posted February 16, 2020 02:06 PM
Want to acknowledge someone today who helps to repair the damage that some astrologers have done to people, through words uttered in readings.Kudos to astrologer
Tony Howard,
and the good folk at Astrology University (in Oregon).
I've been in some of his webinars.
They are actively trying to help others who have been given some really negative slants/news/advice about things in their chart.
That touched my Heart.
Yes-- if you are 'selling' your divination work/ counseling, then you ARE held to a Higher Standard. It is sacred to have the trust of another person. Use that influence wisely.
There's something in me.. that senses that weight.
I do not take that trust, nor responsibility, lightly.
Power of Life and Death is in the tongue..
When people turn to an astrologer or card reader for help, there are most-likely going to be folks that come in time of deeper trouble, who are NOT seeking astro information just for "entertainment" purposes only.
This has to be carefully discerned.
A person is more than a sale, a customer, whose money is for the purpose of lining your wallet.
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There are {less than scrupulous} astrologers/readers who USE the person's chart against them.
There are "markers" in a chart of a person who can be more-easily duped or manipulated. {I've read multiple articles on it.}
~hey marketing.
When I was first getting into astrology and its language a decade ago, there was a wave of less-than-honorable capitalistic folks marketing and selling chart-information.
Their responses to queries were 'obviously' an attempt to manipulate, according to chart features (after the person responded with their chart data).
.. I was riding the bus.
This woman whom I had known for several years, and who knew I liked astrology-- (evidenced by my books, magazines) began speaking enthusiastically about an astrologer she was corresponding with. I WARNED her about the astrologer, but she ignored-- and got financially well-ripped-off. This woman didn't have that much money.
.. I had ALREADY had an encounter with this particular astrologer. She had begun to send a barrage of emails to me. This person used sequentially more-intense language designed with 'emotional' twists and hooks. After a number of weeks of her emails, I recognized that manipulation and it angered me.
.. I was glad to have been in touch with a live astrologer, by phone, inquiring about a college-level astro program for accreditation some day-- I was a newbie, wanted to see the syllabi.. and what it was going to take. {Couldn't afford it. It also required an undergrad degree.} But at least, I wanted to know 'what' I would be required to learn-- lots of water under that bridge-- times and society have changed.
So.
I emailed him to ask if he knew her. (Sent him copy of one of the emails.}
He confirmed that this particular astrologer was 'known' in the professional community for her less than scrupulous marketing techniques-- Would identify potential 'marks' and use their chart features against them.
It's also been interesting to watch "trends" in the astro community, over the years I've had an interest.
God Bless the Peacemakers,
Blessed are those who work towards the UPLIFTING of Humanity, and the developing of Possibilities.
Bridge-Makers,
Standing in the Gaps.
We ARE our Brothers/Sister' Keepers.
Be a Lifeline in Our Shared Humanity! 