The Only Astrology Book Youll Ever Need by Joanna Martine Woolfolk

The Only Astrology Book Youll Ever Need Reviews

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  Sabrina

  Really great for getting a really complete overview of what astrology is, how it works, and how to understand your chart but loses points for a lot of "yikes" moments including but not restricted to:
  - regressive personality descriptions based upon gender stereotypes (men's aggressive traits are theirs, but women's refer to what type of man they look for)
  - outdated views on population & environment
  - that awkward section where the author talked about the astrological contributions of ancient civilizations while simultaneously referring to them as primitive barbarians, nearly blatantly stating that it's amazing such stupid people could do something so smart
  - that very awkward section where the author attributes all the "us" vs "them" evil in the entire world to radical Islam (and only it - all other religious/political issues are apparently fine)
  
  I have a slightly older edition, so I don't know if updated versions are a little less sprinkled with moments that make you go YIKES. However, this is the best and most complete book on astrology, its history, and each sign + planet that I've found and it really is the only astrology book you'll ever need (except for the times you've got to do your own research if you want a less problematic description).
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  Carolina Dean

  In print for nearly two decades, The Only Astrology Book You'll Ever Need truly stands up to its title. However, should you plan to make a career as an astrologer you will, of course, need further study. Beginning with the Sun signs and moving on through the remaining planets, as well as more obscure influences such as the Ascendant, Moon signs, Decanates and Cusps of each sign, the book is well thought out and the information presented in a logical and orderly manner In addition the author explains the steps necessary to erect a chart in simple terms.
  
  Without including any un-necessary information Woolfolk includes everything that you need to get a decent idea of what each element in your chart means and provides an accurate method of putting all this information together in an easy to understand format. In addition, she describes a method of comparing one's chart to that of another, called Synastry, in order to determine their level of compatibility with one another.
  Had the author stopped at this point, the book would still be an invaluable tool in and of its self; however Woolfolk has also included a plethora of miscellaneous information not found in other books on astrology including a detailed analysis of the amorous nature of each sign by gender, as well as advice on seducing an individual based on his or her Sun Sign. There's an entire chapter devoted to maintaining good health, with advice regarding a proper diet and a few words about each sign's erogenous zones.
  
  For those who enjoy a little science to balance their magic, the book contains detailed astronomical information regarding each of the planets, as well as their mythological history and correspondences. In addition, the author has included the legend behind each of the signs of the zodiac, as well as a brief history of astrology and a comprehensive dictionary of terms. The charts in the back of the book which indicate in which sign each of the planets are in the zodiac through to the year 2025 also doubles as an almanac, an invaluable tool for Wiccans and Pagans who observe astrological hours in the timing of the spells and rituals.
  
  Over all, The Only Astrology Book You'll Ever Need is a very good introduction to the topic of Astrology and contains all the basics needed to familiarize yourself with the principles of Astrology and get you started on erecting your own chart and understanding exactly what it means. That being said, should you decide to advance in your studies the book does not address the principles behind The Nodes of the Moon, The Part of Fortune, The Asteroids, or Retrogrades. However, it is an excellent reference for the casual reader and the serious student alike.
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  Daryl

  The title of this book could not be truer! I had the original purple first edition when I was only a teenager in high school, casting birth charts for all of my friends who thought this was so cool. I didn't even realize until many years later just how much more I knew about astrology than the average person, as result of reading this book.
  
  In 2003 I moved into an apartment and in 2004 I moved out. At some point in all that ruckus I lost my book. This book is so useful, so valuable, and so essential that I bought it a second time, the updated blue cover with the additional CD.
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  Michelle

  This book is AMAZING! I use it as a reference ALL THE TIME! I wish it came in pocket size (lol!)
  
