A. GENERAL STANDARDS 通用準則
A.1 Applicability of This Code 本守則適用範圍 This code applies to the activities of astrologers in their professional work, as well as in their representations and use of astrology at large.
本守則適用於占星師的專業工作,以及在廣泛領域內占星學的運用和表現。
A.2 Avoiding Harm 避免傷害 Astrologers avoid making statements that could cause harm through confusion, misunderstanding or fear.
占星師避免發表可能引起混淆、誤解或恐懼,進而造成傷害的言論。
A.3 Boundaries of Competence 能力範圍 Astrologers 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.
占星師基於自身的學識、訓練及經驗,僅在其能力範圍內,向大眾提供占星學或其他領域的服務。
A.4 Interpretations and Forecasts 詮釋和預測
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.
諮詢占星師謹慎地以客觀且適當合宜的說明,來表達其占星解讀與意見,而非作為最終或絕對的結論。
b) Astrologers make predictions only when they are derived from a conscientious application of technique.
占星師僅透過嚴謹的技巧推演來進行預測。
A.5 Responsibilities to Others 對他人的責任
a) Astrologers respect the rights of others, including clients, students and colleagues, to hold values, attitudes and opinions different from their own.
占星師尊重他人權利,包括客戶、學生以及同業,尊重與自己不同的價值觀、態度與意見。
b) Astrologers make every effort to refrain from any behavior that may reasonably be considered offensive, harassing or demeaning to others.
占星師盡一切努力避免任何可能被視為冒犯、騷擾或貶低他人的行為。
c) Consulting astrologers are careful to avoid manipulation of their client’s feelings and emotions.
諮詢占星師謹慎避免操控客戶的情感和情緒。
d) Astrologers do not present their interpretations or opinions to their clients in a way that could intimidate them.
占星師不以令客戶感到畏懼的方式來表達他們的詮釋或意見。
A.6 Human Differences 個體差異
a) Astrologers respect human differences, including those due to astrological configurations, age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual gender preference, and socioeconomic status.
占星師尊重個體差異,包括占星結構、年齡、性別、人種、種族、宗教、原籍、身心障礙、性傾向及社經地位。
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 make an appropriate referral.
假如這種個體差異影響占星師對特定個人或團體的服務,占星師應努力確保公平與客觀。這可能包括接受相關的培訓、經驗或建議,否則占星師應該提供適當的轉介。
A.7 Personal Problems and Conflicts 個人問題及衝突處理
a) Astrologers refrain from counseling individuals or clients with whom they have personal problems or conflicts which may interfere with their effectiveness or cause harm.
占星師避免為與自己有個人問題或衝突的個人或客戶提供諮詢,以免影響工作成效或對對方造成傷害。
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.
占星師對占星諮詢關係中所引發的個人問題或衝突保持警覺,並採取適當措施加以修正,或限制、中止甚至終止該項服務。
A.8 Sexual Conduct 性行為規範
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.
占星師不得與客戶或學生發生性行為,除非這些行為與占星服務或工作完全無關且在其範疇之外。
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.
占星師不得涉及性騷擾。性騷擾包括性邀約、肢體接觸或任何具冒犯性、占星師應察覺可能令人不悅的言語或非言語性行為。性騷擾行為可能是持續或漸進的行為,也可能是強烈或嚴重的單一行為。
A.9 Third -Party Services 第三方服務
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.
當占星師應他人要求同意為某人提供諮詢服務時,占星師應與每一方澄清其角色,以及保密性的範圍與限制。
b) Astrologers do not attempt to manipulate a person’s behavior on behalf of a third party.
占星師不會替第三方試圖操縱他人的行為。