Books of Interest
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- The Secret Language of Astrology by Roy Gillett
For your convenience, Astrolabe carries a variety of astrological reference books, books that enhance the use of our software products, and books by members of the Astrolabe Team.
Books by Members of the Astrolabe Team: Staff, Authors, Editors, etc.
By Bernadette Brady ... 
Star and Planet Combinations
For natal and predictive use, Brady gives the meaning of every major star when combined with all the planets and nodal axis. Includes tables for finding the key stars for any birthtime, enabling you to use the in mundo methods that are appropriate for stars that lie far from the ecliptic. Also includes rare material on the detailed interpretations of an individual's natal heliacal rising and setting stars, which yield insight into one's soul and spiritual path. Paper, 280 pp., $37.00. Buy Online
This complete book of fixed stars provides carefully thought-out modern interpretations for the fixed stars and the most appropriate methods for using them in charts. An invaluable reference tool with many useful tables. Paper, $34.95. (Solar Fire) Buy Online
Predictive Astrology: The Eagle and the Lark
This comprehensive textbook shows how to use all the major predictive tools, including transits, progressions, returns, eclipses, and planetary arcs. As its subtitle indicates, it helps you to integrate the "eagle's" view (the big, overall long-term picture) with that of the "lark" (up-close, detailed, and short-term). Paper, $26.95 (Solar Fire) Buy Online
By Gary Christen ... 
Essentials of Intermediate Astrology
published by National Council for Geocosmic Research, edited by Alphee Lavoie and Lorraine Welsh
A collection of astrological essays by some of today's most prominent astrologers, including Astrolabe's own Gary Christen, on topics such as cycles, progressions, lunar phases, solar arc directions, declinations and more. Paper, $15.00 (Solar Fire, JigSaw) Buy Online
Rafael Nasser's Under One Sky
Edited by Jodie Forrest, features delineations of the same chart by twelve experts representing twelve different astrological traditions, including Astrolabe's Gary Christen. Other contributors include Rob Hand, Ronnie Dreyer, Steven Forrest and Demetra George. Paper, $24.95. Buy Online
By Frank Clifford... 
The Astrologer’s Book of Charts
A unique reference book of 150 horoscopes and chart worksheets of notable names and fascinating lives from the worlds of entertainment, sport, royalty, business, art, fashion, literature, politics and crime, all sourced and rated for accuracy. Paper, 158pp. $21.50. Buy Online
British Entertainers: The Astrological Profiles
Learn astrology by studying the charts and biographies of over 800 British celebrities from film, theatre, television, comedy and music. This new 3rd edition includes revised and expanded profiles, thousands of dated events for research and quotes from and about the entertainer. $25.00 Buy Online
By Ronnie Gale Dreyer.... 
Vedic Astrology: A Guide to the Fundamentals of Jyotish
An introductory text to the fundamentals of Hindu astrology. Paper, $16.95 Buy Online
NEW! The Secret Language of Astrology: The Illustrated Key to Unlocking the Secrets of the Stars
The perfect gift book for people who want to learn about astrology -- and you might just want one for yourself for the beauty of the illustrations! Look inside
Wrapped in this stunningly illustrated coffee-table book is a complete textbook of basic astrology, including meanings of the planets, polarities, triplicities, quadruplicities, signs, houses and aspects. Four additional chapters explain how to put these factors together to read a chart. A list of readings and other resources includes access to an Astrolabe-powered website that will calculate natal charts for you. Paper, 176 pages, $19.95 Buy Online
Economy, Ecology & Kindness: World Economy & Astro-Cycles 1984-2024
This book takes a Buddhist approach to planetary cycles to explain why the world economic crisis is happening, how it could have been avoided, and how it can certainly be mended in the future. Paper, $15.95 Buy Online
Astrology and Compassion: The Convenient Truth
Astrology and Compassion offers an ecology that can heal the core of our personal and social lives, while sustaining what we really value. Beside it, contemporary methods are mere band aids. Paper, $25.00 Buy Online
By Liz Greene ... 
