Ethics Of Astrology

Most of us go and confide in an astrologer with our horoscopes. What do they do with it? Do they keep it safe? Do they use the information gleened private? Is there a code of ethics for the astrologer? Of course there is a code of ethics. In fact, it is not just limited to a single code that has to be followed. A good and truthful astrologer may follow several ethical codes. If you don't follow some sort of ethical code, you will self-destruct, or your practice will.

The first rule for the astrologer who offers professional services is privacy: What the client tells you in confidence is confidential.

That sounds simple, but a lot of people tend to give out bits and pieces of what they know. This may happen consciously or even without realising. If the astrologers do not take active steps to remind themselves continually that this matter is not public information, they will end up spilling private information in public domain and also will mix it up so badly that it would become harmful. Now there is a line that may be drawn here, if you use the data on public figures like Madonna or Bill Gates, the information may already be available in public domain. So giving away that information  might not exactly  be termed unethical.