Kannon
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The following is a list of things to look for in the practice and the life of an astrologer who I think is worth your time and most likely to give good, helpful readings that honor your individuality. This could be seen as somewhat self-promoting, but I’m going to be very honest assessing myself here in relation to what I consider a “good” astrologer. I place myself somewhere in the middle of the pack of professional astrologers when it comes to interpretation, somewhere in the middle of the pack in forecasting and at the apex when it comes to rectification.
Experience
It is of course important how many years of study and practice an astrologer has put in. I say ‘study and practice’ because it requires both. Someone who has been studying for a couple years is not ready for professional practice. This does not necessarily mean someone with 15 or 20 years of study cannot offer solid readings even more helpful than those given by another astrologer with 40 or more years of study/practice under their belts.
When I was first doing readings for others after 4 years of study I was not doing readings of consistent quality for whoever came to me. It was patchy. It took another 1-2 years to get consistently better at spontaneously reading the basics of someone’s chart.
Maturity
Generally speaking someone under age 30 does not have the life perspective or emotional maturity to offer quality astrology services. Look for someone who is at least 30 with at least 10 years study if possible. It takes life experience with plenty of chances to apply astrology and other wisdom to life challenges and decisions. Astrology dynamics has to be learned alongside general life wisdom and applied with common sense. Until someone has done this they are not in much position to offer a professional reading that brings practical wisdom to you.
Spiritual Perspective & Overall Character
This can be very important and covers a lot. Ask the astrologer questions like these (or look for answers on their websites or in their books):
Finish reading at:
http://kannonmcafee.wordpress.com/2014/04/01/finding-a-good-astrologer/
Experience
It is of course important how many years of study and practice an astrologer has put in. I say ‘study and practice’ because it requires both. Someone who has been studying for a couple years is not ready for professional practice. This does not necessarily mean someone with 15 or 20 years of study cannot offer solid readings even more helpful than those given by another astrologer with 40 or more years of study/practice under their belts.
When I was first doing readings for others after 4 years of study I was not doing readings of consistent quality for whoever came to me. It was patchy. It took another 1-2 years to get consistently better at spontaneously reading the basics of someone’s chart.
Maturity
Generally speaking someone under age 30 does not have the life perspective or emotional maturity to offer quality astrology services. Look for someone who is at least 30 with at least 10 years study if possible. It takes life experience with plenty of chances to apply astrology and other wisdom to life challenges and decisions. Astrology dynamics has to be learned alongside general life wisdom and applied with common sense. Until someone has done this they are not in much position to offer a professional reading that brings practical wisdom to you.
Spiritual Perspective & Overall Character
This can be very important and covers a lot. Ask the astrologer questions like these (or look for answers on their websites or in their books):
Finish reading at:
http://kannonmcafee.wordpress.com/2014/04/01/finding-a-good-astrologer/