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When to Go Professional as an Astrologer

When to Go Professional as an Astrologer

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The Best Time to Go Professional as an Astrologer

An astrology business usually blossoms when your natal Uranus (astrology) and your Midheaven (going public with a business) are stimulated. This can happens usually by transit, secondary progression or other forecast technique contact.

It can just be on the day you finally ‘get’ astrology, which usually occurs at a transit or progressed contact. If you know the exact day your life changed and started your astrological awakening, write it down in your notebook.

You can answer the following questions and gather the information in your notebook or astrology journal.

Your Uranus Transits

The years when transiting Uranus makes an exact Ptolemaic aspect to your Midheaven are important, but if you can get the dates of the transits three passes, that is very good.

  • When does transiting Uranus conjunct your Midheaven?
  • When does transiting Uranus sextile your Midheaven?
  • When does transiting Uranus square your Midheaven?
  • When does transiting Uranus trine your Midheaven?
  • When transiting Uranus conjoins two other points and planet in your chart it is a good indicator for starting to go pro.
  • When does transiting Uranus conjunct your Midheaven ruler?
  • When does transiting Uranus conjunct your natal Saturn?

Your Solar Return Chart

The year when your solar return Sun falls in the 10th or 6th house of your solar return chart.

  • Which upcoming year is your solar return Sun in the 6th house?
  • Which uncoming year is your solar return Sun in the 10th house?

Your Secondary Progressions

The years when your secondary progressed Moon conjoins your natal Midheaven and passes through your tenth house are good indicators for starting to go professional as an astrologer.

  • Progressed Moon conjunct natal Midheaven.
  • Your progressed New Moon (previous).
  • Your progressed New Moon (next).
  • When does your secondary progressed Uranus station direct?

Your Solar Arc Directions

In solar arc directions the year when your natal Uranus is stimulated by a conjunction from any of; the solar arc Sun, Mars, Jupiter, Midheaven, Ascendant or Midheaven ruler suggest a growing interest in going pro with astrology.

Find the dates when the following occur:

  • Solar arc directed Sun conjunct your natal Uranus.
  • Solar arc directed Mars conjunct your natal Uranus.
  • Solar arc directed Jupiter conjunct your natal Uranus.
  • Solar arc directed Midheaven conjunct your natal Uranus.
  • Solar arc directed Ascendant conjunct your natal Uranus.
  • Solar arc directed Midheaven ruler conjunct natal Uranus.

Planning a Two-Year Window with Mars

Mars is the planet of beginnings, pioneering action, expended effort and it shows where you are happy to burn energy. Mars rules the sign Aries the Ram, which it the first sign of the tropical zodiac, and is the traditional ruler of Scorpio the Scorpion. As the first planet further from the Sun than the Earth, Mars takes about two years to make one complete pass through the zodiac. Because of this orbital period Mars can be used to kick start events and courses of action in your life.

Transiting Mars: Timing is Everything

Having two years to do something may seem a long stretch but if you plan to start a micro-business it can offer a convenient time span. The trick is to begin what you want to do when Mars transits the planet in your chart that rules the activity you want to start.

  • When Mars contacts your Sun, Moon, Uranus, Ascendant or Midheaven directly it may be time.
  • Mars conjoining your natal Sun is good for doing what you want and getting to the heart of the matter.
  • As Mars approaches your natal Moon it suggests active, and not reactive, behavior and you can use this emotionally charged time appropriately for taking the plunge.
  • When Mars nears radix Uranus it can create a spark for astrology and this may be the ideal time to overcome inertia if you have been thinking about an astrology business but not actually done anything about it – yet.
  • If Mars crosses your birth ascendant your personality gets fired up and you display confidence.
  • The red planet crossing your Midheaven indicates it is time to act on your career by taking a stab at competing for the career you want and being in the competition for the glory.

Mars: Close Encounters of the Third Kind

If you are lucky enough to receive a Martian three contact transit (direct, retrograde, direct) to an important natal planet or your Ascendant or Midheaven, it shows the time is ripe to expend the effort required to get that particular project started. Sometimes a Mars transit passes by quietly. If you look ahead and get the important dates in the next two years it can show the best time to launch your astrology career.

The Mars Three Pass Transit

At the first direct transit you may initially be enamored by the idea and inspired. During the retrograde pass doubt can set in about the validity of the venture. Finally, on the last contact your plans should be steaming along and well under way.

