International Lecturer: Oscar Hofman

Oscar Hofman is a classical astrologer from The Netherlands (born in Amsterdam, just before the big eclipse in Aquarius in 1962), where he has his practice, in the city of Gorinchem, just under sea-level. Neither academic philosophy nor the unbearable lightness of modern astrology could ever satisfy his appetite for something real – until he discovered classical astrology. He studied with John Frawley in London and completed the horary and natal courses.

In The Netherlands he is one of the editors of the Dutch-language magazine Anima Astrologiae and he writes columns in several astro magazines around the globe (South Africa, Australia, UK, Germany, India). In his international school for traditional astrology he teaches three e-mail courses in classical horary, medical and natal astrology which are available in four languages Dutch, English, German and French.

Although he practises all the branches of our art, his special interest is medical astrology. Regenerating this very practical and extremely useful form of astrology – including the traditional treatments of purging and blood-letting, which he will not demonstrate at the conference, is one of his great passions. Another special interest is the spiritual interpretation of the chart, which shows the all-important life of the soul, or better the gates to the soul. Oscar travels widely to teach and has students and clients in many countries.

The English translation of his book on classical medical astrology - the first publication in this field since 1677 which really shows you “how to do it” appeared with The Wessex Astrologer last year.

Oscar Hofman can be reached at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , website: www.pegasus-advies.com

Oscar's book will be available to purchase from Bookshelf – contact Angela Gibson.

South African Lecturer: Jacqueline Brook

Jacqueline Brook is a professional practicing astrologer and tutor of the Tradition and qualified as a Horary Craftsman and Craftsman Astrologer under the guidance of John Frawley. She is a published author in both local and international journals. She is a regular contributor of medical astrology articles to the South African Journal of Natural Medicine and serves on their Panel of Experts. She regularly presents lectures on astrology to both fellow astrologers and the public, and has an extensive media profile. She is the founding director of AORTA, Astrologers of the Real Tradition of Astrology. Visit www.traditionalastrologer.co.za for more information.

South African Lecturer: Louis van Aswegen

Louis van Aswegen completed his BSc (Agrc) (Hons) Horticulturae in 1992. He has written and presented short courses in herbal use at the Lifestyle College, published articles in the official journal of the Herb Association of South Africa (HAoSA) and in popular magazines. He is currently co-director of Doonholm nursery, has been the vice chair of HAoSA for 3 years and is now co-opted on the executive committee of HAoSA. Louis is a qualified horary craftsman of the Tradition and is busy with his natal studies under Jacqueline Brook. Louis serves on the board of AORTA.