Summary: <br> In episode 72 astrologer Anne Ortelee joins the show to talk about the process of becoming a professional astrologer, and specifically the pros and cons of becoming certified by the major astrological organizations as part of pursuing astrology as a vocation.<br> Anne is the host of the <a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/anne-ortelee">Weekly Weather astrology podcast</a>, and you can find more information about her work on her website at <a href="http://www.anneortelee.com">AnneOrtelee.com</a>.<br> Below you will find the show notes, followed by links to download or stream the recording.<br> Episode Outline<br> Here are some of the topics we covered during the course of the episode:<br> <br> * The question of when and how to make the transition from amateur to professional astrologer.<br> * Getting the necessary training:<br> <br> * Self study<br> * Taking classes<br> * Certification<br> <br> <br> * Talking about the pros and cons of certification<br> * Different astrological organizations that certify astrologers:<br> <br> * ISAR, NCGR, AFA, OPA, ACVA, etc.<br> <br> <br> * Diplomas from schools and apprenticeship programs.<br> * Standards that certified astrologers have to abide by.<br> * The organizations have ethics codes.<br> <br> * <a href="https://geocosmic.org/about-ncgr/code-of-ethics/">NCGR code of ethics</a><br> * <a href="http://www.isarastrology.org/code-of-ethics">ISAR code of ethics</a><br> <br> <br> * Client confidentiality and other standards.<br> <br> Update 4/29/2016: Topics surrounding certification and astrological education continued to be a theme over the next few episodes of the podcast after this one, including a 40 minute followup discussion on the topic with Kelly Surtees and Austin Coppock that took place at the beginning of our <a href="http://theastrologypodcast.com/2016/04/29/astrology-forecast-may-2016/">May 2016 forecast episode</a>.<br> Listen to This Episode<br> You can either play this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your computer by using the buttons below:<br>
