She currently writes for You, Huisgenoot and Marie Claire. She is also the online astrologer for M-Web and Women24.

Her own website, www.astrozone.co.za, is updated weekly and provides a wealth of information.

Petra lives in Cape Town where she is a consultant for a substantial clientele who value her combination of psychological insight and astrological skill.

She has been a professional practicing astrologer for well over fifteen years.

She is a founding member of the Cape Astrology Association and served on the committee for a number of years.

Petra is a regular speaker at local conferences, workshops and talks. She keeps herself abreast of developments in astrology by attending international conferences, most recently the AA conference in York, England in September 2005.

Petra has published a number of books and has recently released her sixth book, Astro Office – star signs at work. Petra also publishes astrology birthday calendars and an annual astrology diary that is available from September.