Summary: <br> Episode 65 features an interview with astrologer Maurice Fernandez about a new book that he edited titled The Professional Astrologer: Building a Successful Astrology Practice.<br> The book was published by the <a href="http://www.opaastrology.org" target="_blank">Organization for Professional Astrology</a> (OPA), which Maurice is the president of, and it features contributions by a wide range of practicing astrologers which provides an overview of the field of astrology as a profession or vocation.<br> The purpose of the book is to give people a guide for how to make the transition from doing astrology as a hobby to doing it professionally as a full-time career.<br> You can order the book online through Amazon:<br> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0996807705/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0996807705&linkCode=as2&tag=apoteastroblo-20&linkId=CQUP46754GUWCVKC" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The Professional Astrologer: Building a Successful Astrology Practice on Amazon</a><br> Below you will find an outline of some of the topics covered during the course of the episode, followed by links to download or stream the recording.<br> Episode Outline<br> Some of the different topics that we covered during the course this episode include:<br> <br> * Background information on the Organization for Professional Astrology.<br> * Discussing the purpose of the book and goals the organization wanted to accomplish.<br> * Identifying areas of potential growth within the astrological community.<br> * Improving the public perception of astrology.<br> * Helping astrologers to feel confident about what they do.<br> * Identifying different demographics within the field.<br> * Giving an overview of some of the different chapters in the book.<br> <br> Chapters<br> Different chapters and sections of the book discussed during the course of the interview:<br> <br> * Donna Young – The Different Orientations in Astrology<br> * Maurice Fernandez – Building and Sustaining a Successful Practice<br> * Sandra-Leigh Serio – Consultations, Counseling and Ethical Considerations<br> * Chris McRae – The Financial Equation<br> * Georgia Stathis – Making your Practice Financially Viable<br> * Anne Ortelee – A Business Plan<br> * Robert Woodliff and Leisa Schaim (AFAN) – Legal Issues in the Practice of Astrology<br> * Wendy Stacey – The Times are a-Changin’<br> * Monica Dimino – Building a Feedback Loop into your Professional Practice<br> * Jacqueline L. Janes – Counseling Techniques for the Consulting Astrologer<br> * Arlan Wise – Writing and Astrology<br> * Frank C. Clifford – In Print: A Practical Guide for Writers of Astrology<br> * Alexandra Karacostas – The Power of the Peer Group in Astrology<br> * Kay Taylor – Professional Development and the Community of Astrology<br> * Interviews with professional astrologers, including Steven Forrest, Melanie Reinhart, Kim Marie, Chris Brennan, Hakan Kirkoglu, Caroline Casey, Madalyn Hillis-Dineen, Linea Van Horn, Donna Woodwell, Ray Merriman, and Aleksandar Imsiragic.<br> * Resource Index – Nancy Beale<br> <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>
