We are delighted to launch a blog that discusses issues that Practicing Astrologers face.
It can be quite a transition to shift from being a student of astrology to a practicing astrologer who earns a living helping people through readings.
This blog will help you make that transition, by discussing issues related to attracting clients, building a practice, doing readings for clients, and getting visible as a top astrologer in your field.
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What are your questions about being a Practicing Astrologer? Post them here.
September 20, 2006 at 3:21 pm
Hi, this is Andrew Neitlich. I also want to invite your comments. I work with Sam at the Astrology Career Institute, helping students with the marketing side of their practice. I wrote the book “Guru Millionaire” that students of the program get, and often field questions about how you can get more visible, attract clients, and price your services.
So please do post your questions!
September 26, 2006 at 3:19 pm
hi sam my question is as a mental health practitioner i now wish to change direction and wanted to know if i can set up a practice as an astrologer and integrate my knowledge of psychiatry to further help people understand and accept themselves and have you any information on how to creat a web site for myself and how much does it cost + do i need to be computer literate to use your programmes ?thanks looking forward to working with you tanya
September 29, 2006 at 12:43 am
Astrology is a perfect match for the mental health practitioner! I and many, many other astrologers have been able to get at the heart of a person’s psychological “issues” faster with a chart than many other therapists have been able to do with years of therapy. This is because the archetypal patterns that we associate with the planets give an astrologer more integrated information…that’s been culled by millions of souls over thousands of years. Psychiatry and psychology have only been around for a little over a century, but astrology can connect the dots of psychological trauma and promise much faster as it has more “tools” we can use.
As for your other questions, creating a website depends on your vision and your needs. You can create a very basic website for free, even. And no, you don’t need high or even moderate computer literacy to use our programs. You pretty much need only use the skills you’ve used so far.
October 11, 2006 at 9:02 pm
Hi Sam and Andrew,
I have always been so fascinated with astrology, but until recently never realized it was a career option at all! I decided to research it as a career and come upon your website. You make it sound all so wonderful and simple. I am certainly not a skeptic of astrology, but I am a bit skeptical about this being a legit certification and education towards a career- I am sorry if that sounds insulting- I mean it in the way as, I don’t want to be scammed by someone on the internet!! LOL It sounds just too good to be true!!! It’s like my prayers were answered! LOL So what I was wondering, is there a way it can be proved that this course you offer is “legit” and I am not going to be the next person duped in a scam?
I hope you don’t mind me asking, I am just protecting my welfare.
Also, I am from Canada, I don’t know if this affects the course’s availability to me?
THANKS SO MUCH!
Lauren
October 11, 2006 at 9:25 pm
Hi Lauren,
Thanks for your post. The program is legitimate. You sign up, get the materials, study at your own pace, and correspond with us with any questions. Materials include the marketing manual, practicing astrologer manual, audio CDs, support etc. We also invite you to all teleconferences (although you should start with the CDs, which are an entire series of past recorded telecalls).
When you are ready, you take a test and work with us until you pass (if you don’t the first time).
The course is not an “instant” kind of thing and will take work and study on your part — both to learn astrology and to market your knowledge.
I hope you join us.
Sincerely,
Andrew N.
Program Administrator
November 23, 2006 at 6:49 pm
Hi Sam and Andrew,
I was a student of Astrology in India and learnt the basics of Astrology ( to preapre charts, Vimshotari Dasha System, Transit, double transit etc. etc. ) and in the mean time I migrated to Canada. Now I am living in Canada and wana to practice Astrology.
My question is that, can I practice in Canada / America without any certficate and or a certficate from Indian Institute of Astrlogical Sciences showing the detail of marks in differnet subjects be sufficient to practice OR I need to be certified from Canada / Ameriac to practice??
I shall be highly appreciated to know your comments.
Sincerely,
Kulwinder
November 25, 2006 at 12:53 pm
Kulwinder,
See Sam’s November 25 blog entry in response to your question.
Best,
Andrew Neitlich
December 29, 2006 at 2:49 am
Hello,
When was your institute founded? Are you associated with the BBB or the Online BBB? And do you have any warranties on your product?
I, like Lauren, am very interested in the very service that you provide. I have studied astrology for many years and I am itching to make it my career. I need a little guidance on the business side. I live in NYC limits. Does your program walk the student step-by-step through the process of starting the business? (Just for clarification–thanks!)
-Vanessa
December 29, 2006 at 3:47 am
Vanessa,
Thanks for your post. You can email me directly with questions. We are not associates with the BBB or online BBB; frankly, I know people who have worked there and that organization charges lots of money for very little value in return. Also, we are a small school and do our best to provide excellent service to our students.
We offer a training program to teach you to become a Practicing Astrologer. As with any course of study, what you put in is what you get out. We are here to support you, but you have to do the work required to succeed. If you have any doubts at all about whether this program is right for you, feel free to call me on my cell phone at 941-539-9623 (8 am – 6 pm East Coast Time please). Please do not sign up unless you believe the program is a good fit for you and your goals, you have read the content on our website, and you are willing to do some study and practice to get results. We don’t offer a warranty; of course, if you are not satisfied because you feel that we have not delivered the materials promised on the website (an unlikely event as it hasn’t happened ever before), we will work with you to fill in any content you wish to have.
We have been around for just over a year now, and of course Sam Reynolds has been teaching and practicing astrology for many years.
Sam lives in NYC, too, and knows the ins and outs of starting a business there. I received my MBA from Harvard Business School, and can answer your marketing questions and questions about setting up a company. The key thing is whether you are willing to make business development a top priority. If you are, we can show you how to succeed. If you are not, don’t sign up for this program as you will be wasting your money and time.
Thanks again for your post, and have a Happy New Year!
Sincerely,
Andrew Neitlich
Program Administrator
http://www.astrologycareerinstitute.com
July 25, 2007 at 5:28 pm
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September 17, 2009 at 6:09 am
I have noticed that no one has posted on here in 3 years. If your program is so beneficial, and has many practicing students then why has there not been any postings in so long?