Astrología. La Biblioteca de Esoterismo

Library of Esoterica #2

by Andrea Richards, Thunderwing (Creator), Jessica Hundley (Editor)

Con la vista puesta en el firmamento, el segundo volumen de la serie Biblioteca de Esoterismo de TASCHEN profundiza en la fascinante historia visual de la astrología occidental. Más de 400 imágenes secuenciadas para reflejar el giro de los planetas y la rueda del zodiaco cuentan la historia de esta antigua práctica desde su nacimiento como ciencia hermana de la astronomía hasta la actual Era de Acuario, desde templos egipcios hasta arte contemporáneo.

Genres: Astrology, Art, Nonfiction, Occult, Spirituality, Witchcraft, History

520 pages, Hardcover

First published November 17, 2020

Reviews

[Caro the Helmet Lady · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great choice of visual art, as usually, interesting text. Can't wait for Witchcraft: The Library of Esoterica, third installment in the series.

[Ugnė · Rating 5 out of 5]

Daug kokybiškų iliustracijų. Teksto mažai ir jį skaityt nebūtina :) Tačiau jei skaitysit, galit rast įdomių dalykų - pvz., kad pirmiausia zodiako ženklų savybės kurtos/apibrėžtos pagal metų laiką, kai Saulė pasirodo tame žvaigždyne .

[Verónica Fleitas Solich · Rating 5 out of 5]

An absolutely impeccable edition, just like the others.
This is one of those books to get your hands on over and over again.
The information it contains is basic but still interesting.
A treasure.

[Basilisk · Rating 2 out of 5]

With every chapter the light of a star was dying, and by the end of the book I was left with only two stars to award. As much as I am interested in the subject, as much as I was craving for something deeper, sadly, my ship eventually found itself stuck in shallows. So, if some airy, easy-going, coffee-loving, feet-on-cushion, Venus-type-of-a-person disagrees and argues that the strength of this book lies in its beauty … well, no, most of its art is rather kitschy!

[Adam Clark · Rating 4 out of 5]

Visually beautiful, but there are too many typos and errors that could have been prevented with better proofreading.

[Karlie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Breathtaking artwork spanning the centuries, sprinkled with enough astrological info for those already familiar with astrology. This would be a beautiful gift for a beginner as well, but the written portion of this book does not go in depth. I noticed a few errors, typos and grammatical flubs, but the collection of artwork makes up for it.

[Mary McMyne]

Gorgeous physical object with inspiring, inclusive art.

[Tawnie S. · Rating 4 out of 5]

There are a lot of illustrations in this book, which can be considered good or bad depending on how you feel about it. In the zodiac sections, it got to be a little too much. But it was interesting to see all the art about astrology throughout the ages.

In a way, this book is set up like a school textbook, with the large pictures and breaks. It's essentially a history book with art, explanations on the planets/signs, and a tidbit of information on natal charts.

I found myself more interested in the last bit of the book but thats my personal bias on hating books that read like history textbooks.

[Oumaima · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gorgeous book to add to your hardcover collections of esoteric books or to your coffee table books, for amateurs, non-amateurs and professionals. Beautiful body of artworks accompanying each chapter, this book is a visual pleasure to read through. A must-add to your collection.

Basic astrology information, straight to the point. You don't buy this book for advanced astrology knowledge - although the edition is a gem for it-, you buy it for the sensorial experience of astrological wisdom encapsulating in beautifully printed pages and expressed through unique artworks.

Bonus points for the historical references.

[Christian · Rating 4 out of 5]

As the first volume in this series (Tarot), Astrology delivers a beautiful set of paintings concerning the planets and zodiac signs. Moreso than in the former volume I found the text basically forgettable. Of course, it's no wonder in light of the necessary mass-appeal that the psychologisation of astrology is prevalent here, but one could at least have tried to paint a more diverse pictures of the development of astrological thought, especially for the last twenty, thirty years.

