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Astrologica: An Encyclopedia of Myths and Legends From the Planets, Stars and Skies
Big, bold and beautiful, this is the enthralling celestial follow-up to Mythologica: Amazon's No. 1 Children's Non-Fiction Book of the Year 2019.
How did the moon influence mighty emperors in Ancient China? Why are star signs so popular around the world? How did constellations help early seafarers sail safely across the vast Pacific? Blending science and storytelling, Astrologica introduces you to the marvels of our cosmos like you’ve never seen them before.
The planets, stars, Sun and Moon have always fascinated us. Thousands of years ago, we built awe-inspiring monuments to honour them, invented geometry to study their movements, and took inspiration from them for stories about animals, gods, and life itself. Today we have an enduring connection through zodiacs and more, ever linking us to the cosmos. But why is this?
This gorgeously illustrated book is designed to introduce young stargazers to the celestial. You’ll
The Origins of AstrologyMyths Of the Tropical ZodiacMyths Of the Solar SystemMyths Of the StarsStargazing Around the WorldAstrology and You Across these chapters, you'll learn about the antics of Greek gods, indigenous traditions, and scientific breakthroughs. You’ll delve into zodiac lore as you journey around the globe, from Mali to Hawaiʻi, Norway, and Australia. You’ll also travel through time, visiting early civilisations and empires to learn about the dawn of storytelling itself—and that's just the start. Astrologica
• The history of astronomy and astrology, including ancient rites and customs
• The global star-lore behind famous constellations
• The lore behind the Tropical and Chinese zodiac systems, plus their dates, traits, and quirks
• Stories of the gods and goddesses associated with the planets
• How stars have served as maps, clocks, and calendars for millennia
Featuring over 100 pages of unforgettable artwork, fascinating facts and powerful stories, this book is the perfect gift for curious young minds aged 9+.
How did the moon influence mighty emperors in Ancient China? Why are star signs so popular around the world? How did constellations help early seafarers sail safely across the vast Pacific? Blending science and storytelling, Astrologica introduces you to the marvels of our cosmos like you’ve never seen them before.
The planets, stars, Sun and Moon have always fascinated us. Thousands of years ago, we built awe-inspiring monuments to honour them, invented geometry to study their movements, and took inspiration from them for stories about animals, gods, and life itself. Today we have an enduring connection through zodiacs and more, ever linking us to the cosmos. But why is this?
This gorgeously illustrated book is designed to introduce young stargazers to the celestial. You’ll
The Origins of AstrologyMyths Of the Tropical ZodiacMyths Of the Solar SystemMyths Of the StarsStargazing Around the WorldAstrology and You Across these chapters, you'll learn about the antics of Greek gods, indigenous traditions, and scientific breakthroughs. You’ll delve into zodiac lore as you journey around the globe, from Mali to Hawaiʻi, Norway, and Australia. You’ll also travel through time, visiting early civilisations and empires to learn about the dawn of storytelling itself—and that's just the start. Astrologica
• The history of astronomy and astrology, including ancient rites and customs
• The global star-lore behind famous constellations
• The lore behind the Tropical and Chinese zodiac systems, plus their dates, traits, and quirks
• Stories of the gods and goddesses associated with the planets
• How stars have served as maps, clocks, and calendars for millennia
Featuring over 100 pages of unforgettable artwork, fascinating facts and powerful stories, this book is the perfect gift for curious young minds aged 9+.
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Published October 7, 2025
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December 13, 2025
Rating: 4* of five
The Publisher Says: Astrologica is a visually stunning illustrated guide to the stories behind zodiac signs and systems from around the world.
Big, bold, and beautiful, this is the enthralling celestial follow-up to Mythologica: Amazon's No. 1 Children's Non-Fiction Book of the Year 2019.
How did the moon influence mighty emperors in Ancient China? Why are star signs so popular around the world? How did constellations help early seafarers sail safely across the vast Pacific? Blending science and storytelling, Astrologica introduces you to the marvels of our cosmos like you’ve never seen them before.
