In episode 448 astrologer Isa Nakazawa joins the podcast to talk about how to give an astrological consultation, and some considerations surrounding reading birth charts for clients.

Isa is the host of a new astrology podcast called Stars and Stars with Isa, where she interviews different celebrities and notable figures and reads their birth chart.

In this episode we delve into the intricacies of giving an astrological consultation, discussing the transition from studying astrology to practicing it professionally.

Isa shares insights from her own journey, highlighting the importance of preparation and presence during consultations. We explored how her background as an arts educator influenced her approach, emphasizing the educational aspect of astrological consultations.

We also discuss the dynamics of client interactions, the importance of understanding a client's background in astrology, and how to tailor consultations to meet their needs. Isa stresses the value of creating a collaborative environment where clients are encouraged to engage with their charts actively.

Additionally, we touched on the practical aspects of professional astrology, such as setting boundaries, handling payments, and the impact of online consultations versus in-person sessions.

Overall, the episode provides a comprehensive guide for aspiring astrologers on how to approach professional readings, emphasizing the importance of ethical practice and client-centered consultations.

Isa's Podcast

You can find more about Isa's new podcast here:

https://futurostudios.org/podcasts/stars-and-stars/

You can also search for Stars and Stars with Isa on iTunes, Spotify, etc.

Timestamps

00:00:00 Intro

00:02:24 Isa Nakazawa's background

00:07:30 Importance of seeing clients

00:11:45 How to prepare for a consultation

00:13:59 How Chris started out

00:17:11 Length of a consultation

00:20:13 Setting fees and promotion

00:27:42 Isa's natal chart

00:29:20 Isa's steps of reading a chart

00:36:29 Spectrum of different clients

00:38:43 Importance of context and building trust

00:42:58 First do no harm

00:49:23 Delineating placements

00:53:49 Clients who don't have an astrology background

00:56:67 What to establish with clients ahead of time

00:58:57 Birth times and Rectification

01:10:25 Interpreting a chart

01:24:36 Younger vs. older clients

01:29:29 How to talk about challenging placements

01:34:14 Synastry of family members

01:38:00 What if the client doesn't resonate with a delineation?

01:45:38 Wide variety of astrologers

01:47:27 Accountability, certification, standardization

01:56:29 Students putting off consultations for too long

02:01:42 Energy for consultations

02:04:24 Setting boundaries

02:06:25 Client confidentiality

02:09:14 Post-materials for clients

02:13:06 Isa's podcast

02:18:27 Closing credits

Listen to the Video Version of This Episode

Listen to the video version of this episode on giving astrological consultations:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEYZd4oRiNE

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Transcript

A full transcript of this episode is available: Episode 448 transcript