A Handbook for the Self-Employed Astrologer (Astrology: A Language of Life, Vol. 3) [Paperback]

Robert P. Blaschke (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 14, 2002

A practical handbook for the self-employed astrologer that addresses all of their concerns: transitioning from student; establishing a professional practice; handling income, expenses and taxes; marketing and advertising; navigating the client relationship; teaching and local public speaking; writing, publishing and lecture travel; participating in the astrological community; overcoming occupational hazards; fostering personal and spiritual growth; notes for astrologers in the UK and Australia; contact information for local astrology groups.

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"...you'll learn in a step-by-step, nuts and bolts way how to establish and build an astrological practice..." -- Foreword by Steven Forrest

About the Author

Robert P. Blaschke, owner of Earthwalk School of Astrology in Ashland, Oregon, is a full-time professional lecturing, teaching and consulting astrologer. Past-president of both the Washington State Astrological Association and Oregon Astrological Association, and past National Coordinator for the ISAR Professional Astrology Speakers Bureau, he has lectured at regional, national and international astrology conferences in the U.S. and Canada, and has been a guest speaker for many local astrological associations. Mr. Blaschke is on the faculty of the ONLINE College of Astrology. His articles have appeared in The Mountain Astrologer, KOSMOS, Réalta, Considerations, NCGR memberletter, The Journal of AstroPsychology, Geocosmic and many other publications. He is the author of the critically acclaimed Volume I - Progressions and Volume II - Sabian Aspect Orbs.

Product Details

• Paperback: 182 pages
• Publisher: Earthwalk School of Astrology Publishing; First Print edition (March 14, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 096689782X
• ISBN-13: 978-0966897821
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #900,542 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A real 'how-to build your business' book, May 2, 2002

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"jim_51" (MA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Handbook for the Self-Employed Astrologer (Astrology: A Language of Life, Vol. 3) (Paperback)

I heard about this book from a friend and got a copy for myself. What I expected was a fairly narrow guide for astrologers (I'm not one). Blaschke's book really goes far beyond that. Yes, it has everything the professional astrologer needs to know about setting up and running a business, but it's actually very useful for ANY self-employed person.

Robert covers virtually everything you need to know to go into business for yourself, and then build a successful company. From leasing office space to creating a company identity to marketing to prospects and clients to writing and publishing -- even a section on handling income, expenses and taxes -- it's all there. And he does it in a completely candid style that lets the reader benefit from his experiencs (and mistakes) along the way. The book is full of samples -- forms, artwork, teaching outlines, spreadsheets and the like.

Blaschke has grown his professional standing from private practice to teaching, then publishing and now is an in-demand lecturer across the speaking circuit. This path is the same for any consultant who wants to escape the "why doesn't my phone ring?" trap. I found his book a big help -- and his anecdotes make it a very enjoyable read.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent practical advice, February 25, 2003

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Catherine Gallanti "www.cosmicessence.com" (San Diego, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Handbook for the Self-Employed Astrologer (Astrology: A Language of Life, Vol. 3) (Paperback)

Robert Blaschke is one of the emerging top astrologers of our time. In his first two books "Progressions" and "Sabian symbols" he had us spellbound by his impeccable astrological technique and insight. In his latest book, he has us mesmorized with his amazing Virgo rising accuracy and practicality.

Here Robert shares generously with his readers all of what has worked for him ( and what has not worked) as he changed from a lucrative career in corporate america to the more risky and adventurous path of becoming a professional astrologer.

This book is valuable for many reason. If you have been a self employed person in the healing arts field, you will share with knowing in the realizations, struggles and successes of a fellow traveller on the path. If you are just starting out, you will have hundreds of fabulous tips to take from Mr Blaschke's book and will probably avoid many pitfalls. If you are neither and the profession of the astrologer is not for you, I can assure you you will still delight in reading about Blaschke's journey as a human being in a material world that manages to stay faithful to his calling dispite the road not always being easy.

I thoroughly recomend this book , as well as all of other written by this delightful man of keen intellect and spirit!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A real 'how-to build your business' book, May 2, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: A Handbook for the Self-Employed Astrologer (Astrology: A Language of Life, Vol. 3) (Paperback)

I heard about this book from a friend and got a copy for myself. What I expected was a fairly narrow guide for astrologers (I'm not one). Blaschke's book really goes far beyond that. Yes, it has everything the professional astrologer needs to know about setting up and running a business, but it's actually very useful for ANY self-employed person.

Robert covers virtually everything you need to know to go into business for yourself, and then build a successful company. From leasing office space to creating a company identity to marketing to prospects and clients to writing and publishing -- even a section on handling income, expenses and taxes -- it's all there. And he does it in a completely candid style that lets the reader benefit from his experiencs (and mistakes) along the way. The book is full of samples -- forms, artwork, teaching outlines, spreadsheets and the like.

Blaschke has grown his professional standing from private practice to teaching, then publishing and now is an in-demand lecturer across the speaking circuit. This path is the same for any consultant who wants to escape the "why doesn't my phone ring?" trap. I found his book a big help -- and his anecdotes make it a very enjoyable read.