Essential Astrology for Self-Discovery

By Kat La Mantia | February 15 2024 | AdultsGeneralAllGiftBlog

Is your fate written in the stars? For curious beginners and experienced professionals alike, astrology holds the key to self-discovery. From evaluating the match potential of a romantic partner to career advice tailored to your unique birth chart, astrology can be used to gain more insight into any facet of life. Many of us know our sun sign, but do you know your big three (sun, moon, and rising) and what they mean? Is there a stellium in your chart? How do you make a chart anyway?

For those intrigued by all the astrology talk on social media who finally want to delve beyond their daily horoscope, we’ve curated some of our favorite astrology books that will help you unlock the secrets of the stars! See our top picks below, and then explore our astrology title list for even more illuminating books on celestial wisdom.

More Astrology Titles

Colorstrology
What Your Birthday Color Says about You
978-1-59474-691-8
This rejacketed edition of a Quirk backlist favorite (65,000 net since 2006) will feature an invigorated interior design and a new cover emphasizing Pantone's participation.
$19.99 US
Mar 11, 2014
5-7/8 x 5-7/8
Paperback
432 Pages
Quirk Books

Parkers' Astrology
The Definitive Guide to Using Astrology in Every Aspect of Your Life
978-0-7440-2039-7
A new edition of this universally acknowledged practical introduction to astrology for interested amateurs and budding professionals If you are interested in the zodiac and astrology, let Derek and Julia Parker guide you through the stars and planetary activity. You'll learn the basics of astrology, discover astrological techniques and join them as they take a look at the planets at work. Includes the latest developments in astrology and explores advanced birth chart techniques using midpoints, harmonics, and the Moon's nodes. Leave nothing to chance - find out more about your relationships, marriage, career, leisure and health with this definitive guide to astrology.
$40.00 US
Sep 01, 2020
9 x 11-5/16
Hardcover
496 Pages
DK

Astrology of You and Me Oracle Deck
72 Cards to Understand and Improve Your Relationships
978-0-593-57930-5
Deepen your relationships with yourself and others using this oracle deck, based on the bestselling book The Astrology of You and Me, which draws on the wisdom of the Zodiac to help you better understand the people in your life.
$22.00 US
Feb 06, 2024
4-7/8 x 6-3/8
Cards
72 Pages
Clarkson Potter

Magic Days
Your Journey Through the Astrology, Numerology, and Tarot of Every Day of the Year
978-0-14-313676-7
From celebrated astrologer Nadine Jane, a guide to the journey of every day and birthday of the year, revealing  how the current astrological season, along with the wisdom of tarot and numerology, can help you lead a happier and more fulfilled life
$40.00 US
Nov 01, 2022
7-3/8 x 9-1/8
Paperback
800 Pages
Penguin Life

Cosmic Parenting
A Birth Chart Deck for Kids, Parents, and Families: 80 Astrology Cards
978-0-593-57928-2
Look to the stars with this astrology deck to better understand your child's emotional needs, communication style, values, desires, and more—from goop's resident psychological astrologer.
$22.00 US
Mar 19, 2024
4-3/4 x 6-3/8
Cards
80 Pages
Clarkson Potter

Astrology for Real Relationships
Understanding You, Me, and How We All Get Along
978-1-9848-5624-1
A modern, inclusive guide to astrology that will illuminate your love life as well as your relationships with your family, your friends, and yourself.
$19.99 US
Dec 31, 2019
7 x 8
Paperback
256 Pages
Ten Speed Press

The Cosmic Calendar
Using Astrology to Get in Sync with Your Best Life
978-0-525-54108-0
Go from astrology-curious to cosmically empowered with this expert guide to decoding the stars for everyday life
$22.00 US
Oct 20, 2020
6 x 8
Paperback
304 Pages
TarcherPerigee

Cosmic Care
Astrology, Lunar Cycles, and Birth Charts for Self-Care and Empowerment
978-1-4019-7450-3
An guide to describing how to align your self-care with the astrological seasons, including material on birth charts and lunar cycles.
$16.99 US
Feb 27, 2024
5-1/2 x 8-1/2
Paperback
257 Pages
Hay House LLC

The Magic of Astrology
What Your Zodiac Sign Says About You (and Everyone You Know)
978-0-525-61748-8
Find your place in the stars with this fun and accessible guide to the 12 signs of the zodiac. 
$16.95 US
Feb 08, 2022
6 x 8
Hardcover
176 Pages
Driven

Postcolonial Astrology
Reading the Planets through Capital, Power, and Labor
978-1-62317-530-6
Tapping into the political power of magic and astrology for social, community, and personal transformation.
$17.95 US
May 18, 2021
5-1/2 x 8-1/2
Paperback
336 Pages
North Atlantic Books

The Signs in Love
An Interactive Cosmic Road Map to Finding Love That Lasts
978-0-593-53861-6
An astrological guide to deepening your romantic connection—or finding the love of your life.
$18.00 US
Feb 07, 2023
5-1/2 x 7-1/2
Paperback
336 Pages
TarcherPerigee