 

Aspiring Astrologer Activity

Find the dates when transiting Mars makes these aspects:

  • Transiting Mars conjoins your Sun.
  • Transiting Mars conjoins your Moon.
  • Transiting Mars conjoins your Uranus.
  • Transiting Mars conjoins your Ascendant.
  • Transiting Mars conjoins your Midheaven.
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Alison Price: Astrology Coach

Alison wants to help you uncover your individual creativity and lead a fulfilling life using your own astrology. She shares her wisdom from the heart with a touch of humor.

Learn more about Alison’s journey.

If you’d like to get in touch with Alison, you can reach out to her via email at starzology@gmail.com.

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The 5 Levels of Astrologer

The 5 Levels of Astrologer

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Author: Alison Price   –   Published: July 2013   –   Revised: January 2024

Your Astrology Business

Amateur versus Professional Astrologer

To go pro, means to become a professional. The difference between an amateur and a professional is that amateurs do not get paid but professionals do get paid.

To change your status as an astrologer from amateur to professional is a huge step and requires adjustment on many levels and particularly mental, financial, psychological and physical levels. This post explores what is required to go pro and how you can reach this status in your astrological career.

The Path to Becoming an Astrologer

Your personal astrological development can take years. You may remain at one stage or level for decades and this happens when life gets in the way. Many people start astrology as adults and may have a day job and other commitments that demand their time and energy. You can always pick up where you left off and continue your journey towards astrology.

The process of becoming an astrologer includes particular milestones. Some are based on your knowledge of astrology some are mental states that change, and others are professional decision you make. I am not saying that aspiring to become master astrologer is everyone’s goal, but the process of becoming an astrologer is clear.

The 5 Levels of Astrologer

There are five levels of astrologer and different criteria or milestones to be reached at each stage of the astrologer’s evolution. Consider where you are today as you start this journey and check back in six and twelve months’ time to see how far you have come.

Level 1: Hobbyist Astrologer

  • You read your horoscope every week
  • You know your own and your family member’s Sun signs
  • You can discuss astrology at a dinner party
  • You know enough to be dangerous (ha ha)

Read more >>> How to Interpret a Retrograde Sun

Level 2: Student Astrologer

You are considered a Student Astrologer when you have all of the above Hobbyist astrologer skills and the following:

  • You have attended an astrology lecture.
  • You own five astrology books including an ephemeris.
  • You subscribe to The Mountain Astrologer.
  • You have taken at least one astrology lesson.
  • You are considering attending a conference.
  • You own Astro Gold.

Read more >>> Recommended Reading List

Level 3:  Amateur Astrologer

You are considered an amateur astrologer when you have all the hobbyist and student astrologer skills and attributes and the following:

  • You can read the glyphs in a chart.
  • You know the signs, planets, houses and aspects.
  • You own ten astrology books including a Table of Houses.
  • You have at least one planet specific book.
  • You are a member of your local astrology group.
  • You have taken a formal astrology education course.
  • You can interpret charts for family and friends.
  • You can debate houses systems.
  • You have attended an astrology conference.
  • You own the latest version of Solar Fire.
  • You know at least four forecasting techniques.
  • You are invited to speak locally.

    Read more >>> The Canadian Astrology Conference

    Read more >>> What to Pack for an Astrology Conference

    Level 4: Professional Astrologer 

    You are considered aprofessional astrologer when you have all the hobbyist, student and amateur astrologer skills and attributes and the following: 

    • You can construct a chart from scratch (without a computer).
    • You can calculate forecasts from scratch (without a computer).
    • You have an extensive astrology library with duplicate editions.
    • You subscribe to all the trade periodicals.
    • You are a member of the international astrology associations.
    • You accept payments for your work.
    • Your income surpasses US$12000 a year from astrology.
    • You are invited to speak internationally.
    • You have appeared on TV, radio or a podcast.
    • You write a column/blog.
    • You own your self-hosted astrology website.
    • You have published an astrology book.

    Local Astrology Group: Vancouver

    Meet Sukhwinder Gadey who has created, operates and facilitates THE ASTROLOGER’S DEN which is Vancouver’s premier astrology group. This group meets online twice a month and focusses on general and mundane astrology. Everyone is welcome.

