Welcome to the Urania Trust
The Urania Trust was founded as an educational charity on the 9th November 1970 by a group of highly esteemed astrologers. Our continuing purpose is to further the advancement of education regarding the relationship between man's knowledge and beliefs about the heavens and every aspect of art science, philosophy and religion.
Featured Articles
Astrology and Shakespeare Part 1

Did William Shakespeare “believe” in astrology? Astrological symbolism shows up in specific details as well as the archetypal basis of entire plays. In Part 1, Priscilla Costello does a deep dive into Romeo and Juliet to reveal its astrological symbolism.
Astrology as Divination

The modern argument for astrology-as-divination has been around for some years, but its ramifications are not widely appreciated. This article outlines in a few steps this reinterpretation of a significant part of our astrology, while throwing into relief some of its more radical suggestions.
A Philosophical View of Astrology

We orient ourselves within time and space that have pre-existed us by thousands of years. However remote this might seem from our ancestors, it draws on the same source to establish its accuracy: the position of the stars.