Astrology and Ethics?

Question

Any credible Astrologer has a formal education. These educational bodies possess, teach and support a code of ethics and philosphies. Most are pretty much the same. But there are some variables

The philosophy I studied under does not allow an Astrologer to do a complete Natal Chart on someone without obtaining their permission first and I must also explain what I will see when I interpret their chart before they agree to an interpretation.
The exceptions to this rule?
- If the person is under 14 I can do a Natal chart if their parents request it
- The person is dead (obvious)

Why do you think "my" code of ethics has these requirements?

What do you think of this? Do you see a need for an ethical code?

If you have studied in formal astrological teachings - how does your code of ethics differ?

Answer 1

I have never had any "formal" training in astrology, but here is my personal ethical code.



I no longer do babies' charts. Early in my career, a couple of times, I did a chart for newborns. No more. I think the parents should discover who the child is on their own. But, if parents came to me with a sick child and wanted medical or health info from the chart, I would do it.



Before I do a chart, I do explain what they can expect to hear or not hear from a reading. Sometimes married couples come to me and want their readings done together. I explain to them that there is a lot of deeply personal information involved in a reading, but sometimes they want to sit in on each other's readings. I do as they desire.



I will not do anyone's chart reading without their permission. I have had people call me with someone else's birth information. Sorry. No go.



I will discuss chart info with my astrologers' workshop that I attend once a month, but the name is removed.



Also, I wish I could avoid family readings... but it is almost impossible. My brother, my sister-in-law, my wife... I have looked over their charts fr0m time to time when they have asked, but I do always preface it by telling them I may have unconscious agendas in me that might affect the reading.



Basically, I consider astrologers' ethics very similar to psychiatrist/psychologist ethics.



ADDED LATER:

I have Level III Certification with the NCGR

Answer 2

I studied with a professional Astrologer and the ethics I learned was the same as yours. And ,in fact, I was told to stress that the chart was NOT for fun, that it was a serious undertaking. That was why I was instructed to expect payment. People take things seriously if it costs them something. I do think this code is necessary, if more folks used it, the general public would learn to take it more seriously.

Answer 3

Well, you don't mention where you studied. But a good site to answer your question is AFA - American Federation of Astrologers. You'll find the code of ethics posted there.

Answer 4

Well, it just sounds like common sense to me, really. Creating a birth chart for someone you don't have permission from is really intrusive, don't you think?

Answer 5

u r correct ,,that was in good olden days.but now the code says either have fun or money..