Astrology Resources

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In the past year of facilitating an astrology group and offering readings at markets I’ve gotten a lot of questions from beginners about where to start. This list is definitely not conclusive and just my humble opinion. So many astrologers I did not mention here and those I haven't heard of! I recommend picking a couple books out and reading them. You may be able to find pdfs online for free if cost is a barrier or potentially a cheaper audiobook version. All of these books have good, dedicated information about the planets (minus the Mecca Woods one which is specifically about the zodiac signs). You can web search “planet’s name” and Astrology Podcast and a whole episode on that planet will pop up. The Astrology Podcast by Chris Brennan is great and has so much free, expert astrology knowledge, I cannot praise it enough and it is truly prolific in the field. Kirah Tabourn’s podcast, Cosmic Guidance for All, is also excellent and features many younger BIPOC astrologers. Jessica Lanyadoo’s Ghost of a Podcast is my favorite astrology podcast and the only one I listen to every week.

Books:

Making The Gods Work For You By Caroline W. Casey

Excellent, highly recommend, very accessible and written beautifully. Takes a tour through the planets. One of my favorite astrology books I have read.



The Inner Sky by Steven Forrest

This is considered a classic. And also has 2 instances of Forrest using a well known racist slur towards Romani people to describe Sagittariuses. That is gross and unacceptable, however I conclude reflects more of the time period it was written in than Forrest having a deep seated prejudice against Romani people. I still recommend it. This book has all the foundational information you need to get started. He is an Evolutionary Astrologer and if you have the opportunity to listen to one of his lectures online maybe through Youtube or the NORWAC archives for purchase I would take advantage of it. He has also written books about Pluto and Neptune.


Astrology For Yourself A Workbook for Personal Transformation by Demetra George

This is a workbook and would be great to help you synthesize and apply concepts. It guides you through delineating your natal chart with fill in the blank type worksheets. She wrote this book earlier in her career so it features more modern concepts like Alphabet Astrology. 

The Essential Guide to Practical Astrology by April Elliott Kent

This is an encyclopedia on foundational astrology. Really a great reference tool to have, highly recommend. 

You Were Born For This: Astrology for Radical Self-Acceptance by Chani Nicholas

Very accessible, highly recommend for beginners, focuses on the Big Three: Sun, Moon, Rising sign and also has foundational info about aspects and other topics.


Postcolonial Astrology by Alice Sparkly Kat

I need to read this book lol I’ve only read a few pages. Truly a unique astrology book that has never been written. Very dense and academic, not a light read, for intermediate and advanced astrologers.

Astrology for Real Relationships by Jessica Lanyadoo

Lanyadoo is a Jewish-Iraqi-Canadian, Humanistic Astrologer. This book is so good I really like it, it is accessible for beginners and also shows you placement interpretations. It isn't a how to learn astrology step by step guide, but it is great for looking up a placement like Mercury in Pisces and getting a description. Good for people interested in learning how their placements impact their relationships. 

Astrology for Happiness and Success Aries to Pisces by Mecca Woods

I haven't read it but it looks interesting and like a good jumping off point to learn more about the signs.

Ancient Astrology In Theory and Practice Volumes I and II by Demetra George 

Hellenistic Astrology by Chris Brennan

I encourage you to read at least one of the other books I listed first before these, but do whatever feels right. Very dense, academic, absolute staples if you are interested in Hellenistic Astrology.

BIPOC Astrologers and their links 

Kirah Tabourn has several episodes on her podcast about the planets and other interesting topics as well. The episodes are on Spotify and here https://www.thestrology.com/podcast-episdoes This podcast was formerly called the Strology Show and is now known as the Cosmic Guidance for All. 

Alice Sparkly Kat has a lot of original blog content! They also incorporate politics and intersectionality in their astrology. https://www.alicesparklykat.com/ 

Sam Reynolds is a genius and needs to write a book. https://www.unlockastrology.com/

Ali Olomi is a Medieval and Arabic Astrologer with so much phenomenal content on Patreon. He is more advanced and academic, he is actually a professor. He is prolific in terms of the volume and quality of content he offers. http://aliolomi.com/ 

Diana Harper Rose is a gifted relational astrologer. She also has a Patreon and is featured on many podcasts. https://ddamascenaa.com/ 

Sagittarian Mind on Instagram and Twitter. I mostly just follow him, but I like all of his content and get a good vibe. https://sagmind.wordpress.com/ 

Taylor Ursula is great, made a tarot deck called Portals inspired by being a Pisces and is featured on a lot of podcasts. https://www.thatssopisces.com/

And I really like these astrologers…

Renee Sills, a 2nd generation embodied astrologer, is excellent with a wonderful podcast that does monthly forecasts through the signs, incorporates politics into her work, has a lot of content and can be found at https://www.embodiedastrology.com/

Pallas K. Augustine is an astrologer who has a practice based in ancestral and relational work. They wrote a book about the IC you can get on the waitlist for. I am currently reading the book it is truly lovely. They go through the IC in the all of the signs, giving each a chapter where they include transcription from readings they gave people with those IC placements. Really great window into what excellent consultation looks like. You can find them here: https://www.nineofwands.com/