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Astrologer

OFO Code: 516101

Last checked 3 October 2026

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1. Occupation identity

OFO code
516101
Occupation
Astrologer
Classification
OFO 2021
Major group
SERVICE AND SALES WORKERS
Unit group
5161 · Astrologers, Fortune-tellers and Related Workers

Official description
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.

More official OFO detail

Specialisations: Palmist, Numerologist, Fortune Teller

  • Forecasting future events on the basis of these interpretations;
  • Advising individuals on precautions to be taken to avoid evil influences
  • 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
  • Determining auspicious times for various human activities such as inaugurations, marriages, journeys and religious and other ceremonies;
  • Casting horoscopes of individuals at birth or later to recount past and forecast future events and conditions of their lives;
  • Giving warnings and advice on possible courses of action;

2. Demand status

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