Elemental Astrology is the brainchild of David, a professional astrologer with offices in Sedona, Arizona; Edinburgh, Scotland; and Sibiu, Romania. David has been evaluating astrology charts for men, women and children from around the world since 1992. He is certified by the American Institute of Vedic Studies, founded by the world-respected Vedic scholar Dr. David Frawley, author of over 30 books on Vedic knowledge.
Beginnings
David’s journey into the world of astrology began in January, 1992 while living in the ashram of a world-renown guru from India. Whereas before he was skeptical of the value one could gain from “reading the stars”, David was deeply touched by a vision in meditation which initiated a complete turnaround in his perspective on astrology as a means to help improve one’s lot in life.
That morning, the planet Jupiter appeared before him in his mind’s eye more real than anything of this world, silently spinning on its axis, magnificent in its clarity. An amateur astronomer, David knew immediately this planet was Jupiter and, afterwards, asked a colleague, who practiced Western Astrology, about the significance of this planetary giant. The colleague told him that in astrology, Jupiter represents the guru and is viewed as the great bestower of grace, good luck and good fortune, the solution to problems, and… astrology!
Shortly after this vision, he listened to a talk by Deepak Chopra on the benefits of Ayurveda, the system of holistic health that arose from India thousands of years ago. Dr. Chopra had recently published his first book, Perfect Health, and had been invited to speak to ashram staff. This talk led David to learn more about Ayurveda and eventually brought him into contact with Dr. David Frawley through Dr. Frawley’s book, Ayurvedic Healing: A Comprehensive Guide.
At this same time, a friend unexpectedly presented David with a book on Jyotish by James Braha, a noted Vedic astrologer, which introduced him first hand to this ancient system of self-improvement. Within a year, David became certified through Dr. David Frawley’s American Institute of Vedic Studies and was allowed to give readings in the guru’s ashram to staff and resident swamis (monks). Several years later, David left the ashram and began giving readings to clients around the world. During this time, he continued to learn techniques from some of the world’s most respected astrologers like Bepin Behari, Ernst Wilhelm, Dennis Harness, Dennis Flaherty, and others.
Today
Today, David splits his time between Europe and the United States and continues to write and give readings and talks on astrology as a tool for personal growth and spiritual liberation. He is currently writing a book on how astrology can be used to overcome the constrictions we inevitably bring into our lives from the past.
David currently resides in Fife, Scotland, and serves on the board of the Burntisland Harbour Access Trust which serves to regain harbour access for the public. A holder of a Masters in Archaeology with distinction, David also serves as a Vice President on the board of the Rosia Montana Cultural Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to preserving the cultural and environmental patrimony of Rosia Montana, Romania, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. He is an avid outdoor enthusiast and believes in the value of nature as a means to connect with our inner abundance. He believes in a progressive education for children and has been involved in Waldorf/Steiner schools for many years including serving. a year on the steering committee for funding at Edinburgh Steiner School in Edinburgh, Scotland. He is currently developing a series of writing and poetry workshops for children using archaeology as the medium.