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    Professional Astrologer and Musician

    Meet Toby Aldren, D.F.AstrolS., professional astrologer and musician. Toby is exploring the connection between astrology, music and medicine.

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    New Moon Group

    Meet Norma Lachance professional astrologer and teacher. At every New Moon Norma hosts a vibrant online meeting to guide and explore the potentials of the lunation.

     

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    Level 5: Master Astrologer

    You are considered a master astrologer when you have all the hobbyist,  student, amateur and professional astrologer attributes, skills and knowledge and the following:

    • You have been a professional (accepting payments) for at least ten years.
    • You are considered a guru in the astrological community.
    • You have written more than one book.
    • Your income exceeds US$60000 a year from astrology.
    • Your name is known by the general public.
    • You are the Keynote speaker.
    • You are a recipient of astrological awards acknowledging your contribution to the art.
    • You may have forsaken daily consultations for focused astrology research.
    • You are the Astrorati of the day.

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    Aspiring Astrologer Activity

    Look over the five levels of astrologer (hobbyist, student, amateur, professional or master) and ask yourself the following questions:

    • What level are you at today?
    • Which level will you be in six months time?
    • Which level will you be in two years time?
    • At which level will you be satisfied?

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    Author Bio

    Alison Price: Astrology Coach

    Alison wants to help you uncover your individual creativity and lead a fulfilling life using your own astrology. She shares her wisdom from the heart with a touch of humor.

    Learn more about Alison’s journey.

    If you’d like to get in touch with Alison, you can reach out to her via email at starzology@gmail.com.

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    Getting Started in Astrology

    Getting Started in Astrology

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    Getting Started in Learning Astrology

    How It All Begins

    In this post we’re going to give you some tips on how to get started in astrology.

    This was a question from one of our super fans and I believe it will be of value to you as well.

    Usually you read your Sun sign column.

    Next you begin to dig a little deeper into chart readings.

    Perhaps you have a friend who has had an astrology consultation and they say you should too.

    The next step is usually to go and have a reading and suddenly you are hooked.

    Astrology starts to creep into your mind at all times and you want to know more.

    Let’s look at some steps you can take to learn astrology for yourself.

     

    Podcast Episode

    Listen to the full conversation at the Starzology Astrology Podcast around Getting Started in Astrology with Alison and Arwynne.

     

    Listen now >>> Getting Started in Astrology

     

    Get Your Chart

    First of all you need a good copy of your birth chart.

    This means that:

    • The house system should be Placidus.
    • The aspect orbs should be standard.
    • The planets should be the usual ones – Sun to Pluto.
    • The lunar nodes should be true.
    • The zodiac should be Tropical.

    If you start with a different house system you can still read the chart.

    Be aware of the actual house system for which the chart is set.

    Orbs

    Next check the aspect orbs. 

    Standard orbs are 8 for conjunctions, oppositions, trines and squares and 4 for sextiles.

    Then 2 degrees for lesser used aspects of semi-square, sesquiquadrate, semi-sextile and quincunx.

    Planets

    You need the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto. 

    I also add Chiron and sometimes Eris but not the asteroids.

    You can add more planets later. But we are just starting out.

    You can cast a chart with online astrology sites but I don’t recommend them.

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    Astrology Software

    If you are serious about learning astrology you need some chart calculation software.

    To my mind there are two options

    Solar Fire for PC and Astro Gold for Apple.

    Astro Gold

    Astro Gold is an iOS app that works on iPhone and iPad and separately Mac computers.

    Personally, I have the app and use it on my iPhone and iPad.

    I’ve not got to the stage of having Astro Gold on my MacBook Pro. There doesn’t seem to be a good reason.

    Solar Fire

    Probably the most robust astrology program is Solar Fire for PC it has been around for about twenty years and does it all.

    I use Solar Fire for Graphic Ephemeris calculations, harmonic charts and forecasting date generation.

    It is excellent if a bit clunky. 

    You do not need Solar Fire when you start out.

    Astrology Books to Start

    Here I’m going to recommend five astrology books to start your astrology bookshelf.

    These books are solid and have reliable content.

    You can get other books at a later stage and in fact you will probably continue to buy astrology books for the rest of your life like I do.

    Ephemeris

    The first book I’m recommending is an Ephemeris.

