The first thing that the would-be astrologer should do is discard the idea that all forms of astrology is superstition mingled with the paranormal, which can only be understood by mystics steeped in occult lore. Today, some astrology is presented this way, but this is not true "traditional astrology". Did you know that Astrology was considered science in man's early history? And some still do, with good reason. Also until just a short time ago, it was considered the same as astronomy, an extension of it if you will, and uses the same tables as do the astronomer and the navigator. Though God knows our future, rest assured we have not stripped of our free will! Astrology only tells us tendency, personality and probability. Though these are very strong and will occur if unchecked, it is still not the end all and be all. What astrologers try to do is to describe tendencies in the characters of individuals, to suggest dangers, challenges and opportunities which may come to them, and to advise how to react to those circumstances when they do arrive.