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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.

For a printable version of this page, click here (pdf).

And now, the best of the best:

The best Text-books for Astrology:
  • The Modern Text-Book of Astrology- Margaret Hone, Astrology Classics
  • Planetary Powers, The Morin Method- Patti Tobin Brittain, AFA

The best Introductions to Astrology (in no order):
  • A Beginner's Guide to Practical Astrology- Vivian Robson
  • Astrology for Dummies, A reference for the rest of us- Rae Orion, Wiley Publishing
  • Alan Oken's Complete Astrology- Alan Oken, Ibis Press (Red Wheel/Weiser)
  • Llewellyn's Complete Book of Astrology, the easy way to learn astrology- Kris Brandt Riske, Llewellyn
    • Astrology: Classic Guide To Understanding Your Horoscope- Ronald Davison, CRCS
    • Astrology, a Cosmic Science- Isabel Hickey, CRCS
    • Astrologer's Handbook- Sakoian & Acker, Harper
    • Secrets From a Stargazer's Notebook- Debbi Kempton-Smith, Topquark
    • Astrology, A Comprehensive Guide to Classical Interpretation- Kevin Burke, Llewellyn
Also consider:
 Now That I've Cast It, What Do I Do With It? - Maxine Taylor, AFA
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 Hellenistic Astrology: (In no order.)


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