Of late, there have been multiple resources to learn astrology, palmistry, numerology, Tarot reading, Vastu Shastra and Feng Shui. The internet has been proved to be a boon for the tech savvy astrologers. There are ample of web portals and mobile apps on astrology and its allied subject available on the internet. So to speak, learning astrology is not a hard nut to crack these days. The computer, internet, mobile phones, television, radio and even print media have been the source of information and inspiration. Hence, the people have been learning astrology effortlessly. In this blog post, I am going to explain about 9 highly recommended modern astrology books for not only beginners but also advance students.
What are the benefits of reading modern astrology books ?
During the last couple years, the changes in the world have been poles apart. The rapid globalization, urbanization and presence of the internet and mobile have changed the lifestyle of the human being. In course of time almost every business has been internet enabled.
The astrology and astrologer is no exception. Today, almost every astrologer is equipped with website, mobile apps on astrology and ebooks. The astrological business has been redoubled during last two decades.
Reading modern astrology books on Vedic astrology is one of the most important tasks for any astrologer. The old and ancient books on astrology were not equipped with modern touch. For example, a traditional astrologer might not be able to predict the future of a computer professional unless the fortune teller has an idea.
The astrologer might also get confused between Nadi astrology and Nadi Vaidya. The mechanical engineer might do the work with the machine, but there are scopes in computer sciences for the mechanical engineer. The mechanical engineer can work with computer aided design. Hence, it is very important to read modern astrology books and magazines to keep yourself updated with modern technology and predictive science.
If the astrologer keeps on reading modern astrology books, the prediction will be more accurate and realistic.
What are the benefits of reading astrological articles and blogs on the internet?
Internet is the huge source of knowledge on science, mathematics, literature, unsolved mysteries, astronomy, occult science and astrology etc.
You will get ample of information on the internet. You can learn astrology and earn too. The earning has been very easy with internet these days. I don’t see most of my clients as they find me on the internet from different part of the world. My earning is solely dependent upon the internet. There are many websites, forums and videos on astrology that can be a boon for the improvement of your knowledge.
However, there is a negative side of reading blog on the computer and mobile. If you get addicted, it might affect your sleep and general routine.
Today, there are many social networking websites like Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus and LinkedIn where the people share their views. Today, there are hundreds of Whatsapp group which can be quite lucrative to you. The Whatsapp group has been quite helpful to me as far as my astrology business is concerned.
As internet is a treasure house of learning and earning, there are ample of videos, PDFs, FAQs and tutorials easily available. You can have multiple learning resources for free. You can learn while on the move.
Astrological books vs internet reading
Personally, I am not comfortable reading books on the internet or on the screen. I feel sometimes the taste of learning from books is really awesome.
The computer and mobile screen is a kind of illusion. It is not easy to memorize the subjects by the help of internet. The physical book can be a great help. You can have command easily on any subjects when you read a printed version of any book.
How many pages you should read daily to become a successful astrologer?
You should be very punctual as to your learning. There is no end of learning process. Every day, you need to read to keep yourself updated with astrological knowledge. The more you read, more you succeed in your professional career.
Hence, make a habit of reading at least 30 pages of a book every day. It will not only grow your knowledge, it will create avenues for money as well. Don’t restrict with one or two books. Create a small library at home or office.
Most popular modern astrology books
You must have known plethora of ancient astrological books such as Brihat Parashar Hora Shastra, Saravali, Brihat Jataka, Brihat Samhita, Laghu Parashari and Uttara Kalamrita etc. However, these books will not help you to predict the future of human being with modern thought and approach.
It is very important to keep in mind geography and technological changes of the world while predicting future of the people from different location of the world. It is also wise to participate seminars on astrology and occult studies that will help you to learn new things on your subjects.
Here, I am going to recommend you some modern astrology books that will surely develop your knowledge. These books are quite helpful for both beginners and advanced students
Tables of Ascendant by N C Lahiri
Panchang is the base of astrological prediction and Muhurta. It is impossible to perform prediction and astrological activities without Panchang. The astrologers used to work with traditional Panchang that used to get published yearly.
However, the traditional Panchang sometimes is not accepted unanimously. The Tables of Ascendant by N C Lahiri is quite popular in the world.
The table of ascendant is a handy book on crafting ascendant within few minutes for any places in the world. The calculation of Ascendant, Time Zone, Latitude and Longitude, Sidereal time, Local time and Ayanamsa correction is available for any year. This is a must have books for your library.
Lahiri’s Indian Ephemeris of Planets’ Position
Keeping Panchang is a cumbersome job these days. It is very difficult to preserve the Panchang for every year. Nowadays, there are various kinds of Panchang available in the world. There are different Panchang for different religion even.
The Satabdi Panchang is a great resource to cast the horoscope for 100 years. There different publishers who have published ephemeris for one hundred years. Raman’s ephemeris is a boon for every astrologer.
In today’s scenario, Lahiri Ephemeris is quite popular among the astrologers. The Lahiri Ephemeris is easily portable and calculation can be done as easy as ABC. The Lahiri Indian Ephemeris has few parts. Each part consists of 10 years planetary movement and calculation.
Learn Astrology – The easy way
“Learn astrology – the Easy way” is particularly very informative and useful if you are a beginner. The book is written by Dr G S Kapoor. Dr G S Kapoor has written many books on astrology, gemstone and remedial measures in astrology.
