Some of you may be considering the idea of being an astrology writer. You don't need to be an astrologer to write about astrology, nor do you need to write if you're an astrologer. But for those of you who do want to do it, whether you're a budding astrologer or just a freelance writer, there are a few different ways. Write astrology books
Back in the day, it was NOT easy to publish an astrology book, and only the biggest of the big astrologers did. Nowadays, you have more options with both traditional publishers and self-publishing.
Absolutely anyone can write an astrology book and publish it yourself on places like Amazon. It can be a fun exercise, but you probably shouldn't expect to get rich off of it unless you can find a way to separate your book from all the others (because oh yeah, everyone can do it). For many people, it's a great option to get some exposure, experience, and credibility. I did ghostwriting of astrology books for a few years, and enjoyed that a lot (that Pisces Moon of mine, I like being in the background), so I ended up ghostwriting 13 astrology books. It's a little more difficult finding freelance ghostwriting jobs now, but you may have some luck using Fiverr or Problogger. You can create a network of people that will keep coming back to you. This can eventually lead you to being able to get your own astrology work published. If you want to go straight to a publisher, the biggest is, of course, Llewellyn, but it's difficult to crack through to them unless you're an established astrologer. A better bet may be a smaller publisher that specializes in gift books (like the kind at the checkout at the bookstore) if you can be creative in your approach since you'll have less competition. Write astrology articles, website content, and blogging:
If you don't want to go for the big commitment required from a book, astrology articles, website content, or blogging are a good option. With astrology articles, you write articles (usually 500-1500 words), and submit them to various astrology websites, blogs, and magazines.
You can submit to other kinds of websites, blogs, and magazines as well if you tailor to their specialty, like writing an astrology article on love for a dating website. Hopefully, you eventually connect with a website, blog, or magazine that makes you a regular contributor. With website content, you can write the stuff that fills up website pages, mostly general, informational stuff like Sun sign content. Look at any astrology website and you'll find pages like that (of course, I took that a little further with the learning lessons on this website! but the Sun signs page is a good example of general website content). With blogging, you can create your own blog and write about whatever you want, whenever you want, however you want. This is a good option if you have a unique voice that can set you apart from other bloggers, or just want to do your own thing without anyone to answer to. Blogging will require more of a commitment though, and you need to blog consistently, at least at first. But it can help you build your own audience, start an email list, offer consultations or products, and you can eventually make money via ads. Write horoscopes:
If you want to be a big-time astrologer, you pretty much have to write horoscopes. But most of the horoscopes out there, whether in newspapers, magazines, apps, or websites, are actually written by freelance writers who aren't astrologers, so even if you're a writer and not an astrologer, this is still something you can do.
You can use freelance writing sites to find horoscope writing jobs, or just start writing on your own website or blog. I've written 19 different horoscopes, 11 for other websites, apps, and books in the past, so I know a little about this one. For astrologers, it's a great way to get your name out there and build an audience. For writers, it's a steady gig. Suggested Reading: Could YOU Be an Astrologer? General horoscopes are always meant for entertainment purposes only. For a more accurate view, read your Sun sign, Rising sign, and Moon sign.
Aries March 2015 Mercury enters water sign Pisces on March 12th, and you keep much of what you’re thinking to yourself. You’re quieter than you usually are, a rare thing for an Aries, and you don’t want to let anyone know what you’re working on or what plans you’re coming up with just yet. In fact, you come up with your best ideas and plans when people aren’t bothering you. You can find others to be mentally exhausting, and you prefer to think in solitude. You may become privy to a secret or two, and you put it in the vault (for now). Your imagination is active, and you get lost in daydreams and fantasy, wanting to dive into other worlds and realms. General horoscopes are always meant for entertainment purposes only. For a more accurate view, read your Sun sign, Rising sign, and Moon sign.
Aries Venus is in your sign for the first half of March, making you a bit of a love god/goddess, and you can be romantic and loving with your partner, if in a relationship. If single, you have an easier time attracting new people to you, and want to see where it goes. During the second half of the month, you’re more sensual and earthy, and want to connect with others physically, increasing your passions. You can take your time with someone new, if single, and don’t want to be rushed into any decisions. General horoscopes are always meant for entertainment purposes only. For a more accurate view, read your Sun sign, Rising sign, and Moon sign.
Aries With Mars in your sign almost all of March, and the Sun and Mercury entering later in the month, you’re driven, focused, and want to start something new. Take advantage of the energy while it lasts! The full moon on the 5th brings the culmination of a work project or idea, and you’re glad to see it over with, but feel that right now you need to work on letting go more than that with the solar eclipse on the 20th. Baggage holds you back, weighs you down, suffocates you, and you can’t stand that now, so let it go. 
Some of you may have thought at one time or another that maybe you could be an astrologer someday. I've written a series of blog posts on what to consider if you're serious about it (Part 1: Study and Practice, Part 2: Specialize, Part 3: It's a Business, and Part 4: Ethics) but wanted to write a more fun post for those of you who haven't gotten to that point yet. Do you even have what it takes to become an astrologer? Well, if you're going to be an astrologer, maybe you should use some astrology and see if it's in your natal chart! There are 3 points to consider:
Uranus is the planet that rules astrology, and Aquarius is the sign Uranus rules while the 11th house is the house Uranus rules. You want to see these in play in your chart. Ways they can be in play:
Uranus: in the 1st house (of self), 2nd house (of money), 6th house (of work), 10th house (of career), or making a close aspect to a personal planet, especially the Sun or Moon, or the AC (1st house cusp), MC (10th house cusp), or ruler of either house Aquarius: planets in Aquarius, Aquarius on the 1st, 2nd, 6th, or 10th house cusps, or the ruler of any of those houses in Aquarius 11th house: planets in the 11th house, the ruler of the 1st, 2nd, 6th, or 10th house in the 11th house, or the ruler of the 11th house in the 1st, 2nd, 6th, or 10th houses Astrologer examples:
Let's use some examples, shall we? Below are charts for 3 famous astrologers, Susan Miller (astrologyzone.com), Penny Thornton (astrolutely.com), and Liz Greene (astro.com):
Susan Miller has her Uranus conjunct the Ascendant and Venus in Aquarius. Penny Thornton has the ruler of her 11th house in her 6th house. Liz Greene has the most in her chart with Uranus in the same sign as her North Node (Gemini), Venus, Mars, and Jupiter in the 11th house, and the 6th house ruler in the 11th house.
As for my own chart, I have Uranus in my 2nd house, Jupiter in Aquarius which is also the ruler of my 2nd house, the Sun and Mercury in the 11th house, and the ruler of my 10th house (Sun) in the 11th house. Also consider: asteroid Urania (number 30)
One other point to consider is asteroid Urania is named after one of the Muses, and rules astrology. Many astrologers have this asteroid making a close aspect in their chart. With asteroids, you use a small orb, 1-2 degrees, and the closer the aspect is, the better.
Look for Urania making a close aspect to a natal planet (especially a conjunction to the natal Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Ceres, or 2nd, 6th, or 10th house rulers), conjunct one of the angles, or located in the 2nd, 6th, or 10th houses (the professional houses). Also see if Urania is at a critical or anaretic degree, which would make it more prominent in your natal chart, Suggested Reading: Astrology of Uranus & Your Professional Life |
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