Astrologers have become a popular part of modern pop culture as people are increasingly more curious about how their lives may turn out by just observing the sky. Now, you can find more astrologers out there who provide their services to people who are curious about where their lives may take them.
When talking to astrologers, you have to keep in mind that they are a profession that combines creativity and some level of science. If you have never been to an astrologer before, keep your mind open, and enjoy the ride by asking a few questions about your life.
Read on to find a basis on astrology and a few key things to know about before setting up the first session with an astrologer. Once you’ve covered some of these basic facts and advice, you are set to dive into the world of astrology even more.
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How Can I Talk to Astrologers?
Astrologers are similar to other professions that may offer life advice. The difference is that astrologers look at the constellation of your birth date, assess your life, and attempt to give you a picture of how your future may or may not be.
Below are a few things you should know about when diving into the subject of astrology.
What Is Astrology?
Before proving or denying the legitimacy of astrology, first, we must define what Astrology is.
Essentially, astrology is defined as the belief in astronomical phenomena. A specific aspect of astrology is forecasting a person’s future and offering advice by reading an individual’s horoscopes.
Furthermore, these phenomena may include the position of the stars overhead during the year you were born or that Mercury is in retrograde and has influenced the events in people’s daily lives.
One should also note that astrology is different from the study of astronomy. In contrast to astrology, scientific astronomy is considered a natural science and studies celestial objects and phenomena, space, and the universe through the use of mathematics, chemistry, and physics.
Is Astrology Legit?
Now, astrology is growing in popularity. According to the American Federation of Astrologers, at least 70 million Americans read their daily horoscopes. To say that the readers genuinely believe in their horoscope prediction or not is debatable.
A study by the General Social Survey revealed that at least 34% of Americans considered astrology to be either “very scientific” or “somewhat scientific”. However, people have also reportedly confused astrology with astronomy. Furthermore, people sometimes think they both are the same thing.
So, based on several studies, astrology is not legitimate or reliable.
Studies on the Legitimacy of Astrology
The claim of how the astronomical bodies have a decisive influence on the lives of individuals based on their birth date is scientifically false.
Several scientific studies have disapproved that astrology and the belief that astronomical bodies affect people’s lives depending on their birthdays are false.
One study was conducted by Peter Hartmann, who studied at least 4,000 individuals. Hartmann’s study revealed that there is no correlation whatsoever between a person’s birth date with their personality, habit, emotion, or intelligence.
Shawn Carlson conducted another similar experiment. In Shawn Carlson’s study, he invited 28 astrologers to read and make predictions of the future. Carlson made sure that the experiment had a method to prove that the study of astrology is, in fact, supported by science.
Furthermore, the method has also been supported by several other scientists who have been involved in the project as well as the astrologers who were making the predictions. Both sides claim that the method was fair and unbiased.
After noting the 28 predictions, Carlson tested the accuracy. Once the test was done, the study revealed that that astrologer could not predict the future whatsoever. Carlson described that the astrologers were only predicting futures through random chances. Therefore, the study concluded that astrology was not scientific.
However, the underlying thing is that who knows if it is legitimate or not. Even some scientific theories that we thought were true were proven false. Just remember, going into this realm, you have to keep an open mind as well as an open heart.
How Much Does an Average Consultation with an Astrologer Cost?
Reading and consultation from an astrologist depend on how much of an “expert” they are as well as their reputation. On the other hand, the majority of astrologers are doing astrology in part-time positions. On top of their part-time astrology job, they have another primary job they focus on that provides for the living of the individual.
Astrology is not a salaried or steady-paying job. Most are paid by how many people see them. So, it can be a little bit tricky to find how much an astrologer usually makes. However, full-time and established astrologers can reportedly make between $60,000 to $80,000 per year.
Readings are usually done in person, just like in the classic movies where a person struggling in life walks into a mysterious-looking shop and asks for a reading. Instead of a psychic, they would meet an astrologist. However, with the internet these days, people can book an appointment for their reading or even through a phone call.
Reading and consultation can range anywhere from $40 per hour all the way to $200 per hour. Very popular astrologists, such as Chani Nicholas, can charge even more as they do readings for celebrity figures, including Beyonce, Ellen DeGeneres, Stevie Wonder, and Emma Roberts.
Ways an Astrologer Makes Money
The top of the crop has a more steady income because they have already built a reputation and followers who book appointments for astrology readings and other ways.