Essays on Mars and Jupiter. Paper, $24.95 Buy Online
The Astrology of Fate
Paper, $29.95 Buy Online
Saturn: A New Look at an Old Devil
In her classic first book, Liz Greene traces Saturn's influence through the signs and houses (though emphasis is more on the houses), in aspect to the other planets and in synastry. She shows that Saturn, which was previously regarded as a malefic planet, can be an initiator leading us into greater consciousness. Paper, $18.95 Buy Online
Essays on Astrology
Precise information on latitudes, parans, dodekatemoria and other technical matters. Also, insights on Mercury, the Moon, and the planets that make up the “father complex”; on how astrology works, its relation to science, and on the Age of Pisces. Paper, $19.95 Buy Online
Horoscope Symbols
Uncovers the core meanings of the planets, houses, etc., so you can go beyond canned delineations to make your own synthesis of the chart. Paper, $24.95 Buy Online
Planets in Composite
Made up of the midpoints between the planets in the charts of two people, the composite chart describes the relationship that is occurring between the pair. Hand's book shows how to compute a composite chart and presents illustrative case studies. Then it gives complete sign, house and aspect interpretations for all the planets in the composite chart. Paper, $19.95 Buy Online
For everyone from the layperson to the seasoned astrologer, this is the essential reference for living through any transit in a constructive, life-affirming way. Enables you to pinpoint just what each transit is asking of you, its strong points and possibile pitfalls, and where it wants to take you in your development. Includes 720 extensive, thoughtful delineations of house transits and 5 major transiting aspects from the 10 transiting planets (Sun through Pluto) to natal planets plus the Asc and MC. Also describes Hand's orderly method for analyzing transits, with case studies. Expanded 2nd Ed. Paper, 530 pp., $29.95 Buy Online
Planets in Youth
Robert Hand's only book of natal chart delineations, this includes complete interpretations for planets in signs, houses and aspects. While it was slanted to help teenagers achieve self-understanding, it also speaks in clear, direct language to any adult who is in the process of becoming. An Introduction explores the role of the planets in stages of human development and includes case studies. Paper, $24.95 Buy Online
Combining the author's own experience with the observations of Jayne and Johndro, this acclaimed new book provides the lost key to eclipse cycles and the location of events. Rich with instructive illustrations and examples, it shows how to work with eclipses, locations and event-timing in both personal and mundane charts. Paper, $39.00 (Solar Maps) Buy Online
By Dietrech Pessin ...
This pioneering volume offers astrologers a series of remarkably simple yet effective tools for prediction and planning. An inspiring book packed with invaluable observations, accurate forecasting aids and practical real-life case studies. Paper, $32.00 (Solar Fire) Buy Online
By Bruce Scofield ...
One of the best intros to astrology ever, this little gem packs in an amazing amount of essential information. Includes a history of astrology, ready answers for astrology's critics, the basic symbolism of the planets, signs, aspects and houses, how to go about reading a birth chart, and even how to start making astrological predictions. Ideal for clients and non-astrological friends - and you'll no doubt learn something new from it yourself. Paper, 143pp., $10.00 (Solar Fire) Buy Online
The Circuitry of the Self: Astrology and the Developmental Model
In this thoughtful book on why and how astrology may work, Scofield argues that astrology is deeply embedded in our biological processes. He shows how planetary cycles establish imprints as we develop, and how these imprints structure our personality and, consequently, our destiny. Paper, $12.95 Buy Online
How to Practice Mayan Astrology
Signs of Time: An Introduction to Meso-American Astrology
In-depth discussion of Mayan/Aztec astrology, including its history, astronomical rationale and parallels with our own astrological tradition. Paper, $11.95 Buy Online
By Valerie Vaughan ...
