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20 Astrologers Through the Ages Who Made Historic Predictions

It is my held opinion that the precise arrangements of stars and planets may not foretell our destinies or behaviors as astrology claims, there鈥檚 no denying the grandeur one feels when gazing at the cosmos’ timeless dance. The allure of divining meaning from celestial bodies has captivated brilliant minds since antiquity. Visionaries sought to unravel mysteries etched into the heavens, hoping to glimpse secrets endowing human existence with purpose.

Across cultures and eras, astrology persistence as a cosmic revelation has long filled an innate desire to understand life. Though modern astronomy explains the physical forces directing cosmic phenomena, the imaginative art of astrology endures by speaking to metaphysical yearnings lurking within our souls. In homage to the profound influence astronomy, in this piece I look into remarkable men and women who shaped astrology across the ages.

They nourished spirits and cities the world over by reading heavens鈥� cryptic messages鈥攎essages still marvelled at today. Here are 20 astrologers through the ages who made historic contributions to the field

 

1.  Ptolemy (circa 100鈥�170 CE)

An ancient Greek scholar who made major contributions to the fields of astronomy and astrology. His seminal work on astrology, known as the Tetrabiblos, became one of the most influential astrological texts in history, shaping Western astrological tradition for centuries. In the Tetrabiblos, Ptolemy synthesized older traditions from the Mesopotamians, Egyptians, and Greeks to develop his own systematic and philosophical approach to astrology.

He discussed foundational concepts like the zodiac, planets, aspects between planets, and prediction techniques. The Tetrabiblos also established astrology as worthy of serious intellectual study rather than mere divination. Ptolemy’s astrological and astronomical models dominated scientific thought well into the 16th century until Copernicus proposed a heliocentric model. 

2.  Abu Ma士shar (circa 787鈥�886 CE)

Also known by his Latin name Albumasar, was an influential early medieval Persian astrologer, astronomer, and Islamic philosopher who lived during the 8th and 9th centuries CE. He played an pivotal role in introducing Hellenistic astrology and other Greek learning to the Islamic world after the major translation movements of the 8th century. Abu Ma士shar authored over one hundred influential astrological, astronomical, philosophical and theological works in Arabic, many of which were later translated into Latin.

Among his most famous writings is his Great Introduction” to Astrology, an extraordinarily influential textbook covering natal astrology and mundane astrology or astrological predictions about world events. In Europe’s Middle Ages, Albumasar achieved renown and acclaim on par with Ptolemy himself as one of history’s greatest astrologers due to his innovative blending of Aristotelian natural philosophy with astrology to lend the ancient predictive art more credibility in Islamic and Christian scholarship. 

3.   Al-Kindi (circa 801鈥�873)

Fully known as Abu Yusuf Ya士qub ibn 示Ishaq a峁�-峁�abb膩岣� 示al-Kind墨, was a polymath Arabic scientist and philosopher who lived during the 9th century CE. He gained renown as the most notable Arab scholar of Greek learning due to his promotion of translating works from ancient Greek philosophers and mathematicians into Arabic.

In the realm of astrology, Al-Kindi contributed important early commentaries on Second Century Hellenistic astrology, with a particular focus on further developing Ptolemy’s systematization of the field. He synthesized Indian and Aristotelian philosophy with astrology in his most famous astrological work, De Radiis.

He also wrote treatises defending the scientific validity of astrology through Aristotelian logic and physics. Historians of science consider Al-Kindi’s patronage and study of Hellenistic learning to have helped lay crucial foundations for the flourishing of Islamic science during the later medieval period. 

4.  Guido Bonatti (circa 1210鈥�1296)

He was an eminent Italian medieval astrologer who lived in the 13th century CE during the height of the field’s influence in Europe. He served as court mathematician and astrologer to some of the most powerful political leaders of the day including Frederick II, the Holy Roman Emperor and English King Henry III.

Bonatti gained fame across European courts for accurate predictions he cast for his patrons based on planetary tables and precise timekeeping devices that were cutting edge for the era. He compiled his vast astrological knowledge into a seven-part textbook known as Liber Astronomiae or Book of Astronomy, written around 1277 CE.

Covering areas from natal to mundane to electional astrology, Liber Astronomiae became the standard textbook on astrology across European universities for centuries. Bonatti’s compilation helped the era’s leading intellectual institution, the Catholic Church, incorporate astrology as one of the core sciences of the age alongside arithmetic, geometry, music and astronomy. 

5.  Johannes M眉ller von K枚nigsberg (circa 1436鈥�1476)

Better known by his Latin pseudonym Regiomontanus, was a preeminent German mathematician, astronomer and astrologer active during the 15th century Renaissance period. His contributions helped drive major innovations in calendars, instrumentation, trigonometry and astronomical modeling, which ultimately seeded the later Copernican revolution in astronomy.

As scientific assumptions from antiquity were being reevaluated, Regiomontanus also worked extensively to reform and improve astrology by focusing on more advanced techniques of planetary tables and astronomical calculation to increase predictive accuracy. He translated many classical works on mathematics and astrology into Latin while developing new schools of thought on astrological interpretation.