Other than the reliance of people solely visiting astrologists for a prediction in people’s birth date and consultation appointments, their income may also come from the following:
- Website Revenue: Many astrologists have gone online as a way to increase revenue and popularity. Furthermore, websites have also helped automate astrologist’s readings as well as increase income by implementing online stores to sell a variety of products related to astrology.
- Astrology Books: Many established astrologists out their author a book that is linked to astrology. This could be about love, emotions, or just tips on how to live a life based on your horoscope.Selling astrology books is one of the great ways to get passive income as well as increase the astrologists’ reputation.
- Online Articles: Many magazines, newspapers, and online media outlets hire astrologers to write weekly, daily, or monthly predictions, specifically on zodiac signs. Astrologists get paid occasionally on a freelance basis rather than a permanent one.
- Public Appearances: Established astrologists are usually booked for all sorts of public appearances, including television shows, radio guests, book signings, and many others. One of the most popular astrologists out there, the Astro Twins, was invited to the Ellen DeGeneres show. Not only did they gain a good chunk of income, but their popularity skyrocketed as well
- Offering Astrology Classes: Countless individuals in the astrology community seek to learn more about astrology. Therefore, astrologers who have been well-versed and established enough can provide classes to those who are curious about how astrologers read people and predict the future, even certifying an individual to become an official astrologist. By offering classes, astrologists can make a significant amount of profit.
Because of the nature of the job, all astrologists do not have a standard working hour as other jobs might have. In a way, astrologists are entrepreneurial in nature. However, this does not mean that astrologists cannot make a lot of money.
On the contrary, just like entrepreneurs out there, if you put in enough hard work and effort with a dash of creativity, the money will stream in eventually.
What Can I Expect When Talking with an Astrologer?
Astrology can be described as a marriage between the creative and the science. Depending on which astrologists you approach and talk to, they can lean more on the creative or the science side. Furthermore, if they lean to either of the two, their interpretation of your readings, chart, and other astrological predictions will differ.
One of the most essential things when seeing an astrologist is to know what they are capable and not capable of doing. Some astrologists treat their role seriously, and their consultation almost works as professional advice rather than a prediction of your future.
Other astrologists, however, lean more towards psychics, where they claim they can see your past, future, spirits concerning you, and other hullabaloos they might throw at you.
The astrologist will inquire what you are curious about. Is it your love life? Professional life? What issues have you had within the last two years? You ask the questions, but make sure that you ask the right questions. Not something like “Who am I in love with right now?” or “Am I going to pass the job interview?”
How to Choose a Good Astrologer to Go To
As said before, you will come across a lot of different astrologers.
Check them out first before booking an appointment, feel them out based on their description. Once you find the one that fits your personality, go ahead and book a session or appointment with them.
Once you find a suitable professional astrologist, they will check your natal charts. Now, your natal chart is essentially a photograph of the position of the stars and constellation at the time and date you were born. For astrologists, the natal chart will act as a map for your reading and consultation.
When astrologists look at your natal chart, they will look for broad strokes. The broad strokes essentially reflect the relationship of one factor to the other. By carefully observing these broad strokes, they will be able to read your predictions as a whole.
Once they identify these broad strokes, then they’ll read the natal chart in its entirety, as a good astrologer will read your natal chart in isolation. Once the astrologists are done reading and observing your natal chart, then you can begin asking them more specific questions.
Always make sure to have questions prepared if you can before your appointment. This will make the whole reading process a lot easier, and you’ll probably leave the session satisfied. If you don’t have questions prepared, then you might have to book another session or two after your first, which costs extra.
Things to Ask an Astrologist
There are some things an astrologist can predict or give you insight on to help you with.
What you can learn from astrologists:
- How you should approach certain relationships (friends, family, lovers, etc.)
- Advice on methods to find purpose in life
- Advice on how to deal with work stress
Now that you know what you can ask astrologists, let’s move on to what you shouldn’t ask.
Things Not to Ask an Astrologist
Though there are some things an astrologist may be able to predict using your natal chart, there are other things that they just can’t.
Astrologists cannot predict the following:
- Who is going to be the love of your life/soulmate
- What is the purpose of your life
- What you should do in your professional career
- When and how you are going to die
Now that you know how to talk with an astrologer, you can visit one and learn more about yourself!
Conclusion
Talking with an astrologer is not difficult. Go into a book session with an astrologer with an open mind as well as an open heart. You may find it fascinating, and you may not.
Either way, professional astrologers will be there to satisfy you with answers as best as they can. The only way you can easily talk with an astrologer is if you yourself are also easily approached by one.
