Astrology has been popular for thousands of years. It is an excellent way to understand both yourself and other people. By reading an astrology chart, you can discover a great deal about the inner and outer workings of someone’s personality – and sometimes even things they wished you didn’t know!

There are three types of astrology that are considered the most popular or well known: Chinese astrology, Vedic astrology and Western astrology. There are some similarities within each of the types of astrology – but there are also some differences as you’ll soon see. Many people have a preference to an astrologer using either Chinese, Vedic or Western astrology.

Chinese Astrology

Chinese astrology has a great connection both to astronomy and also Chinese philosophy. It became quite popular during the Han Dynasty in the 2nd century BC through 2nd century AD. Chinese astrology includes the five planets, ten Celestial stems and twelve Earthly branches. It also has the lunisolare calendar, otherwise known as the moon and sun calendar. Planets also represent elements such as metal, wood or water. There are five elements in total. Venus for example is also known as White Tiger and is the element of metal. Mars is also known as Vermilion Bird and is Fire.

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Vedic Astrology

Vedic astrology can also be called Indian astrology and is in many ways similar to Western astrology in that there are 12 houses. Astrology remains important in India, as many life decisions are considered through Vedic astrology. A marriage, new business or the naming of a baby is often done with the assistance of Vedic astrology in India. As in Western astrology, there are 12 astrological signs and 12 astrological houses on an astrological chart. The signs and houses correspond to Western astrology. The sign Karka is known in India as “the crab” and in Western astrology as the sign of Cancer, so they both mean the same thing. Often Vedic astrology charts are done in a square but can also be done as a circle, depending on the astrologer. The planets that rule the Vedic astrology signs are also the same as for Western astrology. For example Dhanus (Sagittarius) is ruled by Dvisvabhava (Jupiter).

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Western Astrology

Western astrology is most often known throughout Northern America and European countries. There are 12 astrology signs from Aries through Pisces. There are 12 astrology houses – also named through Aries to Pisces. Western astrology can be used as Chinese and Vedic astrology can be to create a natal (birth) chart or for predictive purposes. You also can ask a question to obtain advice from astrology with Western astrology, just as with Vedic and Chinese astrology. The most popular in Western astrology is knowing your sun sign, which is the sign the sun was in during the time of your birth. However other planets were in different places and this will create a more extensive chart. A good and thorough astrologer will spend time on every planet and some of the asteroids to give you a deep understanding of yourself or the issue at hand.

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How to find a genuine and authentic psychic or reader?

The best way to find a good and realiable reader is to ask around or in the case of online readings, find a reader with good reviews.  Most good psychics or astrologers have built their client bases through recommendation and repeat clients, so that is something to look for.

Types of Psychic Readings

ASTROLOGY: Astrologers will base their readings and interpret your motivation and behavior by mapping the precise arrangements of planets, star signs and houses of a based on your birth information.

Astrology is not about foretelling the future, it is about timing and knowing what circumstances you are in and if it is good to proceed or avoid certain things during a specific time frame.  “It can tell you this is a good time to do something, but if you don’t get off your butt and do it, nothing will happen. Often people will have an intuitive feeling about making a decision.  All they’re doing is calling upon me to back up how they feel. Are the mathematics behind me, am I launching my plan at the right time?” – Eugenia Last, Canadian Astrologer with 25 years experience

In summary, astrology does not answer questions about your fate and future, which remains in your hands, but it can tell help you plan ahead and use the timing of your astrological chart to your advantage.

Reading Preparation: find out your birthdate, exact time of birth and place of birth.  Also get the same information on your family members, partner, children, colleagues or any one you want to include in the reading.

Most astrologers will set-up astrological charts for the significant people in your life, be wary of astrologers who want to charge you extra for this.

Three places to find good astrologers online:

Liveperson – with satisfaction guarantee and all sessions start free

Psychic Source – with satisfaction guarantee and new customer offer of $10 for 10 minutes

Keen – new customer offer: 10 minute reading for $2

PSYCHICS AND CHANNELERS: Psychics are usually people who have the ability to sense events, objects, people and things outside our physical world.  They then make predictions based on these senses.  Sometimes a psychic will use a personal object of their client to tune into and then answer questions.  Other times they may go into a trance, sometimes known as chanelling, where they contact entities outside our physical world, these entities then offer advice.

‘Psychics make predictions based upon a “surface kind of reading” that is most helpful if your questions are less concerned with when and more to do with emotional issues or events. Trance-channelers enable you to ask similar questions of various nonphysical entities and, as Morse explains, the practice is perhaps most helpful for people dealing with deeper emotional and spiritual problems. “If you want to get down to that core we’re hiding from ourselves, the channeling goes to that level.”‘ – A guide to the stars

Reading preparation: It is best to not reveal much about yourself before or during the reading. “The less I know about a person, the better. I don’t want them to tell me anything about themselves. I do all the talking, so they know what they’re getting is a real psychic reading and not something I’ve made up based on clues I’ve picked up from their speech” – Anne Morse a psychic regularly on tv.  You should prepare by thinking about specific questions before the reading.  Generally you will get a more specific answer when you ask a specific question

To find a good psychic read their reviews and look for one that has returning clients.  Also note that generally a psychic’s fee varies with their experience.  Usually the most experienced psychics have a higher fee.

Three places to find genuine psychics online:

Liveperson – with satisfaction guarantee and all sessions start free

Psychic Source – with satisfaction guarantee and new customer offer of $10 for 10 minutes

Keen – new customer offer: 10 minute reading for $2