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Astrology Services & Training
General Information
"Astrology is a system of understanding the psychology of the individual. It offers the potential for guiding you through difficult times, for helping you make the better choices when faced with change. One very important aspect of the human condition which sets it apart from primal instinct is our freedom of choice and the ability to make intelligent decisions. Astrology is a most valuable tool in this process. It will assist you in increasing your respect for your own divinity and improving your relationship with that Divine Wisdom which permeates all of life and reality." Here's an excerpt from Chapter One of my book Painless Astrology.
I am Paul V. Beyerl, well-known author. In addition to my work as a Master Herbalist, I have been a professional astrologer since 1976
How did I become an astrologer? You can read about it here.
I am confidential, trustworthy and ethical. I have worked with people like you as well as people in important positions in corporations, government and other fields.
One of my strengths is that I speak so you can easily understand the information I bring you from your natal chart.
What matters is your life—not confusing astrological jargon.
I have an international reputation as teacher and author, and have served thousands of clients world-wide, as well as teaching students and guiding professionals since 1977, when I began offering courses and studies. I have taught courses and workshops from New York to Los Angeles, from Atlanta to Seattle.
What Astrology can do for you:
- Help you come to terms with who you really are, both the good and the not-so-good
- Help you understand the ebb and flow in your life
- Help you decrease stress
- Provide you with clear and objects techniques to help you take control over your life
- Prepare you to transform times of painful change into positive growth
- Bring you increasing self-knowledge and inner peace
- Show you how to utilize your strengths
- Give you the advantage of knowledge and preparedness for the coming year’s challenges
How does astrology work?
Many astrologers, including myself, have our own theories. You can read about mine. What is more important to realize is that, if astrology did not work, it would not continue to be a functional part of so many civilizations for so many thousands of years.
The Hermit’s Transit Authority
The Transit Authority is an additional (optional) feature of our monthly print newsletter, The Hermit’s Lantern. For an additional annual fee of $20.00, your natal chart is placed on file with a confidential code. In every issue of The Hermit’s Lantern, all significant transits affecting your life for the coming month are included with a brief explanation; provides you with the tools needed to improve the quality of your life, ability to make increased success out of challenges and successfully navigate times needing caution. You must include your natal chart data for us.
The cost of the Transit Authority is $20.00 in addition to the annual subscription fee for The Hermit’s Lantern of $25.00.
I spend time determining which transits are most likely to affect your life in the coming month. Your personal code allows you to have a monthly horoscope which may be very useful, allowing you to improve the quality of your life. This information is based specifically upon your natal chart and is not at all like the horoscopes in a daily paper, each written to suit a generic group of hundreds of thousands of readers. This is for you.
Although I did all of my astrological calculations by hand for many years, I have used Graphic Astrology software since the mid-1990s: http://www.timecycles.com/
Do you want to read a little about my approach to astrology? Here is a brief introduction to astrology, based upon excerpts from Painless Astrology:
- The Houses: Who's Running This Life, Anyway?
- The Planets: Our Natural Resources and Utilities
- The Signs of the Zodiac: Where Quirks Lurk
Fees for Astrological Services
My goal is to be affordable. All money from consultations goes directly to support The Hermit’s Grove’s programs. None of it goes to me as income, allowing my prices to be exceptionally competitive for a professional with my experience and skill.
Basic Appointment
New Clients
- $100.00
- 90 minutes
- Focus on natal chart interpretation; understanding of past events and situations; foresight into coming year (based on transits)
- My end of the conversation is recorded onto cassette tape which will be mailed to you.
- It is preferable that you have a copy of the chart(s) I will be using prior to the scheduled reading for your own ease of understanding.
- Includes cost of telephone call within North America.
- $85.00 if conducted in person at The Hermit’s Grove
- sliding fee: $50.00
- 60 minutes, no cassette tape
- A Basic Appointment may used to cover one of the following:
- Individual Natal Chart Interpretation
- Natal Chart Interpretation of Partner or Family Member (single chart only)
- Transit Chart *
Relationships and Partnerships
- Of two individuals both new clients?