Regiomontanus reminded contemporary skeptics that early astronomers like Ptolemy treated astrology as worthy of study alongside astronomy within the medieval quadrivium of mathematical arts. As a result, Regiomontanus’ substantial academic and literary output helped reinvigorate astrology’s intellectual reputation in the late 15th century after a period of declining favor.

6. Michel de Nostredame  (circa 1503鈥�1566)

Best known as Nostradamus, was a highly influential 16th century French astrologer and apothecary whose predictions brought him renown across Renaissance Europe. He worked on casting astrological forecasts first for his local community dealing with topics like climate and crop yields that were of vital importance at the time.

But starting in the 1550s, Nostradamus then turned to prophecy on a much grander scale, covering unprecedented events he believed would soon dramatically impact Europe and Christendom more widely. The mysterious nature and uncertainty around the timing of these predictions meant they could be radically reinterpreted and repurposed for generations.

Nostradamus recorded his occult prophecies in structured poems grouped in collections known as Centuries. His first blockbuster almanac Les Propheties, published in 1555, was an instant sensation that drew interest from nobles and commoners alike across France despite criticism from elite clergy and skeptics. It ultimately sealed Nostradamus’ legacy as perhaps history’s most legendary astrologer and diviner.

7.  William Lilly (circa 1602鈥�1681)

He was an influential English astrologer best known for writing the monumental book Christian Astrology in 1647, which became the most widely used astrological reference text in the Western world for over two centuries. It provided comprehensive tables and detailed methods for interpretation that brought standardization and credibility to astrology across England.

Lilly made insightful predictions about major events in English society and politics during turbulent times, including foreseeing the Great Fire of London. Despite periodic controversy, his reputation and astrological practice flourished based on precise prognostication for clients and precise mundane predictions.

8. John Dee (circa 1527鈥�1608)

An English mathematician, astronomer, astrologer, and occult philosopher who served as an advisor to Queen Elizabeth I. He devoted much effort to developing astrology by incorporating astronomy and using a scientific approach. He consulted charts and horoscopes to advise Elizabeth on the most propitious dates for her coronation and the timing of events.

His reputation as a scholar and astrological authority also extended to continental Europe. In addition to astrology, Dee studied alchemy, divination, and Hermetic philosophy. He amassed one of the largest libraries in England at the time.

9.  Evangeline Adams (circa 1868鈥�1932)

 

A pioneering American astrologer who played a major role in popularizing astrology and bringing legitimacy to astrological practice and consulting in early 20th century America. She advised famous personalities including railroad tycoon J.P. Morgan and famed architect Clarence Mackay.

Adams leveraged sensational publicity and successfully defended herself in a 1914 legal trial challenging the validity of astrology. Her syndicated newspaper columns and books explaining astrology and horoscope analysis reached mass American audiences leading to widespread mainstream interest. 

10.  Dane Rudhyar (circa 1895鈥�1985)

He was an influential French-American author, modern astrologer, and composer who helped define and shape 20th century Western astrology. Drawing on humanistic philosophy, he introduced new concepts and terminology that shifted astrology鈥檚 language and modernized interpretive approaches.

His compositions and writings, particularly the foundational text The Astrology of Personality, transformed the nature and practice of modern astrology from a deterministic to a humanistic psychological framework while retaining links to ancient principles. 

11.  Alan Leo (circa 1860鈥�1917)

was a prominent English occultist and astrologer often called “the father of modern astrology” for his pivotal role in catalyzing an astrological revival and growth of astrological organizations in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His books and teachings on esoteric astrology re-centered astrological practice on humanistic self-development rather than deterministic prediction.

As the first to systematically delineate sun signs based on date of birth, he pioneered writing the first mass-produced horoscope columns for popular readership helping spark public fascination with astrology.

12.  Carl Jung (circa 1875鈥�1961)

An influential Swiss psychiatrist who founded the school of analytical psychology. While better known for his pioneering theories on psychological archetypes and the collective unconscious, Jung integrated core concepts from astrology into some of his theoretical work on synchronicity and the psyche.

He studied sun signs and birth charts with an empirical perspective to investigate connections between astrological archetypes, alchemical symbols, and his theories regarding the structure of the human mind and behavior. Though controversial in mainstream science, this helped foster continued exchange between astrology and psychology. 

13.  Dorotheus of Sidon (1st century CE)

Dorotheus of Sidon was an internationally celebrated astrologer during the era of ancient Greco-Roman ascendancy whose ideas and books became foundational in Medieval astrology for nearly a millennium. He compiled the major work Carmen Astrologicum, written in Greek verses, which systematically delineated principles and methods for natal astrological interpretation of horoscopes along with prediction. As one of the earliest but most insightful texts researching on various traditions into an organized compendium, his legacy profoundly shaped the doctrine and practice of astrology long after his death.

