Basil Fearrington began studying astrology in 1967 at age 13 and has practiced professionally since 1980. His work is rooted in modern Western astrology and the Noel Tyl method, with emphasis on practical chart analysis, psychological understanding, Solar Arc directions, transits, and vocational and relationship dynamics. Following his first consultation with Noel Tyl in 1976, Tyl became his primary mentor. Basil later taught Tyl's curriculum in South Africa for a year, contributed the introduction to Tyl's Astrology of the Famed, and now manages NoelTyl.com. He teaches the Masters Degree Certification Course connected with Tyl's work and has spoken twice on the staff of UAC. He is also a professional musician who has toured and recorded with Stevie Wonder, Roberta Flack, George Benson, and Mary J. Blige.