«BEHAVIORAL GUIDELINES FOR ASTROLOGICAL SESSIONS»
We all have our own particular views on current events,
but your own prejudices and opinions about politics, religion and sexual orientation do not belong in a session.
Avoid being judgmental and lecturing to the client. The
most capable astrologer is one who is comfortable with
whatever the client reveals.
In an effort to establish a bond with a client it is important to avoid comments or behaviors that can be
viewed as flirtatious, sexual or seductive. These types of
behaviors could bring sexual harassment charges and lawsuits.
Clients reveal confidential information to us. They often
see us as therapists with a privileged view of the future. Do
not repeat personal information about the client after the
conclusion of the session. Keep all information private. This
applies even when the client is a colleague or relative. The
only acceptable situation for repeating information is if the
person is a danger to him/herself or to others or when you
have information that a crime has been committed. In that
situation, you will need to contact the police.
All sessions should be punctual. Start the session on
time and end within a few minutes of the designated time.
If you give a client extra time without an additional charge,
he/she will expect it the next time. Set good boundaries in
the first session with the client in that way the client will
know what to expect in subsequent sessions.
Smoking or eating during a session is considered bad
manners and bad taste. Always have water available for
both you and the client.
Coffee, tea and non-alcoholic beverages are optional
but could delay the start time of the session if they
are not prepared ahead of time. It is a good idea to
have a book of tissue easily accessible to the client.
Cell and office phones, if possible, should be muted.
They are an intrusion into the client/astrologer container you are trying to establish.
At the conclusion of the session give the client
your card or brochure and a recording of the session if
you normally provide one. Inform the client of any
follow-up procedure you have and also of your policy
for further sessions.
As a final thought, if you deal with your client in a
respectful and kind manner, you’ll have a healthy
and enduring relationship that will continue for many
years to come. ■
Sandra-Leigh is a full-time, professional astrologer with a
Master's Degree in Psychology. She lives in Boulder, Colorado. For 25 years, she wrote a weekly astrology column for a
major newspaper and has over 30 years experience working
with clients all over the United States. Sandra-Leigh is certified by ISAR, AFA and OPA as a professional astrologer. She
has written for Llewellyn Publications, Horoscope Magazine
and StarIQ. Presently, she is President of the Rocky Mountain Astrologers (ROMA) and is the Secretary and a Group
Leader for OPA (Organization for Professional Astrology).
Sandra-Leigh can be reached at
[email protected]
or 303-604-2777. www.sandraleigh.com
The Career Astrologer Volume 20 Number 4 Winter 2012
My newsletter / Моя рассылка
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The content is astrological with a focus on upcoming transits,
including planetary ingresses, retrogrades, etc. Also included
is a general forecast for the signs monthly.
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почте [email protected]. Рассылка содержит астрологические прогнозы с акцентом на транзиты и ретроградность планет. Также включён общий
прогноз по знакам Зодиака на предстоящий месяц.
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