3 must-read books for astrology lovers

Expand your knowledge of the ancient celestial practice with our go-to astrology books.

Reviewed by Alicia Yusef and Cassandra Tyndall

ON THE HEAVENLY SPHERES:A TREATISE ON TRADITIONAL ASTROLOGY BY HELENA AVELAR & LUIS RIBEIRO (2010)
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF ASTROLOGERS
If you’re looking for a thorough resource on traditional astrology, this is the astrology book you need. Drawn from original references, including Lilly, Ibn Ezra, Ptolemy and Al-Biruni, this resource delves into complicated subjects with clarity and concision, so it’s accessible for anyone. Covering a broad range of topics, it’s suitable for traditional astrology beginners but there’s also topics for the more advanced practitioner to sink their teeth into. I truly valued their unbiased review of the different house systems and the straightforward introduction to chart calculation. ASY

THE ARCHETYPAL COSMOS BY RENN BUTLER (2018)
SELF PUBLISHED
Whether you’re a novice, an astrology enthusiast or a professional, this book will soon become a well-thumbed favourite. This well-thought-out and in-depth treatment of planetary patterns and combinations can help deepen your understanding of planetary archetype combinations. While accessible and easy to read, it also factors non-astrological-based perspectives, which will be of great value to therapists, spiritual healers and practitioners, too. CT

ANCIENT ASTROLOGY IN THEORY & PRACTICE: VOLUME II BY DEMETRA GEORGE
RUBEDO PRESS.
The much-anticipated sequel to Volume I, Volume II brings a comprehensive treatment of the techniques that are now largely known as Hellenistic Astrology, focusing on delineating planetary meaning through the Houses. This epic textbook-style tome will transform your understanding and approach to working with the Houses. As you master the Lords and Ladies of your chart, the overarching principles of the nativity becomes illuminated, guiding you on your life path. If you buy limited astrology books in 2022, make this one! CT