Howard Beckman, Graduate Gemologist (Gemological Institute of America) and Senior Member of the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers and International Institute of Astrology. Beckham has a new age interest in gems. In 1973 Beckman became an initiated disciple of A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada named Hamsavatar Das. "Howard Beckman, spiritual teacher and Vedic astrologer, shared John Lennon and George Harrison's guru". Ref. the “Daily Mail”, London, England, Monday, January 19, 1998 by Suzy Greaves. "Beckman is famous in Indian astrology circles for reviving the ancient Navaratna birthstone system...". "In his newest and most far reaching book, author, scholar, teacher and gemologist Howard Beckman offers a far more complete understanding of how gems distribute the cosmic colors of the rainbow,...". Indian astrology It is stated in the Santa Fe New Mexican Newspaper, August 29, 2007, by Cindy Bellinger: “Beckman is a Vedic astrologer, specializing in natal and yearly horoscopes as well as ayurvedic gemstone therapy. Beckman has written a number of books and articles about Vedic astrology and has worked with clients for up to 25 years." In “Horoscope Magazine”, Wimborne Dorset, England, March 1998, Helen Adams writes, “Howard divides his time between England, America and India and has clients from around the globe.” Published books *Mantras, Yantras & Fabulous Gems *An Introduction to Vedic Astrology Related *Navaratna *Gemology *Jyotisha *ISKCON
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