ASA members are dedicated to the development and enhancement of the human condition through an understanding of celestial phenomena as applied to human concerns.

Members seek to disseminate astrological knowledge as and where applicable to all who seek to understand the principles of astrological thought.

ASA members are committed to honesty, fairness and respect for others. Guided by the objective application of astrological technique as well as a commitment to the improvement of the human condition, members seek to increase understanding and compassion world-wide.

They remain acutely aware of the need to understand themselves in order to understand and help others, and instead of prophesying a prognosis, endeavour to instill right thinking that will contribute to mitigating or avoiding, through understanding, an unfavourable condition which is seen in operation; interpreting such in terms of influence rather than events, and at all times teaching a philosophy of free-will and self-control.

Astrologers are aware of the immense contribution astrology can make to human knowledge and wisdom, and accordingly encourage inquiry and an open exchange of ideas both outside and within their profession.

And above all, astrologers respect the potential power they hold to affect the lives of others, and accordingly strive for the highest levels of competence, thoroughness, thoughtfulness and due diligence.

Members avoid making statements that could cause harm through confusion, misunderstanding or fear.

Members provide services to the public- whether in astrology or in other disciplines- only within the boundaries of their competence based on their education, training and appropriate experience. Referrals to specialists outside their field of experience is advocated.

a) Consulting astrologers are careful to present their astrological interpretations and opinions with objectivity and appropriate qualifying statements, rather than as final or unequivocal pronouncements.

b) Astrologers make predictions only when they are derived from a conscientious application of technique. Should statements be made outside the technical ascertation, then the astrologer should clearly state so.

a) Astrologers respect the rights of others, including clients, students and colleagues, to hold values, attitudes and opinions different from their own.

b) Astrologers make every effort to refrain from any behavior that may reasonably be considered offensive, harassing or demeaning to others.

c) Consulting astrologers are careful to avoid manipulation of their client's feelings and emotions.

d) Astrologers do not present their interpretations or opinions to their clients in a way that could intimidate them.

a) Members take especial care to respect human differences, including those due to astrological configurations, age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual gender preference, and socioeconomic status.

b) Should such human differences impair or compromise an astrologer in serving a particular individual or a group, the astrologer makes a conscious effort to ensure fairness and objectivity. Such efforts might include obtaining appropriate training, experience or advice. Otherwise the astrologer should seek to make an appropriate referral.

a) Astrologers refrain from counseling individuals or clients with whom they have personal problems or conflicts which may interfere with their objectivity and subsequently their effectiveness or cause the client harm.

b) Astrologers remain alert to personal problems or conflicts arising during an astrology relationship, and take appropriate measures to correct the situation or to limit, suspend or terminate the undertaking.

a) Astrologers do not engage in sexual behavior with clients or students unless such behavior is clearly separate from and outside of the astrological sessions or work.

b) Astrologers do not engage in sexual harassment. Sexual harassment consists of sexual solicitation, physical advances, or any other verbal or nonverbal sexual conduct that is offensive or that the astrologer should realize might be unwelcome. Sexual harassment can take the form of persistent or pervasive acts, or of a single act that is intense or severe.

a) When an astrologer agrees to provide consulting services for someone at the request of another, the astrologer clarifies the role of the astrologer and the extent of and limits to confidentiality with each party.

b) Astrologers do not attempt to manipulate a person's behavior on behalf of a third party.

a) Astrologers respect the confidentiality and rights to privacy of their clients, students and others who they deal with in astrological contexts. Confidentiality applies to the identity of and personal information about clients and other individuals.

b) Astrologers do not disclose personal information that is unattainable from public sources without the consent of the person involved as long as that person is living; and even then, out of respect seek familial permission where necessary.

When consulting with colleagues, astrologers do not share the identity of the person or persons involved without prior consent. If unavoidable, they share only that information which is necessary to achieve the purposes of the consultation.

Astrologers seek permission from living subjects (such as clients, students and friends) before including confidential information in named data collections. Alternatively, astrologers use coding or other techniques to protect the identity of the subjects.

Advertising, whether paid or unpaid, includes all media, such as magazines, newspaper ads, brochures, business cards, fliers and other printed matter, direct mail promotions, directory listings, resumes, etc. Public statements include advertising as well as statements made in classes, lectures, workshops and other oral presentations, published materials, interviews and comments for use in all electronic media.

a) Astrologers do not make advertising claims or public statements that are false, deceptive, misleading or fraudulent, either because of what they state or suggest, or because of what they omit. This includes claims and statements regarding their training, experience, competence, credentials, organizational affiliations, and services.

b) Astrologers take responsibility for the content of promotional advertising statements made on their behalf.

Astrologers willingly and openly reveal their sources of information, whether they be scientific, academic, experiential or mystical. Astrologers do not misrepresent their sources of information, and make every effort to verify their accuracy.

a) Misuse includes gross misrepresentation of astrological factors used to make sensational and exaggerated claims in public statements.

b) Astrologers are alert to and guard against personal, financial, social, religious, or political factors that might cause them to misuse their influence.

c) Astrologers do not participate in activities in which it appears likely that their expertise or data will be misused by others.

d) If astrologers learn of the misuse of their work, they take reasonable steps to correct or minimize the misuse or misrepresentation.

a) ASA members who represent themselves as such are careful to clarify whether they are acting as a spokesperson or as an individual.

b) ASA members do not act as spokespersons or imply that they are spokespersons for the ASA without the authorization to do so.

Astrologers do not make astrological statements, predictions or forecasts in the course of the solicitation of clients or students that are misleading either in their optimism or their negativity, or that are frightening or intimidating.

Astrologers maintain reasonable boundaries with their clients, with the best interests of their clients in mind.

a) Astrologers make referrals based on the best interests of the client or potential client. Astrologers only recommend other professionals who are to the best of their knowledge qualified, competent and ethically responsible.

b) Astrologers do not accept referral fees.

Astrologers do not exploit recipients of their services with respect to fees, nor do they misrepresent their fees.

a) Astrologers take responsibility for informing their clients of their business practices, such as length and frequency of sessions and kind of work performed.

b) Astrologers make every effort to honor all commitments they have made.

When engaged in teaching or writing, astrologers present astrological information accurately and with appropriate objectivity.

In research projects that involve interviews with research subjects, astrologers are careful to consider the negative impact their questions may have on the well-being of those subjects.

Should an astrologer be uncertain how this Ethics Code may apply in a given situation, the astrologer makes a good faith effort to consult with knowledgeable colleagues, organizational representatives, or with other appropriate authorities in order to choose a proper course of action.

a) Astrologers whose personal convictions or religious ethics come into conflict with those of a client or student are alert to the possible compromise of objectivity that may arise. In such cases, astrologers clearly separate their views from their astrological interpretations.

b) Astrologers whose personal convictions or religious ethics come into conflict with this code clarify their differences where appropriate.

a) Astrologers cooperate in ethics investigations, proceedings and requirements of any organization to which they belong. In doing so, they make reasonable efforts to resolve any issues involving potential breaches of confidentiality.

b) Astrologers are honest in their dealings with ethics bodies. Astrologers do not deceive or withhold appropriate information from ethics bodies.

Astrologers do not file or encourage the filing of ethics complaints that are frivolous and are intended to harm the respondent rather than protect the public.