    Get The American Ephemeris at midnight by Neil Pottenger and Rique Pottenger. it’s the one with the purple cover.

    You will use this book to track the transiting planets movements and get information on retrograde cycles, eclipses, ingresses. and much more.

    I use my Ephemeris every day as a consulting astrologer.

    The Contemporary Astrologer’s Handbook

    The Contemporary Astrologer’s Handbook by Sue Tompkins is the best astrology book in my opinion to get you started.

    It contains lots about each planet, sign, house and aspect.

    Practical Astrology

    Practical Astrology by Priscilla Costello is a slim volume but contains core information about signs, planets and house systems.

    It is a cook book style astrology book.

    Meaning it has Jupiter in the signs and Jupiter in the houses and for all planets.

    Aspects in Astrology

    Aspects in Astrology by Sue Tompkins.

    This book is a window into where many of the modern astrological techniques come from.

    6th Book: Tetrabiblos

    Tetrabiblos by Claudius Ptolemy.

    This book was written over two thousand years ago and shines a light onto the priciples that modern astrology is based.

    Back then, before telescopes, they only knew of the seven visible planets.

    7th Book: The Aspiring Astrologer

    If you want to get a feel for the classes I teach then I recommend getting The Aspiring Astrologer: 52 Self-paced Astrology Classes

    This book has all the class notes I give to my private one-on-one students. 

    It does not go deep into signs, planets, houses or aspects, but rather covers what to do with the information in a chart.

    I mention this book because it is at the core of my astrology business.

    Classes, Conferences and Retreats

    Local Astrology Groups

    Join your local astrology group in your city.

    If there is not one then start one.

    Invite a couple of people around to your place for coffee and start an astrology group.

    Astrology Retreats

    An astrology retreat is a treat in itself.

    There are several ones around which are regional.

    I have heard great reviews from attendees of Stephen Forrest’s Astrology Retreat in Sedona Arizona, USA.

    This is a week-long immersion event where you get to mix and mingle with people on their own astrological journey.

    To help you decide if this is for you, I’ve put the link right here.

    Please note, this retreat focusses on evolutionary astrology.

    Astrology Conferences

    The best conference to attend is the annual Summer School from the Faculty of Astrological Studies in Oxford, England.

    Each year they offer a ten day long program at Summer School at Oxford University, England.

    World Class Astrological Diploma

    The Faculty of Astrological Studies Diploma.

    The Faculty Diploma contains 9 Modules.

    Each module can take up to six months to complete.

    Certificate

    You complete Modules 1, 2 and 3 then take the Certificate exam.

    Intermediate Diploma

    Then you complete Modules 4, 5 and 6 and then take the Intermediate Diploma Exam.

    Final Diploma

    Then you take Modules 7, 8 and 9 and then take the Final Diploma exam.

    This is rigorous astrological training but it is, I believe, the best in the world at the moment.

    Who This Is For

    This full diploma course is not for everyone.

    However, if you are serious about astrology then do consider the amazing training you will get at the Faculty of Astrological Studies.

    So this is my advice for anyone wanting to get started in astrology.

    More on this topic

    Read more >>> Your Astrology Business

    Read more >>>  When to go Professional as an Astrologer

    Author Bio

    Alison Price: Astrology Coach

    Alison specializes in guiding Aspiring Astrologers. Her aim is to help you uncover your individual creativity and lead a fulfilling life using your own astrology. She shares her wisdom from the heart, often sprinkled with a touch of humor.

    To learn more about Alison’s journey, visit this page.

    If you’d like to get in touch with Alison, you can reach out to her via email at starzology@gmail.com.

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    2025 Astrology Events

    2025 Astrology Events

    In the astrology of 2025 there are several planetary events that are more important than others. Here is a list of transits for the year.

    Gifts for Each Sign

    Gifts for Each Sign

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    Toby Aldren: Astrologer and Musician

    Toby Aldren: Astrologer and Musician

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    Meet Toby Aldren

    Toby’s passion for astrology began in the 1990s.

    In 2013, he was awarded the Diploma from the Faculty of Astrological Studies (London) and now works for them as a tutor and examiner.

    He has spoken at astrology conferences in Canada, at the Astrological Association of Great Britain, and at the State of the Art Conference (Buffalo NY).

    As well, he participates regularly in the Faculty’s Summer School in Oxford, UK.

