CELESTIAL: Bring Astrology, the Zodiac and Stars to Life with Color

by Editors of Cider Mill Press

80 pages, Paperback

Expected publication May 12, 2026

Reviews

[Caroline · Rating 4 out of 5]

A beautiful book, I received it via an e reader so some pages were in half but I know it will look very different in person. Each illustration is beautiful but not too detailed that it would make it too hard to use for mindfulness practice. I love the theme which includes astrology signs and other relevant pictures of the theme. I think it would make a fabulous present for someone who enjoys astrology and mindful colouring. The illustrator is excellent and I’m definitely going to look for more books by them.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing this book for my consideration, this is all my own rambling, honest and personal opinion.

[Donna Maguire · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review to be added to Amazon UK and US on 12 May 2026 - publication day!

I thought that this was brilliant!

I loved the mix of illustrations that you can colour in. I loved the wide variety of astronomical symbols and the different constellations too that were dotted throughout the book.

I love the idea of being able to just pick up your pencils and spend some time concentrating on mindfulness, focus on the colouring and move away from the daily grind and things that can't be changed by yourself.

I personally don't take enough 'me' time, I am running round after my family and it is only really at the end of the day when they are all asleep that I do something for me and I am determined to try (hopefully will succeed) to actually take time to do some self-care and colouring will be ideal.

The images chosen were great and I have already added the book to my wish list to get a paperback copy as soon as it is released.

It is 5 stars from me for this one - love it!

[Jennyfer · Rating 4 out of 5]

CELESTIAL is a beautifully illustrated colouring book featuring zodiac signs, constellations, and various fantastical images related to astronomy/astrology. Each image is highly detailed and accompanied by pre-filled gold-tone sections, highlighting things like the zodiac symbol or the accompanying constellation.

The zodiac signs are not in order. Some are repeated, some are missing their symbol or their constellation, so this is not a guide to astrology here - rather they are simply illustrated imaginings of the signs. We also have additional constellations added to the mix - Cygnus, or Ursa (major? minor? both?). I would have liked to have the signs/constellations labelled, as I did not recognise some of them.

All up though, a lovely adult colouring book for those who love astrology

~This is a NetGalley ARC. All opinions are my own~

[Little Batties · Rating 4 out of 5]

CELESTIAL is a breathtaking coloring book that is sure to delight anyone who loves astrology. There are illustrations that come to life on the pages, and they are not even in color yet. It was exiting to see what the next pages would bring; they are truly beautiful.

The only thing I wish that this coloring book had that it didn't was the names of the zodiac signs on each page. While anyone that already knows about zodiac signs would know which ones were which, people who aren't familiar and/or want to learn will not. It is only a small detail that would've made something exceptional extraordinary.

Thank you NetGalley and Cider Mill Press for giving me an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

[Steff Fox · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've always been rather fascinated by adult coloring books, partially because I've often found them to be rather overwhelming. While they're not exactly something I engage in often, therefore I purchase quite infrequently, I have to admit that this one was exceptionally beautiful. I especially loved the fox and how the constellations were worked into various illustrations.

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

[Christine · Rating 4 out of 5]

CELESTIAL: Bring Astrology, the Zodiac and Stars to Life with Color (Paperback)
by Editors of Cider Mill Press

Entertaining and well-balanced image collection for coloring.

[Val~ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lovely, ethereal, and whimsical! Amazing coloring book!

Thanks to Cider Mill Press and NetGalley for this ARC of Celestial, illustrated by Adèle Leyris, and to be published on May 12th, 2026.