  As a wanna be astrologer I find this information to be incredibly helpful and most importantly incredibly accurate. It has helped me better understand the basics of astrology and I'm not able to put together basic birth charts for friends and family with ease.
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  Corinne

  When I started studying astrology, this was the first book I read. Very comprehensive but simply written and great for beginners who are just figuring out what sign their moon is in. The charts in the book are not always going to be the best indicator for planetary placements, so it's best to go to a site such as astro.com or astrology.com to get your natal chart. Then you can use the book to help you figure what all those planets mean.
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  Hamidreza

  yes , it was truly complete . although birth chart part was a little complicated for me .
  i liked it but not as much as love sign by Linda goodman .
  and of course it didn't contain Chinese astrology
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  Badriya Bintuwaih

  The only Astrology Book you'll Ever Need
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  I am done from reading this book but to be honest I didn't read everything because some of the things I need to have another book to go into details.
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  This book is a big help when you need to know about Planet, houses, zodiacs and even how to read your #BirthChart
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  The best thing about it is that the writer went into a lot of details to get it right and surely she made it interesting
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  If you're a beginner like me then this is the book to start with .
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  Morgan E

  This book is sooo worth purchasing if you’re looking to expand your knowledge on Astrology & all things related! Definitely user friendly & an easy guide through all the signs. I use this reference book daily!
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  NMFN

  amazing!
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  JADE

  When I used to fuck with astrology, tarot, and all that new age stuff-but not anymore…lol. I would highly recommend this book to everyone! Extremely accurate with each sun sign and goes further in depth. It’s complex but interesting.
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  Lucy Baldock

  The best astrology book! I definitely recommend this if you're into astrology or if you're a beginner who wants to learn more because I found this extremely helpful. Everything I know about my signs, compatibility and chart was so accurate in here. Not only that though I still learnt so much reading this, I was introduced fo new ways to view your chart and what that means it was very eye opening. It's easy to follow and includes a ton of information about sun signs, moon signs, relationships, and planets. There's even tables showing you how to work out parts of your birth chart if you don't know it. Overall I extremely enjoyed this and will definitely be sharing it with people in the future.
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  Claudia Loureiro

  Ms. Woolfolk's book was extremely helpful in learning about astrology and producing my own birth chart. Also, the information given on each category of the subject was insightful. This book is definately the only astrology book I'll ever need (not). Thanks Ms. Woolfolk
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  nini

  felt like i was reading into a mirror like yes i do like almonds covered in chocolate thanks for the validation 🎪 !
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  Anna Bialek

  i have always been fascinated by zodiac signs and there background. this book is 600 pages of exactly that. the book gives a detailed description of each sign and their history. i was plesently surprised to see how many sections are in the book and how detailed the book is. the sections include: Sun sign astrology, Less well-known influences, Understanding astrology, Astrology in history and legend, Astrology in our time, An astrologers lexicon and Astrology tables for the years. Within those sections are piles and piles of knowledge about this. also in all of this information it also teaches you how to create your own calender's and understand your sign. this book has helped me understand a lot more about my sign and about myself. because this book is all information it is a lot to take in. i personally love this subject so i was very excited to finish the book. after finishing this book I've come to the conclusion that i will probably read this book several times. i'm determined to eventually memorize it. i would definitely suggest this book to anyone that is interested in astrology. the book definitely lives up to its name. this is a great book that is now one of my new favorites.
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  May Ling

  Summary: Great book. I think it might have been one that was given to me when I was 16. After more than 3 decades of learning, I reread and still think it's one of the best.
  
  I'm not quite even sure how to review this. It's really comprehensive and does not stop at silly descriptions of the signs. I would say that if you're a complete novice you really do need to give the entire book a look through before plunging in. I think when I was young, I read it but was so overwhelmed that I did not really think through what Woolfold is saying.
  
  You have to use all the houses, signs, and planets together along with the aspects to really understand a chart and even then you are really only getting to natal. It will take years of memorization and having all of these elements become second nature before you really are worth your salt in this area.
  
  Still, after more than 3 decades and having studied a lot of stats and stats models, I am still amazed that the astrological chart is one of the best predictive models I have ever studied. It's worth the dedication if you are interested in this sort of stuff. This is a great place to start.
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  S.J. Pajonas

  I can't believe this book sat on my bookshelf FOR YEARS and was actually my husband's before I "found" it this past weekend and devoured it. It really IS the only astrology book you'll ever need. I found a site through astrology.about.com and did my birth chart and with the help of this book was able to learn a lot about my personality. I even got a lot of my friends on twitter to do theirs. What I enjoyed the most was the descriptions of all the signs (Rising, Sun, Moon) and how they should be read and then each of the planets and their significance. I jumped around in this book because it's more of a reference manual, but I read all the major section except for the Houses of the zodiac which is next on my list.
  
