How much should astrologers charge? (Was: The Current Scenario)

[Guest guest]

Bhaskar <bhaskar_jyotish wrote

>

> . . . commented that Astrologers

> should not take money. . . .

 

This would be a helpful discussion

for many, I am sure: How much

should astrologers charge?

 

Here is a short list of what some

professionals charge in US dollars,

per hour, approximately, where I

live

 

Lawyer, business law 400- 600

Lawyer, corporate law 500-1500

Lawyer, criminal law 900-2000

Physician, general practice 200- 500

Physician, surgeon 900-5000

Physician, specialist 400- 800

Psychoanalyst 200- 500

Political advisor 500

Engineer, structural, private 200

Fashion consultant, cosmetic 300

Fashion consultant, wardrobe 200

Pilot, private aviation 200

Locksmith 200

Golf coach 150

Copywriter, advertising 150-300

Plumber 130-200

Limousine chauffeur 100

Musician, lead singer 100

Property field surveyor 80

Musician, trumpet player 75

Aerobic exercise instructor 75

Software engineer 75

Tennis coach 70

Policeman, private duty 50

Insurance damage assessor 50

Landscaper 50

Private tutor for child 40

Babysitter 40

Security guard, personal 35

Housecleaning maid, private 30

Gardener 25

 

So what do you think an astrologer

should charge? If there is

considerable discussion on this

topic, I may decide to give an idea

of what I charge my clients. I

have more than 50 years of

experience as a Jyotishi both in

Bharat (U.P. -- born in Varanasi,

Delhi, Rajasthan, Punjab and

Kerala) and here in the US.

 

Jai Maharaj, Jyotishi

Om Shanti

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

That was informative.

At times when I ask people to pay me just Rs.500-

for their readings required, still they use bad

language and hurl insiniuations. In fact

yesterday also one Visitor to this forum came

to my place and I was with him discussing astrology

from 6.00pm till 9.30pms and charged him Rs.500-only.

This man was a good soul but there are others who

really say so many hurtful things, that one cannot

help but feeling sad.

I normally charge bewteen Rs.500-Rs.4000-maximum

depending on inputs required. Or else when the

case needs urgent attention and native cannot pay

I dont charge at all, and neither to the colleagues

and friends at Forums. Here many members can vouch

for that.

 

But expecting astrologers to do free service ,and

taking them for granted is really asking for much

and demeaning the divine science and the practioners.

These same people when they go to hospital to get

themselves or their family members admitted for

some operation,will not preach there to the Doctor that

" Sir You should save human lives and relieve pain and not

charge money for this humane service " . There these

same people would very smilingly pay the money at the

hospital Counter, and also send

gifts to the Suregons place and fold hands every time they

meet him. Why do they take astrologers as

small people and expect them to do free readings. Also

they dont preach to the school principal where

their child is admitted that " Sir Education is divine.You

should teach my children free " .there too they will

talk with folded hands.

Why this hypocrisy ? This has been created by those new

entrants in the fields of astrology who in their over

enthusiasm to be projected as great people forget that

they should be strict and draw a line somewhere.

Random and Wanton predictions to each

and all is not good

for any real astrologer. One should be selective and save

his energy and Tapa for the real needy who respect his Voice

and time.

 

Please guide us as per Your experience,

what should be the normal charges one

astrologer should demand as fees . It

would be helpful to many over here including me.

 

regards,

Bhaskar.

 

 

, Jyotishi <jyotish2000 wrote:

>

> Bhaskar <bhaskar_jyotish wrote

> >

> > . . . commented that Astrologers

> > should not take money. . . .

>

> This would be a helpful discussion

> for many, I am sure: How much

> should astrologers charge?

>

> Here is a short list of what some

> professionals charge in US dollars,

> per hour, approximately, where I

> live

>

> Lawyer, business law 400- 600

> Lawyer, corporate law 500-1500

> Lawyer, criminal law 900-2000

> Physician, general practice 200- 500

> Physician, surgeon 900-5000

> Physician, specialist 400- 800

> Psychoanalyst 200- 500

> Political advisor 500

> Engineer, structural, private 200

> Fashion consultant, cosmetic 300

> Fashion consultant, wardrobe 200

> Pilot, private aviation 200

> Locksmith 200

> Golf coach 150

> Copywriter, advertising 150-300

> Plumber 130-200

> Limousine chauffeur 100

> Musician, lead singer 100

> Property field surveyor 80

> Musician, trumpet player 75

> Aerobic exercise instructor 75

> Software engineer 75

> Tennis coach 70

> Policeman, private duty 50

> Insurance damage assessor 50

> Landscaper 50

> Private tutor for child 40

> Babysitter 40

> Security guard, personal 35

> Housecleaning maid, private 30

> Gardener 25

>

> So what do you think an astrologer

> should charge? If there is

> considerable discussion on this

> topic, I may decide to give an idea

> of what I charge my clients. I

> have more than 50 years of

> experience as a Jyotishi both in

> Bharat (U.P. -- born in Varanasi,

> Delhi, Rajasthan, Punjab and

> Kerala) and here in the US.

>

> Jai Maharaj, Jyotishi

> Om Shanti

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