Astrologers, fortune-tellers and related workers recount past and predict future events in persons’ lives by practicing astrology, on the basis of characteristics of the clients’ palms, samples of playing cards drawn or other techniques.
Skill level:
Semi-skilled
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- The majority of Astrologers, fortune-tellers and related workers earn a salary between R3 943 and R16 147 per month in 2024.
- A monthly wage for entry-level Astrologers, fortune-tellers and related workers ranges from R3 943 to R9 030.
- After gaining 5 years of work experience, their income will be between R4 797 and R11 583 per month.
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Duties and tasks
- Casting horoscopes of individuals at birth or later to recount past and forecast future events and conditions of their lives
- Interpreting characteristics of clients’ palms, samples of playing cards, position of tea leaves or coffee remnants in a cup, shapes and patterns of bones of dead animals, etc
- Forecasting future events on the basis of these interpretations
- Determining auspicious times for various human activities such as inaugurations, marriages, journeys and religious and other ceremonies
- Giving warnings and advice on possible courses of action
- Advising individuals on precautions to be taken to avoid evil influences
