Became an Astrologer

Do you have in you?
Fore telling the future and the desire to know what it holds, seems to have become the mantra of the day. Since the last few years, the growing popularity of future telling has been attracting everyone. We may blame the mass media for it, with daily, weekly, monthly, yearly forecasts by so called great astrologers, but we are the real culprits because we lap up all that is provided to us. And to add to it, we also send queries, make appointments and are desperate to mend our future rather than our present. Astrology is a science that has become the powerful magnet, and is no more only a superstitious, blind belief with a bit of reality. Today, it has a more scientific approach with more logic to it. It is a challenging as well as rewarding field, with newer additions every day. If you are interested in the 'science of future telling', then you should opt for the profession of an Astrologer.

Commitment as a Student & Job Commitment
As a student of astrology and later on as a profession, you have to be highly committed. It is the least frivolous profession though regarded by many as an art of faking and cheating others. It is not what it used to be some time back when this fact was a real life situation anyone could become an astrologer as long as he/she knew the art of diplomacy and communication. Today it is a serious study of the causes that determine life. The famous astrologers who have found a permanent place in the leading magazines, newspapers, television and radio channels, are experience and knowledgeable. This is because of their commitment to the profession and the motive to tell people what their life hold for them, and how it can be improved. This is the kind of dedication you should have to be an astrologer. You should be authentic, factual, and be able to answer genuine queries in the most genuine way, so that is benefits people and not misleads, misguides and fools innocent people who trust your predictions and lead life accordingly.

Basic Qualification
Education is extremely important to be an astrologer. And you need not only a knowledge of science, but also arts. Astrology is a science. It is based on extensive study, research, experimentation and deductions. The art of astrology demands from an astrologer the in depth knowledge of the celestial bodies, their effects on us and how to curb or improve that effect. It has been scientifically proved that the stars, planets, satellites do have an effect on us and this depends on various factors. You cannot guess these factors or the effect. Only education and learning will develop that understanding that you require to be an astrologer. Every line, every event, has a much deeper meaning attached to it. Thus formal training is essential to be an astrologer. A professional astrologer is not one who pretends to study your palm or asks you your sun sign, and then presents the mugged up information. A careful analysis, study of all factors and of the specific person, with careful deductions, is the core of astrology. This is gained only through study, training, research and practice.

Attitude Aptitude & Skills
A good astrologer should be highly qualified. he/she should possess a positive attitude, that is, try giving an optimistic perspective to predictions and study. Astrology demands not only knowledge but the human skills of being an excellent communicator, so that you can make the client understand the results of the study and not be vague. You should be able to communicate in a simple layman language to enable people to not get bogged done by theories of astrology and scared of the scientific terminologies. Human beings are quite apprehensive about their future, and an astrologer who spells out difficult and never-heard-before terms, only makes them develop a fright. Thus you should be very communicable, approachable, and be able to convince people.

Future Prospects
A study of the market points to the growing popularity and demand of astrology. The young, modernistic and educated are as drawn to it as the old, traditional and orthodox. It is considered fashionable and essential by the younger generation. Interestingly, it has become as essential to life as other factors. Till a few years back, astrology seemed to be perishing with the advent of the educated generation, which believed that there has to be a reason behind everything, and if not supported by logic, then it is unacceptable. But astrology is the phoenix that has acquired a new form and value, and this has made it the talk of the town. It seems that this trend will go on for a long period of time and will not be ashed soon.

Area of Specializations
Vedic Astrology
It is the Indian version of astrology, taking into consideration Indian rituals, charts, and belief system, with the knowledge of the Vedas forming an important part of it. This has an inclination towards superstitions.

Palmistry/Chirology
The study of the human palm and its lines, grooves etc, to determine future.

Horoscopic Astrology
Study of the horoscope created of an individual, based on certain facts, events and charts.

Natal Astrology
Study based on the time, place etc of birth of an individual. Determines horoscopic astrology as well.

Numerology
Predictions about a person's personality, issues, future, etc on the basis of numbers and their calculations, which is determined by various factors like date of birth, name of the person etc.

Solar System Astrology
Study based on the celestial bodies of the solar system, and the deductions thus drawn on the basis of position, effects and movement of them.

Tarot Card Reading
Specific and particular card reading which is called tarot to foretell future.

Chinese Astrology
A specific Chinese form of prediction, based on Chinese traditions, beliefs and method of study of future.

Electional Astrology
The deciding of the most appropriate time for an event, which is deducted on the basis of astrological auspiciousness of the time. It seeks the time that will result in the most rewarding and positive outcome of the event that is being planned.

Sidereal Astrology
A system that bases interpretation around the use of the sidereal zodiac. The primary feature is that zodiac signs align with the constellations with the same name.

Western Astrology
It is the Western system of astrology followed in western countries.

Tropical Astrology
The points of reference in this are Tropics. It is dependent on the turns as sensed on earth due to earth's revolution around it, like the solstices, equinoxes, the sunrise, sunset, etc.

Evolutionary Astrology
Is is a system that works around the belief in the existence of the soul, reincarnation, rebirth and the effects of it on one's life of the past experiences and life.

Financial Astrology
Study of effects of astrology on financial concerns and issues.

Uranian Astrology
This is based on the teachings of Alfred Witte, a German astrologer and founder of the hamburg School of Astrology.

Astro-psychology/Psychological Astrology
This is the combination study of astrology and psychology (depth psychology, trans-personal psychology, and humanistic psychology). It is used to determine the effects of astrology on the psyche of a person.

Sun Sign Astrology
Study of the twelve sun signs for the twelve months of a year, based on the time of birth (month of year) of an individual.

Esoteric Astrology
This focuses on spiritual evolution of humans. The human soul is the primary point of study. A lot of beliefs and traditions come to play in this form.

Geomancy
It is based on the method that helps in the interpretation of markings on ground, or the patterns formed when sand, soil or rocks are tossed in handfuls by the astrologer.

Kabbalistic Astrology
Based on the Hebrew 'Kabbalah' and used to study an individual's birth chart through an understanding of the Kabbalistic tradition.

Physiognomy
The deductions are based on the individual's outer appearance or features, especially the facial features, to determine his/her personality, character, and traits. It also includes the general appearance, terrain, or object.

Phrenology
Based on the belief that deductions can be made on the basis of the shape of a person's skull.

Mundane Astrology
The study of the effects of astrology on the affairs, events and happenings in the world.

Acharya Anupam Jolly,

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