Guest guest Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Sri Krsnarpanam astu Dear List members During the course of informing my clients of weak and/or negative planetary indications in their hotoscopes, on a number of occaisions the feedback has been that the information left them feeling depressed or disempowered, even after remedial measures were prescribed. Although I have been practicing jyotish for a number of years, it would appear that this is definately an area that needs improvement. Certainly we as astrologers should strive to uplift, empower and enlighten rather than leaving our clients depressed. How can I as a practicing astrologer develop the ability to present negative information in a way that does not depress or disempower? I would be very interested to hear from seasoned jyotishis how they handle this issue in their own practices! Regards, Raja Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2006 Report Share Posted November 25, 2006 Dear Raja, Forgive me all you astrologers, gurus and friends as I embark on this reply (if you think I have stepped out of turn). Recall the principles of Vedic Astrology as narrated in Brihata Jataka - An astrologer should be well attired, be good looking and most important be an ardent listener. An astrologer often knows much more of the native than the native or nears-and-dears. Foreknowledge is the tool in hands of an experienced astrologer. The astrologer knows the probability of an occurrence of event – need he say so to the native is the big question. Every native that visits the astrologer expects good results. Every man who goes to the temple, church or place of worship seeks the good. Conveying the good with small warning doses of the evil that lurks around differentiates the good and popular astrologer from the rest. We need to be a pleasant listener. The native will unfold his story his way – the problems that he/she sees as dominant – but not the inevitable. As astrologers, it is our role to direct him/her to the right path. Gem therapies often scare the native. A prescription can boost the native’s morale by stating that a ‘Ruby’ will ensure that the ‘Sun’ does even better than by stating the ‘Blue Sapphire’ will help the weak ‘Saturn’. Remember – the native has come to the astrologer for two reasons, (a) he seeks a solution, (b) he challenges the astrologer’s knowledge. Even Swami Vivekananda would challenge the astrologer – it is human and it is a fact. While the solution may be held in reserve till the ice is broken, it is important for the astrologer to work on his credentials – he must ask the right questions, he must pay utmost attention to the native and he must ask for a fee. Free advice is never ever taken seriously – it must carry a price tag – however nominal the fee is, there must be a fee. Often a native resorts to a statement – "I don’t really believe in astrology". As an astrologer, ask him what he sees at night when he looks above – the constellations and the stars – are they for real – does it require belief? Though the day may bring about the demure blue overcast that keeps us from witnessing the stars; does the thin layer of atmosphere save us from the cosmic radiations? We are subject to cosmic powers from the constellations, stars and their makers for every moment we breathe. The microcosm that we can witness at night is analogous to the macrocosm that we ourselves are – so many millions of organic life depend on our lives – millions of microbes, insects, virii who believe that the only world that exists is what we ironically call the ‘liver’. In my opinion, I have seen life as a rebel that did not believe in his astrologer; and then much later helped many young souls reach a balance in life – an Astrologer is a trustworthy man of faith – elegant demeanor, leonine countenance, mentor, coach and perfect listener. He/She must educate the seeker and strengthen the beliefs in what is inevitable. Money is a necessity – not an obsession; profession is a means to the money - not ambition; fruits of goodwill, ethics and education are measures of success in profession – not amassment of wealth; life is a mere 60-80 years of effort – the fruits are the values and morals we leave behind. Om Tat Sat Dev Bhattacharyya - Raja Perry sohamsa Thursday, November 23, 2006 11:42 PM The Art Of Astro-Counselling Sri Krsnarpanam astuDear List membersDuring the course of informing my clients of weak and/or negative planetary indications in their hotoscopes, on a number of occaisions the feedback has been that the information left them feeling depressed or disempowered, even after remedial measures were prescribed. Although I have been practicing jyotish for a number of years, it would appear that this is definately an area that needs improvement. Certainly we as astrologers should strive to uplift, empower and enlighten rather than leaving our clients depressed. How can I as a practicing astrologer develop the ability to present negative information in a way that does not depress or disempower? I would be very interested to hear from seasoned jyotishis how they handle this issue in their own practices!Regards,Raja Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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