Adler, Oskar

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Oskar Adler (born 04/06/1875, at 5:35 am in Vienna, died 15/05/1955 in London) was an important exponent of esoteric astrology. He was a doctor and musician who was not only concerned with music theory but also enjoyed a high reputation as a solo violinist. He was exceptionally knowledgeable. Over the course of many years he gave lectures on music and esoteric thought.

When the National Socialists were in the process of annexing Austria, he moved to England where he remained for the rest of his life.

The Viennese astrologer Baroness Hamar introduced Adler to astrology before the First World War. He soon went his own way, wanting first to "understand the underlying system of thought" as he himself said.

Between 1930 and 1938, he passed on his deep insights to a small circle of students during a series of lectures, which later formed the basis for his "Astrological Testament", published in four volumes. The first volume initially appeared under the telling title "Introduction to the secret science of Astrology". Adler was not interested in using his broad knowledge of classical astrology to interpret horoscopes, and he had no interest in technical niceties. What really interested him were the spiritual foundations of astrology and how it could help people to recognise their own inner qualities and to take responsibility for their own lives. According to Adler, esoteric knowledge cannot be taught but can only be understood by individuals who actively seek it on their own. Each student must follow their own individual path.