specialised astrology software
The software that is used to gather and interpret data on the relevant positioning of celestial objects in order to deduct their influence on human life.
digital
Astrologers analyse constellation and motions of celestial objects and specific stellar and planetary alignments. They present this analysis together with their own interpretations about clients' temperament, predispositions related to their health, love and marriage issues, business and job opportunities and other personal aspects.
Competences and skills
23 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 3 competences
Occupation specific
1 competenceSector-specific
1 competenceastrology
The study of the movements and positions of celestial bodies and interpretation of these to predict natural earthly occurrences and the lives and behaviour of people.
Cross-sector
1 competencerhetoric
The art of discourse that aims at improving the ability of writers and speakers to inform, persuade or motivate their audience.
Essential skills and competences 7 competences
Occupation specific
1 competenceprepare horoscopes
Make a prediction of a person's future, analyse a person's character, including talents, compatibility of two persons, the best moment to start a journey or get married, based on that person's birth date and the relative positioning of celestial objects based on astrological interpretation. These forecasts can be daily, weekly or monthly. Use specialised software to draw different types of astrological charts, such as birth charts, transit charts, solar return charts, synastry charts or progressed charts.
Sector-specific
3 competencesgive advice on personal matters
Advise people on love and marriage issues, business and job opportunities, health or other personal aspects.
observe celestial objects
Study the relative positions and movements of stars and planets, by using and interpreting data provided by specialised software and publications such as ephemeris.
digital
prospect new customers
Initiate activities in order to attract new and interesting customers. Ask for recommendations and references, find places where potential customers can be located.
Cross-sector
3 competencesassess character
Assess how a certain person will react, verbally or physically, in a specific situation or to a specific happening.
maintain customer service
Keep the highest possible customer service and make sure that the customer service is at all times performed in a professional way. Help customers or participants feel at ease and support special requirements.
- Scope note
- Might include keeping the customers informed about the current status of their orders or waiting times.
manage personal professional development
Take responsibility for lifelong learning and continuous professional development. Engage in learning to support and update professional competence. Identify priority areas for professional development based on reflection about own practice and through contact with peers and stakeholders. Pursue a cycle of self-improvement and develop credible career plans.
research
Optional knowledge 5 competences
Occupation specific
3 competencesastropsychology
The study that uses astrology for psychological analyses. The cross-fertilisation of astrology and depth, humanistic or transpersonal psychology.
elective astrology
The branch of horoscopic astrology where astrologers predict a favourable moment for a certain event, based on the interpretation of astrological auspiciousness of that moment.
horary astrology
The branch of horoscopic astrology where astrologers create horoscopes for the moment they receive a question, which is then used to answer that question.
Sector-specific
1 competencenumerology
The study of numbers and their occult significance and supposed influence on human life.
Cross-sector
1 competenceastronomy
The field of science that studies the physics, chemistry, and evolution of celestial objects such as stars, comets, and moons. It also examines phenomena that happen outside Earth's atmosphere such as solar storms, cosmic microwave background radiation, and gamma ray bursts.
Optional skills and competences 8 competences
Occupation specific
1 competencewrite horoscopes
Write a horoscope in an engaging and informative style for an individual customer or for inclusion in a periodical.
Sector-specific
2 competencesinterview people
Interview people in a range of different circumstances.
manage a small-to-medium business
Manage the organisational, financial and day-to-day operation of a small-to-medium enterprise.
Cross-sector
5 competencesadminister appointments
Accept, schedule and cancel appointments.
communicate by telephone
Liaise via telephone by making and answering calls in a timely, professional and polite manner.
develop professional network
Reach out to and meet up with people in a professional context. Find common ground and use your contacts for mutual benefit. Keep track of the people in your personal professional network and stay up to date on their activities.
- Scope note
- This includes the development of social relationships with patients and customers.
keep personal administration
File and organise personal administration documents comprehensively.
use different communication channels
Make use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telephonic communication with the purpose of constructing and sharing ideas or information.