14.  Abraham Ibn Ezra (circa 1089鈥�1164)

An extraordinarily influential Spanish Jewish astrologer, philosopher, and poet who produced extensive writings that touched on a wide range of subjects, including astrology, astronomy, mathematics, grammar, poetry, and Bible commentary. Within the realm of astrology, his writings discussed fundamental principles, techniques for drafting horoscopes, and providing interpretation.

He also synthesized the ideas of prominent ancient thinkers such as Plotinus, Avicenna, and Maimonides into his philosophical works. Ibn Ezra traveled extensively all over Europe during his lifetime, journeying through Spain, Italy, England, and France. Through these travels and writings, he had a significant intellectual impact on the Jewish world as well as the broader sphere of medieval European thought and religion.

15.  Raphael (Robert Cross Smith, 1795鈥�1832)

An instrumental English astrologer in the early 19th century renaissance and reemergence of astrology in British society. Writing under the pseudonym Raphael, he worked extensively as editor and author for the publication The Astrologer of the Nineteenth Century, which was crucial in popularizing interest in astrological practice.

Raphael himself was a prolific writer, producing diverse texts from a Manual of Astrology to laying out astrological interpretations in popular almanacs and the guidebook The Prognostic Astronomer. He drew on an image as a charitable, populist interpreter of celestial movements, who would donate profits to hospitals. With renown for his accuracy in predictions, Raphael played a major role in reshaping modern astrology moving into the 1800s.

16.  Jean-Baptiste Morin (circa 1583鈥�1656)

He was an esteemed French mathematician who made major contributions in the field of astronomy. However, he is also regarded as one of history’s seminal astrologers owing to his 1633 publication of the esoteric 26-volume treatise Astrologia Gallica (French Astrology). This text built on Morin’s mathematical foundations and astronomical observations to create a technical synthesis reconciling astrology with cutting-edge 17th century science.

Drawing deeply on celestial mechanics, Morin demonstrated precise correlations between movements/alignments among heavenly bodies and events on Earth. In the process, he rehabilitated astrology using an empirical, scientific methodology with the breadth and depth to establish contemporary astrological practices.

17.  Joanna Martine Woolfolk (circa 1928-2003)

 

She was an enormously influential American astrologer who helped spur mainstream popular interest in astrology through authorship of the landmark book The Only Astrology Book You’ll Ever Need which has sold over 7 million copies since its release in 1978. The book remains in print today and provides a readable foundation to using astrological placements and alignments to better understand personality, relationships, career orientation, and even anticipate life events.

Woolfolk authored a body of over five texts exploring facets of astrology before retiring as an active author in 1999 due to the onset of Parkinson’s disease. Her accessible approach to demystifying astrology played a major role in rekindling mass appreciation for astrology in the late 20th century.

18.  Liz Greene (b. 1946)

 

She stands as one of the most impactful and recognised astrologers of the modern era owing to her pioneering work popularizing psychological astrology as well as authoring over a dozen seminal texts delving into chart interpretation approached through the lens of depth psychology, exploring notions of the unconscious woven into astrological symbolism and archetypes.

Based out of the Centre for Psychological Astrology in London which she co-founded, Greene conducts lectures, workshops, online certification programs as well as appearances conveying subtle practices of intuitively combining astrological techniques with the insights of prominent psychological theorists from Jung to Maslow and Rogers.

19.  Lilly Roddy

A 21st century American astrologer rapidly gaining mass appeal and notoriety, particularly among online circles, stemming from her prolifically accurate predictions and candid, relatable advice columns. Roddy posts daily, weekly and monthly horoscopes interpreting planetary movements and alignments tailored to her over 100,000 social media followers.

Her uncannily precise predictions related to celebrity relationships, sociocultural events, and even followers鈥� personal inquiries continue to expand her loyal following. Fusing astrological technique with humble warmth, Roddy represents a new mold of astrologer merging age-old interpretation with unprecedented digital outreach.

20.  Manly P. Hall (circa 1901鈥�1990)

A prominent American philosopher, mystic, and astrology enthusiast who made several famous and cryptic predictions over his long career. Though less known to the mainstream, Hall moved in elite esoteric circles and authored hundreds of scholarly works analyzing mystical traditions and unseen aspects of history. His 1935 book Astrological Keywords neatly summarized astrological interpretive techniques which remain in use today.

Throughout conferences and writings in the 60s and 70s, Hall referenced secret societies and made uncanny political prognostications often focused on coming technological upheavals or corruption in society. He predicted the rise of surveillance and police states fueled by public apathy decades before such issues entered public discourse. Hall saw himself as an educator who worked to preserve ancient wisdom and believed movements of celestial bodies revealed hidden patterns driving the currents of human civilization.

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While these astrologers have left a mark on the history of astrology, it’s essential to approach their contributions with a critical perspective, as astrology remains a subject of belief rather than empirical science. Astrology has a long and diverse history, and throughout the ages, various individuals have gained recognition for making predictions or contributions to the field. It’s important to note that astrology is not a scientifically proven method for predicting the future, and many of these historical figures are revered more for their influence on the development of astrological concepts rather than the accuracy of their predictions.