wayne penner
Well-known member
I have studied this amazing subject intensely for 40 years and I think I have some small understanding, but I truly and humbly mean that. Anyone who tells you they are an expert on astrology is an expert only in their own mind – the subject is too vast. We are all students.
As soon as you have mastered your first real book on astrology (I don't mean the Hairstyles of the Zodiac kind) you might find your friends and relatives standing a foot or two further away from you, while they inwardly question your sanity.
Fear not, dear adventurer.
After some study, and after you have done your own chart and found it to be true (we all start with our own chart) you are now confident enough to do others’ charts. Don’t forget to charge a fee by the way. Just because the world in its present state of ignorance ridicules astrology doesn’t mean you should work for free. And as for a fee, whatever you think you should charge, double it. And don’t ever, ever negotiate. That’s your price and they can take it or leave it!
(I should add that because you have been given an incredible gift of the key to Wisdom, or one of the keys rather, you're obligated to help others if they need your help and cannot pay, and you must then provide your full service for free.)
Pretty soon you will gather even more confidence in your ability as you gain more knowledge. Then you will note that people no longer just look at you strangely and are standing even further away but you are now attracting people who are vocal in their insistence that astrology is rubbish. You will attract science majors and others who are both intelligent and equally ignorant of astrology.
My suggestions are these.
Never, ever, ever under any circumstances argue! You are not on this planet spinning at 18 miles a minute on this planet hurtling toward 28 Taurus simply to educate the ignorant. If they have so many questions recommend a book (Mayo’s Teach Yourself Astrology is excellent). Unless of course they are willing to pay you for your time - Wayne’s rule of thumb – always double what you think you’re worth – you’ll be amazed at how much you’re worth.
If you feel willing to discuss astrology as an intellectual exercise be prepared to explain how astrology works. People will argue, “Well how do the planets’ movements cause anything?” a valid question. The answer is of course that the planets don’t cause anything, they simply measure cycles in the same way that a clock does. It doesn’t cause time, simply measures it. IN the same way the planets measure the various cycles of life based on the seven basic principles.
Of course the ages-old question is how can there be only 12 types of people. The answer is of course that there are 12 types, basic types, but modified by the myriad modifications of planetary aspects and house and sign placements.
I could write 20 pages on this but I won’t go on but to say just one more thing. Trust your astrology. As you learn, trust that your astrology - it always works!
That your friends have not developed your sensitivity and insight is not your problem. If they think you’re nuts let them think so, study, and study more (especially the old writers, Alan Leo, Sepharial, C E O Carter, AC Libra, Marc Edmund Jones, the brilliant Nicholas Devore, Jeff Mayo) but don’t forget to charge your friends (double) when they want their chart done … and they will you know.
Fear not, dear adventurer. Trust your astrology. It always works.
As soon as you have mastered your first real book on astrology (I don't mean the Hairstyles of the Zodiac kind) you might find your friends and relatives standing a foot or two further away from you, while they inwardly question your sanity.
Fear not, dear adventurer.
After some study, and after you have done your own chart and found it to be true (we all start with our own chart) you are now confident enough to do others’ charts. Don’t forget to charge a fee by the way. Just because the world in its present state of ignorance ridicules astrology doesn’t mean you should work for free. And as for a fee, whatever you think you should charge, double it. And don’t ever, ever negotiate. That’s your price and they can take it or leave it!
(I should add that because you have been given an incredible gift of the key to Wisdom, or one of the keys rather, you're obligated to help others if they need your help and cannot pay, and you must then provide your full service for free.)
Pretty soon you will gather even more confidence in your ability as you gain more knowledge. Then you will note that people no longer just look at you strangely and are standing even further away but you are now attracting people who are vocal in their insistence that astrology is rubbish. You will attract science majors and others who are both intelligent and equally ignorant of astrology.
My suggestions are these.
Never, ever, ever under any circumstances argue! You are not on this planet spinning at 18 miles a minute on this planet hurtling toward 28 Taurus simply to educate the ignorant. If they have so many questions recommend a book (Mayo’s Teach Yourself Astrology is excellent). Unless of course they are willing to pay you for your time - Wayne’s rule of thumb – always double what you think you’re worth – you’ll be amazed at how much you’re worth.
If you feel willing to discuss astrology as an intellectual exercise be prepared to explain how astrology works. People will argue, “Well how do the planets’ movements cause anything?” a valid question. The answer is of course that the planets don’t cause anything, they simply measure cycles in the same way that a clock does. It doesn’t cause time, simply measures it. IN the same way the planets measure the various cycles of life based on the seven basic principles.
Of course the ages-old question is how can there be only 12 types of people. The answer is of course that there are 12 types, basic types, but modified by the myriad modifications of planetary aspects and house and sign placements.
I could write 20 pages on this but I won’t go on but to say just one more thing. Trust your astrology. As you learn, trust that your astrology - it always works!
That your friends have not developed your sensitivity and insight is not your problem. If they think you’re nuts let them think so, study, and study more (especially the old writers, Alan Leo, Sepharial, C E O Carter, AC Libra, Marc Edmund Jones, the brilliant Nicholas Devore, Jeff Mayo) but don’t forget to charge your friends (double) when they want their chart done … and they will you know.
Fear not, dear adventurer. Trust your astrology. It always works.