Frequently Asked Questions
Which specific timing techniques do you use?
I like to get specific! I use primary directions, annual profections, solar returns, and directed profections layered on top of each other. This emulates the systems presented by traditional astrologers like Dorotheus, Abu Ma’shar, and Guido Bonatti; though my personal inspiration is Umar Al-Tabari. I also utilize fun Hellenistic techniques like decennials. If you are curious about the exact sources and texts that inform my methodology, you can check out the extensive traditional astrology reading list on my website under the book list tab.
If you want to see me demonstrate these techniques in action, watch my videos on the lives of Sylvia Plath and Oscar Wilde.
That’s pretty in depth! Will it be too complicated for me?
While some might be worried I will speak purely in astrologese, all of these systems lead to me giving you plain English advice as any great Astrologer should be able to do. If it’s not practical, I don’t include it.
Is it okay to bring up difficult or traumatic past events during a reading?
Astrology is a practical tool for navigating real life, which includes the difficult parts. Mars and Saturn represent realities we cannot ignore. Please feel safe to share whatever context helps map the timing of your chart, and do not worry about censoring your past for my sake.
Do you offer Asynchronous readings?
I do! Just email me at solomon.royal@gmail.com to start the process.
Questions Guide
Please feel free to email me at solomon.royal@gmail.com
In order to get the most out of our session please be sure to include a few focus questions in your appointment sign up. These questions can be as specific as you like! That actually makes it easier for me.
- Why does x always happen to me?
- When will x happen?
- What can I expect from career or relationships in during x time period, for example.
- Should I move somewhere? Stay where I am?
- What kinds of talents and strengths do I have that I may or may not be aware of?
- Successful career options?
- Finances?
- What will this year be like for me?
- How will x Change over the course of this year?
- when will it be a better time to try doing x again..
- etc.
Booking & Cancellation Policies
Payment All consultations require full payment upfront to secure your appointment. Because traditional astrology requires significant advance chart calculation and preparation prior to our meeting, all payments are final.
Rescheduling & Cancellations To ensure the highest quality of work, I take a maximum of one consultation per day. Because of this limited capacity, your scheduled date cannot be changed once booked. If you are unable to attend on your booked date, it is considered a cancellation and is non-refundable.
Time Adjustments If you need to adjust the specific time of your reading on the day we are already scheduled, please email me directly. Usually this is possible and I will do my best to accommodate a different time on that same day, though alternative times are not guaranteed.
Late Arrivals If you are running late, please email me as soon as possible. Because I limit my schedule to one consultation a day, we can usually push your meeting to a later time that same afternoon. Even if you completely miss the start time, let me know and I will do my best to accommodate a new slot for us that day. However, if we cannot find a mutually workable time before the day ends, the appointment will have to be treated as a cancellation.