  If anything, this book is a ton of fun and absolutely fascinating. If you enjoy astrology, I highly recommend it! Pick it up, keep it on your shelf, and use it to examine all of your family and friends. I bet it's right in 90% of circumstances :)
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  Mai

  
  
  Great book ,yes this is the only astrology book you'll ever need if you are new to astrology.it covers everything about astrology from A to Z .it's an easy read and very informative,I enjoyed reading it
  The message of astrology is to "know thyself" .what comes as a revelation to me that everyone is born with unique talents and skills ,with a full potential for greatness and astrology could help you discover your potential which is your birthright,once you knew what you essentially and naturally good at ,everything becomes effortless and easy.
  I recommend this book for anyone who want to know everything about astrology ,this book covers all the terminology
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  Aleksandra Rafailović

  Despite the book’s title, definitely not the only astrology book you’ll ever need, especially if you’re interested in deeper insights on one’s chart. As the author herself said, no book could ever be packed with all the information on astrology, but this one includes important info for those starting out, such as those regarding Sun, Rising and Moon signs. I feel as more space should have been given to aspects as they are the most important part for understanding the person’s chart and less space should have been given to tables with planetary positions as that can be easily googled nowadays.
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  Michelle

  I love this book. It's a great reference for your astrological signs. You learn your sun sign, your moon sign, your planet, your cusps, your decanets (sp?) your houses, etc. You can even create a whole chart for yourself! This book is recommended for all to have in their library.
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  Paulette

  I used to own this book. I had so much fun with it because you really could make a chart with it! If anyone is interested in astrology this would be a must-have.
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  M. Ainomugisha

  like the title says .
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  Driver

  Ah, Ms. Woolfolk, we meet again... I stumbled across her
  Sexual Astrology: A Sign-by-Sign Guide to Your Sensual Stars book about 13 years ago and almost died laughing it was so awful and inaccurate. According to her, what turns me on most is having a big man-toe stuck into my armpit. Like, excuse me, bahahahaha?! Are you okay, lady?! Adding to this, she now insists in this book that the best way to seduce my sign is by - I hope you're sitting down for this - fondling our knees.
  
  So obviously this is a very bold title that implies grandiosity, at least to a degree.
  This baby starts out with the hypothetical scenario of a man introducing himself to a woman at a party by telling her his star sign and asking her his, prompting Woolfolk to intimate that that is "such a Leo thing to do." Right. Not really, but okay.
  This was overall a very basic book, and you'll DEFINITELY need more than just this book to even start to understand astrology.
  It's not completely terrible, but bad enough in my view. I loathe the author's self-importance, pompousness and patronizing tone. Reading more than five sentences in a row made me feel so infantilized I felt like vomiting.
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  Nancy

  This great astrology guide is chock-full of fascinating and accurate information. I’m definitely a true Gemini! The detailed how-to instructions for creating my own chart is an excellent tool. Since the book was written before astronomers nixed Pluto as a planet the charting was a little confusing at first, but for amateur astrology followers like myself it’s very insightful.
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  Vanessa Sumner

  This book is SO HELPFUL. I was able to cast my chart with only a little difficulty but managed to do it. This book has a wealth of knowledge that 100% still applies today 15 years later. I got this book for $3 at a library book store and it was worth at least 10 x that! I know im going to be referring to this book a lot and as I get better, I might even cast horoscopes for my friends as gifts!
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  taylor woods

  Truly the best astrology guide ever, especially for newbies. I love how in-depth it gets with not just Sun signs but Moon and Risings, including the Decans in each sign as well.
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  Tasha

  An excellent resource, but there are some things that aren’t covered or could use a lot more information on, such as the role of rising signs and Chiron in the chart.
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  Parwana

  Very interesting read. If you're looking for your first ever astrology book; look no furthur.