Kirah’s Favorite
Astrology Resources
BOOKS
These books are listed from beginner level (just starting) to more advanced (active students), but all are important texts to consider! I have linked some books through Am*zon for convenience but I suggest you check your local bookshops, purchase used books from abebooks.com, or other retailers before major retailers like Amazon.
You Were Born For This
by Chani Nicholas
An amazing primer to learn about your Sun, Moon, Ascendant and Ascendant ruler through traditional concepts but in an incredibly digestible way. I highly recommend this book for anyone at the beginning of their astro journey.
Astrology, Psychology & The Four Elements
by Stephen Arroyo
Great for any student but especially those who are interested in a more psychological and Jungian framework. This was one of my first astro reads and remains one of my all-time favorites, for a thorough understanding of the four elements is crucial to astro basics. I just love the way Arroyo writes and recommend checking out more of his books.
Astrology and the Authentic Self
by Demetra George
This book is sort of an all-in-one when it comes to learning how to use astrology as an effective tool and learning a framework through which to synthesize a chart. Demetra George is a living astro legend, and her work is so easy to digest and simply top notch. Anyone looking to start or improve their client work would benefit from this book.
Introduction to Traditional Astrology
by Charles Obert
Charlie Obert’s work is a great and affordable resource. The link above takes you to his website where you can purchase his books as ebooks (pdfs) for lower prices than the physical copies (however, if you prefer physical copies, you shouldn’t have trouble finding them online). This book is a comprehensive guide on traditional astrology techniques and would be helpful for anyone beginning to dive into trad astro. Check out his other books as well!
On The Heavenly Spheres - A Treatise on Traditional Astrology
by Helena Avelar & Luis Ribeiro
I highly recommend this book for any new student to astrology who yearns to understand the underlying order to the cosmos. This is a textbook-like book that covers everything you need to know about traditional astrology. You can also purchase their workbook that goes along with this text, Traditional Astrology Course: Essential Concepts & Interpretation Basics.
Hellenistic Astrology - The Study of Fate and Fortune
by Chris Brennan
This book is a holy grail, a traditional astrology bible. A must-have for any serious student of traditional & hellenistic astrology, but be warned, it’s huge book! You’ll have this in your library for life and will find yourself going back to reference it countless times.
Ancient Astrology In Theory and Practice - A Manual of Traditional Techniques Vol 1
by Demetra George
Another holy grail and must-have book for any serious student of traditional astrology. It’s huge but covers everything you need to know about the basics of traditional astrology. It is beautifully written and easy to digest. Another very large book but you will never regret purchasing it, it’s one you’ll use throughout your lifetime.
BOOKS ON SPECIFIC ASTROLOGICAL SUBJECTS
Cosmos and Psyche - Intimations of a New World View
by Richard Tarnas
Sorry for all these absolute statements but this book is a must-have for every astrologer! Tarnas brings the universal archetypes inherent in the cosmos to life in the examination of the ways planetary cycles correlate to world events. It’s a fascinating read and will surely blow your mind throughout. If you’re looking to understand global trends throughout history, look no further.
Astrology For The Soul
by Jan Spiller
If you’re looking to dive deep into understanding the lunar nodes and their connection to fate, karma, and destiny, look no further. This book will leave you feeling deeply seen and understood. Spiller gives you a thorough understanding of each lunar node combination.
The Soul Speaks - The Therapeutic Potential of Astrology
by Mark Jones
Mark Jones is an evolutionary astrologer and focuses on the outer planets (Uranus, Neptune and Pluto) & the lunar nodes to dive into the soul’s deeper motivations. This book has been instrumental in my understanding of the nodal axis and the healing potential working with it can have. I’d recommend this book for anyone interested in evolutionary and/or astrology as a therapeutic practice.
Chiron
by Barbara Hand Clow
This book provides a thorough look into the mythology of Chiron and its use in astrology. It goes in depth about each Chiron sign & house placement, and is a useful book to have if you work with Chiron in your client work.
36 Faces - The History, Astrology and Magic of the Decans
by Austin Coppock
Just a heads up, this book is sold out and has been for some time, however the 2nd edition is coming soon…tbd (it’ll be worth the wait!). This book provides a truly magical look into the 36 faces, or decans, of the zodiac. Super helpful for anyone into astro magic or who would appreciate a new way of dividing up the zodiac. Can’t wait for the 2nd edition? Austin has a class on the decans available for purchase via the link above.
Asteroid Goddesses: The Mythology, Psychology, and Astrology of the Re-Emerging Feminine
by Demetra George
Yes, Demetra George is on this list thrice! If you’re looking to learn more about the asteroid goddess (Juno, Ceres, Vesta and Pallas Athena) then look no further. This is the book you’re looking for!
