Looking for a bit of direction on resources to help teach yourself astrology? Here’s what I’ve been using so far. While this is not a comprehensive list of resources I’ve delved into, here are some things I’ve found helpful. Reviews for the books listed here are on their way, but feel free to ask about specifics in the mean time!

Books

This section is an ever-growing list, so I’ve broken it down into some sub-categories to help you sort our what best suits your needs.

Quick-Reference

Want some quick, cookbook-style references to flip through or use as some memory-joggers?  Check these out:

“The Astrology Bible: The Definitive Guide to the Zodiac” —Judy Hall
“LLewellyn’s Complete Book of Astrology” —Riske Riske & Kris Brandt
“The Only Astrology Book You’ll Ever Need” –Joanna Martine Woolfolk

Basics

These books can help get you started if you want something more substantial than a quick reference guide:

“Astrology for Yourself” —Demetra George & Douglas Bloch
“Sun Signs” —Linda Goodman
“Love Signs” —Linda Goodman
“Astrology: A Cosmic Science” —Isabel M. Hickey
“Sextrology: The Astrology of Sex and the Sexes” —Stella Starsky and Quinn Cox

Beyond the Basics

If you’re feeling like you have the general feel of what is going on and are looking for some books that can give you some more depth, you might want to check these out:

“Astrology, Karma, and Transformation” —Stephen Arroyo
“Astrology and the Authentic Self” –Demetra George

Single Topic

Want clarification on aspects? More information on the houses? These books go in depth on one specific major topic in astrology:

“Astrology, Psychology, and the Four Elements” —Stephen Arroyo
“Aspects in Astrology” —Sue Tompkins
“The Twelve Houses” —Howard Sasportas

Special Topics

Have a specific niche you want to research? These books have a specialized focus on a single topic in astrology:

“Chiron: Rainbow Bridge Between the Inner and Outer Planets” –Barbara Hand Clow
“Asteroid Goddesses”—Demetra George
“Mysteries of the Dark Moon” & “Finding Our Way Through the Dark” –Demetra George (These books are companions to each other. Read them together)
“Saturn: A New Look at an Old Devil” —Liz Greene
“The Twelfth House: The Hidden Power in the Horoscope” —Karen Hamaker-Zondag
“Living Lilith: Four Dimensions of the Cosmic Feminine” —M. Kelley Hunter
“Astrology for the Soul” —Jan Spiller
“Saturn in Transit” —Erin Sullivan

Podcasts