Looking to the sky, the second volume in taschens library of esoterica series delves into the vibrant visual history of western astrology. From its birth as astronomys sister science, to our current Age of Aquarius, the story of this ancient practice is told through more than 400 images from Egyptian temples to contemporary art sequenced to mirror the spin of the planets and the wheel of the zodiac. From the beginning of human history, individuals across cultures and belief systems have looked to the sky for meaning. The movement of celestial bodies and their relation to our human lives has been the central tenant of astrology for thousands of years. The practice has both inspired reverence and worship, and deepened our understanding of ourselves and the world around us. While modern day horoscopes may be the most familiar form of astrological knowledge, their lineage reaches back to ancient mesopotamia. As author Andrea Richards recounts in astrology, the second volume in taschens Lib