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mitry Paramonov is an astrologer- consultant who lives and practices in Russia. In 1995, he entered the school of astrology, and in 1996 graduated as an astrologer-researcher. Plunged into a world of characters and subtle energies, he continued his esoteric education and en- rolled to study at “Higher College of Classi- cal Astrology” from which he graduated in 1998 as a qualified astrologer-consultant. In 2000, Dmitry completed a special course in “Esoteric Philosophy and Reli- gious Studies,” so his arsenal of esoteric practices includes astrology, the esoteric im- pact of sound on human’s life, the transcen- dental the influence of symbols, and the ancient practices of divination, such as Tarot, I Ching and Buttons. In 1998, Dmitry bega n the practice of integral yoga, with a focus on meditative techniques for knowledge and creativity. Dmitry started his professional astrologi- cal practice in 1997 when he registered as a private entrepreneur and began to give pri- vate consultations. He continued as an as- trologer-consultant at the Astrological Counseling Center, Center for Alternative Medicine “Aster +” and a number of televi- sion and internet projects related to astro- logical counseling. This has allowed him to gain experience in written and oral counsel- ing, and learn the nuances of remote and ex- press consultation as he practices astrology in four Russian cities: Moscow, Sochi, Omsk and Izhevsk. Since his student years and to this day, Dmitry is actively involved in the astrologi- D O P A  cal community. He is engaged the organiza- tion of training, workshops, meetings and conferences. He is the author of reports on the topic: “Mysticism of Sound”, “Magical Alphabets” and “Astrology - the tool of man’s evolution.” It is published in print and television media, acting as an expert in the field of astrology. A special place in Dmitry’s professional life takes participation in organizational activities “OPA Russia.” He is convinced that astrology is a powerful tool of evolution, so mankind needs knowledgeable specialists who aspiring to a ideals of high level who can expand human consciousness. Dmitry believes that humanity needs professional astrologers and that the astrological community should consciously shape the image of a professional astrologer, devoted to his profession; astrologers, who understand their individual role in the development of astrology and who are making every effort to raise the level of professionalism in astrology. Dmitry teaches techniques of astrology, which allow students to master the art of reading a horoscope in a relatively short time. His method of teaching can bring students to some degree of mastery in just 3 months. Astrologers who work on his system, to identify the key points in the horoscope spend no more than 20 minutes. This effect is achieved by the fact that he focuses on students’ understanding of the philosophy of astrology and develops in his students the ability to read the non-verbal The Organization for Professional Astrology 17 section of information from the horoscope. He believes that reading the astrological chart is a creative flight, in which astrologer not only reads characters, he begins to feel characters, he thinks by symbols, he lives by characters. Dmitry is a member of the Organization of Professional Astrologers (OPA), head of the Russian branch of the Organization of Professional Astrologers (OPA Russia), representative of the Institute of Practical Astrology (IPA), a member of the Astrological Association of Izhevsk (IAA), the head of the Creative Communities AstraLife, a teacher of astrology in the company, “Staff & Service”. THE CAREER ASTROLOGER SPRING 2013