Astrology traditions

Medieval astrology

Medieval astrology draws on astrological ideas and techniques developed, preserved and transmitted during the medieval period.

Medieval astrology refers to astrological traditions and techniques developed and transmitted during the medieval period.

Its history connects several cultures and intellectual traditions, with astrological texts and techniques moving between the Arabic-speaking world and medieval Europe.

What is medieval astrology?

Medieval astrologers worked with established systems for interpreting planets, signs, houses, aspects and other astrological factors.

Many contemporary traditional astrologers study historical texts and techniques associated with this period.

Medieval astrology also has important connections with other historical traditions, including Hellenistic astrology and later forms of Western astrology.

This page is currently being expanded as part of the Good Astrologers guide to astrological traditions.

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Astrologers who work with medieval astrology

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Dorje Kirsten

Dorje Kirsten

Portland, OR, United States

  • Western astrology · Medieval astrology
  • 0 years’ experience
  • A one hour session diving into the topics most important to the client, using a wide variety of traditional and modern techniques. The readings are over Zoom and a year ahead transit report, a solar return report, or a natal report included upon request.
  • Readings: Online
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Kate Petty, MA

Kate Petty, MA

Seattle, WA, United States

  • Hellenistic astrology · Western astrology · Medieval astrology
  • 20 years’ experience
  • My aim is to be a compassionate presence, a conscientious listener who provides clients with a warm relaxed space to unpack the past, make sense of the present, and imagine and strategize a future they want to inhabit. Together, we will investigate cycles, trends, themes, unique talents, obstacles, and opportunities. We will discuss strengths and potential limitations.
  • Readings: Online and in person
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Interpsycle Astrology

Interpsycle Astrology

Melbourne, Australia

  • Hellenistic astrology · Jyotish (Vedic astrology) · Western astrology · Medieval astrology
  • 25 years’ experience
  • Focused session that is personalised to the needs of the client's areas of exploration, using traditional timing methods and corresponding spiritual and lifestyle remedies. Chart assessments are conducted via Traditional Western and Jyotish systems, then outcomes are compared to the client.
  • Readings: Online
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Lisa Pesnichak (The Dynamic Self Astrology)

Lisa Pesnichak (The Dynamic Self Astrology)

Evergreen, CO, United States

  • Hellenistic astrology · Western astrology · Medieval astrology
  • 6 years’ experience
  • I am most concerned about my clients feeling comfortable, included and seen. Before the consultation, I reach out to make sure that I am structuring the consultation in a way that will be of most service to the client, and make sure that their birth data is correct. I have many tools that I can use, and I want to make sure that our time together is meaningful and well prepared.
  • Readings: Online
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Andrea Leonarz

Andrea Leonarz

Ridgewood, NJ, United States

  • Western astrology · Medieval astrology
  • 6 years’ experience
  • My goal is to help each client uncover how their unique gifts and challenges fit into their overall life purpose.
  • Readings: Online and in person
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Nesli Colley

Nesli Colley

Tucson, AZ, United States

  • Hellenistic astrology · Western astrology · Medieval astrology
  • 6 years’ experience
  • Throughout my studies and practice, I’ve seen fate and free will continually meet in our lives. Alongside astrology, I draw from Hermetic, Sufi, and other forms of ancient cosmic wisdom to explore the relationship between our soul and its earthly existence. I practice ancient astrological techniques in layers, like Russian nesting dolls, gradually revealing the experiences of our divine souls on…
  • Readings: Online and in person
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