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Elizabeth Vreede, Ph.D., a native of the Netherlands, was a close and trusted student and associate of Rudolf Steiner. She was appointed by him to be head of the Mathematical-Astronomical Section of the School of Spiritual Science. Steiner is reputed to have said that Dr. Vreede understood his work more deeply than anyone else.

Esoteric Studies:
From Mathematics to Star-lore
Elizabeth Vreede

Elizabeth Vreede's writings are not only fascinating to read but give a vivid picture of this noble and sympathetic personality. She writes with warmth and vigor on subjects as varied as star-lore, the pyramids, Michaelmas, anthroposophical group work, and mathematics.
This third book in the series Pioneers of Spiritual Science features many rare articles, reviews, and essays. Also included are a biographical sketch by Van Deventer, a reminiscence of a journey to Ireland by Charlotte Fiechter, and George Adams's obituary for Vreede.

Anthroposophy and Astrology The Astronomical Letters of Elizabeth Vreede
Elizabeth Vreede, Translated by Anne Riegel, & Ronald Koetzsch

“A most intriguing study, particularly for faithful astrology followers ... a unique and invaluable addition to metaphysical studies reading lists and reference collections.” —Midwest Book Review
This collection of the astronomical writings by Dr. Elizabeth Vreede is a fascinating compendium of scientific and spiritual knowledge. Between September 1927 and August 1930, Dr. Vreede wrote a monthly “letter,” available by subscription, about both modern astronomy and classical astrology in the light of spiritual science. These letters include clear explanations of the fundamentals of astronomy and discussions of the role of astrology in the modern world. They also include inspiring presentations of a worldview that sees the stars, planets, and in fact all physical phenomena as manifestations of spiritual beings and spiritual activities.

Among the many topics Dr. Vreede considers are the role of nutation, precession, and other movements of the Earth in human evolution and life; the comets; the relations of the heavenly bodies to spiritual beings; horoscopes; solar and lunar eclipses; and the deeper meaning of the Christian holidays such as Easter and Whitsun.