| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Profession(s) | Astrologer, Psychic, Author |
| Famous For | Being the personal astrologer of Princess Diana |
| Physical Stats | |
| Height (approx.) | 5' 5" (165 cm) |
| Eye Colour | Grey |
| Hair Colour | Light Ash Golden Brown |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 22 March 1946 (Friday) |
| Age (as of 2025) | 79 Years |
| Birthplace | Warrington, England |
| Zodiac sign | Aries |
| Signature |  |
| Nationality | British |
| Hometown | Wells, England |
| College/University | Faculty of Astrological Studies, London |
| Educational Qualification | Diploma in Astrology (1977) |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Social Media | • Instagram • YouTube |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Boyfriends | • Simon • Jerry |
| Family | |
| Husband/Spouse | • First Husband- Michael (divorced at the age of 27) • Second Husband- Simon (divorced after 10 years of marriage) • Third Husband- Jerry (American) |
| Children | Son(s)- 3 • James (with Michael) |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Penny Thornton
- Penny was interested in pursuing a career in Ballet dancing when she was a child; therefore, she enrolled at a ballet school in the United Kingdom.
- She has also served as a member of the Royal Ballet Company.
- Her interest in astrology arose in the early 1970s, which led her to earn a degree in astrology.
- In 1986, she started working as the personal astrologer of the deceased Princess of Wales, Princess Diana. She worked for her till 1992.
Penny Thornton’s old photo
- In an interview, Penny said that it was Diana who had called her in her London residency, and after a two-hour-long call, Diana invited her to her Kensington Palace.
- After preparing Diana’s astrology chart, Penny visited her in the palace, where they discussed all aspects of the chart for four hours.
Princess Diana’s birth chart
- Penny claimed that she had been studying Diana’s stars even before she had contacted her for consultancy. She also claimed that she was well aware of the fact that Diana’s marriage to Charles would not work in the long run.
- As an astrologer, she has given several speeches and lectures on astrology in countries including Australia, France, the United States of America, and many European countries.
- In 1995, she was chosen by the U.S. Food Network, where she appeared as a presenter for a show for six months. This influenced and motivated her to publish her book The Zodiac Cooks: Recipes from the Celestial Kitchen of Life in 2017.
Cover page of The Zodiac Cooks: Recipes from the Celestial Kitchen of Life
- In 2000, she founded Astrolutely.com, which has become one of the leading astrology websites globally.
Logo of Astrolutely
- In 2018, she was featured as a top astrologer and author by Top Billing.
- Her journey on YouTube began in 2019 when she started posting astrology-related videos once a week.
- Penny is known to have penned numerous astrology articles in the columns of renowned newspapers and magazines, published all over the world.
- As of 2025, she has written numerous books. Some of the famous ones include Synastry – The Astrology of Relationships (1986), With Love From Diana (1995), Astrology in the Workplace (2019), and The Astrology Handbook: Part I – Guide to Interpretation (2021).
The cover page of With Love From Diana
- She is one of the few astrologers who do not provide astrology readings on social media.
- In 2022, Penny Thornton gave an interview in which she claimed that Princess Diana had once told her that the night before her marriage to Prince Charles, Charles had told her that he did not have feelings for her. Penny further claimed that Charles divorced Diana in 1996 after having an affair with Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall.
- Penny has been married three times. When her first marriage was not working out, she talked to her parents about it, who told her to adjust to the situation and give it some time. She, however, applied for a divorce four years after the marriage when her husband physically assaulted her.
- Her third husband was chosen by her children. She was initially sceptical about getting married; however, her children persuaded her to remarry.
- Soon after marrying for the third time, her husband wanted to relocate with her to his hometown in Arizona, US. However, the plan did not work out as her ex-husband objected to the kids being relocated to the US as well.
