Douglas Baker Foundation
Dr. Douglas Baker
1922 – 2011
Dr. Douglas Baker, BA, MRCP, LCRP, was born in London, England in 1922 and raised in South Africa. In 1939, with the onset of World War II, he enlisted in the Natal Mounted Rifles, a regiment within the South African Army. His wartime experiences prompted Dr. Baker to question traditional religious views and explore deeper philosophical inquiries into human nature.
1939 – 1945
Military Service
During his military service Dr. Baker fought alongside the British Eighth Army in North Africa and was seriously wounded in the Battle of El Alamein. Being part of the 6th South African Armoured Division, the Natal Mounted Rifles arrived in Italy in 1944 and fought under the British Eighth Army and later the U.S. Fifth Army. Dr. Baker sustained further injuries in Italy — wounds which both led to spiritual insights and to a lifetime of pain from shrapnel that could not be removed.
Academic & Medical Career
Scholar & Physician
Dr. Baker pursued higher education in South Africa, earning a degree in Arts and Humanities. He then undertook medical studies at, among others, Sheffield University in England, earning his medical degree at the unusual age of 42. Following this, he became a medical advisor at De La Warr Laboratories in Oxford where he conducted research into biomagnetism and its effects on the human aura and dark matter. His work in collaboration with George De La Warr was published in the book Biomagnetism.
Long a student of the esoteric, Baker initiated a series of international lecture tours teaching subjects such as esoteric astrology, alternative healing, esoteric psychology, and theosophy. To support these efforts he established a printing press that enabled the production of his books on the esoteric sciences.
Lectures & International Tours
A Global Teacher
Over five decades Dr. Baker delivered more than 15,000 lectures and led numerous seminars on metaphysical topics, gaining recognition as a prominent lecturer in the field. He organised International Summer Schools and Esoteric Science Festivals in the USA, Canada, South Africa, and Australia. His International Festivals of Esoteric Science attracted participants from all over the world.
Founded 1977 · Hertfordshire, England
Claregate College
Claregate College, Hertfordshire
Little Elephant ashram, Potters Bar
In 1977 Baker founded Claregate College in Hertfordshire, England — the first institution of its kind to offer structured courses in esoteric sciences. With an academic background spanning four universities in subjects such as medicine, literature, and psychology, Baker was a Doctor of Esoteric Philosophy and served as a professor of astrology at the College. While the college no longer exists, its programmes continued online, administered by students of Claregate College for many more years.
Works & Publications
A Prolific Author
Baker authored a vast collection of works on subjects ranging from astrology and alternative medicine to psychology and quantum physics, making his written output one of the most extensive by a single author in the field of esoteric studies. He published a comprehensive 11-volume series on astrology, as well as a three-volume set of astrological Dictionaries which are still used in study programmes worldwide; no other astrologer has ever created anything like this set.
Baker’s work extended beyond the classroom and lecture hall. He conducted investigations into historical events using both traditional and esoteric research methods, providing insights into notable mysteries such as the sinking of the Mary Rose, the disappearance of the crew of the Marie Celeste, and the authorship of Shakespeare’s works. His exploration of alchemy culminated in the publication of The Diary of an Alchemist. He also delved into the Akashic Records, offering new interpretations of historical enigmas.
Later Years & Legacy
Legacy
In his later years Dr. Baker’s research focused on dark matter, dark energy, and occult chemistry. He investigated the role of the carbon atom in organic chemistry and explored the esoteric factors related to weightlessness in space. His scientific and esoteric research continued to push boundaries, linking quantum mechanics to esoteric science.
In addition to his academic contributions, Baker played a key role in the development of alternative medicine in Britain. His work at De La Warr Laboratories explored the effects of biomagnetism and quantum physics on human biology and consciousness.
Dr. Douglas Baker passed away in 2011, just short of his 90th birthday. His extensive body of work — which includes over 100 published books and 400 recorded lectures — remains influential in the study of esoteric science and philosophy. His contributions have left a lasting impact on fields ranging from astrology and metaphysics to alternative medicine and quantum physics.
