When I started learning Astrology, I started in the most obvious place of all: The Internet
However, I quickly got tired , or better to say, unsatisfied with the short cookbook analysis found in most blogs. (This is not true for all blogs, and there are a few with really good information). Although it is also possible to learn Astrology, or at least the basics (and maybe beyond?) through Youtube, I am a little too impatient for watching hours of non stop rambling and sorting through more hours of low quality content.
I turned my attention onto, of course, Astrology books. I must admit I have a weakness for books and learning from them. (must be my Venus in Capricorn, desiring everything that is structured and from reputable, verifiable sources)
One of the first books recommended to me was The Only Astrology Book You'll Ever Need
from Joanna Martine Woolfolk.The name was impressive and the price is also not bad so I went for it. The book has a good description of planets in celestial houses, including a tiny section of decanates, houses and a small section of sun sign synastry. It also includes a natal chart interpretation example from Oprah's horoscope.
Personally, I was not impressed by the book. When I started learning astrology, I did not feel like memorizing whole paragraphs of "Moon in Capricorn means this, Mercury in Aries means that". I wanted a holistic approach where I could make sense of positions based on core zodiacal principles by myself for example, using the elements, polarities, cardinality etc. So in this sense, this book was not really what I was looking for.
It is interesting nevertheless if you wish to quickly understand the key aspects of your chart, but almost on an entertainment kind of way. In definitive it is a beginner, very beginner book. Nice to have but not critical for the solitary astrology student.
Overall rating: 6/10
If you want to check it out, here is the link! The Only Astrology Book You'll Ever Need
