Book in English
Featuring essays, interviews, and more than 400 images—ranging from Egyptian temples to contemporary art—this book Astrology takes you on a visual journey through the rich history of Western astrology, structured as a cosmic cycle that reflects the rotation of the planets and the zodiac.
This second edition in TASCHEN’s Library of Esoterica, compiled by Jessica Hundley, explores an age-old tradition in which people look to the heavens to find meaning. Throughout history, cultures around the world have linked the movements of celestial bodies to human existence—a practice that has inspired both wonder and reverence while also providing deeper insight into ourselves and the world around us.
Although horoscopes are the best-known form of astrology today, their origins date back to ancient Mesopotamia. In Astrology This development is brought to life: from the alignment of the Great Pyramid of Giza with the stars and the first observatories in Persia, to Galileo drawing up horoscopes for the Medici. With the rise of the Enlightenment and the exact sciences, astrology shifted to realms where there was still room for mystery, and found new expression in art, literature, and psychology—influencing thinkers and artists such as Goethe, Byron, and Blake.
The book offers a unique visual chronicle centered on the symbolism of astrology. Works of art by artists ranging from Alphonse Mucha and Hilma af Klint to Arpita Singh and Manzel Bowman are presented in an order that reflects cosmic movements. In this way, a compelling experience unfolds in which image and meaning converge.
Drawing on insights from new interviews with leading astrologers such as Robert Hand, Jessica Lanyadoo, and Mecca Woods, this book celebrates Astrology The stars and their mysterious influence on our daily lives. A richly illustrated and insightful book that brings the age-old dialogue between heaven and earth to life.