This gorgeously illustrated book is designed to introduce young stargazers to the celestial. Across the magical chapters, you'll learn about the antics of ancient gods, indigenous traditions, and scientific breakthroughs. You’ll delve into zodiac lore as you journey around the globe, from Mali to Hawai’i, Norway, and Australia. You’ll also travel through time, visiting early civilisations and empires to learn about the dawn of storytelling itself—and that's just the start.
Astrologica includes:
• The history of astronomy and astrology, including ancient rites and customs
• The global star-lore behind famous constellations
• The lore behind the Tropical and Chinese zodiac systems, plus their dates, traits, and quirks
• Stories of the gods and goddesses associated with the planets
• How stars have served as maps, clocks, and calendars for millennia
Featuring over 100 pages of unforgettable artwork, fascinating facts, and powerful stories, this book is the perfect gift for curious young minds aged 8+.
I RECEIVED A DRC FROM THE PUBLISHER VIA EDELWEISS+. THANK YOU.
My Review: I don't believe in astrology. I do feel very sure some things aren't explainable by science...yet...because we don't know how to frame the questions. In the meantime, we have other existing systems to give the unusual coincidence a context our simple brains can comprehend.
Giving this beautiful book to its intended audience, kids eight years old and up, seems...fraught...to me. I'm not the least bit comfortable educating children into belief in any kind of supernatural stuff; I would not do this to any child in my authority.
I am not everyone. I offer this beautiful, costly book for you to consider, more especially for you or for another adult; but that is not my call. The art is gorgeous, as expected, and the stories well retold.
From here it's all you and your desire for your juvenile giftee.
See what I mean? Bea
The Publisher Says: Astrologica is a visually stunning illustrated guide to the stories behind zodiac signs and systems from around the world.
Big, bold, and beautiful, this is the enthralling celestial follow-up to Mythologica: Amazon's No. 1 Children's Non-Fiction Book of the Year 2019.
How did the moon influence mighty emperors in Ancient China? Why are star signs so popular around the world? How did constellations help early seafarers sail safely across the vast Pacific? Blending science and storytelling, Astrologica introduces you to the marvels of our cosmos like you’ve never seen them before.
This gorgeously illustrated book is designed to introduce young stargazers to the celestial. Across the magical chapters, you'll learn about the antics of ancient gods, indigenous traditions, and scientific breakthroughs. You’ll delve into zodiac lore as you journey around the globe, from Mali to Hawai’i, Norway, and Australia. You’ll also travel through time, visiting early civilisations and empires to learn about the dawn of storytelling itself—and that's just the start.
Astrologica includes:
• The history of astronomy and astrology, including ancient rites and customs
• The global star-lore behind famous constellations
• The lore behind the Tropical and Chinese zodiac systems, plus their dates, traits, and quirks
• Stories of the gods and goddesses associated with the planets
• How stars have served as maps, clocks, and calendars for millennia
Featuring over 100 pages of unforgettable artwork, fascinating facts, and powerful stories, this book is the perfect gift for curious young minds aged 8+.
I RECEIVED A DRC FROM THE PUBLISHER VIA EDELWEISS+. THANK YOU.
My Review: I don't believe in astrology. I do feel very sure some things aren't explainable by science...yet...because we don't know how to frame the questions. In the meantime, we have other existing systems to give the unusual coincidence a context our simple brains can comprehend.
Giving this beautiful book to its intended audience, kids eight years old and up, seems...fraught...to me. I'm not the least bit comfortable educating children into belief in any kind of supernatural stuff; I would not do this to any child in my authority.
I am not everyone. I offer this beautiful, costly book for you to consider, more especially for you or for another adult; but that is not my call. The art is gorgeous, as expected, and the stories well retold.
From here it's all you and your desire for your juvenile giftee.
See what I mean? Bea
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