    Toby is a member of the Association of Professional Astrologers International.

    Although he is a dedicated and experienced teacher, the heart of his practice is his consultation work.

     

    How We Met

    Way back in the day, when I first moved to Vancouver I contacted Toby, whom I’d never met, and invited him for coffee.

    We struck up an enduring friendship from that day onwards.

     

    Previous Astrology Collaborations

    In recent years Toby and I have collaborated many times in Summer Workshops, readings and other astrology events in and around Vancouver.

     

    Summer 2024

    Head’s up, we are planning the Summer 2024 event and will have more details for you soon.

     

    Toby Aldren playing at his 97 year old piano

    Toby Aldren,  D.F.AstrolS.

    Toby’s passion for astrology began in the 1990s. In 2013, he was awarded the Diploma from the Faculty of Astrological Studies (London) and now works for them as a tutor and examiner. He has spoken at astrology conferences in Canada, the USA and the UK. As well, he participates regularly in the Faculty’s Summer School in Oxford, UK. Although he is a dedicated and experienced teacher, the heart of his practice is his consultation work.

    Contact Toby at Vancouver Astrology.

    Author Bio

    Alison encourages you to explore your unique creativity and live a satisfying life through your personal astrology. She offers her insights from the heart and with a sense of humor.

    Go here to read more about Alison’s story.

    If you want to send Alison a quick message go here.

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    Mars in Virgo

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    Mars in Virgo

    In this post, we are continuing our transit series of planets moving through the signs. We are typically only going to focus on superior planet transits which are the planets from Mars outwards. Of course, there may be exceptions.

    This time we are taking a closer looking at Mars in Virgo.

    Transiting Mars Dates 2023

    Mars takes two years to fully transit the whole zodiac. Mars will leave Leo and be in Virgo from July 10, 2023 to August 27, 2023 when it enters Libra. That’s seven weeks in the sign of the Virgo the Virgin.

    Mars

    Let’s take a quick look at Mars. Mars rules the signs of Aries and Scorpio. Mars is an action planet that uses heat and friction for energy release. Mars suggests some activities that get you off the couch. Energy management can be an indication of Mars.

    Your competitive edge is suggested by Mars. Mars expresses your primate urges and the desire to copulate.

    Virgo

    Virgo is the sixth sign of the zodiac and is ruled by Mercury. Virgo is earthy, practical and analytical. Virgo is detail oriented. Mars in Virgo is quite a relatively quiet and non confrontational Mars.

     

    Mars in Virgo

    Stimulates practical and methodical projects. Actively pursues projects. Many hot details. Mars does not often display outward expressions of aggression and anger when in Virgo. 

    Here the competition is in the details. For instance, the nature of editing and fact checking is a good expression of Mars in Virgo. 

     

    Explore more >>> The Planets

    Explore more >>> The Zodiac Signs

      

    Mars’ Transit of Virgo What to Expect

    Virgo Sun

    If you have the Sun in Virgo, you will experience a Mars conjoined Sun transit. This could be the impetus you need to get yourself moving. If you have other planets in Virgo they will get stimulated by Mars as it comes by.

    Virgo Ascendant

    If your ascendant is Virgo then Mars will leave your twelfth house and move into your first house. This is symbolically moving from the dark to the light. And from the unknown into the known. As Mars crosses your Ascendant there will be more activity in your life.

    Virgo Midheaven

    If you have a Virgo Midheaven Mara will activate your reputation during activity into your career. You may receive acknowledgements for your past actions. This will likely get the blood pumping around.

    Mars Return

    A Mars return is when Mars comes back to its natal position. This will happen for most people once in every two years. My Mars is at 13 Virgo and that means I had a Mars return on July 31, 2023. 

    When Mars reaches its natal position, it triggers all your natalMars aspects and recalibrates any that have drifted off track. You can get more in tune with your Mars energy at a Mars return.

    Explore more >>> Post Natal Returns of the Outer Planets

    Explore more >>> Saturn Returns

    Alison’s Mars Return Story

    Way back in 2012 there was a Mars retrograde cycle in Virgo, that went over my Natal Mars. This created a three-hit transit to my natal Mars. It was at this time that I was spurred into action and I started the Starzology website and blog. I’d never done anything like it before, or since.

