Professional Biography

Alex Trenoweth, MA, DFAstrolS, ISAR CAP – Astrologer · Author · Educator

Bringing Astrology into Education and Relationships

Alex Trenoweth at Brasenose College, Oxford University

Alex Trenoweth is an internationally acclaimed astrologer, author, and educator committed to integrating astrology into practical settings—particularly classrooms and families. She holds a BA from Western Michigan University, an MA in Cultural Astronomy, a post graduate certificate from University of London and post graduate certificate from Warwick Universityand Astrology. Her astrological qualifications include a diploma from the Faculty of Astrological Studies (where she also studied at their Oxford University Summer School,) the ISAR CAP and a certificate in horary from the School of Traditional Astrology. Her groundbreaking research on adolescent development and lunar phases earned her an honorary PhD from the Krishnamurti Institute of Astrology.

Award‑Winning Astrologer and Active Schoolteacher
Alex continues to work full-time as a school teacher in London, giving her a rare and valuable perspective on how astrological cycles manifest in real-life educational settings. This lived experience informs her teaching, writing, and client work, making her one of the few astrologers actively working on the front lines of youth development. In 2015, she was awarded “International Astrologer of the Year” and later received the “Outstanding Service to Astrology” award for her contributions to the field. She was also interviewed in the Daily Mail, talking about astrology’s increasing popularity in education.

Robert Hand, world renowned astrologer, receiving a signed copy of Alex Trenoweth’s book.

Author of Groundbreaking Works
Her first book, Growing Pains: Astrology in Adolescence, is a pioneering guide that explores how Jupiter and Saturn cycles impact learning and emotional development in young people. Her second book, Mirror Mirror: The Astrology of Famous People and the Actors Who Portrayed Them, offers a lively blend of celebrity biography, astrological interpretation, and cultural commentary, with a foreword by Julia Parker. Her third book, Zeus on the Loose: Unlock Your Child’s Cosmic Superpower” was released in the summer of 2025 with a foreword by Steve Judd who said, “This is not just a manual–it’s a revolution”.

Alex is currently finishing her fourth book on Saturn cycles and will publish in 2026.

Her fifth book, the second volume of “Mirror Mirror”, is in the pipeline.

“Inheriting the Sky” on the relationships between parents and children is planned for a 2027 release.

A Breakthrough at Waterstones
In a landmark moment for astrology’s presence in the mainstream, Alex became one of the first astrologers to appear at Waterstones, the UK’s leading book retailer in the summer of 2025. Her sold-out presentation helped validate astrology as a serious topic worthy of discussion in public literary forums, marking a turning point for broader acceptance of the craft.

Tutor for Relationships and Astrology
In addition to her work with children and adolescents, Alex also tutors adults in relationship astrology—covering synastry, composite charts, and family dynamics. Her practical, psychologically informed approach helps clients deepen their self-understanding and improve communication in personal and familial relationships. Her full course on working with children’s charts–through Rohini Academy of Astrology–can be found on this site. Her specialised course on working with adolescents can be found here. 

International Speaker and Course Creator
Alex is a sought-after speaker at astrology conferences across the globe—including the UK, USA, India, Turkey, China, Australia and South Africa—where she speaks on education, safeguarding, child development, and ethical astrology. She has developed professional courses such as Safeguarding in Astrology, Working with Children’s Charts, and Family Chart Dynamics, and she leads workshops for astrologers seeking to bring more structure and accountability to their practice.

Rohini Academy of Astrology
Alex is also the Principal of the Rohini Academy of Astrology (RAA) and previously served as President of CAPISAR and as Director of Education for Kepler College, continuing to shape the next generation of ethical, well-informed astrologers. RAA’s aims are to train astrologers to work within safeguarding and child protection guidelines.

Alex Trenoweth is uniquely positioned at the intersection of education and astrology. Whether she’s teaching in a classroom, speaking at an international conference, or mentoring clients and students, she advocates for astrology as a tool for growth, empathy, and meaningful human connection.

Full house: astrology crosses into the mainstream