The Only Way to Learn Astrology: Basic Principles

This book was highly recommended to me by a professional astrologer in the 80s when I first started studying astrology. I still refer to this book, and I'm glad to see that it's still available because I still recommend it to friends. The entire series is good, but this first installment is priceless. This first book helps you learn the language and the basic mechanics of astrology, and it is organized for easy reference. By the time you finish reading this book, you should be able to read a chart. Then you'll be ready to start a lifelong journey to continuously improve the art of practicing astrology!

I picked up my copy at a used bookstore for a couple of dollars. I was put off by the seemingly arrogant title and did not expect to get much out of it. After reading through it, I was so impressed that I eventually brought the entire series. It thoroughly covers all of the basics of interpretation, with easy to understand explanations. When clients ask for a book to further research their charts, I always refer March and McEvers. In fact, I use mine all the time and I have the best and most advanced books. Buy this book, you cannot go wrong if you are interested in learning the basics of astrology.

This first book in a series of five is a wonderful way to begin learning astrology. A quiz at the end of each chapter ensures that you've learned the appropriate material so that you are able to move on in the lessons. I use it as a reference still today, 10 years later.

This is a "plain jane" book...no fancy cover, and not very big. It is direct and to the point. It will take you through the basics of astrology in as much depth as any other book I have looked out...but much quicker, with less side trips to confuse you along the way. If you are trying to learn how to interpet birth charts, this book is a Must!