You probably know when your birthday is, but did you know that your birthday tells you what your star sign is? Keep reading… (For kids aged 8 to 12) When you were born, there was a sign of the zodiac that ruled the night sky. Astrologers believe that the particular sign appearing the moment you were born would influence your personality throughout your life. In this fun and exciting guide, you'll find out all about the signs of the zodiac and how they might make you brave, caring, fun, creative, and more! Are you ready to discover amazing astrological knowledge that will impress your friends? Try to answer these tricky astrology questions with your friends: Which star sign has given us the most US Presidents? Which sign has produced more child actors than any other? Which sign is the most likely to become a billionaire when they grow up? Discover incredible personality traits! For example, did you know that Pisces are big dreamers and might get caught up in trying to find answers to the big questions like why is the sky blue, why are flamingos pink, and why do I have to have a bedtime? (What's the deal with bedtime anyway?!) Or that more of the world's top athletes were born with the star sign Aquarius than any other? Or that Aries are the most careful drivers and follow the rules of the road? (So the only tickets they will be getting are from the arcade!) Discovering the magic of Astrology doesn't have to be difficult, even if you're completely new to the subject! In fact, it's easier than you think. Here's just a teeny tiny bit of what you'll discover: Why the animals in 40,000-year-old cave paintings aren't really animals at all! What could be an awesome career for you when you grow up, based on your sign! What gemstone your sign needs for good luck! Why this country invading Egypt, thousands of years ago changed astrology forever Why Western astrology makes it super easy to identify your star sign Why you might be more likely to become a billionaire! Why Kings and Queens liked to have astrologers on their Royal court! Why having this frosty ice giant as your ruling planet means you have an amazing imagination! A huge understanding of the history of astrology from all around the world! The reason why Western astrology believes we are all affected by the same planetary changes Why you'll want a Leo to help you with your class project! The numbers you should look out for to see if you are in for some good luck! Why this surprising sign would make an incredible teacher! And so much more! Maybe this guide will be a little look into your own future. After all, people often say that your future is written in the stars! So if you want to find out if your friends and family live up to their star sign traits, understand how astrology works, and laugh out loud along the way, then let's go!

The easiest way to learn astrology is to start with yourself. Your astrological birth chart is a powerful tool for gaining a deeper understanding of your unique gifts, talents, challenges, and life's purpose. As you begin to decipher the wealth of information in your own birth chart, you'll experience astrology in a personally meaningful way—which makes it easier to understand and remember. Once you learn the basics of astrology, you'll be able to read the birth charts of yourself and others. This friendly guidebook is the most complete introduction to astrology available. Popular astrologer Kris Brandt Riske presents the essentials of astrology in a clear, step-by-step way, paying special attention to three areas of popular interest: relationships, career, and money. She explains the meaning of the planets, zodiac signs, houses, and aspects, and how to interpret their significance in your chart. Over 30 illustrations, including the birth charts of several famous people—Al Gore, Oprah Winfrey, Brad Pitt, and Tiger Woods, to name just a few—add a helpful visual dimension to your learning experience. Practical and positive, Llewellyn's Complete Book of Astrology offers techniques for using astrology to identify the qualities you seek in an ideal mate, realize your career and financial potential, calculate your luck, and discover your inner strength.

Discover the hidden meaning of stars in this first introduction to astrology for children. Secrets of Astrology tells you all you want to know about astrology, from the meaning of zodiac signs, to how to read a birth chart. Simple, readable text clearly explains the origins of astrology, the role of the planets, and the significance of the 12 Houses. Young astrologers are guided through all of the different zodiac signs, and can learn more about themselves in the process. Bold, colorful illustrations bring key concepts to life, and make this the perfect addition to your bookshelf. This book is the perfect gift for budding astrologers, or those who love the night sky.

