Recommended Read: The Inner Sky
The Inner Sky by Steven Forrest is a best-selling astrological classic. Steven has a unique style of writing that you will either love or NOT love, but either way he makes the study of astrology and the self a manageable and understandable pathway.
He breaks down the Signs, the Planets, the Houses and the Aspects in understandable and relatable ways, including small snippets of personal anecdotes which I find charming and helpful. A great beginner astrology book.