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Dave's "Top Ten" Astrology Books

The best of the best


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.

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And now, the best of the best:

The best Text-books for Astrology:

The best Introductions to Astrology (in no order):

Also consider:
How to Read Your Astrological Chart - Donna Cunningham, Weiser
Message of the Stars - Max Heindel, Rosicrucian Fellowship

The best books on Intermediate/Advanced Astrology:

The best authors: (Alphabetic)
Note: These authors have each written more than three books, all of which are of outstanding quality. Outstanding authors of a single book, such as
William Lilly or Claudius Ptolemy (one-hit wonders), are excluded. Also excluded, for the moment, are authors whose best works are out of print at this time. Astrology has a long & distinguished past, with many outstanding authors. Get the printing presses fired up & this list could be quite long.

The best books on Traditional Astrology: (In no order.)

Also consider:
Christian Astrology, books 1 & 2 - William Lilly, Astrology Classics
Abbreviation of the Introduction to Astrology - Abu Ma'shar, Arhat Publications
Beginning of Wisdom - Avraham Ibn-Ezra, translated by Meira Epstein, Arhat Publications
Night & Day: Planetary Sect in Astrology - Robert Hand, Arhat Publications
On Reception - Masha'allah, Arhat Publications
Whole Sign Houses, The Oldest House System - Robert Hand, Arhat Publications

The best books on Relationships/Synastry:

Also consider:
Skymates II: The Composite Chart - Steven & Jodie Forrest, Seven Paws Press
Only Way to Learn About Relationships - March & McEvers, ACS
Astrology & Difficulty Relationships - Beverly Flynn, TLH Publishing

The best books on Transits:

Also consider:
Modern Transits - Lois Rodden, AFA
Art of Forecasting - Sophia Mason, AFA
Forecasting with New, Full & Quarter Moons - Sophia Mason, AFA
Transits - Reinhold Ebertin, AFA

The best books on Progressions:

Also consider:
Astrology: A Language of Life, vol 1: Progressions - Robert P. Blaschke, Earthwalk School of Astrology
Progressed Horoscope Simplified - Leigh Hope Milburn, McCoy Publishing
The A.C.D. / L.D. Method of Progressions Simplified - Sandra D. McDow & Jo Anna Graziano, AFA

The best books on Solar Returns:


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