About me
I am a professional Astrologer in Cape Town, South Africa. I have studied Astrology since the age of 11, and after graduating with a BA in Psychology at Wits (1983), finally began practicing as a full-time Astrologer in 1989.
I take a spiritual approach to Astrology, using the tools of traditional Western astrology and Vedic astrology, using my psychology degree to help use the information in a positive and affirmative way. But I have no room for the new age fluff and poor abuse of astrology that is practised widely today!
I also have a special interest in Medical Astrology - I was initiated as a Swazi Sangoma in 1982 at the age of 19, and since living in the Cape I have furthered his study of African healing and spiritual traditions under the guidance of Xhosa healers. Astrology is a powerful diagnostic tool and guide for the herbal practitioner.
I am the author of 4 published books. I also self-published a couple of small books , A Meditator's Manual (1990) and Understanding Reincarnation (1991) as well as textbooks for astrology students at my school. I've written a wide variety of articles for most major South African journals, magazines and newspapers, made two meditation CDs as well as a series of computer programs for Astrologers.
After 10 years of a regular radio show, “Cosmically Speaking” with Lisa Chait on Cape Town radio station Cape Talk I now chat on “Time Inside” with Soli Philander every Wednesday at 2pm on the station. I also have a monthly slot on SABC 3’s “Free Spirit.”
I lecture extensively around the country on a variety of metaphysical subjects; I also presented at the Parliament of World Religions in 1999, and have lectured in the UK and the USA on astrology and African spirituality.
I teach a challenging three-year Diploma course in professional astrology. This course is also taught via online learning. My school has an excellent reputation both locally and internationally, and can be reached via the Astrology Courses button on this website.
In 2009 I began reading for my Masters Degree in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology at the University of Wales, Lampeter.
