[ CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 ] seling astrologer is the love of people . Guided solely by personal sympathy to astrology , you will give preference to those areas of astrology which you find interesting ; thus significantly limiting your range of activity , and missing things important for the client , because they are of little interest for you .
“ The astrologer is a free personality , and he obey no ones , and works by himself .”
If you are engaged in private practice , you are your own boss in terms of time planning . However , our time is often occupied with affairs that you quite possibly do not want to do . Your success as an astrologer will be a direct reflection of your ability to do exactly what must be done . There is an old wisdom : “ Success begins with a win over our own shortcomings .” This is essential in the management of any private practice . Many people become professional astrologers through a desire to be their own boss , but find that this is actually quite difficult . They just do not have enough self-discipline to manage themselves .
“ I have the gift of eloquence , so I can to be a good consultant .” This is one of the most common misconceptions . The ability to quickly to come in contact , start a conversation on any topic and in no time process the information - this is not the most important qualities needed for a good consultant . It is much easier to teach an introvert to ask questions than compel an extrovert to close his mouth . The consultation process involves the interaction of the consultant and the client . A good counselor asks the client the right questions and listens very carefully to him , to accurately grasp , with how the question came to him and how help him . To be an incorrigible chatterbox or inattentive companion makes it very difficult to do a good consultation . Successful consultants know that it is necessary to listen twice as much than to speak . Most people are much better at hearing their own voice than another ’ s . It is much more valuable to be an interested person than interesting person . If it is more important for you to be interesting rather than interested , then professional astrology is not for you .
“ Giving astrological consultations is a simple job and pleasant pastime .”
Look at the esoteric salons , astrological sites and social networks , and you ’ ll see that they are filled by specialists-astrologers who are gathered together and entertain each other with funny stories . They are not doing astrology : they ’ re just gaily spending time . They have no time for counseling clients , or conducting research , or for participation in the public life of the astrological community , or for self-education . These “ specialists ” are absorbed with discussion of political events , of popular movies , news , fashion , and cooking .
Remember that the best astrologers work more than 40 ordinary hours per week , and every minute of time is used for something useful for their cause . If you decide to take the path of professional astrology and at the same thinking that you ’ ll work , without straining , and be your own boss , then you need to grasp that bosses usually work more than all the other , and usually take work with them wherever they go . If you do opt to specialize in astrology , then use time efficiently , namely : constantly pay attention to the study of the market , study astrological literature , improve your skills , and learn new techniques of counseling . The rational use of time is a professional necessity .
“ It ’ s great to be constantly meet new interesting people .” To be interested in new people is a great and necessary quality for the astrologer consultant . But you have to remember that people will not necessarily have an interest to you . In practice , you still have to search out these people , to win their attention , to deserve their time . You have face that people are often reluctant to meet with you . Often it takes great effort to have a meeting take place . Another important aspect is that the sectarians , atheists , and religious radicals will often have an aggressive attitude toward astrology . If you are serious in you intent to become a professional astrologer consultant , you need to be not only master astrological counseling , but also learn techniques of self-motivation .
“ I can find a place in astrology without any training .” If you want to become a truly professional astrologer , you should make astrology your lifestyle . It cannot be just your job , it ’ s not enough . Lifestyle means that from the time you wake up in the morning , every step , every breath , every look and every conversation is subordinate to the interests of the cause . Consider questions for astrological research drawn from your personal hobbies . Observe how other astrologers work . Develop your astrological skills and try new techniques . Yours astrological self-education will never be completed , because the world around us is constantly changing . To stay equal to the situation , you ca not stop even for a minute . In addition , ongoing training and familiarity with the new theories will support your enthusiasm . In any case , before you master the skills of a leader in his profession and to gain knowledge on the expert level , you have lots and lots to learn .
Here are some truths about working as a professional consulting astrologer :
It ’ s fun ! The first positive point in the work of astrologer is that it is really fun . How great is the number of people who are terribly bored with their work ? Life is meant to be joyful . And there ’ s no reason not to choose a job to our liking .
Astrologers are needed . The demand for skilled astrologers will always be there . Virtually every society feels the need for highly skilled astrologers . And this need is never fully satisfied .
Small capital investment . Working astrologers do have one big advantage : return on our assets with little capital investment . How much is an “ entry ticket ” to the profession ? You can start a career as an astrologer having an initial capital of investing time and effort spent learning astrology and honing of the professional skills as a consultant .
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