Author: Alison Price   –   Published: May 2017

Your Astrology Business

This article is part of my “Your Astrology Business” category series, where I explore setting up and running a small astrology business for yourself.

Astrology Study Groups

Natural Groupies

Get Togethers

Humans are group-oriented individuals. It is natural for us to congregate together even if it means simply sitting in a coffee shop or alone at a busy bar. The nature of people is to flock together. Did I hear “baaaa!”

Like-minded

Like-minded people often gather to discuss their favored subject, support each other, bounce ideas off each other and explore theories amongst themselves. A study group is created when several people join forces to work, read or study something of mutual interest. As I have said many times before, astrology can be an isolating interest.

Everyone Knows Your Name

It makes sense to go where you are understood and (dare I say it) everyone knows your name. Perhaps you have been thinking of getting some people together to mull over charts and if so, here are some ideas to help you formulate that plan and get your group started.

When to Start a Study Group

Group Start Elections

Consult your chart to find the best time to begin building your astro group, or any group for that matter.

Uranus

Bear in mind the planet which signifies the subject of the group should be prominent in the election chart. In our case Uranus rules astrology and astrologers.

Start Times

Align

Here are some start times to look out for when creating a group.

11th House Transits

Transits to your eleventh house. (For example, Mars is good to get things going.)

11th House Ruler

When the ruler of your eleventh house is aspected and stimulated either by transit or progression.

North Node

During transits to your North Node. In astrology the North Node suggests destined, future activities and the nodes are hubs which indicate get-togethers.

Vertex

Conjunctions to your Vertex will indicate the potential for new people to enter your life.

Who to Invite

Become Known

It is my belief that the people who will benefit from your group will make themselves known to you. It is natural for strong fire and air types to get together and the same for earth and water signs.

Local Friends

If you give it some thought, you will probably be able to come up with one or two people who live nearby and maybe interested in your astrology group.

Astrologers Nearby

Perhaps you have a busier or more prominent astrologer in your area. Send them an invite. All astrologers have the same problem as in not having many others to talk to about the ins and outs of charts. This is one reason why astrology conferences, retreats and seminars are so prolific and most astrology organizations are going from strength to strength.

In Person Beats Online

In every case an in-person group meeting will be more enjoyable to the attendees than a cold online Zoom get together. Meeting others in real life offers opportunity for deeper connections raises oxytocin in your brain and build a feeling of wellbeing that cannot be found in an online meeting

When to Host

Be Predictable

If you want to garner a group you need to get your dates and times out early. Then people can and will work their calendars around your meeting because they want to attend as well.

If you send an invite for a meeting on Saturday, you are less likely to have a good attendance because people have already filled their schedules up with family, friends and work events.

Time and Date

Say you meet once a month, perhaps every third Wednesday, from 10:00am to noon or 7:00pm to 9:00pm. If you establish a firm day and time, it makes it easier for attendees to juggle their schedule and make more appearances at your group meetings during the year.

Win win.

Group Focus

Stake Your Claim

Give your group a clear focus. Astrology is a huge subject and not every topic will appeal to everyone. Personally, I don’t like mundane astrology groups as politics and global issue are not really my thing. Y-a-w-n.

Book Clubs

Book clubs are often the first step. One new astrology book is chosen each month and the attendees read it beforehand to arrive prepared and ready to discuss it at the meeting. You can explore the philosophies of the author, compare your views on the techniques presented or even compare the “professional” book reviews found in the trade magazines.

Natal Groups

Astrology interpretation groups will often discuss each other’s charts. You can perhaps compare your Jupiter placements or work through one planet each meeting. You could discuss Jupiter in all the houses and learn by hearing how other members of the group experience their own Jupiter placement. This type of get together supports natal chart analysis and better interpretation skills.

Transit Groups

Astrology transit groups usually discuss the current Moon placements and any major transits or planets changing signs happening during the month. This is a good method to support general first level forecasting techniques.

Overarch

Your Group

These are just some ideas for bringing your astrology cronies together in meaningful discussion. If you feel like hosting a group like one of these mentioned in your home you can benefit by offering to do all the three types of meeting suggested above.

Author Bio

Alison Price: Professional Astrologer

Alison helps you uncover your individual creativity and lead a fulfilling life using your own astrology. She shares her wisdom from the heart with a touch of humor. She offers Consultations for everyone and Coaching for Aspiring Astrologers.

If you’d like to get in touch with Alison, you can reach out to her via email at starzology@gmail.com.

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