Astrology - The Library of Esoterica
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Astrology, the second volume in TASCHEN’s Library of Esoterica, explores the dazzling visual history of Western astrology through more than 400 images—from Egyptian temples and illuminated manuscripts to modern and contemporary art. Sequenced to echo the movement of the planets and the wheel of the zodiac, this collection traces humanity’s enduring fascination with the skies.
Author Andrea Richards reveals how astrology’s roots stretch back to ancient Mesopotamia, when astronomy and astrology were intertwined. From the star-aligned King’s Chamber at Giza to the first Persian observatories and Galileo’s horoscopes for the Medicis, the practice shaped early science, philosophy, and art. Even after the Enlightenment pushed astrology toward the margins, it continued to inspire figures like Goethe, Byron, Blake, and later movements such as Theosophy and New Age spirituality.
Edited by Jessica Hundley, this groundbreaking compendium pairs historical works with pieces by artists including Alphonse Mucha, Hilma af Klint, Arpita Singh, and Manzel Bowman. Enriched with insights from astrologers Robert Hand, Jessica Lanyadoo, and Mecca Woods, Astrology offers a vivid, expansive look at the symbols, stories, and cosmic influences that have guided human imagination for millennia.
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- 520 pages
- Dimensions: 9.5" W x 6.75" D
- Hardcover
About The Author
The Editor
Jessica Hundley is an author, filmmaker, and journalist whose work often explores counterculture, metaphysics, psychedelia, and magic. She has written for Vogue, Rolling Stone, and The New York Times, and authored books on Dennis Hopper, David Lynch, and Gram Parsons.
The Author
Andrea Richards is a writer and journalist known for exploring esoteric subjects, hidden histories, and alternative spiritual practices. She is the author of four books and a managing partner of the Los Angeles creative collective Narrated Objects.
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TASCHEN began in 1980 as Benedikt Taschen’s small comic bookstore in Cologne and has grown into one of the world’s leading art-book publishers, celebrated for its dazzling, boldly designed volumes across art, architecture, photography, fashion, design, and pop culture. From pocket-sized books that helped democratize visual culture to SUMO-scale Collector’s Editions, TASCHEN remains committed to diversity, innovation, and treating every subject—whether a $10 title or a $10,000 masterpiece—with equal respect and craftsmanship.
Working closely with acclaimed creatives, the privately owned publisher has released thousands of titles in dozens of languages and now operates globally through an e-commerce site, international distribution network, and 12 flagship stores from Beverly Hills to Hong Kong. With teams spanning cultures, generations, and creative disciplines, TASCHEN fosters a down-to-earth, collaborative spirit while continuing to shape books that feel less like publications and more like immersive, museum-worthy experiences.
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