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The Top 7 Best-Selling Astrology Books
1. The Secret Language of Birthdays by Gary Goldschneider and Joost Elffers
Date of publication: October 31, 2013 (reprint), October 1, 1998 (original)
Amazon rating: 4.5 stars
Pages: 832
Who this book is for: Someone who is looking for a greater understanding of his or herself, based on their birthday
Gary Goldschneider, the bestselling author of Personology and other astrology books, studied the life stories of more than 20,000 people over a span of 50 years to uncover traits and descriptions published in his three books. The Secret Language of Birthdays reveals the personality traits between people who share the same birthday through “personology” and the analysis of thousands of profiles. Personology refers to the characteristics influenced by the sun, sign, season, and day.
The book is based on the theory that life is cyclical, meaning that people that share the same birthday, have the same characteristics. Each day of the year is featured on a double-page spread with a personality description, health information, important numbers, and tarot cards. There are also extensive lists of people born on each day.
If you are looking for a greater understanding of yourself and what commonalities you have with people born on the same day, check this book out! It also carries an entertainment value to share with friends. You can also read about your birthday on his website here.
2. The Only Astrology Book You’ll Ever Need by Joanna Martine Woolfolk
Date of publication: November 13, 2012 (updated version), November 1, 1982 (original)
Amazon rating: 4.5 stars
Pages: 504
Who this book is for: Someone who wants to discover their personalized astrology chart and its meaning.
The Only Astrology Book You’ll Ever Need is also based on the fundamental concept of the Human Design chart. When ordered off Amazon, the book offers downloadable software that creates your personalized chart in minutes. The book provides readers with additional knowledge about moon signs, sun signs, planets, and houses in various charts. Author Joanna Martine Woolfolk, horoscope columnist for Marie Claire and Redbook magazine, updated the original guide in 2012, a year before she passed. The book was initially published twenty years ago; however, it has consistently been named one of the best astrology books to this date.
3. Dirty, Sexy Astrology by Sabra Ricci and Jenny McCarty
Date of publication: April 22, 2015
Amazon rating: 5 stars
Pages: 312
Who this book is for: Singles looking for a compatible partner
Celebrity chef and food astrologer, Sabra Ricci, has written three books about astrology in the kitchen. With the whit of Jenny McCarthy and Ricci’s knowledge in Dirty, Sexy Astrology, the book lends itself to be the perfect roadmap for singles in the 21st century to finding a compatible partner… in the sheets. This book discusses who to avoid and who to go after, based on horoscopes. Rated five stars by its readers, this one shouldn’t be missed by the singles out there!
4. Astrology for the Soul (Bantam Classics) by Jan Spiller
Date of publication: October 1, 1997
Amazon rating: 4.5 stars
Pages: 528
Who this book is for: Someone looking for a deeper meaning of the Moon’s Nodes and internal transformation
Jan Spiller, author of three books about spiritual astrology and a monthly column in the largest astrological publication in the world, Deli Horoscope Magazine, is a recognized leader in the field of astrology. Astrology for the Soul reveals an in-depth insight into the position of the North Node of the Moon in your astrology chart and its implications to important elements of your life. These elements include your unique talent, self-defeating tendencies, finding a successful partner, and ways to strengthen yourself as a person.
5. The Secret Language of Relationships by Gary Goldschneider and Joost Elffers
Date of publication: October 31, 2013 (reprint), November 1, 1994 (original)
Amazon rating: 4.5 stars
Pages: 819
Who this book is for: Someone who is looking to learn more, or improve, their relationships
The Secret Language of Relationships is another book in the trilogy by Gary Golschneider and Joost Elffers. This book profiles the relationship between two individuals based on the weeks they were born. The book describes 1,176 relationship possibilities and the detail of chemistry in relationships. It also explains why you may feel the way you do about certain people and how to make your relationships better. If you’re a fan of the Secret Language Trilogy, check out the third book, The Secret Language of Luck.
6. Understanding Human Design: The New Science of Astrology: Discover Who You Really Are by Karren Curry Parker
Date of publication: October 1, 2013
Amazon rating: 5 stars
Pages: 314
Who this book is for: Someone who is interested in learning about the significance of the day and time of your birth and searching for deeper meaning
Karren Curry Parker is a human design specialist and a #1 Best Selling Author and renowned speaker. Parker explains the basic and complex levels of the Human Design chart, generated by the birth date, time, location. These three elements form a combination that allocates personality traits and life paths.
Astrologers claim that the Human Design Chart is an accurate guide to an individual’s personality, explaining how someone should address challenges in their life. One’s personal Human Design Chart reveals their strengths, weaknesses, and potential.
7. Astrology: An In-Depth Look Into The Zodiac Signs: Become Wealthy, Find Your True Love, And Master Your Destiny Using Astrology by Dylan Campbell
Date of publication: April 27, 2015
Amazon rating: 5 stars
Pages: 52
Who this book is for: Someone wanting to learn the basics of astrology and how it relates to his or herself
In this book, new author Dylan Campbell explains the characteristics of the twelve zodiac signs and how to use this knowledge to your advantage. Such advantages mentioned in the book include finding the right job, staying healthy, and finding the right partner. Simple yet effective, this book lends itself to help those still navigating the world of astrology.