Vasilios Takos the astrologer and teacher of astrology

Vasilios Takos

Astrologer - Researcher - Astrology Teacher - Clinical Hypnotherapist

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About Vasilios Takos

Vasilios Takos, based in Greece, has been involved with astrology from a young age, cultivating a deep dedication over the years to the study of traditional astrological texts. His research focuses on Hellenistic, Persian, and Arabic astrological works, studying extensively the writings of astrologers such as Ptolemy, Valens, Dorotheus, Rhetorius, Theophilus, Māshā’allāh, Abū Ma‘shar, Ibn Ezra, and many others. He is particularly interested in analyzing and comparing the techniques found in these works and their continuity through time.

He is a certified teacher of the STA (School of Traditional Astrology) and teaches the Practitioners Level Horary Astrology course in both Greek and English, officially representing the STA in Greece. At the same time, he offers astrology seminars and classes in Greece and abroad.

Vasilios is the author of two educational programs:

Both courses are taught in Greece and abroad and are also available in English (Principles of Basic Astrology & Master's Degree Certification in Natal Astrology).

In addition to astrology, Vasileios Takos has completed studies in Clinical Hypnotherapy with Psychotherapy at various educational institutions in Greece and abroad, adding a holistic approach to his practice and teaching.

His academic credentials include:

  • Master’s degree certification by Noel Tyl
  • Horary practitioner & Horary DipH - STA (Deborah Houlding)
  • Medical practitioner - STA (Lee Lehman)
  • Hellenistic astrology by Chris Brennan

He has received diplomas and certifications from numerous astrological schools, some of which are listed below.

  • Natal astrology
  • Horary astrology
  • Psychological astrology
  • Traditional astrology
  • Electional astrology
  • Synastry
  • Hellenistic astrology
  • Medical astrology

Contributions

Talk for the Greek "Star Club" of ISAR on the topic “The synodic cycle and its influence on planetary strength,” held online on July 14, 2021. The presentation focused on planetary motion and how it serves as a crucial component in the complex symbolism of horary astrology, referring to the synodic cycle and its usefulness in answering various questions.

Publication of a horary question analysis article in the magazine The Career Astrologer, by the international astrology organization The Organization for Professional Astrology (OPA). The article appeared in both the print and digital edition. You can view the article (pp. 44–46) and download the free PDF version of the magazine here.

Publication of a horary question analysis article in the magazine The Astrological Journal, by the international astrology organization Astrological Association (AA). The article appeared in both the print and digital edition. You can view the article (pp. 23–25).

Talk titled "Theophilus of Edessa on trials, legal issues & conflict charts" at the STA’s 25th anniversary conference, held online on September 25, 2021. The lecture focused on military astrology, which although may seem minor in peacetime, its methods remain vital as they provide the framework for rules applied to trials, legal matters, or all kinds of conflict charts.

Interview with Anastasia Diakidi on Horary Astrology for the magazine Imaginarium Magazine.