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These titles will help both newcomers and astrology buffs learn more about the stars.

First things first: a quick primer, for the uninitiated.

YourBig Threeare your sun, moon, and rising (or ascendant) signs.

‘Star Power,’ ‘Astrology for Real Life,’ ‘The Complete Guide to Astrology,’ and ‘Post-Colonial Astro…

Whichever zodiac constellation the sun was sitting in at the time you were born?

Thats your sun sign, the one you use to look up your horoscope.

This sign determines your identity, outlook, and what you value most in life.

‘Astrology for Real Life: A Workbook for Beginners (A No B.S. Guide for the Astro-Curious)’ by There…

Finally, your rising sign is determined by which constellation sat on the eastern horizon when you were born.

Whatever your rising sign is, thats how you wish to be perceived by others.

And thats just the beginning.

‘The Complete Guide to Astrology: Understanding Yourself, Your Signs, and Your Birth Chart’ by Louis…

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Below, check out the 10 best astrology books to read now.

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‘Astrology for Happiness and Success: From Aries to Pisces, Create the Life You Want — Based on Your…

(Whether you choose to let your four-legged friend in on this information is up to you.)

Stella Andromedas fun little book for pet parents also comes in adog version.

‘Astrology for Real Relationships: Understanding You, Me, and How We All Get Along’ by Jessica Lanya…

‘Postcolonial Astrology: Reading the Planets Through Capital, Power, and Labor’ by Alice Sparkly Kat

‘Star Power: A Simple Guide to Astrology for the Modern Mystic’ by Vanessa Montgomery

‘Astrology for Yourself: How to Understand and Interpret Your Own Birth Chart’ by Douglas Bloch and …

‘The Astrology of Love and Sex: A Modern Compatibility Guide’ by Annabel Gat

‘Cat Astrology: Decode Your Pet’s Personality with the Power of the Zodiac’ by Stella Andromeda