Getting a reading from a professional astrologer is a very personal experience. You want to find the best astrologer to work with. And you want to be sure that you connect personally with your astrologer. It's helpful for your astrologer to be coming from the same background, or frame of reference you are, or at the least, for your astrologer to be extremely empathetic and compassionate. And that's one of the reasons Find An Astrologer exists - to help you in that process.

In the past you probably had to rely on a friend's referral, or at the worst, take a stab in the dark with an ad from a newspaper or magazine. At Find An Astrologer you can contact any of the astrologers here that you're interested in, with no obligations. That way you can take the time to ask them questions that will help you select the best astrologer. I encourage you to use this feature well, and contact all of the astrologers that interest you. Here are some helpful things to include in your email:

1. Describe your main question or concern and ask if the astrologer has experience with your particular issue.
2. Describe your spiritual/religious beliefs and check in to make sure the astrologer is in alignment with you. If you're an atheist, you may not enjoy a reading from a mystical Christian astrologer as much as you would enjoy a deeply psychological astrologer.
3. Ask yourself if you're looking for a specific result or outcome. If so, communicate that clearly to your astrologer. That way each of you feels clear about what to expect.

Finally, it might be helpful to talk with the astrologer over the phone. Schedule a time to call, and get a feel for how you interact on a more personal level. Sometimes you'll just "get a feeling" that this person is just right for you. It's great to be prepared, but when it comes down to it, trust your intuitive process and stay open to synchronistic signs and signals that let you know you're on the right path with the astrologer you've chosen.

Once you book a reading, don't be afraid to send your astrologer any questions that come up that you'd like to address in the reading. Some astrologers will appreciate the time to prepare, and may prepare the reading to go in a completely different direction than you are intending if you don't speak up. Many astrologers will be able to address questions made on the fly, but if you know in advance that you're interested in discussing relationship issues, that would be a helpful thing to let your astrologer know.