[Connor Tovey · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great introduction to the history, practices and foundational knowledge in Astrology. An absolute delight to read due to the fact that it is large and heavy enough to stay open, the text is clear and legible, pictures are crisp and detailed. There's really not a lot to not love about this series of books. Already waiting eagerly for the next in the series.
If you have any interest in Astrology, or how it relates to other aspects of our lives, pick this up!

[Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

A masterpiece of Astrology gallery collections. More than a picture collection, it also organized the history and basic knowledge of astrology, as well as some classic quotes from famous astrologer.

If you like surrealism art, then the book is a worth reading and collection. The book is unable to give you direct detailed knowledge, but granting you inspiration through visual arts and meditation upon them.

[Liviana · Rating 5 out of 5]

An informative historical account of where modern astrology began, and how it has evolved over time.

I love the artwork portrayed in this book, as well as the history provided!

If you're interested in learning more about astrology and how to read a birth chart, this book is an excellent place to start!

[Jasmyne · Rating 3 out of 5]

Visually stunning. It’s best for beginners or for avid students as a collector’s item.

⭐️ ⭐️⭐️ - This book was fine. I didn’t hate it enough to quit reading it but I probably wouldn’t read it again.

[Shawn · Rating 5 out of 5]

A really great overview of the basic components of astrology, and incredibly beautiful art as always with Taschen books. The section on planets and houses were particularly helpful for someone looking for a deeper understanding of the subject

[Sylvia-Marah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Astrology: The Library of Esoterica by Andrea Richards is my first foray into Taschen’s Library of Esoterica, and I’m totally hooked. This is a beautiful coffee table book of art associated with the zodiac, and it’s a great introductory book about astrology. After reading Taschen’s The Book of Symbols, I’ve been on the lookout for more books from this publisher. Astrology: The Library of Esoterica absolutely gorgeous, and well-organized. I have a feeling I will use this as a reference book for years to come. I can’t wait to grab another one of these beautiful books! I’m thinking Tarot: the Library of Esoterica might be my next purchase.

Enjoy!

⭐️ = Hated it! Couldn't finish the novel.
⭐️⭐️ = Didn't like it, but forced myself to finish.
⭐️⭐️⭐️ = Lukewarm liked it.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ = Really enjoyed the novel and was sucked into the story.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ = Loved it! Couldn't put it down & I'd read it again!

[Bizzy · Rating 5 out of 5]

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this book. It is not only aesthetically pleasing to the eye, but, the artwork and writing in here is phenomenal. If you love astrology and pretty coffee table books, you will surely love this as well!

1000/5 ⭐️

[Joshua Chavanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

While I am not usually fond of the "coffee-table" art book format this series has great essays and great art.

[Kortney · Rating 4 out of 5]

I absolutely adore the artwork in this book. The writing itself wasn’t the best, but even so imho if you’re into the occult/astrology this book is a must have even if just for the pictures.

[Morgan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful. Good foundational details and a nice intro on the history of astrology. As a visual exploration, it’s very satisfying.

[Cindy]

Absolutely stunning, a must have for any seeker.

[Frankie · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5

[Liridona Duraku · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really great intro to astrology. But mostly it's a beautiful art book! Im excited to have the collection.

[Sonee Singh · Rating 4 out of 5]

An image-heavy book that explains the history and basic components of the study of astrology. I found it to be a useful introductory resource.

[Dorothy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love the visuals and easy to understand history and practice approach and application of Astrology.
Insightful, captivating, hard to put down.

[Aspar Karahyuseinov · Rating 5 out of 5]

Inspiring & Enlightening

[Don Reuker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Astrology is more about natural rhythms and the pace of time and life. The changing of season, the passage of a year or a phase of life.

[Ir · Rating 4 out of 5]

Da un taschen mi aspettavo un catalogo di foto più ampio. L’argomento è trattato in modo esaustivo per un moderno neofita. Gradevole da sfogliare.

[Elaina Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

I view astrology as a language for patterns. This book is massive. Functionally, it helped me appreciate that individuals have different operating systems and that it is a powerful tool for self-acceptance.

[Monse Rosas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Aparte de ser un libro lleno de arte increíble también tiene un buen compilado de información útil sobre los principios de la astrología.