In Episode 303, astrologers Lisa Shaim and Chris Brennan talk about some tips for getting the most out of astrological advice as a client, as well as pitfalls to avoid.
The topic of this episode was based on a question submitted by a listener named Kayleigh-Rae (@_kr_craft on Instagram):
“I think people want to hear how to be a good client at a natal chart consultation. How to prepare? What questions to ask? How to help an astrologer. I think you’ve covered how to do a consultation, but I’m not sure the consultation is covered.”
During the episode, we talk about how to choose the right astrologer for you, having the right expectations for a consultation, the importance of communicating with an astrologer, and more.
This episode is available in audio and video versions below.
Show notes
Below are the show notes summarizing some of the key points from the episode:
- This is a good topic for both clients and astrologers.
- Things to think about as a customer
- Things to think about in how you present yourself as an astrologer.
- Choosing an astrologer:
- Know what you are looking for and choose the right astrologer for you.
- Different astrologers specialize in different things
- Professional differences (career, relationship, etc.)
- Different astrological approaches (modern, Hellenistic, medieval)
- Various branches (natal, horary, election, etc.)
- Different home systems
- Different zodiacs
- If you’re not sure, it’s a good idea to ask questions before planning.
- Registration / Scheduling
- A variety of suggestions – one tip does not cover everything
- If there are topics you want to focus on, be specific.
- Don’t say too little or too much about what you want to discuss
- An astrologer is best prepared if you want to discuss anything
- Have appropriate expectations
- This is one conversation with your entire life experience
- Different angles/interpretations on the diagram
- Certain placements may be more or less important at different stages of life
- The same placements can show up multiple times, especially over time
- Preparation:
- You can ask individual astrologers whether any preparation would be helpful
- Sometimes he looks back at past dates
- Dates can be useful if you’re asking about something in particular
- Wait for the communication
- Don’t talk too much
- Don’t talk too little
- Do not try to test my horoscope.
- Giving information is the context for the diagram
- It allows an astrologer to do his job better than just a cold reading.
- Just like going to the doctor with labs and not explaining the symptoms
- Give feedback so they know they’re on the right track or need to change gears
- It shouldn’t be a passive experience unless it’s pre-recorded
- Keep an open mind, but be honest if something doesn’t feel right
- Let the astrologer use their own approach
- Don’t ask them to change home systems, give feedback on things they don’t use, etc.
- Sometimes you can learn more by coming across a new approach.
- Sometimes it can be better to guide questions about life topics and others
- Sometimes preconceived notions about the intended meanings get in the way
- Otherwise, you won’t get much out of the consultation
- Assumptions about what is possible and what is not possible can be as specific as possible
- Don’t ask too many questions later in the email
- Different astrologers may have different policies on this
- It might be fine if it’s very soon and just an explanation
- Otherwise, it’s better to have another session or sit with the current one for a while
- Remember, you can record later.
- You can always listen to it again later.
- Most astrologers suggest this.
- Astrologers: think about how you present yourself
- How can you describe your services to answer these questions?
- To make sure you attract the right customers.
- Clients: It is a good idea to see different astrologers
- Face different approaches
- Every astrologer behaves differently
- Getting advice is a good learning experience, even for professionals
- Find out if you like the experience or not.
- If you were to do it professionally, what advice would you like to give?
- The Hermetic Nature of Astrology
- Astrology is traditionally ruled by Mercury
- Astrological advice has always been done verbally
- There is something else in the nature of the exchange between the client and the astrologer.
- 50% of learning astrology is book learning, the other 50% happens only when you sit with clients regularly and hear their life story.
- Principles come to life in a unique, sometimes unexpected way.
- So a consultation is always a learning experience for both the client and the astrologer.
- This is a 1st house / 7th house exchange between these two sides.
- Make the most of it.
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