Hank Friedman Astrology Services

Hank Friedman is a Western and Vedic astrologer based in the San Francisco Bay Area, practicing since 1974 and widely regarded as the world's foremost expert on astrology software. His readings integrate both Western and Vedic techniques, covering natal analysis, compatibility, predictive cycles, and electional work. He is also a psychic and hypnotherapist. Sessions are available by phone worldwide and in person in the Bay Area. Note: Hank currently maintains a contact list due to high demand and long wait times. If you need a reading sooner, his website lists referrals to trusted practitioners.

About

Hank Friedman has practiced astrology since 1974, initially approaching it with scientific skepticism informed by a background in premed and neurochemistry graduate studies. A rigorous multi-year personal test of astrological principles ultimately convinced him of their validity. Vedic astrology studies followed with Hart de Fouw, whom he credits as his Jyotish guru, and he is affiliated with BAVA (British Association for Vedic Astrology). He is the certified clinical hypnotherapist (CCHT) and holds a BA degree. He is widely recognized as the world's foremost expert on astrology software, having reviewed over 60 programs, published extensively in The Mountain Astrologer and other journals, and maintained a weekly blog on software developments for decades. He offers over 160 free Western and Vedic astrology tutorials at learnastrologyfree.com, updated bimonthly, and has taught year-long apprenticeship courses in astrology. He also works as a psychic channel, with channelings and transformational processes published at soulhealing.com. His international client base spans astrology, psychic readings, and hypnotherapy. Due to sustained high demand, he currently operates a contact waitlist rather than open scheduling.

Readings

Career & Life Purpose, Electional, Forecast / Transits / Progressions / Solar Return, Birth Chart, Spiritual / Karmic / Past Life, Synastry / Relationship Compatibility

Strengths

Career / Vocational, Identity & Self-Esteem, Relationships, Attachment & Intimacy, Spiritual / Karmic / Life Purpose, Timing & Cycles, Crisis & Transitions

Approach

Psychological, Vedic / Jyotish, Modern Western

Session Types

Phone, In Person

Languages

English

Location

El Cerrito, CA, United States

Experience

50 years

Typical Price Range

Astrology Schools

British Association for Vedic Astrology (BVA), Other / Non-listed / Lineage-based training

School Notes

Western astrology studies began independently in 1974. Vedic astrology training was undertaken with Hart de Fouw, who is explicitly credited as the Jyotish guru and primary Vedic teacher. Affiliated with BAVA (British Association for Vedic Astrology).

Credentials

British Association for Vedic Astrology (BVA), Other / Non-listed

Credential Notes

Affiliated with BAVA (British Association for Vedic Astrology). Holds a BA and CCHT (Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist) credential. Widely recognized through publication of reviews and tutorials in The Mountain Astrologer and other major astrological journals.

Mentors / Teachers

Hart de Fouw, Other / Non-listed

Mentor Notes

Hart de Fouw is explicitly named as the Jyotish guru and primary source of Vedic astrological education. Western astrology developed primarily through independent study and practice since 1974.

Publications & Media

Books

  • Astrology on Your Personal Computer (1984)

Articles

  • Reviews of over 80 astrology programs in The Mountain Astrologer and other journals
  • Contributions to international astrological magazines

Blog

  • SoftStar News weekly column on astrology software at soulhealing.com
  • Monthly insights blog at soulhealing.com

Courses & Teaching

  • Over 160 free Western and Vedic astrology tutorials at learnastrologyfree.com
  • Year-long apprenticeship courses in astrology
  • Video tutorials on astrology software programs
  • Online seminars
Contributed articles to international astrological magazines not individually listed. Software review archive now covers over 80 programs across multiple dedicated websites including SolarFireGold.com, Janusastrology.com, Keplerastrology.net, and others.