Heads up: The following is from the fabulous on-demand course I co-teach with Rachel Lang, Astrology for Creatives. It's such a great list; why not share it with my beloved Live Your Chart members too, right? If you'd like to explore working with us, let me suggest a starting point of our FREE on-demand webinar "Venus & Your Love Language" — it's lovely and so are you! From there, you can check out our on-demand and live mentorship options. Yay!

Our Favorite Woo Tools

ADMIN NOTE: We want you to find what works FOR YOU. This is some of what works FOR US. We all have favorite tools. There are so many ways to enjoy going deeper with this work. Just like your chart has led you to a deeper understanding of your brand, the tools you use to support your creative journey through astrology and beyond will be a unique combination of things. There is no ONE RIGHT TOOL for all.

Please don’t overwhelm yourself with this list (or this even longer list of recommended reading for creatives) and definitely don’t overspend on astrology apps. It’s soooooooo easy to do and there’s a LOT you can learn using free apps and web-based resources. Of course, once you’re sure you’re ready to start up your very own astrological library or practice and you’re going deeper than ever before, you’re going to be pretty excited to go all-in.

As always, the mention of any particular tool does not mean we are officially endorsing it or its creators. Nor does the omission of anything mean we officially hate it. We’ve not been rewarded financially or otherwise to present any of these tools to you. We may, at times, use affiliate links when pointing you toward some of the resources we love and that just means we get a little money as a thank-you for having sent you to those things you end up buying. Please ONLY buy what’s aligning with YOUR needs.

Okay… have we disclaimered this thing enough? Now let’s remind everyone that even though many these links are for Amazon-level convenience, it’s amazing when you can shop local, support Black-owned businesses, buy from female entrepreneurs, flood your money into BIPOC *and* LGBTQIA+ bookstores, invest in small businesses, and so on. Ideally, use Amazon for reviews and buy there when speed (or lack of availability elsewhere) makes it the only option. Here we go! (Items in bold are our MUSTS.)

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BOOKS (Start with These)

Astrology and the Authentic Self: Integrating Traditional and Modern Astrology to Uncover the Essence of the Birth Chart by Demetra George
Astrology for Real Relationships: Understanding You, Me, and How We All Get Along by Jessica Lanyadoo
Astrology for the Soul by Jan Spiller
Astrology for Yourself: How to Understand and Interpret Your Own Birth Chart by Demetra George
Astrology Made Easy: A Guide to Understanding Your Birth Chart by Yasmin Boland
Astrology, Psychology, and the Four Elements: An Energy Approach to Astrology and Its Use in the Counseling Arts by Stephen Arroyo
Cosmos and Psyche: Intimations of a New World View by Richard Tarnas
Introduction to Traditional Astrology: A Complete Working Guide for Modern Astrologers by Charles Obert
Making the Gods Work for You: The Astrological Language of the Psyche by Caroline Casey
On the Heavenly Spheres: A Treatise on Traditional Astrology by Helena Avelar
Parkers’ Astrology: The Definitive Guide to Using Astrology in Every Aspect of Your Life by Julia and Derek Parker
Person Centered Astrology by Dane Rudhyar
Postcolonial Astrology: Reading the Planets through Capital, Power, and Labor by Alice Sparkly Kat
The Inner Sky: How to Make Wiser Choices for a More Fulfilling Life by Steven Forrest
Visionary Activist Astrology: Become a Secret Agent for Transformation by Caroline Casey
You Were Born for This: Astrology for Radical Self-Acceptance by Chani Nicholas

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an ephemeris (you will need an ephemeris or two — there are so many printed options and many more online — start browsing here when you’re ready for physical ones; start learning about ’em here to know when you’re ready for physical ones of your own [vid version])
Honeycomb Almanac (lists off upcoming mundane transits *and* transits to your natal placements; order one customized for you)
Llewellyn’s Daily Planetary Guide (updated annually)
Mountain Astrologer (magazine)

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Colorstrology: What Your Birthday Color Says About You by Michele Bernhardt
Numerology for the New Age by Lynn Buess
The Life You Were Born to Live: A Guide to Finding Your Life Purpose by Dan Millman (a very thorough guide to numerology)
The Witch's Guide to Numbers: Enhance Your Magic with Numerology by Rebecca Scolnick

