The idea that a person's destiny is shaped by impulses from astronomical bodies millions of miles away has fascinated mankind for thousands of years. Astrological signs are the celestial guides that illuminate our fate, reveal the secrets of who we really are, and warn of challenges to be faced. Divided into 12 volumes by star sign, the compact guides in the Zodiac series provide easy-to-use advice that will help you determine your sun sign and those of your friends and family. There is also extensive background on the mystical and mythological associations of each sign, and the gender and quality of each. Each volume provides a clear description and detailed analysis of all the key characteristics of the star sign, including the influence of the sun and the planets, and its bearing on childhood, appearance, health, career, relationships and parenting style. Find out why the strong, athletic Leo may not be a suitable match for the moody, capricious Capricorn; become familiar with the health and career prospects of the passionate, exciting and energetic Scorpio; understand the joys and pitfalls of loving the warm and restless Pisces.

Astrology is an illustrated guide to this ever-popular subject,with easy-to-use instructions to help you understand the fundamental ideas and determine the more advanced aspects of the Zodiac: what should you understand by your sun sign? How do you work out what your moon sign is? How should you interpret terms like 'Mercury in Sagittarius'? Your sun sign influences your path in the world, your love life and your relationships, including your role as a parent, your career, finances, health and appearance. Your moon sign, on the other hand, determines your inner life, emotional strengths and weaknesses, sources of joy and fear, and how you respond to people and situations. Illustrated with 85 specially commissioned artworks and beautifully presented on high quality paper with special Chinese binding, Astrology is the perfect guide to your inner and outer life as determined by the planets.