Introduction
My name is Adam Thomas, and I am based in London, UK. I am currently pursuing an MA in Cultural, Intellectual, and Visual Histories of the Early Modern Period at the Warburg Institute. My research focuses on the history of astrology, with particular attention to the influence of Arabic and Classical works during the late medieval and early modern eras. My dissertation examines the prognostications of John Ashenden, a 14th-century English astrologer affiliated with Merton College, Oxford. Ashenden specialised in mundane astrology and skilfully synthesised Arabic and Greek astrological traditions.
Alongside my academic work, I am a practicing astrologer specialising in traditional astrology, you can see my Credentials below. I have an emphasis on Hellenistic and medieval Islamicate methods. I use the Whole-Sign and Alcabitius house systems and the Tropical Zodiac. While I focus primarily on the traditional seven planets and their rulerships, I use the outer planets sparingly. For more information please see the Methods and Techniques section below. Don’t worry if these terms are unfamiliar—you don’t need any prior knowledge of astrology for a reading. I’ll guide you through everything as we go.
Below you’ll find an overview of the readings I currently offer, as well as my Guidelines and Policies. If you’re looking for something specific or have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I’m happy to help or point you in the right direction.
Feel free to contact me anytime — I look forward to working with you!
Credentials
I have studied Astrology since 2020, I am interested in ‘traditional’ astrology: Hellenistic (200 BCE—800 CE) Medieval (800-1400 CE) and Renaissance (1300-1600). I feel it is important to understand the foundations and roots of astrological practice from their original sources and explore this rich history that has been such an influential part of the different cultures around Europe, the Middle East and North Africa that have made up ‘Western’ civilisations over the centuries.
I completed the Hellenistic Astrology Course by Chris Brennan of The Astrology Podcast in May 2024.
I have been following the work of Dr. Ali A Olomi since 2021, diving into his work on translating and teaching the techniques from the medieval Islamicate tradition. I apply his teachings in my Natal and Forecast readings, as well as my ongoing work with World Astrology, which you can find in the Writings section of this website.
I follow the work of the exponents of the revival of the Hellenistic and Medieval Traditions. My Hellenistic practice is rooted in the work of Chris Brennan, Benjamin Dykes, Robert Schmidt & Demetra George, who have been at the forefront of reviving the Hellenistic Tradition. I also follow the translation project of Levente Lazlo (Horoi Project), and have studied the translations work James Holden. My Medieval practice is rooted in the translations and teachings of Benjamin Dykes and Ali A Olomi, both of whom are active translators and teachers of the Medieval Latinate and Islamicate traditions which continued and developed the earlier traditions and techniques.
Studying for my MA at the Warburg (2024-2027) has opened my eyes to the rich and engaging academic world around the history of astrology and occult sciences. I count myself lucky to be in connection with a number of highly esteemed scholars and researches who all share the same passion for uncovering the history of astrology and the occult sciences. I am fortunate to have my MA dissertation supervised by Emeritus Professor Dr Charles Burnett, whose influential work and translations on the reception of Arabic science in Latin Europe have been a continual source of inspiration.
Methods & Techniques
I use Whole-Sign Houses and the Tropical Zodiac. I mainly use the traditional seven planets and the traditional rulership scheme, using the outer planets sparingly.
The in-depth Natal Reading uses Hellenistic techniques, this reading is a focused look at your natal chart, exploring planetary placements, house rulers and the unique signatures in your chart. We will also use timing methods and transits to help situate the reading.
For the Natal Reading, I draw upon the following techniques and methods:
Ruler of the Ascendant, Sun, Moon, MC & Lot of Fortune
Natal Manzil
Luna Morals/Mercurial Intellect
Action Planets Mercury/Venus/Mars
Hermetic & Arabic Lots (Abu Ma’shar) and their rulers
Applications and Separations of the Moon
The Forecast Reading uses Hellenistic and Medieval timing techniques to gain insight into the year ahead as well as the largest chapters of your life. Include long-term timing techniques such as Distributions through the Bounds. We also look at your upcoming Solar Return chart in-depth and explore both annual and monthly Profections.
For the Forecast Reading, I use the following techniques and methods:
Firdāriyya
Distributions through the Bounds
Solar Return
Annual Profections
Monthly Profections Overview - key months
Transits & Eclipses
Zodiacal Releasing
The Year Book is a more in-depth and expansive version of the Forecast Reading. Before I began offering live consultations, I prepared extended written forecasts for close friends and family. This written format has deep roots in the Arabic tradition, where astrologers would compose annual prognostications for princes, sultans, and other patrons. It also reflects the practice of university astrologers in the medieval period, who were often required to present yearly predictions.
This format allows me to fully apply a wide range of traditional techniques—many of which would be too detailed to explore within a single consultation. However, due to the time and care involved in crafting each report, the Year Book is a more exclusive offering, with limited availability and a higher price point.
For the Forecast Reading, I use the following techniques and methods:
Overview of the year ahead
Lord of the Orb/Turn
Distributions through the Bounds
Firdāriyya (planetary periods)
Solar Return (Revolution) Chart analysis
The Soul Through the Years
Annual Profections
Monthly Profections
Transits and Eclipses
Month-by-month breakdown
Elections & Remediations
Guidelines & Policies
Client confidentiality, health, and well-being are very important to me and I will endeavour to prioritise this throughout my consultation practice.
Astrology should not be used as a replacement for psychotherapy, medical advice, or legal counsel, if necessary I will recommend seeking professional support. Readings are meant for educational and entertainment purposes only.
I will not do readings for people other than those who have made the booking or are having the consultation. i.e. I will not look at other people’s charts for you unless you have permission from the chart owner.
Bookings are completed with Calendly, you will be able to select an available time via the link provided after submitting the contact form.
Readings will be carried out over Zoom, you will be sent an invitation to the call in advance and a copy of the recording after the reading. The recording will be deleted after a period of time.
Payment must be received prior to the session, you will be issued a payment request via PayPal.
Cancellation/rescheduling is possible please do so 24hrs before the booking. If you do not show I will allow the booking to be rescheduled once.
Refunds will not be issued after a reading. Following a second cancellation/no-show you will not be refunded.