Barbara Tuchman the noted American historian wrote: “Books are lighthouses in the oceans of time.” These days so many books are published that the sheer volume can make you dizzy. On this page LightStrider selects the best of the best: the astrological works takes preference and we will cover the spectrum from Introductory books for novice Astrologers to the most complex works, beyond that we will also look at any book that offers a challenging alternative view to the traditional way of thinking.
It could be a Novel, a Scientific text, or even a volume of Poetry: we will cover everything from Mythology to Mystic revelations, from Crystals to the Cosmos: if it is worth reading – you will find it here. 

An Inspiration: Audrey Hepburn Time Tested Beauty Tips

Audrey Hepburn: An Elegant Spirit.

An Inspiration: God's Gift to His Twelve Children

I discovered this beautiful allegory in 1976, when I began seriously investigating Astrology. A copy of this hangs in my study as an inspiration. Through the years my clients and friends have found these words insightful. Perhaps I’ll discover where it came from and then share it with you.

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An Inspiration: The Nun's Prayer

The Nun's Prayer

ANTIQUES FROM MY LIBRARY

Aratus’ Phaenomena and the hymn to Zeus

Aratus was a didactic poet  lived from 315 to 239/240BC and wrote a hymn prayer to Zeus in his Phaenomena. Over 300 years later Saint Paul (about 37 years after Jesus Christ died) referred to as "THE UNKNOWN GOD" , which is mentioned in the Holy Bible in THE ACTS, Chapter XVII. St Paul cleverly replaced paganism with Christianity. 

BUDDHA'S BOOK OF DAILY MEDITATIONS

By the Author of Light On Enlightenment this is a precious gem with its rich inspirational daily guide compiled from the words of The Great Buddha who lived over 2500 years ago - words that still grips and tames the mind - even today.

DALAI LAMA'S BOOK OF DAILY MEDITATIONS

THE PATH TO TRANQUILITY - An inspirational page a day and daily meditation guide to brighten your spiritual path day-by-day.

ELIZABETH I - AUDIO BOOK

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FENG SHUI - The Illustrated Encyclopedia of FENG SHUI by Lillian Too

FONDA, JANE - MY LIFE SO FAR

There are always regrets in life, among them things we've done that we wish we could take back and erase. I have significant ones that will haunt me forever and which I hope I have been brave enough to confront in this book.

Homer’s Odyssey is a BBC Audio book from Listener's Library

Homer’s Odyssey is one of the foundation stones of world literature. Within its many stories we see the birth of both the novel and the play. This vividly narrated text brings this timeless story to life by the actors of the Royal Shakespeare Company.

Sacred Elephant by Heathcote Williams a Naxos Audio Book from Listener's Library

Sacred Elephant is a moving and passionate narrative about mankind’s systematic and brutal enslavement of one of the most intelligent and profoundly skilled of all the world’s creatures, the Elephant. Heathcote Williams’ wrote and narrates his deeply moving epic poem accompanied by classical music.

SAN SPIRITUALITY

The San of Southern-Africa have survived many characterisations - from godless savages by early European explorers, to aboriginal conservationists in perfect harmony with nature. Neither caricature does justice to the complex world-view of the San. Two eminent anthropologists examines the San's cosmology, myths, rock art and the role o
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St Paul from The Holy Bible and "THE UNKNOWN GOD" mentioned in THE ACTS

Approximately 300 years after Aratus wrote his diadatic poem Phaenomena, St Paul (about 37 years after Jesus Christ died), announced the resurrected Christ by comparing Him to "THE UNKNOWN G-D", which Aratus praised as Zeus. St Paul cleverly replaced paganism with Christianity.
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THE GIFT

THE EXTRAORDINARY PARANORMAL EXPERIENCES OF ORDINARY PEOPLE In the 1930's Dr Rhine and his wife coined the word ESP, they pioneered scientific studies of ESP in America, their Daughter, Dr Sally Rhine Feather an experimental and clinical psychologist continues their pioneering work and offers this fascinating insight into ESP.

The Middle Way, The Story of Buddhism a Naxos Audio Book from Listener's Library

The Middle Way: The Story of Buddhism, edited by Jinanada is a three disk audio book that deals with the personal life and teachings of the Buddha. It is a great introduction to Buddhist teachings accompanied by Tibetan Chants.
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the stars say "tsau"

By 1870 the San language and culture were on the brink of extinction, but fortuitously the German philologist Wilhelm Bleek and his English in-law sister Lucy Lloyd started a dailogue with these hunter-gathers and story-tellers recording the San's myths, songs and practices. Antjie Krog encountered this rich heritage and adapted it

WEEP NOT FOR ME - IN MEMORY OF A BELOVED CAT

IN MEMORY OF A BELOVED CAT Nothing can match the special joy of sharing one’s life with a beloved animal companion, and when, as it must, the moment of parting comes, the pain is as great as when a relative or a friend dies.

Whale Nation by Heathcote Williams a Naxos Audio Book from Listener's Library

Whale Nation was a dramatic work that sounded a warning decades before the global anxiety about climate change and global warming even began. Heathcote Williams is a visionary in this regard, and his rendition of his own poetry is amazing and humbling experience.
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