posted September 10, 2003 11:41 AM              

By Margaret E. Hone (1892-1969),
Sun in Libra, Moon in Aquarius, Leo Rising; D.F.Astrol.S.

From Chapter 19 of:

To Astrology

To add to all existing proof of actual correlation of cosmic action with human life, by all means in his power.

To avoid woolly-thinking and wishful-thinking at all costs.

To interpret the significance of what he has charted in the light of the actual nature of planetary action, all other considerations being secondary.

To avoid all attempt to "score hits" or to indulge in guess-work; and to interpret with reserve rather than to go too far.

To check and re-check his work, getting all possible corroboration from another astrologer for publicised charts.

To fit himself for serious work as soon as possible, since the responsibility undertaken, and the growing ability to compare many charts, are the two finest ways of adding to his store of knowledge, from which he can give his experience in his own subsequent writing and lecturing.

To His Clients

(The word "clients" is deliberately used in order to overcome earlier notions that "one should not take money for astrological work." The old adage that "A workman is worthy of his hire" is applicable to the astrologer, as to all other workers. The public, accustomed to the facile Sun-sign interpretations of the popular press, has no idea of the hours of work which go to the preparation of a full astrological reading with progressions for some years ahead, and is only recently realising that a suitable price must be charged for this.)

His duty then is:-

To work in the spirit engendered in such professions as the medical and legal, so that he may help his own profession attain to the status of these, thus bringing to the client that confidence in him which should be given to any professional man.

To keep the confidences of the client absolutely undisclosed, as are those given in connection with other professions. (This does not mean that interesting or informative charts should never be shown or quoted, but that permission must always be obtained first.)

To refuse completely to be drawn into foretelling anything which may be inadvisable to discuss. (One constant refusal must be to state when a death may occur. A non-astrological client is often very annoyed with such a refusal, since he thinks that a "horoscope," which "begins" at birth, must "end" at death. The expression "your" horoscope has been used so freely that he does not realise that it is not "his" at all, but is a snapshot of a fleeting moment of time, with the development of which his life has continued to correlate. The chart shows only the trends and predispositions which are likely to produce events. Death may be the result of application of the principle of suddenness (Uranus) or of a hurtful force which the body cannot stand (Mars), or it may be a gentle dissolution (Neptune) or a happy release (Jupiter). The working of such principles may result in death under certain physical circumstances, but at NO time is this certain.)

To avoid all sensationalism and to endeavour to help the client through all difficulties by a constructive interpretation rather than a merely factual one.

To give a time when the written report may be expected and to endeavour to stick to it, advising the client if the delay is unavoidable.

To Himself

To force himself to be thorough and accurate and conservative in all work, so that he builds up a reputation for trustworthiness rather than cleverness.

To refuse to undertake work when already over-booked. Good work cannot be done in a hurry.

To work and practise unceasingly, since there is no other way by which experience can be gained.

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posted September 10, 2003 10:46 PM              

Cool! Anyone have any others to add?