About
“Ars Longa, Vita Brevis“
Sidereus Academy is a research institute and a school of astrology founded by Richard Fidler and Ehsan Khazeni. Our goal is to develop astrology into a tool with proven practical real-world applications. We accomplish this through a rigorous and empirical examination of established astrological theories and principles, while suspending developed assumptions.
Astrology is a knowledge tradition that has been preserved for centuries through faithful adherence to the teachings and practices of its ancient lineage of custodians. But astrology has also over the centuries undergone many phases of transformation and evolution and cultural cross-pollination. The core insights of astrology can give rise to a myriad array of different approaches and methods. It is neither rigid nor stagnant, or, it shouldn’t be.
We respect the traditions that have preserved the science and art of astrology, but we consider astrology a work in progress, or rather, we see it as a wellspring, a cornucopia of revelation about natural and cosmic law that is far from being exhausted. We intend to facilitate the process of astrology finding acceptance and adoption in those fields of endeavor where its innate value can be placed at the service of the world.
Preeminent among these fields is medical science and we consider meaningful research in this area a major objective. Medical science may at once prove to be not only the most effective way of empirically and objectively proving the validity of astrological principles and methods, but also the realm of human activity that can benefit most from astrological insights. We aim to collaborate with medical professionals and institutions to design and conduct empirical tests and experiments, and to analyze gathered data in order to identify cosmic patterns, rhythms and cycles pertaining to human health and biological processes.
There are several other avenues of research we intend to pursue, such as cycles affecting human society as a whole as seen in cultural trends and geopolitics. Economic cycles. Geological, seismic and meteorological correlations with cosmic cycles.
In terms of our educational activities, we provide students of astrology at an intermediate and advanced level the means to broaden their knowledge and hone their expertise. We design and put together courses drawing on the expertise of the world’s most inspired astrologers.
In collaboration with Bindu Astrology we are developing and constantly refining astrological calculation tools for practitioners and researchers. This includes services to individuals or organizations developing their own astrological software for specific applications.
Our research objectives require extensive collaboration among competent astrologers, along with collaborative engagement with experts in other fields.
It will take some time for all these plans and projects to fully blossom. There is a lot in gestation behind the scenes. Layer by layer and stage by stage we’ll get there. Whether you’re an astrological novice or an astrological genius, or anywhere in between, please subscribe to our newsletter to stay abreast of developments.