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BOOKS (Next-Level)

36 Faces: The History, Astrology, and Magic of the Decans by Austin Coppock (new edition due out... soon, he says; he uses a Pisces timeline)
Ancient Astrology in Theory and Practice: A Manual of Traditional Techniques by Demetra George
Asteroid Goddesses: The Mythology, Psychology, and Astrology of the Re-Emerging Feminine by Demetra George
Hellenistic Astrology: The Study of Fate and Fortune by Chris Brennan
The Soul Speaks: The Therapeutic Potential of Astrology by Mark Jones

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BOOKS (If Your Money Blocks Need More Help)

Chill and Prosper: The New Way to Grow Your Business, Make Millions, and Change the World by Denise Duffield-Thomas (this is an update to Chillpreneur)
Get Rich, Lucky Bitch: Release Your Money Blocks and Live a First-Class Life by Denise Duffield-Thomas
It’s Not Your Money: How to Live Fully from Divine Abundance by Tosha Silver
The Four Spiritual Laws of Prosperity: A Simple Guide to Unlimited Abundance by Edwene Gaines
We Should All Be Millionaires: A Woman’s Guide to Earning More, Building Wealth, and Gaining Economic Power by Rachel Rodgers

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BOOKS (Mind and Body)

Astrology for Wellness by Monte Farber & Amy Zerner
Becoming Supernatural: How Common People Are Doing the Uncommon by Joe Dispenza
Body Astrology: A Cosmic Guide to Health, Healing, and Harnessing the Power of the Planets by Claire Gallagher
Change Me Prayers: The Hidden Power of Spiritual Surrender by Tosha Silver
Forgiveness: 21 Days to Forgive Everyone for Everything by Iyanla Vanzant
Heal: Discover Your Unlimited Potential and Awaken the Powerful Healer Within by Kelly Noonan Gores
Heal Your Body A-Z: The Mental Causes for Physical Illness and the Way to Overcome Them by Louise Hay
Homeopathic Cell Salt Remedies by Nigey Lennon & Lionel Rolfe
Judgment Detox: Release the Beliefs That Hold You Back from Living A Better Life by Gabrielle Bernstein
Love Is Letting Go of Fear by Gerald Jampolsky
Love Yourself, Heal Your Life Workbook by Louise Hay
Messages from the Masters: Tapping into the Power of Love by Brian Weiss
Outrageous Openness: Letting the Divine Take the Lead by Tosha Silver
Permission to Feel by Marc Brackett
Pocketful of Miracles: Prayers, Meditations, and Affirmations to Nurture Your Spirit Every Day of the Year by Joan Borysenko
Reboot: Leadership and the Art of Growing up by Jerry Colonna
The Astrological Body Types by Judith Hill
The Body Is Not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love by Sonya Renee Taylor
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel Van der Kolk
The Empath’s Survival Guide: Life Strategies for Sensitive People by Judith Ostroff
The Last Best Cure: My Quest to Awaken the Healing Parts of My Brain and Get Back My Body, My Joy, and My Life by Donna Jackson Nakazawa
The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph by Ryan Holiday
The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran
Wake Up to the Joy of You: 52 Meditations and Practices for a Calmer, Happier Life by Agapi Stassinopoulos
What Happened to You: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing by Oprah Winfrey
When the Body Says No: Understanding the Stress-Disease Connection by Gabor Maté
Wishcraft: How to Get What You Really Want by Barbara Sher

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BOOKS (Nuts and Bolts)

