ISBA Newsletter June
2004
Dear ISBA-member!
These are the subjects of the June newsletter:
1) Members Corner
2) New Articles
3) Books on the web
4) Congress Agenda
5) Reminder Questionnaire
1) Members Corner
It is always a pleasure to welcome new members to our society. In May we grew by yet another two
members – from two continents.A warm welcome to:Renata E. Schnell – Australia. Associated
member.
Kim Johnston – USA. Supporting member.We hope that you will benefit from your membership,
and that you will contribute professionally and socially to the society.All inquiries to the board
and other mebers of ISBA are, as always, most welcome.
2) New Articles
Increasingly, we are pleased to receive several articles each month from our members. This months
contribution to this happy development is:Maarit Laurento, Finland. In her capacity as the co-chair
of the ISBA research committee, Maarit has sent us the article “Astrology and Science. A
New Millennium.” You will find the article in our research pages on www.businessastrologers.comRobert
Gover, USA – one of ISBA’s most industrious authors, has written “Bush`s Monkey
Trap” ( We are quite pleased that this is from the hand of an American author. J ) Read
this article in the Members Area. There is a link from the starting page.We are very grateful
to both writers – thank you!3) Books on the webSeveral members has expressed interest in
having their books available on the ISBA web site on Literature. Naturally, we are pleased to
assist with such requests. Our one condition is that the books represented are concerned with
business astrology or financial astrology.What to do: Send our webmaster Michael the material
for the web site www.businessastrologers.com a explanatory text a possibly a picture of the the
title page of the book. Please write the text in English, and please make sure you have had it
proof-read, in case you mother tongue is not English.4) Congress AgendaThe agenda for the fabulous
6th International ISBA Congress is now ready in its initial form. Check out the attached Word-file
for all the details - and hurry up registering!5) Reminder Questionnaire
We have already received several filled-in questionnaires. Nevertheless, we are sending the questionnaire
again, as we would like to present you with some quick statistics on the material. And for that
purpose, the more material, the better.
Lately, we have also gained new members who may be interested in filling the questionnaire. We
encourage anyone, who hasn’t yet had the time, to contribute in the coming weeks.Thanks
in advance!
The best regardsKaren & Hannah
Questionnaire for ISBA Database
Please replace lines with either “x” or written text – whatever is appropriate.
Of course we prefer to have the questionnaire completely filled, but all questions are voluntary.Personal
information:Type of ISBA membership:
___ Supporting Member
___ Associated Member
___ Professional MemberFirst name
Last name
Address (in full)
Country
Telephone
Mobile/Cell Phone
e-mail Address
Web Site Address
Birth Date
Birth Time
Birth Place
1. Education1.1.1 Astrological Education
Please describe the extent of your astrological education in your own words. Formal schooling,
self-study, study with a teacher (which one), amount of years spent studying astrology etc., what
type of astrology studied etc. :
1.1.2 Astrological Diplomas
Please name any astrological diplomas you have qualified for, along with the year of reception.
1.1.3 Astrological Specialties
Please name the astrological areas that you consider to be you specialties.
1.2.1 General Education
Please describe your non-astrological education in your own words.
1.2.2 General educational Diplomas, degrees and certificates
Please name any diplomas, degrees and certificates you have qualified for, along with the year
of reception.
2. Profession
2.1 Please state your profession in your own words
2.2 Are you professional astrologer?
____ Yes
____ No
2.2 Please state the average amount of time that you work with astrology.
____ + 40 hours a week
____ 40 hours a week
____ 20 hours a week
____ 10 hours a week
____ 5 hours a week
____ 10 hours a month
____ Less
2.3 Please give a brief summary of your current astrological activities:Number of weekly private
clients:
Number of monthly private clients:
Number of weekly business clients:
Number of monthly business clients:
Number of monthly lectures:
Number of weekly astrology classes given:
Number of monthly astrology classes given:
Number of weekly astrology classes attended:
Number of monthly astrology classes attended:
Number/type of astrological newsletters issued regularly with subscribers:
Number/type of astrological newsletters issued regularly without subscribers:
Number/type of astrological articles issued regularly:
Working on a book or similar astrological publication:Other:
2.4 Please check the appropriate lines with an “x” for the astrological
areas you work with regularly:No Yes Very experienced Some experience No experience
Business astrology ____ ____ ____ ____ ____
Financial astrology ____ ____ ____ ____ ____
Private clients ____ ____ ____ ____ ____
Selection/recruitment ____ ____ ____ ____ ____
Group/Teams ____ ____ ____ ____ ____
Company Founding ____ ____ ____ ____ ____
Career counselling ____ ____ ____ ____ ____
Birth charts/children ____ ____ ____ ____ ____
Lecturing ____ ____ ____ ____ ____
Teaching ____ ____ ____ ____ ____Other:
3. Teaching astrology3.1. Please describe the areas in which you provide astrological
studies:
Basic Advanced
Business astrology ____ ____
Financial astrology ____ ____
Investment ____ ____
Astrology of people ____ ____
Selection/recruitment ____ ____
Group/Teams ____ ____
Career counselling ____ ____
Birth charts/children ____ ____Other:
3.2. Please describe the frequency of your teaching
____ Daily
____ Weekly
____ Monthly
____ On demand/Irregularly
4. Astrology and the public4.1 Please name any books, articles or similar publications you have
issued
4.2 Please name any interviews and resulting media coverage (regarding astrology)
you have been involved in.
Questionnaire for ISBA Database CLICK HERE:
Please replace lines with either “x” or written text – whatever is appropriate.
Of course we prefer to have the questionnaire completely filled, but all questions are voluntary.
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