The Career Astrologer 3 2014 | Page 9

Interview with Jeff Jawer ID Email: [email protected] Website: www.stariq.com and www.tarot.com Your family: not sure what this means. I have a wife and two daughters, grew up with one older sister. Religious background & condition- ing? Reform Judaism Spiritual orientation – do you fol- low any specific practice? Buddhist YOUR PRACTICE Where do you live and practice? friendly, Qi Gong practitioner Bellevue, Washington What’s the worst thing and then, the best thing about you? How long have you been practic- ing – How did it start? 41 years, Insecurity and communication skills You never tried… Vedic astrology You can’t refuse… good wine or chocolate What is playtime for you? Good food, wine and intimate conversation Your animal totem? None, although we have hummingbirds around our house Your superstition? none Your Chinese sign? dog Your favorite place on earth? Wherever I’m feeling peaceful What would you define is an important evolutionary lesson for you in this life? Becoming more generous Your chart – May 16, 1946, 3:35 am, New York City The Career Astrologer chart done in a social setting when I was 27 You have established StarIQ with Rick Levine – can you tell us what it is about, and where do you see it going? StarIQ has been stagnant for quite a long time. Although we continue to publish some articles, it went from a well-funded business with 12 employees to a labor of love. For now, we’re show- ing up without big plans or ambition What do you think keeps your col- laboration with Rick successful? Mutual respect and similar values about astrology and life Your Astrology teachers? Barry Lynes, Zip Dobyns Your Astrology hero? Dane Rudhyar 3 favourite Astrology books? Rudhyar’s Astrology of Personality, Isabel Hickey’s Astrology, a Cosmic Science, and Ebertin’s Combination of Stellar Influences OPA’s Newsletter for Professional Astrology What do you feel is your great- est achievement to date in your astrology career? Helping to create AFAN and UAC What made it possible for you to become a full time astrologer? Lack of conventional income and securi- ty needs ASTROLOGY What is the great thing and the hard thing about being an astrol- oger? My two favorites are creating with this rich language and being allowed to connect deeply with clients. The hard thing is being expected to have answers for every question What are your future ambitions in the field of astrology? A return to 60s era humanism What inspires you to be an OPA member? The collaboration of practic- ing astrologers, especially in developing counseling skills Any advice for those who would like to become professional astrologers? Do it for love and as a means for growth rather than requiring absolute answers. Thank you! R V23 -03 2014 FALL page 9