Frequently Asked Questions
Astrology Questions
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Astrology is the study of the movements of celestial objects from earth’s point of view. Astrologers study the cycles and patterns of the planets in relation to one another and translate the language of the cosmos to help people understand themselves, the world and the people around them on a deeper level. Therefore, astrology is not a belief system, it’s a language.
Astrology has always been associated with a wide range of belief systems for thousands of years. Every spiritual or philosophical viewpoint can be applied to astrology. However, what all astrologers agree on is that astrology is based on the concept of correlation, not causality. What’s happening in the sky is simply reflected on earth. “As above, so below, as within, so without, as the universe, so the soul,” as the saying goes.
Finally, most modern astrologers, including myself, hold the belief that the stars incline, but don’t determine. Therefore, free will is not excluded in modern astrology, although partial free will is more likely to be assumed.
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Your birth chart is a screenshot of the sky at the exact moment and location you were born. It’s a visual representation of the sky with the positions of all the planets and all the signs at the moment you took your first breath. Your birth chart is your own unique cosmic imprint that reveals a significant amount of information about you, your past, present and future, and serves as a magnificent tool for self-discovery and self-actualization.
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I can predict the future to a certain extent. I can tell you what themes, feelings and types of events will come into play in the future and give you advice, but there’s always free will involved. The planets hold half the cards. You hold the rest.
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I practice western, tropical astrology with an eclectic mix of modern and traditional astrology techniques. Over the years I have mastered many branches of astrology:
✷ Psychological astrology
✷ Astrocartography
✷ Relationship astrology
✷ Black luminaries astrology
✷ Predictive astrology
✷ Mundane astrologyI’d like to draw from different schools of astrological thought and combine them with my own intuition and observations. I have always gone my own way and encourage others to find their unique ways too.
Finally, I practice astrology through an intersectional lens. This means that I value individual experiences and read charts in the context of societal systems and frameworks, because none of us exist in a vacuum. Everything is connected.
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I use the Whole Signs house system for transits, annual profections and zodiacal releasing. I use the Placidus house system for everything else, including birth charts and solar return charts.
Preparatory Questions
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In order to read your birth chart, all I need is your date of birth, your exact time of birth and your place of birth.
Please keep in mind that a time of birth that is exact to the minute is essential for the accurate casting of your birth chart. I highly recommend requesting a birth certificate from the municipality where you were born, since it states your exact time of birth. If this is not an option for you, please contact me before you book a consultation or order a report, and I'll see what I can do for you.
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You don't need to prepare anything. However, I encourage you to think about any questions you may have beforehand to ensure you get the most out of our consultation.
Practical Questions
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You can reschedule your consultation for free up to 24 hours in advance by emailing me at info@joysinclair.com. Rescheduling within 24 hours of your appointment is not possible and will be considered a cancellation, and no refund will be issued. However, you may request a 50% discount on a future consultation by emailing me. This discount must be claimed no later than one week after the cancelled consultation.
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You can cancel your consultation for free up to 24 hours in advance by emailing me at info@joysinclair.com. If you cancel your reading less than 24 hours in advance or do not show up, you will not receive a refund. However, you may request a 50% discount on a future consultation by emailing me. This discount must be claimed no later than one week after the cancelled consultation.
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If you arrive within 10 minutes of the scheduled time, the consultation can proceed with the remaining time. No extensions or refunds will be provided.
If you do not arrive within 10 minutes of the scheduled time, you will be considered a no-show and your appointment will be cancelled. No-shows are not eligible for a refund. However, you may request a 50% discount on a future consultation by emailing me at info@joysinclair.com. This discount must be claimed no later than one week after the cancelled consultation.
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I accept Apple Pay and credit card payments. Please contact me if you are unable to use these payment methods.
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Readings will be held in Dutch or English, depending on your preference.