- $150.00
- 90 minutes
- Thirty minutes on each individual.
- Remaining thirty minutes discussing issues of compatibility.
- Suggested: $200.00 for two full hours. Ninety minutes may not feel adequate to you.
- Learn where you can build on your common trends and where you can grow and learn through differences. Understand the strengths and weakness of your relationship.
- Of more? Please consult me for the fee.
Computer-Generated Material
- Copy of your natal chart: $1.00 for postage
- Computer-generated natal chart interpretation: $8.00 (postage and printing)
- Computer-generated relationship charts
Payment
Payment with check or money order payable to ‘The Hermit’s Grove’ is in advance. Personal checks may require additional time to clear the bank. [Bounced checks bring bad transits!]
For faster scheduling, we accept Visa and Mastercard.
To schedule an appointment, please contact me by phone (425) 828-4124 or email
(
). If calling to reach me, I may be teaching, working in the gardens or providing service in the community (I teach at two Community Colleges and minister to two prisons). If you reach our voice mail, please leave a day time phone number and what time you take morning calls so I can return your call for scheduling. I am most likely to call early - my work day M-F begins around 4:30 am o’clock a.m. Pacific time.
* My decades of professional experience lead me to recommend that you will gain far more relevant information through a transit reading than with a progressed chart.
Certification as Master Astrologer
Private, one-on-one tutoring and study by correspondence is available for those wishing to obtain Certification as Master Astrologers.
I. Astrological courses of study includes:
Educational materials needed to begin working with Paul Beyerl as your mentor:
- A copy of the text, Painless Astrology
- Basic Professional Astrology
The expanded course for students includes the series of twelve cassette tapes and a 200 page printed textbook (loose leaf) which has significantly more material than the Coursenotes.
The cost for this material is $120.00, discounted for ordering it all at once. Shipping costs will be additional. [It may be ordered in four parts @ $35.00 over four months.] - Astrology and Relationships
This material is the 93 page Coursenote book.
2. Tutoring:
Depending upon the rate of progress desired by the candidate, personal tutorials are provided by telephone. The cost of tutoring is $30.00 if scheduled one at a time. Students are encouraged to save money by paying in advance: $100.00 for four tutorials.
We will begin by discussing your natal chart, in depth. Some students may prefer to schedule a natal chart interpretation separately for a discounted fee of $50.00 for a one hour appointment.
3. Skills
A Master Astrologer is one who has the following skills:
- Natal chart interpretations
- Comfort in expressing astrological information in understandable language
- Understanding how to handle a client’s personal problems in a professional manner
- Chart comparison and relationship counselling
- Synthesis and interpretation of individual or complex charts
- Skills in working with transits and forecasting
- Chart casting done manually with tables
- Quality astrological software
- The ability to educate others
- Professional ethics and integrity
4. Costs
The difficulty in establishing set costs is twofold: Each individual will progress at a different rate. Some will need and want far more time in one-on-one discussion. Students may opt for a pay-as-you-go approach using the costs listed above or make individual arrangements.
5. Evaluation
Examination will include:
- Evaluation of the student’s understanding of Painless Astrology
Basic Professional Astrology
Astrology and Relationships
A candidate has interpreted a minimum of 50 natal charts for the public, at least half of which must be paying clients. Evaluation will be based upon completed questionnaires sent directly to The Hermit’s Grove. - A candidate will have taught a course at least twice [minimum of six weeks]. Questionnaires are to be completed by the students [sent directly to The Hermit’s Grove] and a self-evaluation provided after each course is completed.
- Candidate will undergo an in-person examination and evaluation at The Hermit’s Grove. This will involve demonstration of skills and knowledge.
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Optional additional work may include, if desired by the student:
- Astrological Prognosis
- Ritual Astrology