Please do not worry.  This is a common "hook" to get people to buy and subscribe (by paying money).  They try to scare you with the possibility of something bad coming, or give you hope that something good is coming...and only they can save/help you AFTER you give them money!

I certainly don't begrudge any astrologer making a living.  But using scare tactics, and giving false hope to get money is not "professional."  It is a violation of the Code of Ethics.

Any professional astrologer, especially those with membership in any of the astrology organizations, are barred from this kind of advertising and tactics.  ALL reputable astrologers are required to give the basis for their readings or predictions so that others can duplicate or understand the reading.  This makes astrology unique in the "metaphysics" because many of the other "readings" such as with psychics or tarot cards cannot be duplicated by anyone else.  But, with astrology, anyone with a knowledge of astrology could understand the reading and usually duplicate it.  Why and how someone arrived at the conclusions they did in a prediction is required!

So, if someone tells you that you have a "transit" coming, a reputable astrologer would be required to tell you WHAT transit, and explain clearly what that "transit" means.  Then, if you wanted a further reading, they could offer that.  Astrologers get their income from accuracy, honesty, and fair dealing...not by advertising hooks that frighten or cause false hopes to get your money.

I've seen this before.  When I've looked at the person's chart to see what all the fuss was about, I have always found that it was NOT something of great importance, or "once in a lifetime" transit, or anything extraordinary in the chart.  It was simply and only an advertising ploy.

Also, consider that if something really bad was coming, withholding that information until you gave someone money is obscene!  Any person with a drop of humanity in their veins would warn you immediately...and money would NOT be a part of it.

Any astrologer, or any other kind of reader, who causes unnecessary worry and concern in someone is sub-human, in my opinion!

Please just recognize it for what it is...an advertising ploy designed only to separate you from your money.  If you want to have an astrologer read your chart, then find one who isn't going to manipulate you into a reading, and someone who isn't going to prey upon your vulnerability!

The class will talk about ethics later in the course.  However, since this has come up, I am posting the American Federation of Astrologer's Code of Ethics:

http://www.astrologers.com/join/

AFA Code of Ethics

I, by indicating my agreement below, subscribe to the following Code of Ethics as a condition of membership in the AFA:

I recognize that a precise astrological opinion cannot honestly be rendered unless it is based on a horoscope cast for the year, month, day, time of day, and correct geographical location of the place of birth.

I agree not to render such an opinion without this detailed information, unless the horoscope of the individual has been rectified by accepted astrological methods, or unless I positively state to the interested party that such conclusions are reached by alternative methods.

I agree not to interpolate or introduce into any astrological deduction any interpretations that are irrelevant to the science of astrology without first stating that such deductions are neither based upon the chart nor identified with the science.

I agree to respect and hold inviolable all confidences placed in me by consultation except where they may involve an act of felony or treason.

I agree not to use my identification with the AFA in any unethical manner and will work to expose those who do.


And also, to display any competence in astrology, the AFA requires that the applicant astrologer comply with this requirement:

For all exams your delineation must demonstrate knowledge of the root principles of signs, houses and planets by illustrating your astrological premise with a written explanation. When answering questions be sure to include the astrological basis for your delineation in parentheses; for example, "The native is practical, stable and dependable (Sun in Taurus), but also far more free-spirited than is typical of this Sun sign (Sun conjunct Uranus)." In addition, the ability to quickly recognize aspects and orbs as stated in the exam is emphasized.