The Astrology Institute, based in southern New England, was founded in 1991 and has certified over 100 graduates in astrology skills; we have also conducted a two-year training program in consulting skills for astrologers. We meet the needs of the astrological public through individual consultations, providing ongoing educational opportunities for astrologers, and through research projects within the field of astrology. 

Over the past several years Joseph Crane and Dorian Greenbaum have made specific contributions to the field of astrology studies.   Dorian recently completed a PhD in the history and culture of astrology at the Warburg Institute, University of London.  In addition to other writings, Joseph is the author of Astrological Roots: The Hellenistic Legacy, published in 2007. He is currently completing a work for astrologers on Dante’s Commedia. 

Joseph C. Crane, M.A. has been an astrologer, teacher, and writer on astrology since the 1980’s.  Joseph began learning traditional astrology, including horary astrology, in the early 1990’s and since then has incorporated this into his teaching and consulting practice. He has been certified by NCGR since 1994.

Over the years he has combined his knowledge of astrological technique and his counseling experience to work with hundreds of clients and has an active consulting practice.

Joseph has also helped professional and aspiring astrologers, individually and in groups, to develop their knowledge and skills.  He has taught training programs on astrological technique as well as counseling skills. He has lectured on ancient and modern astrological techniques as well as connecting astrology with works of literature and philosophy. He is on the faculty of Kepler College, teaching courses in mythology, ancient astrology, and philosophy.

Joseph is the author of Astrological Roots: The Hellenistic Legacy (2007), a presentation of Hellenistic astrology to modern astrologers, and Practical Guide to Traditional Astrology (1997). He is currently finishing a book on astronomy and astrology in Dante. 

In additional to his astrology work, Joseph is a Neurofeedback clinician and therapist, working with children and adults on attentional and psychological issues. He has a BA in philosophy from Brandeis University and an MA in counseling psychology.  He has also received training in gestalt therapy and existential psychotherapy. 

Joseph has been a Buddhist practitioner since 1980 and educator since 1988.   He lives in Providence, RI.

Dorian Gieseler Greenbaum, Ph.D., received her doctorate from the Warburg Institute, University of London, in 2009.  Her dissertation was entitled “The Daimon in Hellenistic Astrology: Origins and Influence.”  She has studied astrology since 1988, and is NCGR-PAA Level 4 certified.  Dorian has taught at the Astrology Institute for over 15 years. 

Dorian began her study of ancient Western astrology in 1994, and was delighted to find a use for her knowledge of Classics and Egyptology (BA with honors in Classics from Douglass College, Rutgers University and MA in Egyptology from Columbia University). In addition to the standard astrological curriculum, she has taught classes in ancient astrology, and in astrology and temperament.  She incorporates traditional techniques in her astrological practice.  Dorian was asked by Robert Hand to translate the Introduction to Astrology by 4th century astrologer Paulus Alexandrinus, along with the 6th century commentary on it by Olympiodorus, and the result was Late Classical Astrology:  Paulus Alexandrinus and Olympiodorus, with the Scholia of Later Commentators, Reston, VA 2001.

 From her work at a Waldorf School (teaching Classical Civilization and Latin) she became interested in temperament and its links to astrology. Eventually this research became Temperament: Astrology’s Forgotten Key in 2005 (publisher Wessex Astrologer).  She has written numerous articles on astrology both in academic publications and for astrologers. She also lectures nationally and internationally.  In 2005, she was interviewed by Garry Phillipson for The Mountain Astrologer.

In her “abundant spare time,” Dorian is obsessed with genealogy and eating local and/or organic food.  She lives in Duxbury, MA.

Visit her website at www.classicalastrology.org.