PODCASTS
The Astrology Podcast
hosted by Chris Brennan
This is one of the best free resources available to learn astrology, period. There are over two hundred and fifty episodes of the show which features introductions to important astrological concepts, theories, and techniques, interviews with leading astrologers, monthly forecast episodes and so much more. This show has been one of my primary learning tools throughout my astro journey and I cannot stress the importance of it enough! If you become a patron there are a ton of great bonuses you can receive including early access, the ability to attend live recordings, and access to other episodes only available for patrons.
Magic Of The Spheres
hosted by Sabrina Monarch
Sabrina is an amazing evolutionary astrologer who records extremely in-depth conversations with spiritualists of all types. I truly enjoy every episode and while they aren’t all astrology related, there is so much to gain from every conversation. If you like listening to deeply soulful folks discuss topics related to spirituality, ecology, and ways we can be better, more fulfilled humans, you’ll get a lot out of this podcast. I was on an episode where we discussed Millennials and Gen Z that was a pleasure to record.
What’s Your Sign Podcast hosted by Julia Loken, Stevie Anderson, & Lisa Chanoux.
An astrology podcast hosted by three comedians? What more could you ask for? This show is a delight to tune into. They break down specific astrological topics in ways that are so helpful for newbies and students of astrology. Their conversations and interviews are super fun to listen to and you can learn a lot! I was on a recent episode where we discussed my astro journey, and had a blast playing F/M/K with celebs who share my Sun & Moon sign!
WEBSITES
astro.com is your one-stop shop for almost anything you need in an astro website, and most of it is totally free! Play around with their Extended Chart Selection feature to draw super accurate charts for free, or their Astro Travel Click to check out your astro*carto*graphy, or any of the other amazing features on their site, including the articles. We’re blessed to have astro.com!
astro-seek.com is another super valuable tool to have. This site has tons of different calculators that you can play around with. I highly recommend checking it out!
This Essential Dignities Table via The Astrology Podcast is a useful link to bookmark if you’re a traditional astrologer and want a quick reference guide.
Lee Lehman on Essential Dignities is a wonderful resource / guide / essay detailing the essential dignity scheme. Another helpful link to read and bookmark.
astrology-x-files.com has this wonderful breakdown of the 12 Houses that might be useful for a reference.
zodiacalreleasing.net for a quick and easy tool to pull up Zodiacal Releasing charts
planetaryhours.net for a quick and easy tool to pull up daily planetary hours (great for those who are into astro magic)
APPS &
SOFTWARE
This is the app you've been waiting for!!! I am beyond excited that I can finally talk about Chani Nicholas' app CHANI, the astro app of your dreams. I'm super proud to be a contributor to this app and I'm stoked that it's finally out in the world. In CHANI, you can see your birth chart, get interpretations of your placements, see the current planetary weather and what's to come, and it comes with guided meditations, a digital journal, and a lot more. PLUS it uses Whole Sign Houses and traditional rulerships!!!! This will be my #1 recommended app going forward and I encourage you to check it out.
Luna - Cloud-based Astrology Software
This is the software I use. It’s very accessible at just $3/month or $25/year. It’s pretty basic but has most of what you need. All updates are free and automatic, and they’re working on adding more features! They are prompt in responding to any tech issues and have great customer service. I’ve been using Luna for almost a year and I love it! Plus, you can add the website to your phone home screen to use as an app, for free!
This software is for PC only, but it is by far the most extensive software available. It’s current cost is $360, which is steep, and doesn’t include updates, however it has everything that you need and is highly customizable. I have never used this software but it comes recommended by many professionals.
Astro Gold is by the creators of Solar Fire, can be used on Mac & PC and is very extensive. It costs $230. There is also an app available for $40 (iOS + Android). Most of my friends & colleagues seem to use AstroGold and seem to be very happy with it! It has everything you need, and certainly more features than Luna, and is customizable as well.
Time Passages is a software available on both Windows & iOS, plus as a mobile app for both iOS and Android. I’ve been using the Time Passages mobile app for about five years and have loved it (although I’m using Luna more nowadays). The computer software is $60 and the mobile app has a free version, but the Pro version is $30 and worth it in my opinion, if you’re looking for an easy to use app that provides progressed charts, solar arc charts, transit charts AND horoscopes and descriptions for all placements.
ORGANIZATIONS
AYA - Association for Young Astrologers
$20 / year to be a member with so many great benefits including a monthly Dinner & Drinks event which features astrologer every month sharing their work. They also have an active Discord channel for members and other member benefits, including discounts on other organization memberships. I highly recommend any new astrologer join AYA!
AFAN - Association for Astrological Networking
$30 / year to be a member ($25/year for students). AFAN is the go-to org for community and networking opportunities. They host monthly webinars for their membership base, study halls, and other opportunities to connect with other astros across the globe, including their mentorship program. I love being a member of AFAN!