We study 12 books per year, based upon the 12 signs of the zodiac rather than the calendar months. The chosen book for the month is related in some way to that sign of the zodiac and is chosen by a vote amongst all members.

Although this arrangement is mostly meant to be a fun way of categorizing and planning the group studies, this structure also helps us to create a dynamic relationship with the hidden esoteric forces at play in the universe throughout the year.

Specific books are nominated by any local group leaders and given to the selection committee. Books must somehow, even very tangentially, be related to one of the above zodiac themes for the period under consideration. The nominators are advised to write a paragraph or two explaining how and why their book is related to the theme. The best of these nominations will then be submitted to an open vote amongst the full membership of the organization.

The following list is suggestive of the zodiacal themes and is not a strict categorization at all.

(March 21 to April 20) Aries – “I am” - the Ram, the self, personal power, ego magick, combat magick, martial arts, Mars, force, energy, directness, courage, seeking adventure and challenge, “The Emperor,” conqueror, alchemical sulphur, warrior, Cosmic Strength, Thelema. The 1st House “The House of Personality” is the area of life dealing with establishment of personal identity.

(April 21 to May 20) Taurus – “I have” - the Bull, success, prosperity, money magick, aesthetics, practical matters, skepticism, stubbornness, serenity, beauty, inner peace, Venus, Mithraism, “The Hierophant,” master, teacher, high priest, spiritual rules or laws, interpretation of the mysteries, elemental magick, Power to Initiate. The 2nd House “The House of Money” is the area of life dealing with self image, self worth, and material security.

(May 21 to June 21) Gemini – “I think” - the Twins, philosophy, history, dualism, Zoroastrianism, Manicheism, Mercury, Hermeticism, Hermes, learning, education, wit, perception, intellectual, flexibility, knowledge, the Art of Memory, “The Lovers,” The Chymical Wedding, twins, lovers, attraction of opposites, polarity, two halves of the brain. The 3rd House “The House of Communication” is the area of life dealing with communicating to and receiving from the environment.

(June 22-July 22) Cancer – “I feel/nurture” – The Crab, emotions, energy work, prana, chi, inner work, home and temple, family, lunar magick, Moon, Wicca, introspection, protection, psychic self-defense, inner and outer security, “The Chariot,” Giving all for Wisdom, grail bearer, receptivity, reconciliation, transport, the ark, containment. The 4th House “The House of Home” is the area of life dealing with imagination, fantasies, inner feelings, and domestic life.

(July 23-August 22) Leo – “I create” – The Lion, art, relationships, creativity, solar magick, pride, gregarious, drama, dignity, self expression, Sun, Sun Gods, Tiphareth, Babalon, Sekhmet, Ra (Re), Learning to Use Power, “Strength/Lust,” power, vitality, lust, domination, strength of love, sorceress, fascination. The 5th House “The House of Children” is the area of life dealing with finding joy, pleasure, and creative expression.

(August 23-September 22) Virgo – “I learn” - the Virgin, Qabala, astrology, mathematical theology, Mercury, analysis, critique, helpfulness, perfection, developing talents, practicality, intelligence, IQ, “The Hermit,” Absorbing Power solitary paths, solitude, sage, path of initiation, pilgrimage, inner knowledge, secret seed, secret light. The 6th House “The House of Servants” is the area of life dealing with work and feeling talented and useful.

(September 23-October 22) Libra – “I unite” – The Scales, meditation, yoga, Buddhism, balance, relationships, tranquility, tolerance, Balancing Forces, “Justice,” comparative religion, karma’s action, balance of opposites, judge, adjustment, equilibrium, mediator, truth, The 7th House the “House of Marriage” is the area of life dealing with personal relationships and intimacy.

(October 23-November 21) Scorpio – “I desire” – The Scorpion - Tantra, underworld, witchcraft, magick and astrology in general, black magick, investigation, desire, uncovering, Mars, Pluto, “Death,” angel of death, transformation, snake, scorpion, eagle, reincarnation, reproduction, completion. The 8th House the “House of Death” is the area of life dealing with sex, death, the occult, and other hard to grasp topics.

(November 22-December 21) Sagittarius – “I seek”- the Archer, the Centaur, paths, spiritual quest, seeking meaning, freedom, adventure, spiritual adventure, altruism, joviality, Jupiter, “Temperance,” Rising on the Planes, alchemy, teacher, guide, art, guardian angel, Great Work, transformer, philosopher. The 9th House the “House of Long Journeys Over Water” is the area of life dealing with changes, exploration, and the breaking of routine.

(December 22-January 19) Capricorn – “I use” - the Sea Goat, structures, talismans, sacred geometry, industry, productivity, success, discipline, practicality, integrity, Saturn,” The Devil,” Pan, matter, material force, world father, Baphomet, demiurge, Satan, oppressor, redeemer.The 10th House the “House of Career“ is the area of life dealing with career, social stature, and destiny.

(January 20-February 18) Aquarius – “I know” - the Water Bearer, individuality, individuation, revolution, Uranus, Saturn, progressive, erratic, revolutionary, idealistic, humanitarian, invention, “The Star,” Expanding Consciousness, meditation, revelation, nature’s beauty, imagination, scientist, freedom, unfolding of creation. The 11th House the “House of Friends” is the area of life dealing with the future, life goals, and association with friends and groups.

(February 19-March 20) Pisces – “I believe” – the Fishes, spirits, religions, inspiration, imagination, transcendence, Jupiter, Neptune, “The Moon,” Past Lives, Archetypes, other worldly, impressionable, transcendence, “The Moon,” Past Lives, Archetypes, Illusions, dreams, night, subconscious, unconscious, fantasy, mystic, trance, right-brain. The 12th House the “House of Troubles” is the area of life dealing with things that disrupt or cause disassociation with the personality.