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mariebrizard
MemberAstrology counselling« on: 04.07.2020 at 13:40 [UT+1] »Dear stargazers,
I am thinking of printing some visiting cards as an astrologer and to start doing it profesionally...
There are no professional astrologers where I live, so I believe there is a gap in the market I could fill...
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Gender:Any tips? Is It paramount for such a practice to have some qualifications?
Astrology has helped me greatly and still does, so I believe I could do It...
Thanks for allí your help,LOVE,Marie

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r@astroMember« Reply #1 - on: 05.07.2020 at 10:20 [UT+1] »I wish you the best luck , Marie

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Gender:i'd need a degree in psychology to work in counselling in my country, so when i'd done readings
with the psychological approach i had in mind a friend who is psychologist to name as mypartner in case of any complaint. Mind you, i'm far from being proficient in the field...
but nevertheless ....
all the best in your future career.

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Re: Astrology counselling« Reply #2 - on: 05.07.2020 at 12:17 [UT+1] »https://www.astro.com/astrowiki/en/Consultation

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mariebrizard

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Re: Astrology counselling« Reply #3 - on: 05.07.2020 at 22:34 [UT+1] »Thanks Richard,
Very informative...
Marie
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Re: Astrology counselling« Reply #4 - on: 06.07.2020 at 01:16 [UT+1] »You can call yourself an astrological counselor as long as you make it clear that your main method ofascertaining the information you are advising is coming from the client's natal chart/transits/etc. AND thatwhich you have learned thru your study in the subject.

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Work only by appointment. This way you can get an idea of what the person EXPECTS before you see them.
Let them know your limitations. (I can't guarantee the future, etc.)

Tell the potential client the amount of time you give to an initial reading (natal chart reading with current
transits.) THIS is because you just may get a client who will not leave....you need to be able to remind themthat you let them know in advance how long the appt was for.
Don't take checks. Only cash unless you want to use some sort of credit payment. I never did. I run a cash
only business - although for repeat clients I will take a check if convenient. You may feel differently.
Don't let ''others'' sit in on your readings. BAD idea.
Ask the client to follow up some way so that you can check your accuracy or their overall satisfaction.
Don't argue with the client. If they bristle at something you say, let them know it's ''indicated'' in the chart butthat not all aspects are ''active'' all the time.
I learned early that some people don't like it when you blame their mothers....lol....or fathers....directly.
That is why I use the term ''dysfunctional family'' or list a set of symptoms which would indicate having beenbrought up in such a family.
The moon represents habits, both bad and good, absorbed from a dysfunctional childhood. the way you
explain this (if needed) well let you know how diplomatic you are....and you have to be very diplomatic whengiving readings, especially in the beginning when you are learning what the client will take offense at and what
they will accept.
On your business card I would use the title " ...you name...
ASTROLOGER
You can add (on the side .....counselingreadings
lessons
OR something like thatandBy Appointment Only....you phone number.....

Think about this until Jupiter goes direct. (just my opinion)
And speaking of opinions: sometimes during a reading you may want to add an ''example'' from your own life.
You MUST tell the client "to digress, I would like to give you an example of this from my own life."
In other words, when you give a personal opinion, you must let the client know you are departing from thereading of the chart to give a personal opinion.
There's a lot more I learned, but for now....
I always ask a potential client to come with a list of questions. They may not need to read them, but after thereading ask them "did I cover all the potential questions you have?'' This way IF you didn't, you can thenanswer them before the reading is done.
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Re: Astrology counselling« Reply #5 - on: 06.07.2020 at 08:50 [UT+1] »I would say be careful of safety. Once they know where to physically find you...jealous third party (boyfriend
husband etc) are a step away. Not to forget the client themselves can be psycho!
Its safer if you dont use own phone number or own residence. A second number is easy and do-able...andnow...so is Zoom to avoid physical contact or identifiable residence. Jealous boyfriend, friend, significant
other.....psycho client....it only takes one and you are in trouble....
But you also then expose yourself to them recording the session and using it after to sue you for damages.
Check on this legally. Get something signed that they agree this is all your opinion or somesuch lawyer
advises.
Many years back we were having drinks at a popular waterhole and on of us went to the waiter and told him if
he saw xyz female to tell him.... meaning he was expecting someone...without batting an eye the waiter
immediately asked ‘is she dangerous’? They were used to jealous wives dropping in...Evidently causing
damage!
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Re: Astrology counselling« Reply #6 - on: 06.07.2020 at 20:12 [UT+1] »Oh Linda,
I was hoping for your advice!
Thanks a million, have read it superficially only but will look at it in more depth asap.
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Gender:Thanks all stargazers: I was thinking of doing it only for acquaintances and friends of friends first...
Love, Marie

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Re: Astrology counselling« Reply #7 - on: 06.07.2020 at 22:20 [UT+1] »To address using a personal phone #.
I never even thought of this as dangerous. I have known many people who have their own businesses in theirhomes and are in the phone book so that people will know how to get in touch.
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And anyone who came/comes for a reading then knows exactly where i live.
I never had a problem with disgruntled boyfriends or husbands or mothers...etc.
I always taped my sessions and gave the tape to the client. Yes, there were times I ''paused the tape" if I had
to say something particularly difficult about a relative of any type.
However, either you stand by your reading or you don't. You can't deal in ''absolutes'' although frankly, I havesometimes had to pull NO punches. Especially if the person was in danger of some type.
Warning is a BIG part of giving readings. I never regretted giving the warning, as I would rather be WRONG
about that than misinforming the person who may not get the warning they need. If I am wrong, fine.
But If I don't give the warning and they are hurt in some way, then they really DO have reason to badmouthme.
WHEN you take it upon to give advice, you need to know you are pretty accurate. If you don't believe in
yourself then you can't be of practical use to your client!
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