Better books make better astrologers - Treat Yourself! Updated January 4, 2013 Dave’s “Best of the Best” list of Astrology Books (Not our complete catalogue, just the best parts of it.) I've often been asked for a list of my favorite astrology books, the ones I thought best. For years I resisted as I did not want to slight all the other authors of all the other books. Also, I didn't think my personal biases should get any more attention than they already do. But we live in a world that is graded (good - better - best) & those who make the rankings take it upon themselves, for better or worse. All of these books are in print and in stock. Be forewarned: These are demanding books. You will find a version of this flyer at http://www.AstroAmerica.com/TopTen.html . There, each of these titles are linked to informative blurbs, price & other purchase information. Here are the best of the best: The best text-books: The best books on Traditional Astrology The Elements of Astrology - Broughton, Astrol- The Modern Text-Book of Astrology - Margaret (In no order) ogy Classics Hone, Astrology Classics Matheseos Libri VIII - Ancient Astrology Theory The best books on Relationships/Synastry: Planetary Powers, The Morin Method - Patti Tobin & Practice - Firmicus Maternus, Astro Classics Astrology & Sex - Robson, Astrology Classics Brittain, AFA (advanced) An Introduction to the Tetrabiblos of Ptolemy - How to Handle Your Human Relations - Lois The Best Introductions to Astrology: Porphyry, trans. by Andrea Gehrz, Moira Press Sargent, AFA (in no order) Astrological Compendium Containing his expla- Synastry - Ronald Davison, Aurora A Beginner’s Guide to Astrology - Vivian Rob- nation & narration of the whole art of astrol- Love Formulas-2 - Nance McCullough, Namac son, Astrology Classics ogy - Rhetorius the Egyptian, translated by James Prediction Techniques Regarding Romance - Ana Alan Oken’s Complete Astrology, Ibis Press Holden, AFA Ruiz, AFA Astrology: Classic Guide To Understanding Your Astrological Roots: The Hellenistic Legacy - Jo- Astrology: A Language of Life vol. 4: Relation- Horoscope - Ronald Davison, CRCS seph Crane, Wessex ship Analysis - Robert Blaschke, Earthwalk Astrology for Dummies - Rae Orion, Wiley Carmen Astrologicum - Dorotheus of Sidon, trans- Planets In Composite - Robert Hand, Whitford Llewellyn’s Complete Book of Astrology - Kris lated by David Pingree, Astro Classics Mercury Method of Chart Comparison - Lois Brandt Riske, Llewellyn The Book of Instruction in the Elements of the Rodden, AFA Astrologer's Handbook - Sakoian & Acker, Art of Astrology - Al Biruni, Astrology Classics Composite Charts - John Townley, Llewellyn Harper Temperament: Astrology’s forgotten key - Dorian Also consider: Secrets From a Stargazer's Notebook - Debbi Gieseler Greenbaum, Wessex Astrologer Skymates II: The Composite Chart - Steven & Kempton-Smith, Topquark Classical Astrology for Modern Living - J. Lee Jodie Forrest, Seven Paws Press Astrology, A Comprehensive Guide to Classical Lehman, Whitford Only Way to Learn About Relationships - March Interpretation - Kevin Burke, Llewellyn Practical Guide to Traditional Astrology - Joseph & McEvers, ACS Also consider: Crane, Arhat Publications Astrology & Difficult Relationships - Beverly Now That I’ve Cast It - Maxine Taylor, AFA Six Astrological Treatises – Masha’allah, trans- Flynn, TLH Publishing How to Read Your Astrological Chart - Donna lated by James Herschel Holden, AFA The best books on Transits: Cunningham, Weiser The Book of Nativities & Revolutions - Ibn Ezra, Planets In Transit - Robert Hand, Whitford Message of the Stars - Heindel, Rosicrucian translated by Meira Epstein, Arhat Transits - Clara M. Darr, AFA The Best Books on Intermediate Astrology: The Introduction to the Science of the Judg- Transits of the Planets - Heber J. Smith, AFA A Student’s Text-Book of Astrology - Vivian Rob- ments of the Stars - Sahl Ibn Bishr, AFA Also consider: son, Astrology Classics Judgments of Nativities - Abu 'Ali Al-Khayyat, Modern Transits - Lois Rodden, AFA The Manual of Astrology, The standard work - trans. by James Holden, AFA Art of Forecasting - Sophia Mason, AFA Sepharial, Astrology Classics Ancient Whispers from Chaldea - Arthyr W. Transits - Reinhold Ebertin, AFA Key to Your Own Nativity - Leo, Astro Classics Chadbourne, Intelligenesis Publications The best books on Progressions: The Principles of Astrology - Charles E.O. Carter, Also consider: The Progressed Horoscope - Alan Leo, As- Astrology Classics Beginning of Wisdom - Avraham Ibn-Ezra, Arhat trology Classics Some Principles of Horoscopic Delineation - On Reception - Masha'allah, Arhat Delineation of Progressions - S. Mason, AFA Charles E.O. Carter, Astrology Classics The Best Medieval Astrology (to 1900) Also consider: