Bruce Scofield (b. 7/21/1948) began studying astrology in 1967 and has earned a living as an astrological consultant since 1980. In the early 1980’s, he passed astrological certification tests administered by bother the American Federation of Astrologers (AFA) and the National Council for Geocosmic Research (CA-NCGR), and during the 1990’s, he served as the national education director for the latter organization for five years.

He is on the faculty of Kepler College and maintains a private practice based in Amherst Massachusetts, working with clients via telephone and e-mail. Bruce often speaks at astrological conferences and meetings, and is the author of eight books on astrology, in addition to numerous articles.

Bruce is a frequent writer for the Mountain Astrologer magazine and the Llewelyn Moon and Sun Sign books. He has also had articles published in the NCGR Journal, Dell Horoscope, American Astrology and many other astrological magazines and journals.

Bruce has many other interests, including science, hiking, photography, music, and archaeology. He has had articles, books, and creative works published in those areas as well!

Educational Background

University of Massachusetts, Amherst

PhD, Geosciences

Dissertation: A History and Test of Planetary Weather Forcasting

Montclair State University

MA, Social Sciences

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

BA, History