This is one of those really interesting and fun books to read because of how much information it has within it and the subjects. I enjoyed reading it and thinking about the paranormal and how that either effects or changes life and the way we live. This book really helped open those veins of thought up. Now, I am even more interested and want to learn more!

I found this book fascinating from a writer's perspective. Celestial myths and legends fuel mankind's dreams, and this book examines those myths quite well. The extra-terrestrial also makes an appearance in this book, because no discussion of the heavens would really be complete without it. There's a lot here to get lost in, and I greatly enjoyed it. Thanks to NetGalley and the Publisher for the chance to do just that.

This was a very interesting book. I enjoyed all of the information I got from reading the book.I liked that it explained how to look at the skies for information and explains a lot of the myths and theories out there.

Celestial magick is a cornerstone of my current occult practices, and that astrology is of perennial interest to me. Truthfully, such things have interested me since a young age.

As a little girl, I had a lot of fun with a small telescope in my driveway, and have always enjoyed the mythos of the heavens, legends of the constellations, and stories of far-flung worlds. It seems like Philip J. Imbrogno had similar experiences, leading him to write Strange Heavens.

Strange Heavens is not an occult book per se. It is not a guide to magick, astrology, or anything like that. Rather, I would consider this book primarily about myths and legends.

An excellent companion for any celestial witch, but not specifically geared towards the magically-minded. If you’re skeptical of the occult, but interested in the role of the supernatural in human history, this would be a good book for you.

One of the best things about this book is the author’s willingness to tackle both ancient and modern celestial mythology. While he covers topics like Amerindian legends about Orion and similar topics, he also addresses modern UFO lore. I was surprised, pleased, and intrigued by the author’s accounts of interviewing starseeds and UFO contactees.

Now, I’m ambivalent about the whole idea of ETs and UFOs, except in sci-fi. Maybe they exist! Maybe not! Still, I greatly enjoyed reading Imbrogno’s accounts of his interactions with UFO enthusiasts. His tone is always somewhat skeptical of their claims, but he never seems to poke fun, and is respectful.

My favorite chapter focused on comets and their effects on society, and described, in detail, the Heavens Gate tragedy and related space cults. Heavy stuff, and a bit disturbing to read!

As someone who grew up while all that was happening (and had nightmares about Heavens Gate when it happened), though, I found this part intriguing. I had expected this chapter to be more nightmare fuel, but really, Imbrogno does an excellent job and avoids sensationalism.

Imbrogno demystifies some of the relationships between celestial events, charismatic leaders, cults, and superstition in the most gentle way possible. He’s also good at connecting Fortean events throughout history, and explaining the socio-psychological (very human) processes behind them.

At times, Imbrogno’s writing seems to throw bit after bit at you, and it can be a bit overwhelming. Certain topics could be covered in more depth, and descriptions of scientific phenomena most people already understand get a bit tedious.

I still recommend this book for the celestial-minded witch, or any open-minded person interested in celestial mythology and the cosmos. I really wish I could’ve read something this good when I was a little kid obsessed with UFOs and constellations!

You might find it strange, but I also think this book would be a good gift for a child interested in space, UFOs, or mythology. As mentioned, he does a good job of explaining concepts that many adults take for granted, and his jovial tone would hold many kids’ interest.

Some super interesting tidbits about our solar system and it's various inhabitants as well as the mythological beliefs held by many different cultures throughout our Earth's history.
I loved the contention that many scientists disregarded many "myths and legends" by old cultures because their theories seemed too outrageous or unbelievable only for them to become mostly true - eat it.

Strange Heavens by Philip J. Imbrogno is a love letter to the sky. This book looks at the historical, physiological, psychological, and psychic connections civilizations have had with the sky over time. In essence, this is a biography of the celestial heavens. The author makes no effort to hide his investigative work into UFOs so this is also discussed throughout which needs to be included if this is meant to be a complete story about the sky. I enjoyed a deeper look at the constellations, and a deeper look at the mythologies and fascination with Sirius, the Pleiades, Orion, the luminaries, and comets. The book ended a little abruptly and I presume this is because it isn’t finished, so I would look forward to reading a conclusion. If you are someone who had stared up at the starry expanse of the sky wondering what’s up there, surely Strange Heavens will be able to answer many of your questions.