Ask: The Counterintuitive Online Formula to Discover Exactly What Your Customers Want to Buy, Create a Mass of Raving Fans, and Take Any Business to the Next Level by Ryan Levesque
Atomic Habits by James Clear
Big Potential: Five Strategies to Reach New Heights of Creativity, Productivity, Performance, and Success by Shawn Achor
Do the Work by Steven Pressfield
Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown
Everything Is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo
Nobody Wants to Read Your Shit: And Other Tough-Love Truths to Make You a Better Writer by Steven Pressfield
Start Finishing: How to Go from Idea to Done by Charlie Gilkey
The Artist’s Journey: The Wake of the Hero’s Journey and the Lifelong Pursuit of Meaning by Steven Pressfield
The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level by Gay Hendricks
The Busy Woman’s Guide to Writing a World-Changing Book by Cynthia Morris
The Joy of Genius: The Next Step Beyond “The Big Leap” by Gay Hendricks
The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a Fuck: How to Stop Spending Time You Don’t Have with People You Don’t Like Doing Things You Don’t Want to Do by Sarah Knight
The One Thing by Gary Keller
The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles by Steven Pressfield

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BOOKS (OUR BOOKS!! YOU HAVE THEM, RIGHT?!?)

Modern Day Magic: 8 Simple Rules to Realize Your Power and Shape Your Life by Rachel Lang
Self-Management for Actors: Getting Down to (Show) Business by Bonnie Gillespie
SMFA: The Ninja Within by Bonnie Gillespie

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DECKS WE LOVE

Abraham-Hicks Cards (law of attraction)
Astrology Reading Cards
Heavenly Bodies Astrology Cards (gorgeous)
Luminous Void Tarot Cards
Moonology Oracle Cards
Positive Astrology Cards (great for beginners)

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APPS

Astro Gold (Mac, Android, iOS)
Hours (Android, iOS; track planetary hours)
iLuna (iOS; track moon phases)
Luna (Windows, Mac, Android, iOS; absolutely beautiful)
Planetary Hours (iOS; elegant)
Solar Fire (Windows; and yes, the website screams 1997, yet the app is the gold standard)
Time Nomad (iOS)
Time Passages (Windows, Mac, Android, iOS)

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WEBSITES

Astro-Seek (great moon calendar)
Astro Theme
Astro Wiki
Astrodienst (AKA Astro.com)
Café Astrology
The Astrology Dictionary
Transit Viewer
Your Zodiac Sign Calendar

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YOUTUBE CHANNELS

Bonnie Gillespie (She's back!!)
Fresh Voices In Astrology
Stormie Grace
The Water Trio

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PODCASTS

Ghost of a Podcast
Magic of the Spheres
Mind Witchery
Stars on Fire
The Astrology Podcast
The ‘Strology Show
Weekly Weather
What’s Your Sign?

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ASSOCIATIONS, ORGANIZATIONS, CONFERENCES

AFAN – Association for Astrological Networking
AYA – Association for Young Astrologers
ISAR – International Society for Astrological Research
NCGR – National Council of Geocosmic Research (LA chapter)
NORWAC – Northwest Astrological Conference
OPA – Organization of Professional Astrologers
QAC – Queer Astrology Conference (on hiatus)
UAC – United Astrology Conference (on hiatus)

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GOODIES FOR REMEDIATION

Sphere + Sundry (way more goodies for remediation rituals than you could ever need… but you may try to buy them all anyway [you’ve been warned])
Eye of the Cat (don’t judge their 1998-style website)
Objets d’art and Spirit
House of Intuition
Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab
The Book of Rulerships by Lee Lehman
Llewellyn's Complete Book of Correspondences by Sandra Kynes
The Rulership Book by Rex E. Bills
Bonnie’s Chart Harmony (to guide you to the exact energy of each day so you can balance your life with ease)
Chart Harmony 101 (recommended reading for just getting started with planetary remediation)

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Also note there are legiterally (that’s legit + literally) infinite free summits and webinars and livestreams about astrology going on pretty much always. Get on some mailing lists, follow some folks you’re loving, drop in and check stuff out, keep growing!

Ideally, you’ll use these links to Amazon to comparison shop, look inside the book, read reviews... and then go support a local bookstore, particularly businesses run by someone from the BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and other folks outside the dominant-advantaged-capitalistic-heteronormative-ableist-already-a-billionaire-cis-het-straight-white-male types. But if — due to the need for speed or access or price constraints — you do end up purchasing through any of these links, a few pennies come out of Amazon’s pockets and slide into ours... so thanks for supporting this female-run business in that small way!