Part surrealism, part humor, and part affectionate guidance, Blame the Stars is a wild adventure into a world of uniquely alternative zodiac signs.

Welcome to the world of Horror Scoops: a weird and wonderful twist on classic zodiac signs. Meet passionate and wild Lemo (a.k.a. Leo), kind Lehbrah (Libra), steadfast Clopricrumb (Capricorn), Germini the Twrnnns (take two guesses), and others—signs which, although slightly silly, reveal more about us than we realize.

Part One dives deep into each sign, offering insightful tidbits and advice on love, life, and work (for example, if you’re an Arbys, consider a career as a Pie-Eating Competition Judge, a Horse Observer, or a Horse Observer Observer). Part Two details a year’s worth of sign-specific guidance, Scoop-holidays (like January 15, the Day of Remembrance for Fallen Houseplants), and journal prompts to spark deep introspection. Full of colorful illustrations from Scoops creator and accidental astrologer Heather Buchanan, lots of entertaining nonsense, and occasional sense-sense, Blame the Stars offers the ideal way to contemplate the mysteries of the universe (or have a giggle).

FOR ASTROLOGY FANS: Horoscope and astrology are deeply engrained in society. This modern divination book stands out as a playful and interactive option that will appeal to people who dig astrology but don't take it all too seriously (because life is serious enough).

FROM THE CREATOR OF WILDLY POPULAR HORROR SCOOPS: Author Heather Buchanan has been creating and sharing her absurdist horoscopes for years to her hundreds of thousands of fans. This is the book those fans have been waiting for, capturing for the first time all the wild, insightful, colorful signs and observations they love in one volume.

RELATABLE AND QUIRKY HUMOR: There is a genuine feeling of joy behind the absurd, offbeat humor of this horoscope book. While some astrological-themed metaphysical books may be more serious, this one feels approachable, engaging, and just plain fun.

Perfect for:

• Fans of Horror Scoops and Heather Buchanan's work
• Astrology devotees (and the astrology-curious) who don't take themselves too seriously
• People interested in lighthearted self-help
• Followers of social media horoscope accounts and brands like Bitch Rising, Co-Star, That Libra Chic, and more
• Gift-giving to any astrology lover for birthday, anniversary, or just for fun

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Heather Buchanan has had pictures and words tumbling out of her brain professionally for over a decade. She currently lives in Calgary, Canada, with her bewilderingly talented musician husband, Nate, and her sunbeam-finding-expert cat, Poppy.

"[A] hilarious journey through astrology... If you’re a lover of astrology, or if you’re perhaps looking for some silly direction among the stars, you’ll find solace, laughs and maybe even some inspiration in these pages." — BookPage