    I was energized to get the blog populated. I wrote most of my blog posts, that are still live today, during the energy from that triple Mara return. 

    I laid out my astrology courses and lessons one afternoon. I took my four kids to the library after school and the older kids needed some books and the young one likes the story hour the librarians put out in the afternoon. I sat against the wall facing forward with a pen and notebook and I laid out the blueprint of what was to become my astrology classes. 

    I divided the classes into three levels namely beginner intermediate and advanced. I wrote the class titles for each series of learning in sixteen classes for each level. This was penned all in one go on one afternoon. Of course, I had to flesh the details out later, but the bones of my project were cemented that day.

    The stimulation to action of teaching (3rd house Mars) was, and is, the foundation of my career for the next fifteen years. This culminates in the publishing of my book The Aspiring Astrologer – 52 Self-paced astrology classes. 

    Usually, my Mars is quiet and non-confrontational. In Virgo Mars is pretty calm for the most part, but clearly every twenty-four years or so, you may experience a triple hit Mars return.

    Mars Transiting Natal Houses

    Either way, Mars will transit a house or two in your chart. This will heat up and energize that area of your life indicated by the House. You can anticipate some action, friction and heat in your life as Mars comes by.

    People in the Houses

    There could be some competition relating to the people in the houses and these are usually the odd house numbers.

    For example, the first house is you, the third house your siblings, the fifth house your children, the seventh house your partner, the ninth house your college buddies and the eleventh house your friends and associates.

    Other people can be in some of the even houses as well like your financial advisor in the second, your father in the fourth, your vet in your sixth, your surgeon in the eighth, your mother in the tenth and even your ghosts in the twelfth.

    Author Bio

    Alison Price: Astrology Coach

    Alison wants to help you uncover your individual creativity and lead a fulfilling life using your own astrology. She shares her wisdom from the heart with a touch of humor.

    Learn more about Alison’s journey.

    If you’d like to get in touch with Alison, you can reach out to her via email at starzology@gmail.com.

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    Election Astrology: Podcast Start Chart

    Election Astrology: Podcast Start Chart

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    Electional Astrology

    In this episode, we’re going to have a look at our Starzology Astrology Podcast start chart.

    Every entity can have a birth chart and in this case it’s our podcast.

    This is the birth chart for the business of the Starzology Astrology Podcast.

    It is the chart we chose as the start time and date with which to launch this podcast.

    I’m going to explain why we chose the chart that we did and the main features within in it which I believe will support a prosperous podcast business model.

    Electional Astrology

    To start with this is electional astrology.

    It has nothing to do with politics, or who will be the next president or prime minister, but rather it is about electing to do something at some point in the future.

    Electional astrology and election charts are often used for business launches and to pick wedding dates.

    Electional Chart Principles

    Principles of a good election chart are that you reinforce the house that pertains to the activity.

    So for example, for a marriage chart it’s the seventh house and for a business chart it is the tenth house.

    To reinforce a house you want up place as many positive planets in that house as possible.

    As this is a business, we focus on the tenth house of businesses you start yourself.

    You also want the Midheaven ruler to be a positive planet or the planet that rules the endeavor.

    For instance, if you were opening a restaurant, you would want the Moon in the tenth house because the Moon rules restaurants, food and cooking and if you were opening a beauty salon you would want Venus in the tenth house as Venus rules cosmetics and beauty products.

    As this is an astrology podcast business, I wanted Uranus, as the ruler of Astrology, strongly positioned in this chart.

    I did this by moving the time to place Uranus in the tenth house.

    I also wanted Mercury as the ruler of podcasts, podcasters and podcasting, to be in the tenth house as well.

     

    Planets to Avoid

    As a general rule, with Electional astrology you want to avoid the malefic or troublesome planets, so that is Mars, Saturn and Pluto in the tenth house if possible.

     

    Retrograde Planets

    You don’t want the planet that rules the subject, in this case Uranus for astrology and Mercury for podcasting, to be retrograde.

    When a planet is retrograde it cannot express energy at its highest peak performance.

    For any planet, the state of being retrograde brings in a hesitation to the venture and we don’t want that.

     

    The Moon

    It is nice to have the Moon growing in light, so waxing, and perhaps in a favourable aspect with the Sun and the ruler of the endeavor in this case Uranus.