Best of Charles Jayne, a book of his books - On the Heavenly Spheres: A treatise on tradi- Astrology: A Language of Life, vol 1: Progres- Charles Jayne, AFA tional astrology - Avelar & Ribeiro, AFA sions - Robert Blaschke, Earthwalk School The best authors (alphabetical): Christian Astrology, book 3 - William Lilly, As- Progressed Horoscope Simplified - Leigh Hope Guido Bonatus trology Classics Milburn, McCoy Publishing Charles E.O. Carter The Text-Book of Astrology - A.J. Pearce, AFA The A.C.D. / L.D. Method of Progressions Sim- Reinhold Ebertin Classical Scientific Astrology - G. Noonan, AFA plified - McDow & Graziano, AFA Ivy Goldstein-Jacobson On the Judgments of Nativities - Johannes The best books on Solar Returns: Martha Lang-Wescott Schoener (trans: Robert Hand), ARHAT Art of Forecasting Using Solar Returns - Anthony William Lilly Essential Dignities - J. Lee Lehman, Whitford Press Louis, Wessex Astrologer Jean-Baptiste Morin Five Medieval Astrologers - J.H. Holden, AFA Solar Returns: Formulas & Analyses - Nance Claudius Ptolemy (one great book) A Rectification Manual: The American Presidency McCullough, Namac Publishing Vivian Robson - Regulus Astrology LLC The Key Cycle - Wynn, AFA Sepharial (Walter Gorn Old) Christian Astrology, books 1 & 2 - William Lilly, Planets in Solar Returns - Mary Shea, Twin Stars Astrology Classics Books available from: The Astrology Center of America / AstroAmerica.com, 207 Victory Lane, Bel Air, MD 21014 Tel: 410-638-7761. Toll-free order line: 1-800-475-2272. On-line at www.AstroAmerica.com Also consider: MacCraig, Macoy Publishing Real Astrology - John Frawley, Apprentice Books Interpreting Solar & Lunar Returns - Janey Stubbs Also consider: Real Astrology Applied - John Frawley, Appren- & Babs Kirby, Capall Bann Publishers Astrodyne Manual - Elbert Benjamine, C o L tice Books Angles & Prediction - Lang-Wescott, Treehouse The best books on Money: Horoscope Symbols - Robert Hand, Whitford Cycles of Light - Lynn Bell, CPA Press Planetary Stock Trading - Bill Meridian, Cycles Essays on Astrology - Robert Hand, Whitford The best books on Solar Arcs: Research Cosmic Loom: The New Science of Astrology - Solar Arcs, Astrology's Most Successful Predic- Planetary Economic Forecasting, 2nd edition - Dennis Elwell, Urania Trust tive System - Noel Tyl, Llewellyn Bill Meridian, Cycles Research Astrology in the Year Zero - G. Phillipson, Flare Radix System - Vivian Robson, Darr Pub McWhirter Theory of Stock Market Forecasting Under One Sky: 12 Astrologers read the same Also consider: - Louise McWhirter, AFA chart - blind! - Rafael Nasser, Seven Paws Press Symbolic Directions in Modern Astrology - C.E.O. The Key to Speculation on the New York Stock Essays on the Foundations of Astrology - C.E.O. Carter, TPH Exchange - Jack Gillen, AFA Carter, Astrology Classics The best books on Primary Directions: Sepharial on Money: Law of Values, Silver Key, Astrology for the 21st Century - David Cochrane, Primary Directions, A Definitive Study - Sepharial, Arcana, or Stock & Trade - Astro Classics Cosmic Patterns Astrology Classics Money: How to find it with Astrology - Lois Rod- The Best of Al H. Morrison, selected & edited by Turn of a Lifetime Astrologically - Ivy M. Gold- den, AFA Karen Christino, Stella Mira Books stein-Jacobson Financial Astrology - LCdr David Williams, AFA The best books on Astrological Body Types: The best books on how to Using Astrology to Find Your Luck: What works? Astrological Body Types: Face/form/expression - Combine Forecasting Techniques: - Kathleen Powers, Newage Enterprises Judith Hill, Borderlands Press Art of Predictive Astrology: Forecasting your life Also consider: Man & the Zodiac - D. Anrias, Astro Classics events - Carol Rushman, Llewellyn Business Astrology 101 - Stathis, Star Cycles Astrological Types - Howard Duff, AFA Predictive Astrology, The Eagle & the Lark - What Are Winning Transits? - Wehrman, ACS Astro Graphology - D. Gunzburg, Wessex Bernadette Brady, Weiser Mapping Your Money - Kris Riske, Llewellyn The best book on Astrology as a Business: Astrologer's Forecasting Workbook - Cope, AFA The best books on Employment & Careers: Astrology: A Language of Life vol. 3: A Hand- Astrology A Language of Life vol. 5: Holographic Vocational Astrology - Judith Hill, AFA book for the Self-Employed Astrologer - Rob- Transits - Robert Blaschke, Earthwalk In Search of a Fulfilling Career - Joann ert Blaschke, Earthwalk School of Astrology Forecasting with New, Full & Quarter Moons - Wickenburg, AFA The best books on Medical Astrology: Sophia Mason, AFA Patterns of Professions - E. B. Donath, AFA Encyclopaedia of Medical Astrology - H.L. Cor- What Evangeline Adams Knew - Christino, SMP Astrology & Vocational Aptitude - H. Baron von nell, Astrology Classics Predictive