 24 hours
Liz Greene, Howard
Sasportas / Paperback / Published 1991
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The first
in a series of seminars in Psychological Astrology, this book is for
all who are seeking a deeper understanding of themselves through astrology.
Until his death in 1993, Howard was Co-director, with Liz Greene, of
London's Centre for Psychological Astrology.
5.
Dynamics
of the Unconscious (Seminars in Psychological Astrology, Vol 2)
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Liz Greene, Howard
Sasportas / Paperback / Published 1988
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Samuel Weiser,
1988. A second recommendation for this creative duo.
6.
The
Gods of Change; Pain, Crisis and the Transits of Uranus, Neptune and Pluto
(Arkana's Contemporary Astrology Series) Ships
in 2-3 days
Howard Sasportas
/ Paperback / Published 1990
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Transits
of these three outer planets often signal major turning points in our
lives. Howard describes in depth how we experience these energies and
how we can use crisis as opportunities for growth and development.
7.
Astrology,
Karma & Transformation; The Inner Dimensions of the Birth Chart
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Stephen Arroyo
/ Paperback / Published 1993
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This is one
of the most dog-eared book in my personal library. Arroyo's book suggests
astrology as a tool based on a recognition of its value for spiritual
and psychological growth. He lucidly describes the concept of Karma,
and how both transits and aspects of the outer planets bring transformation.
8.
Astrology,
Psychology, and the Four Elements; An Energy Approach to Astrology and
Its Use in the Counseling Arts Usually
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Stephen Arroyo
/ Paperback / Published 1978
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Arroyo's earlier
book comes just as highly recommended. Written in two parts, Part I
(which was included as part of his master's thesis), examines modern
science and humanistic psychology and the use of astrology in the counseling
arts. Part II is one of the best explications of the four elements and
their energetic relationship to a chart that I have ever read.
9.
Psychological
Astrology; A Synthesis of Jungian Psychology and Astrology
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Karen Hamaker-Zondag
/ Paperback / Published 1990
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Karen, who
is a dear friend, has written nearly a dozen books combining astrology
and Jungian psychology. (She runs a four year certification program
for both at her school in Amsterdam.) In this book she explains the
traditional wisdom of astrology in light of Jungian psychology. You
can't go wrong if you buy any of her books.
10.
Optimum
Child; Developing Your Child's Fullest Potential Through Astrology (Llewellyn
Modern Astrology Library.) Ships in
2-3 days
Gloria, Star
/ Paperback / Published 1988
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This is the
best book on the market for parents who have no knowledge of astrology
and who wants to understand the physical, emotional, intellectual, and
spiritual needs of their children. Any parent, teacher, grandparent,
or person who works closely with children will benefit from this practical,
well written book.
11.
Asteroid
Goddesses Usually ships in 24 hours
George, Demetra,
et al / Paperback / Published 1994
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Demetra's
book describes the mythology, psychology, and astrology of the reemerging
feminine as symbolized through the four key asteroids. Anyone keen on
archetypal psychology or feminine spirituality will enjoy this book.
Includes an ephemeris of sixteen asteroids.
12.
Mysteries
of the Dark Moon; The Healing Power of the Dark Goddess
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Demetra George
/ Paperback / Published 1992
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An exploration
of the feminine symbolism of the moon, particularly in her dark phase.
Demetra offers us a new way to envision this little understood aspect
of life.
13.
Mythic
Astrology; Archetypal Powers in the Horoscope Ships
in 2-3 days
Ariel Guttman,
Kenneth Johnson / Paperback / Published 1993
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This book
explores the connection between astrology and mythology without the
reader's need for a background in astrology, the classics, or anthropology.
14.
Healing
Pluto Problems
Donna Cunningham
/ Paperback / Published 1986
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This is my
favorite of the books on Pluto describing the Plutonian
type, how it functions in the chart, and the problems that Pluto brings
in his wake. Importantly the book includes many practical tools for
healing those problems through affirmations, exercises, flower remedies,
and more.
15.
The
Astrology of the Seers a Guide to Vedic (Hindu Astrology)
David Frawley
/ Paperback / Published 1990
(Publisher Out Of Stock)
Frawley is
a highly respected astrologer in the Vedic tradition. Here he explains
the basics of Vedic and includes remedies such as gems, colors, mantras
and and herbs.
16.
A
History of Western Astrology
Jim Tester /
Paperback / Published 1990
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For anyone
interested in the history of astrology. Covering the fifth century BC
to the present, Tester presents a fascinating and scholarly study.
17.
Cosmic
Influences on Human Behavior
Michael Gauquelin,
Michel Gauquelin / Paperback / Published 1985
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by Gauquelin, including the famous Mars effect studies which appear
to validate astrology's basic premise.
18.
Planets
Within; The Astrological Psychology of Marsilio Ficino
Thomas Moore
/ Paperback / Published 1990
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Not an astrologer
himself, Moore has brought alive the astrological psychology of Marsilio
Ficino, who virtually started the Renaissance. Moore's book may lead
you to the treasure trove of archetypal psychology presided over by
James Hillman.
19.
The
Passion of the Western Mind; Understanding the Ideas That Have Shaped
Our World View Usually ships in 24
hours
Richard Tarnas
/ Paperback / Published 1993
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The best non-astrological
book written by any recent astrologer. Tarnas gives an archetypally
rich history of the ideas that have shaped the West and ends with a
vision of our potential that truly inspires.
20.
Astrological
Gardening; The Ancient Wisdom of Successful Planting & Harvesting
by the Stars Ships in 2-3 days
Louise Riotte
/ Paperback / Published 1995
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Something a bit different a lovely book for gardeners
interested in planting by the moon's phases and signs. It works!
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