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About Astrology House

Astrology House has been providing professional astrological services in New Zealand since 1980. We offer personal consultations in person, by phone, Skype or by email.

We have a clientele numbering in the thousands. Our clients come from all walks of life and from all corners of the globe.

In addition to our personal consultation services, we have also been pro-active in promoting and teaching astrology through initiating the formation of the Astrology Foundation Inc. (1984 - ) and the New Zealand College of Astrology (1986 - 1999), and in the development of specialist astrological software.

Now based in the coastal town of Orewa, (30 kms north of Auckland) we offer a wide range of astrology charts including Natal Charts, Annual Forecast Charts, relationship compatibility readings, child profiles for parents, specific question and answer readings, locality charts and birth time fine-tuning (for people who are uncertain about the accuracy of their time of birth). Contact us to discuss which chart may be right for you.

The People at Astrology House

The Astrology House team consists of Hamish Saunders, Angela Thomas and Mark Griffin.

Hamish and Angela have 25 years and 15 years consulting experience respectively. In addition to working with clients they have taught students to professional level through the New Zealand College of Astrology from 1986 to 1999, held key administrative roles in the Astrology Foundation Incorporated, lectured at New Zealand and international astrology conferences and appeared on TV, radio and in various magazines. Mark is our office manager and computer programmer. He is the creator of the internationally acclaimed Janus Astrology Software programme for astrologers.

	Hamish Saunders began his studies in astrology at the age of 15. A Scorpio, with Leo rising and the Moon in Aquarius, Hamish met Owen Avis in his early twenties and began studying astrology with him on an individual basis. Before becoming a full-time professional astrologer in 1981, Hamish worked in telecommunications and photography. Hamish has been head tutor of the New Zealand College of Astrology from 1988 to 1999 and is past president (1988 - 2005) of the Astrology Foundation Incorporated. He is a graduate of Robert Zoller's course in Medieval Astrology and is an honorary member of the Regulus Ebertin Study Group in Australia. He lectures on astrology internationally and within New Zealand, has appeared on radio and television many times and is currently involved in the development of the Janus Astrology Software programme. His interests include yoga, taoism, zen, photography, cinema, travel, nature and eccentric siamese cats.
	Angela Thomas began her studies in astrology in 1988 through the New Zealand College of Astrology and has worked at Astrology House full time since 1994. A Pisces, with Aries rising and the Moon in Aquarius, Angela brings a mix of Piscean compassion and intuition with Arian directness to her consultations with clients. As well as doing client work, Angela teaches and lectures in astrology. She is involved in the development of Janus Astrology Software and her interests include Tai Chi, European languages, travel, nature and cinema.
	Mark Griffin has had a life-long interest in mathematics and science. A double Virgo, with Mercury in Virgo in the 1st house, Mark worked for over 15 years as a manager and computer programmer for Philips before joining Astrology House full time in 1993. Since 1980, Mark has written astrology software for Astrology House and managed our office. Mark's interests include computer programming, aerobatic flying and tending his garden.
	Owen Redwood Avis (1932 - 2001) had been a practitioner of astrology for over 30 years. He was a systems analyst for a major New Zealand company and he brought his expertise in forming and organising companies to the establishment of Astrology House. Owen had traveled extensively in his youth. He had met with many of the world's leading astrologers. In the 1950s he met and studied with Reinhold Ebertin, one of the most influential astrologers of the 20th century, and became an advocate of Ebertin's system of Cosmobiology. An Aquarian, with Pisces rising and the Moon in Cancer, Owen was a man of vision and compassion. He was strong-willed and firm in his decisions, and a fine and accurate astrologer and inspiring teacher.

A Brief History of Astrology House

In October 1979 Owen Avis, Mark Griffin and Hamish Saunders set about finding a commercial property in Auckland to establish a centre for astrological practice and teaching. In 1980 we took out a lease on a shop on Mt. Eden Road and opened for business as Astrology House. Three years later, as the business expanded, we moved to a larger property and founded the Astrology Foundation Incorporated (AFI). The objectives of the AFI are to:

1. Promote, encourage and carry out instruction in astrology or any related science or philosophy.
2. Set, hold and control examinations and grant diplomas in astrology that reflect the standard of aptitude, integrity and conduct expected of a practising astrologer.
3. Provide and maintain a register containing the names, addresses and qualifications of all persons approved by the AFI to practice or instruct in astrology.
4. Promote and arrange conferences, lectures and discussions.
5. Publish, magazines, newsletters, essays and reports etc.
6. Establish and maintain clubrooms and hold entertainments.
7. Join or affiliate with other societies or associations holding similar objectives.

The AFI had its inaugural meeting in 1984 with 40 astrologers, astrology students and other experts in related sciences. It was legally incorporated in 1985. In 1986, under the auspices of the AFI, we founded the New Zealand College of Astrology. The NZCA introduced hundreds of students to astrology over its 13 year lifetime.

Astrology House has been a driving force in New Zealand and international astrology. We have encouraged the efforts of local astrologers and organised visits by some of the world's leading astrologers, including Nicholas Campion, Deborah Houlding, Doris Greaves and Robert Zoller. We have represented astrology in the media with regular appearances on TV and radio.