Forgotten Astrology Legends: 15 Famous Astrologers from History Whose Books Are Still Remembered

Astrology has a fascinating history, shaped by influential astrologers whose books and ideas reached millions of people. From Evangeline Adams, once a famous astrologer in New York, to Linda Goodman and Sydney Omarr, these names helped shape astrology in America and beyond. Here are 15 historical astrologers worth exploring, along with some of their best-known works. **Which of these astrologers have you heard of, and whose books have you read?** | # | Astrologer | Years | Why People Still Search for Them | | ---: | ---------- | ----- | -------------------------------- | | 1 | Linda Goodman | 1925–1995 | *Sun Signs* and *Love Signs*; hugely popular astrology books | | 2 | Evangeline Adams | 1868–1932 | Famous New York astrologer, celebrity clients, and predictions | | 3 | Sydney Omarr | 1926–2003 | Newspaper horoscopes and astrology books | | 4 | Alan Leo | 1860–1917 | Pioneer of modern Western astrology | | 5 | William Lilly | 1602–1681 | *Christian Astrology*; historical predictions and techniques | | 6 | Dane Rudhyar | 1895–1985 | Humanistic astrology and influential books | | 7 | Sepharial | 1864–1929 | Historical occult and astrology writings | | 8 | Isabel M. Hickey | 1903–1980 | *Astrology: A Cosmic Science* | | 9 | Llewellyn George | 1876–1954 | *The New A to Z Horoscope Maker and Delineator* | | 10 | Charles E. O. Carter | 1887–1968 | Influential traditional astrology books | | 11 | Grant Lewi | 1902–1951 | *Astrology for the Millions* | | 12 | Marc Edmund Jones | 1888–1980 | Sabian symbols and astrological methods | | 13 | Vivian Robson | 1890–1942 | *The Fixed Stars and Constellations in Astrology* | | 14 | C. C. Zain | 1882–1951 | Extensive astrology and occult lessons | | 15 | Richard Hinckley Allen | 1838–1908 | *Star Names: Their Lore and Meanin* |