Where to Find Astrology

If you have developed an interest in astrology the belief that your personality, relationships, and occurrences is your life are all influenced by the position of cosmic objects at the time of your birth there are a number of sources which can help you gain further information about this interesting topic, as well as how to incorporate astrology into your decisions, plans, and your everyday life.

While the most important and well-known factor is your astrological zodiac sign, it is better, more complex and more accurate if you also know the date, time, and place of your birth this,which is known as natal astrology, is the foundation by which astrologers make analyses and predictions regarding one's life, personality, and future.  While there are both differences and similarities between the Western zodiac and the Chinese zodiac, the main factors which are taken into account are that Western astrology is based on the solar year, whereas Chinese astrology is based on the lunar year; and in Western astrology the month sign is the primary factor, whereas in Chinese astrology the year sign is the main factor. 

There is an almost limitless supply of astrology-related information readily available.  For those who have sparked a new interest, the most basic and easiest to understand are the daily
horoscopes which can be found in most in-print newspapers and many magazines.  These horoscopes, however, are based on nothing more than one's zodiac sign; and, as such, are very generalized and "generic."  Even some of those who write these syndicated columns occasionally comment that since they are not personalized to each individual, they usually fall more into the scope of suggestibility that if you "read in your horoscope" that something good or bad will happen, it's likely that actual occurrences will follow in accordance with what you've been led to believe will happen.  Books of the 'My Daily Horoscope' nature can also be found in supermarkets and other stores these, too, are compiled of generalized information based solely on one's zodiac sign. 

A step above these forms of astrology is "personalized readings."  For those who have a serious belief in astrology, these can be considered much more accurate, as they are based on one's own personal information specifically, the location, date, and exact time of one's birth.  Free personalized horoscopes of daily, weekly, or monthly readings can be obtained upon request and by providing these details; you will then receive these readings in your email inbox.  If you have not already received email advertisements for these astrological readings, there are countless numbers of links to sites where you can put in a request.

The Best Books on Astrology

There are thousands of books available on astrology. Some mini-books on astrology are sold in supermarket checkout lanes. Others are sold in book stores. But most of the books that you see while out on your daily errands are some of the worst books on astrology that you can waste your money on.

These so-called books on astrology are often no more than horoscopes, based on nothing more than sun signs. Some of these books claim to help you with your relationships, while only providing sun sign information. Astrology actually encompasses many factors into your astrological readings, and the sun sign is one small factor of many.

The best books on astrology are those that teach you how to plot your own astrological chart and readings. These books on astrology are the best way to learn how astrology affects your life and teach you how to apply that knowledge to better your life. Below you will find some of the best books on astrology.

The Only Astrology Book you’ll Ever Need by Joanna Martine Woolfolk, is a great place to start learning about astrology. This book gives you an overview of the various sun signs, as well as other factors such as the moon, your ascendant, and the houses. Additionally, this book on astrology provides extensive charts by birth date to help you create your own personal astrological chart and readings.

Using the information you gathered and the charts you created in the last book on astrology, you can use this next book to predict your future using astrology. This book is called Predictive Astrology: The Eagle and the Lark and is written by Bernadette Brady. This book will help you understand the predictive nature of the planets and houses. Using this information and your astrological birth chart you can easily predict your future using astrology.

You can take this information and apply it to your daily life using the book Financial Astrology by David Williams. This is one of the best books on astrology that actually explains how to use real astrological principles to better an area of your life. This book provides astrological data for past major financial events, as well as outlines how to use real astrological data to predict future financial opportunities and windfalls.

Another of the best books on astrology that can teach you how to interpret real horoscopes is called Aspects in Astrology: A Guide to Understanding Planetary Relationships in the Horoscope by Sue Tompkins. This book explains why newspaper and magazine horoscopes are rarely accurate for most people. Sue Tompkins also arms you with information and charts about how the planets affect your sun sign. Armed with this information you can interpret mundane horoscopes to actually fit your astrological chart, and use them to your benefit.

If, after reading the above books, you are still a little fuzzy as to what the various aspects of an astrological chart are and how they affect you, this is the book for you. The Complete Book of Astrology by Ada Aubin and June Rifkin provides the best explanations of sun signs, houses, planets, planetary movements, the moon, and other aspects of astrology that affect your life.