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Astrological Aspects -- The Most Important Part of Astrology
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Cosmos and Psyche: Intimations of a New World ViewCosmos and Psyche: Intimations of a New World View by Richard Tarnas
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Written by a highly respected author/professor, this book is based on 30 years of research; the author links the aspects to archetypal patterns in history and historically important individuals.
The Combination of Stellar InfluencesThe Combination of Stellar Influences by Reinhold Ebertin
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One of the best astrology books ever written -- discusses the aspects individually, along with all potential midpoint combinations. This tries to empirically link astrology, geometry, and archetypes.
The Astrological AspectsThe Astrological Aspects by Charles E.O. Carter
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A classic study in aspect interpretation by the late, famed English astrologer C.E.O. Carter. This text is highly-regarded but I feel that it is too brief. It's still an excellent book, though.
Aspects in Astrology: A Guide to Understanding Planetary Relationships in the HoroscopeAspects in Astrology: A Guide to Understanding Planetary Relationships in the Horoscope by Sue Tompkins
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This is undoubtedly one of the best modern books written about the aspects; it offers solid interpretations about each and every aspect combination, though more in an essay format.
Aspects and PersonalityAspects and Personality by Karen Hamaker-Zondag
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A worthy book which was originally written in Dutch, so the translation is a bit gawky -- cookbookish, but certainly worth your time. Thankfully, this focuses a good bit on theory and harmonics.
Planets in Aspect: Understanding Your Inner Dynamics (The Planet Series)Planets in Aspect: Understanding Your Inner Dynamics (The Planet Series) by Robert Pelletier
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A decent text/cookbook -- it is incredibly staid, but luckily it includes the quincunx as a major aspect and attempts to offer us the meaning behind that elusive 150 degree aspect.
How to Be a Great Astrologer: The Planetary Aspects ExplainedHow to Be a Great Astrologer: The Planetary Aspects Explained by James Braha
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A bit conventional but still worth a look -- this was written by a Vedic astrologer who also practices Western Astrology. This text could use a bit more impartiality...however, it's worth the price.
Astrology: Understanding the Birth ChartAstrology: Understanding the Birth Chart by Kevin Burk
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This focuses more on aspect theory instead of individual interpretations -- I cannot praise this text enough though. This is the PERFECT BOOK to start with if you are interested in SERIOUS astrology.
An Encyclopaedia of Psychological AstrologyAn Encyclopaedia of Psychological Astrology by Charles E. O. Carter
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An engaging reference book which is informative regarding the aspects, and even regarding certain "degree areas" or "critical degrees." This text is more for the intermediate/advanced astrologer.
Llewellyn's New A to Z Horoscope Maker and Interpreter: A Comprehensive Self-Study CourseLlewellyn's New A to Z Horoscope Maker and Interpreter: A Comprehensive Self-Study Course by Llewellyn George
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This book discusses the astrological aspects rather profoundly, though not exclusively; it covers all major facets of astrology as well -- an excellent reference book and recommended for the beginner.
The Astrologer's Handbook (HarperResource Book)The Astrologer's Handbook (HarperResource Book) by Frances Sakoian
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A cookbook, but all of the aspects are covered here and it includes the various aspects in relation to the four primary angles of the chart (Ascendant, Midheaven, etc.), which is fairly rare.
Harmonic AnthologyHarmonic Anthology by John Addey
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This text owes a lot to Johannes Kepler, who was the forerunner of 'Harmonic Theory' and argued for a stripped-down astrology devoid of the houses and even the 12 astrological signs. I'm all for it!
Key Words for AstrologyKey Words for Astrology by Hajo Banzhaf
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A wonderfully illuminating and cogent guidebook with an emphasis on KEYWORDS -- the aspects are explained here with seriousness and depth, and the authors take multiple critical approaches.
Planets in Transit: Life Cycles for LivingPlanets in Transit: Life Cycles for Living by Robert Hand
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Written by one of the foremost astrologers in the modern world, this book examines the effect of transiting (orbiting) planets as they 'trigger' a person's natal planets.
Heaven Knows What (Llewellyn's Popular Astrology Series)Heaven Knows What (Llewellyn's Popular Astrology Series) by Grant Lewi
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This is for beginners mostly, but this book offers highly lucid explanations of the major Ptolemaic aspects along with the 144 possible Sun-Moon combinations in the signs.
Parker's Astrology: The Definitive Guide to Using Astrology in Every Aspect of Your Life (New Edition)Parker's Astrology: The Definitive Guide to Using Astrology in Every Aspect of Your Life (New Edition) by Julia Parker
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A wonderful (though expensive) all-around guide to astrology -- better yet, it includes an extensive section dealing with the aspects and midpoints.
Aspect Pattern AstrologyAspect Pattern Astrology by Bruno Huber
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If you are interested in the meaning behind aspect patterns like T-Squares, Grand Trines, Grand Crosses, Mystic Rectangles, Grand Sextiles, Yods, etc., then check this book out.
Dynamics of Aspect Analysis: New Perceptions in AstrologyDynamics of Aspect Analysis: New Perceptions in Astrology by Bil Tierney
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...more focus on aspect-patterns (when you are struggling to understand that wacky and extremely rare Grand Quintile found in your astrological chart!).
The Yod Book: Including a Complete Discussion of Unaspected PlanetsThe Yod Book: Including a Complete Discussion of Unaspected Planets by Karen Hamaker-Zondag
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This aspect text focuses on the Yod (AKA Finger of God) yet also includes a brilliant discussion of unaspected planets, which the author bravely claims are as important as aspected ones.
Astrology: A Cosmic ScienceAstrology: A Cosmic Science by Isabel M. Hickey
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In this book many of the aspect interpretations are a bit on the fatalistic/'Karmic' side -- unfortunately, most of it seems to have been ripped off from Grant Lewi's "Astrology for the Millions."
Astrological AspectsAstrological Aspects by Jeanne Avery
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I haven't read this, but I will try to one day in my quest to learn anything and everything about THE ASTROLOGICAL ASPECTS, by far the most important and valid portion of the astrology.
Astrological AspectsAstrological Aspects by Dane Rudhyar
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This is a Dane Rudhyar classic that is focused on theory and harmonics; he focuses on the technical/geometrical rather than re-writing endless amounts of canned interpretations for the masses.
The Sextile: Understanding AspectsThe Sextile: Understanding Aspects by Alan Epstein
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This covers the sextile in both theory and interpretation -- a worthy addition to "the canon."
Understanding Aspects: The Inconjunct (Understanding Aspects Series)Understanding Aspects: The Inconjunct (Understanding Aspects Series) by Alan Epstein
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This is the same author and series as the above book, yet this time he focuses his laser-like attention on the inconjunct (AKA the quincunx), an aspect neglected for most of astrology's history.
Jupiter Effect: The Planets As Triggers of Devastating EarthquakesJupiter Effect: The Planets As Triggers of Devastating Earthquakes by John R. and Plageman, Stephen H. Gribbin
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This is a bit speculative yet interesting at the same time -- this is NOT an astrological text but is scientific, purporting to have found a link between certain aspect configurations and earthquakes.