The book Gems and Astrology, Remedial measures in astrology is quite popular among the savants of astrologers across the world.
Learn astrology the easy way a handbook that can be studied by both beginner and advanced student. The book covers the calculation of Local meantime, Latitude and Longitude and divisional charts, Mahadasha, Antardasha by using Lahiri Indian Ephemeris and table of ascendant. You will never be unhappy if you read this book.
Self learning course in astrology
I faced many obstacles in the beginning of my astrological career. I could not understand how to calculate ascendant, planetary longitudes, Gulika, Mandi, Navamsa, Mahadasha etc.
However, I could easily perform these when I started studying self learning course in astrology. This notable book is written by V K Choudhry. It is a highly popular and small book that you can finish within 15 days. It means you can have complete command over mathematical astrology within a short span of time. And the specialty of this book is that you don’t need a Guru to learn astrology.
Hindu Predictive Astrology
Hindu Predictive Astrology is one the most popular books among the astrologers for decades. The astrological epitome was written by Dr B V Raman the editor of the Astrological Magazine.
Dr B V Raman had written this book with greatest acumen. The book is easily understandable. It covers many areas of astrology starting from mathematical astrology to advanced predictive technology.
The book covers Muhurta, mundane astrology, Varsha Phal, Dasha, transit of the planets etc. You can easily understand the book without even a mentor. This is one the most modern astrological book written in English.
The Text Book of Scientific Hindu Astrology
The text book of Astrology is written by Prof. P S Shastri and published by notable publisher Ranjan Publication. Prof. P S Shastri is a leading name in the field of astrology whose articles have been published various news papers and magazines.
Prof P S Shastri is a multilingual personality who had command over the Language of English, Telugu, Sanskrit and has M A degree on these subjects. He has also Ph.D degree in Rigveda, Asthetics, and D. Litt in Indian Philosophy. He has authored many astrological books such as Jaimini Sutram, Uttara kalamrita, Brihat Jatak and Rectification of birth time.
His current work is ‘’Text Book of Scientific Hindu Astrology’’ is an epitome that should prevail in your library.
He has elaborated in an apparent manner about the Value of astrology, astrology and Hindu culture, physics, probability and predictions, astrology, science and superstition, importance of astrology, technical terminologies, Planets and house, divisional charts, casting the birth chart by both traditional Panchang and Ephimeris method, Shadbals, yogas, Dasha systems and Muhurt etc.
So to speak, the book is an all in one pack. You might not be eager to hurt your wallet after reading this book.
Astronomy and Mathematical Astrology
Predicting the human fate by the help of natal chart can’t make us a successful astrologer. The astrologer needs certain qualification to become a phenomenal fortune teller.
Calculation of Shadvarg Kundli, Saptavarga Kundli and Sodashvarga kundli is just not the end of Hindu predictive science. It certainly requires mathematical skills. So to speak, you need to be extremely well versed in the field of mental math. The astrologer must have command over both astronomy and astrology.
It is very imperative to understand the movement of the stars and planets in the celestial body. The prolific writer Deepak Kapoor is a leading name in the field of astronomy and mathematical astrology. He has written the books quite meticulously that has covered the part of astronomico-astrology.
As the science of astrology has been divided into two parts i.e. Ganita Jyotish and Phalit Jyotish, the book has dealt with astronomy that is relevant to astrology such as casting horoscope, solar system, divisional chart, graha balas and Bhava balas etc.
Apart from this, the book has explained as to how to calculate Ascendant, Tithi, Yoga and Karan etc. It is a must have book for every modern astrologer.
Manual of Hindu Astrology
Manual of Hindu astrology is one of the monumental works by notable astrologer Dr. B V Raman. The book contains the basic and advanced mathematical formula that is required in both casting the horoscope and predicting the human fate.
The book has covered the basics of astrology and its terminologies such exaltation, debilitation, Phanphar, tithi calculation , Panchang and time calculation, Latitude and Longitude, Dasha system, planetary friendship and enmity, sun rise and sun set time, Karaks, permanent planetary relationships and many more.
Encyclopedia of Astrological Remedies
Encyclopedia of remedies is an inevitable modern astrology books for any modern astrologer who is eager to see the betterment of his clients. As you know, it is of no use predicting human fate without remedial measures.
The book offers all sorts planetary remedial measured during negative period. The book covers remedies through Tantra, Mantra, Yantra, Rudraksha, Conch, Gems and Feng Shui items.
As a rule, the native comes to the astrologer for various purposes. Some approaches astrologer during bad phase of life and some are in search of more progress in life.
The prolific author Yashkaran Sharma has written the book covering multiple aspects of remedial measures. The Encyclopedia of Remedies covers both expensive and inexpensive remedies that can be suitable to the people from all walks of life.
Conclusion
It is very important to have a library on both modern astrology books and ancient astrology books for every astrologer. I have tried my best to give the correct books that can surely develop not only knowledge but also money as a professional astrologer. You can share your viewpoint about the books that are needed in this post. I will surely edit the post and integrate your books.
U have left 2 best authors on basic astrology i.e. jn bhasin & hs rawat in this.
Hi Ranveer
I will soon add these books recommended by you.