A huge part of astrological counseling or delivering astrological readings is understanding appropriate conduct and ethics. In this video, I share a personal story highlighting the need for a sensitive, intelligent and appropriate understanding of ethics in astrology when conducting astrological counseling. Being a professional astrologer, especially in the therapeutic setting, involves not directly or…
Category: Intuitive Practice
Guidelines For Astrological Study & Intepretation (video)
As an astrological counselor, with astrology as a central part of my therapeutic work with clients, I have more than a few perspectives to share on how to approach natal astrology, and perspectives on the practice of astrology. In this astrology tutorial of sorts, I share my thoughts on: – Understanding a natal chart. What…
Not Your Normal Tarot Reading
Here is a summary of the essential differences between more traditional [Tarot] readings, and therapeutic intuitive counseling – the latter being the type of counseling I practice (and advocate!). These guidelines are not limited to intuitive work with Tarot, but are generally applicable to all sorts of intuitive work, including astrology.
The High Priestess: A Framework For Intuitive Counseling & Client-Therapist Interaction
The lunar symbols on the High Priestess’s crown and at her feet reflect an ancient association with the moon and psychic receptivity. By psychic, I refer not only to abilities such as ESP and clairvoyance. Psychic means “of the soul.” -Paul Quinn The High Priestess is the quintessential archetype pointing us in the direction of…
Intuitive Readings: Frequently Asked Questions
Tara, are you the right intuitive counselor for me? My readings/counseling consultations are really focused on therapeutic insight (insight and information that has therapeutic value), meaningful guidance, helping the person I work with get some perspective on their situation, and helping them to come away with more clarity and a sense of being empowered to…
Is my reader “psychic enough”?
Last week (it looks like my blog posts are increasingly inspired by the interactions I am having!) I met someone who asked how “specific” I was as a reader, and whether I would be able to identify whether someone had “cancer.” I proceeded to explain to him that identifying details such as “cancer” or “leukaemia”…
How To Be Intuitive
Stop trying so hard to be intuitive. There, I said it. Intuitiveness is never a forced thing. I know these days there are lots of good courses and programmes designed to help people access their intuition, and be more intuitive. I’m not discounting their value. But I also know that intuitiveness is a lot like…