     

    Ascendant

    The Ascendant and chart ruler could align with the business or even the person’s natal chart who is opening the business.

     

    Timing

    You usually get a window for an election.

    Perhaps you need to open the business in April anytime or if it’s a wedding they usually want it on a Saturday.

    So, there are usually some constraints to the time line.

    In my case, I wanted to launch the podcast asap and if possible, in April 2023.

    I had the first episode already recorded and ready to go, but I waited for a good time and date.

    This was my elected time and date.

     

    Launch Date

    I launched the Starzology Astrology Podcast at 1:12pm on April 5th in Vancouver.

    I give you this chart data so you can erect the chart yourself and follow along.

    This elected time and date returned a reinforced tenth house with a Leo Ascendant and an Aries Midheaven.

    starzology-podcast-start-chart

    Tenth House Planets

    The planets I managed to squeeze into the tenth house are:

    • The Sun
    • Chiron
    • Mercury
    • Jupiter
    • Venus
    • Uranus

     

    The Sun

    The Sun is most the most elevated planet. It is in its exaltation in Aries and closely conjoined the Midheaven at 15° Aries.

    This also places it in the Midheaven Gauquelin sector.

    The Sun is at the heart of the business and yes, I want to bring my heart and optimism to this venture.

    I don’t see it as a doom and gloom astrology podcast, but rather as an uplifting resource for everyone who finds it.

    This will bring light, warmth and creativity to the podcast and maybe some fame in the public domain as well.

     

    Chiron

    Chiron is not the easiest of planet to have in the tenth house, but I’m leaning towards the healing and teaching aspect of Chiron.

    I hope to tap to this energy from Chiron.

    I anticipate sharing astrologer’s journeys and speak to aspiring astrologers around the world to inspire them to live a satisfying life through the energy in their charts.

    There may be some lessons to be learned here.

    Probably this podcast will not appeal to everyone and that is ok.

    I hope the people who do find us can appreciate my message.

     

    Jupiter

    The planet of broadcasting and growth, Jupiter, is in the tenth house. And conjoined the Midheaven in the Midheaven Gauquelin sector along with the Sun.

    This indicates that the reach of the podcast will be far and wide.

    We anticipate expansion and even some luck with this placement of the Greater Benefic in the company’s business house.

     

    Mercury

    Mercury is the planet that rules communication, talking and podcasting.

    Mercury is the focal planet of a mini grand trine between Mars, Saturn and Mercury.

    This suggests that the slow burn energy from Saturn trine Mars, will be funnelled up to Mercury to get the word out.

    Mercury represents the actual podcast and the message which we are trying to bring through this podcast.

    How people will hear of our podcast is through word of mouth and people like you sharing your positive experiences when you download an episode and listen in.

    I could anticipate the conversations started by the podcast to continue in your minds and lives as you fully digest what has been said.

    I also see this podcast as a teaching point for some of you.

    If I can get a few listeners like you, to think more about how astrology can benefit you, I will be happy.

     

    Venus

    The lesser benefic the planet of attraction and money planet, Venus, is also well placed high in the chart in the tenth house.

    This augers well for attracting good things including money and attention to the business.

    This suggests there will be a good impression of the podcast.

    It also suggests that women may be the main audience.

    Venus rules the eleventh house of business income which bodes well for a prosperous business income.

     

    Uranus

    Uranus is the one planet that rules astrology.

    It is high on the chart, again in tenth house.

    This placement supports any business related to astrology.

     

    Ascendant

    The Ascendant is Leo the Lion.

    This means the Sun is the start chart ruler again reinforcing the sunny and creative nature of this venture.

    It is also to be noted that my Sun sign is Leo and this Ascendant correlates to my chart in many ways.

     

    The Midheaven

    The Midheaven is Aries ruled by Mars.

    This indicates a start-up and an independent businesss venture.

    This could suggest a good start but a certain flagging over time.

    Time will tell. 

     

    The Moon

    The Gibbous Moon is opposite the Sun.

    This may suggest some tension between the drive to be public and the need to keep it close to home.

    In a way, the nature of podcasting is that an episode is recorded privately at home and then broadcast, publicly to get it out there and into your consciousness.

    This is the one feature that I was not sure about.

    The Sun opposite Moon aspect.

    I felt the rest of the chart was positive for a business launch for an astrology podcast.