Become the master of your own life and destiny with Write Your Own Horoscope. learn why you behave in the way you do improve decision making flourish in the workplace discover your best love matches cultivate more rewarding friendships map out your future Your horoscope is both an astrological blueprint and a guide to your future. You can use it to uncover fascinating insights into your soul, love life, relationships, finances and career, as well as your potential. This beginner-to-pro astrology book gives you the tools and information you need to figure out the whys, hows and whens, and to make the most of all the opportunities these present. Bestselling author and consultant astrologer Jane Struthers teaches you not only how to interpret your birth chart, a snapshot of the heavens at the moment you were born, but also teaches you to look into your future based on the planets making contact (called ‘transits’) with these natal positions. Start by learning the nuts and bolts of astrology, then take a closer look at how astrology influences each area of your life. Finally, use the detailed guide to transits to map your future. Find extra tips and hints throughout the beautifully illustrated pages. This book is not about fortune telling. It’s about decoding the skies and signs to gain a true understanding of all areas of your life and determine your own fate.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From beloved astrologer Chani Nicholas comes an essential guide for radical self-acceptance. Your weekly horoscope is merely one crumb of astrology's cake. In her first book You Were Born For This, Chani shows how your birth chart--a snapshot of the sky at the moment you took your first breath--reveals your unique talents, challenges, and opportunities. Fortified with this knowledge, you can live out the life you were born to. Marrying the historic traditions of astrology with a modern approach, You Were Born for This explains the key components of your birth chart in an easy to use, choose your own adventure style. With journal prompts, reflection questions, and affirmations personal to your astrological makeup, this book guides you along the path your chart has laid out for you. Chani makes the wisdom of your birth chart accessible with three foundational keys: The First Key: Your Sun (Your Life's Purpose) The Second Key: Your Moon (Your Physical and Emotional Needs) The Third Key: Your Ascendant and Its Ruler (Your Motivation for Life and the Steersperson of Your Ship) Astrology is not therapy, but it is therapeutic. In a world in which we are taught to look outside of ourselves for validation, You Were Born for This brings us inward to commit to ourselves and our life's purpose. --Los Angeles Magazine

Begin your journey through the stars with this interactive and essential guide to astrology from Aliza Kelly. Welcome, cosmic warrior! Astrology is the ultimate personality quiz. For centuries, it has helped people uncover secret strengths, hidden talents, and core truths. Now, star astrologer Aliza Kelly is putting the cosmic practice in your hands in a beautiful and personal guide. Follow the instructions to find your sign, gain wisdom from the planets, and understand your place in the zodiac. As you learn about yourself, you'll deepen your connections to your friends, family, and even crushes. Plus, you'll learn what to do when everything goes haywire--aka Mercury's retrograde. Use the reflection activities to bring your practice to life. They'll guide you to your true self and encourage you to fill the pages with your discoveries. After all, the most important step in becoming an astrologer is observing how the cosmos affects you. This guide covers: -The History of Western Astrology -The Twelve Signs of the Zodiac -Sun Signs -Secret Signs -Personal and Outer Planets -Moon Phases -Eclipses -Retrogrades -and how to use astrology in daily life! Maps, a time line, an index, and gorgeous illustrations make this full-color guide the perfect introduction to astrology and a beautiful cosmic portrait of you!

The most complete, comprehensive birthday forecast available--synthesizing the secrets of astrology, numerology, and fixed stars! In this delightfully addictive, wholly accessible book, two skilled astrologers guide you toward greater psychological insight, self-awareness, and a keen understanding of your unique position in the universe. Packed with an extraordinary wealth of knowledge and clear, easy-to-interpret graphs and charts, The Power of Birthdays, Stars and Numbers provides: ¸ BIRTHDAY FORECASTS--366 profiles--one for each day of the year--reveal your positive and negative personality traits, career strengths, tips on love and relationships, your secret self, your best days for romance and friendship, potential fatal attractions, famous people who share your birthday, and much more! INCLUDING! ¸ FIXED STARS--Though astrologers have used fixed stars for centuries, now the general public can reap the rewards of this classic method for enlightenment. The stars that line the heavens radiate great power, depending on your date of birth. You'll learn your primary fixed star plus those that influence your astrological chart. ¸ NUMEROLOGICAL PROFILES--Discover the importance of the nine basic numbers, and learn how to calculate your holistic number (which reveals your life purpose) and your personal year number (which sheds light on what specific lessons a particular year has in store for you). Travel beyond the twelve signs of the zodiac and tap into The Power of Birthdays, Stars and Numbers. You hold centuries of wisdom in your hands.

Draws on the archetypes of the 12 signs of the ancient Eastern zodiac to offer insight into astrologically influenced personalities, providing coverage of such related topics as how a birth element shapes one's destiny, Chinese love signs and the qualities of one's Chinese birth-hour "companion."

Being able to forecast your future gives you a remarkable edge. Whether it's taking advantage of approaching opportunities or preparing for challenges that are heading your way, predictive astrology helps you maximize your innate potential—and make choices that will lead to a more satisfying life. The perfect companion to Llewellyn's Complete Book of Astrology, popular astrologer Kris Brandt Riske lends her signature easy-to-understand style to this definitive guide to predictive astrology. Step by step, she lays out clear instructions for performing each major predictive technique, including solar arcs, progressions, transits, lunar cycles, and planetary returns. She also provides a basic introduction to horary astrology, the method used to obtain answers to specific questions. Discover how to read all elements of a predictive chart and pinpoint when changes in your career, relationships, finances, and other important areas of life are on the horizon. To make learning even easier, this astrology book includes examples that illustrate major events in the lives of the author's clients as well as celebrities such as Marilyn Monroe, Jimmy Carter, Martha Stewart, and Pamela Anderson.