Episode 20 - Is a Vedic Astrologer a Counsellor?
What are the Pearls and Pitfalls of the therapeutic application of Vedic Astrology?
Can we get out of our depth?
Can we cause harm?
In this episode, Susan Balka LPC joins the Vedic Astrology Podcast to discuss the main differences and similarities between Vedic Astrologers and Counsellors.
We cover
how the Lajjitaadi Avasthas relate to Attachment Theory,
Emotophobia and its link to Ketu,
Doctors vs Nutritionists and
how the 12th House and the 6th House might be affecting your choice of Astrologer or Counsellor.
Susan Balka is a graduate of the Asheville Vedic Astrology Apprenticeship Program and here details can be found at here -
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Chapters
0:00 Introduction and Overview
2:05 Suzanne's Background
4:09 Using Vedic Astrology in Counselling
6:45 Are patients open to Astrology?
7:54 How does the "Profession" view Astrology?
9:06 What’s the difference between being an Astrologer and being a Counsellor?
17:35 How can Astrologers get out of their depth with clients?
38:06 How do you work with Planets in Counselling?
42:13 Are their particular Ascendants who are attracted to / repelled from Counselling?
46:14 Lajjitaadi Avasthas and Attachment Styles
53:31 What could Counsellors learn from studying Vedic Astrology?
58:27 Farewell
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