ASTROLOGY OF THE SEERS, by David Frawley

This is one of the first books I read on Vedic Astrology and is still one of the best. Dr. Frawley (whose Indian title is Vedacharya Vamadeva Shatri) is a very unique individual -- an American, born in Wisconsin, who holds many esteemed Indian titles, such as Vedacharya (Vedic teacher), Vaidya (Ayurvedic doctor), Jyotishi (Vedic astrologer), Puranic (Vedic historian) and Yogi (spiritual adept). The background, understanding and depth he brings to this beginner's text on Vedic Astrology is outdone only by his ability to make the subject clear and comprehensible. Not only does he cover the basics well, but he delves into many important aspects of Vedic Astrology that other authors do not even attempt, such as its relationship to Ayurveda (traditional Indian medicine), spirituality, and psychology. Also includes a number of example charts and interpretations that will help aspiring Vedic Astrologers to better understand how to read charts. -- HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

LIGHT ON LIFE, by Hart DeFouw

A beginning book for the serious student, Light on Life demands that the reader enter into a more complete understanding of the Indian worldview and the traditional methods of teaching jyotish. This is because Hart DeFouw personally did just that, living for India for 15 years and training under an astrological guru in the ancient ways. In essence he has tried to reproduce the original, verbal teaching style in this book, which is loaded with gemstones of wisdom. Great for those who want to dig deep right away, and are willing to put a little more effort in to do so. -- RECOMMENDED

ANCIENT HINDU ASTROLOGY FOR THE MODERN WESTERN ASTROLOGER
by James T. Braha

One of the books that pioneered the growing interest in Vedic Astrology, Ancient Hindu Astrology for the Modern Western Astrologer is a fabulous text whose title says it all. If you are already a Western astrologer, or knowledgeable in the techniques of Western astrology, then this book will get you firmly grounded on the basic concepts of Vedic Astrology and how they are put into practice in a reading. In an easy-to-read style, Braha covers it all: birth charts, navamsa charts, planetary friendships and aspects, shad bala, karakas, upayes, the vimsottari dasa system, transit predictions, planetary maturity, yogas, varga charts, nakshatras, and more. To be sure, the sheer volume of concepts he's addressing makes each section relatively brief and somewhat simplistic. However, if you're a Western astrologer looking to jump-start your understanding of Vedic Astrology quickly and painlessly, then this is the book. -- RECOMMENDED