Persephone Is Transpluto
This rich, solidly researched excursion into myth, science, history and women's issues will set new trains of thought into motion and give you expanded concepts for interpretation. Paper, $12.95 Buy Online
Kepler's Astrology: The Baby, the Bathwater, and the Third Man in the Middle
Translated by Ken Negus; Introduction and editor's notes by Valerie Vaughan
After years of preparation, Ken Negus and Valerie Vaughan have produced the first complete English translation of the historic defense of astrology that Johannes Kepler published in 1610. Originally titled Tertius Interveniens (pronounced "ter-she-us intervene-yens" and meaning the "third man in the middle"), this work carried the admonition, "Don't throw the baby out with the bathwater," on its title page. In this book Kepler sifts out what he found to be invalid in astrology only to affirm astrology's essential truths. Includes notes and a historical introduction. Paper, $17.00 Buy Online
Reference Books
The Astrolabe World Ephemeris, 2001 - 2050 at Midnight or Noon features longitudes and declinations for the Sun, Moon, planets, Chiron, and the asteriods. Preface by Rob Hand. Paper, $29.95. Buy Online
World Ephemeris for the 20th Century 1900 - 2000 at Midnight by Para Research. Preface by Robert Hand. Daily positions for the Sun through Pluto and the North Node, with dates and times of lunar phases and solar sign-ingresses. Large, easy-to-read type. Paper, $29.95. Buy Online
Tables of Planetary Phenomena by Neil F. Michelsen. This amazing compilation lists eclipses, stations, outer-planet conjunctions, and much, much more! Paper, $32.95 Buy Online
Valliere’s Best Days, Best Hours Your essential planning guide for every day and hour. This year with three graphic styles to choose from. $9.95 More Details Buy Online
To Enhance Your Use of Astrolabe Programs
Rules for Planetary Pictures by Alfred Witte and Herman Lefeldt. This Uranian-school classic interprets all 2 and 3-point, and some 4-point combinations of regular and Uranian planets, the nodes, Asc, MC, and Aries Point. Paper, $29.95 ( Nova Chartwheels, Solar Fire) Buy Online
Combination of Stellar Influences by Reinhold Ebertin. This classic contains meanings for every two- and three-point combination of planets, the MC, Ascendant and Node. Paper, $24.95 (Nova Chartwheels, Solar Fire) Buy Online
Rapid and Reliable Analysis by Reinhold Ebertin. The master of Cosmobiology shows how to home in on the essentials of a chart using dials and midpoints. He also presents his system of forecasting through progressions, solar arcs and transits. Illustrated with case histories. Paper, $9.95 (Nova Chartwheels, Solar Fire) Buy Online
Dial Detective: Investigating with the 90 Degree Dial by Maria Kay Simms. A clear and lavishly illustrated introduction to Uranian astrology and the use of the 90 degree dial. Includes cut-out 90-degree dial. Paper, Revised Second Edition $19.95 (Nova Chartwheels, Solar Fire) Buy Online
Handbook of Techniques for the Hamburg School by Ruth Brummund and Udo Rudolph. A useful compendium of the fundamental techniques of Uranian astrology. Paper, $21.95 (Nova Chartwheels, Solar Fire) Buy Online
Predictive Astrology by Michele Adler. A highly regarded, admirably clear and complete catalog of predictive techniques and how to use them. Paper, $21.95 (Solar Fire) Buy Online
The Key Cycle by Wynn. This potent and time-honored system of progressions through the houses is an adaptation of Solar Return calculations, adjusted to any desired date or geographical location. It is based upon the fractional quarter-day excess which is corrected by a leap-year every fourth year. This booklet of articles includes an explanation of the cycle, examples and aids for interpretation. Paper, $5.00 (Solar Fire) Buy Online
Planets in Locality by Steve Cozzi. This comprehensive book describes the nature of the local space system of horoscope interpretation and offers detailed delineations. Paper, $22.00 (Solar Fire) Buy Online
Traditional Astrology for Today: An Introduction, by Benjamin Dykes, PhD. This leading traditional astrologer and translator explains how adding techniques and concepts from ancient, medieval and Renaissance astrology can enhance your chart-reading today. In a brief and clear style he presents natal and predictive methods, key concepts and interpretation rules, counseling strategies, examples, a concise history of pre-17th-century astrology, responses to common objections, an extensive glossary, exercises to test what you’ve learned, and a guide for further study. Paper, $15.99 (Solar Fire, JigSaw) Buy Online
Temperament: Astrology’s Forgotten Key by Dorian Gieseler Greenbaum. The definitive guide to assessing the temperament in astrology. “Temperament” - which is related to the humors (choleric, melancholic, sanguine, phlegmatic), the elements (fire, earth, air, water) and the four qualities (hot, cold, wet, dry) is a concept that modern astrology largely neglects, but which can lead to a much deeper understanding of the person. The author first traces the concept from Thales in the 6th Century BCE through 20th-century psychologists and astrologers like Jung, Marc Edmund Jones and Rudolf Steiner. She then describes the research that enabled her to arrive at a workable system for evaluating temperament in the natal chart. Finally, she illustrates pure and compound temperaments in the charts of many famous people. Paper, $21.00 (Solar Fire, JigSaw) Buy Online
Classical Astrology for Modern Living, by J. Lee Lehman, PhD. From Ptolemy to psychology and back! Aiming to improve the practice of astrology today, Dr Lehman presents ancient techniques and the logic behind them. She then shows how these practices illuminate the charts of famous people and events. Paper, $19.95 (Solar Fire, JigSaw) Buy Online
The Astrology of Family Dynamics by Erin Sullivan. Explores how astrology illuminates the complexities of the family as an organic whole; uses JigSaw software to illustrate. Paper, $19.95 (JigSaw) Buy Online
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