How to suggest astrology remedies without fear or pressure
A remedy should leave a client calmer, not more frightened. Here is what the classical texts name, the order to suggest remedies in, and the lines an ethical reader never crosses.
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Short answer
To suggest remedies ethically, start with the simplest and free ones, explain them without fear, make them optional and never promise that a remedy will work. Phaladeepika gives the remedy for badly placed planets as virtuous acts, religious vows, gifts and worship 2, and Parashara's remedy verses for Saturn's sub-periods name japa, gifts and worship but no gemstone 3. Never tell a client they are cursed or under black magic. On Kismo, a reader may offer only the app's own Remedies, at prices the app sets 1.
Key facts
- First choice
- Simple, free remedies the client can do alone: prayer, conduct, charity of their own choosing
- Phaladeepika, ch. 26
- Remedy for badly placed planets: virtuous acts, religious vows, gifts and worship 2
- Parashara, ch. 57
- Remedies for Saturn's sub-periods name japa, gifts and worship; no gemstone is named 3
- Never say
- Cursed, possessed, hexed, under black magic or in danger 1
- Indian consumer law
- A false or misleading claim about the need for a service is an unfair trade practice 4
- Remedies on Kismo
- Only the app's own Remedies, at prices the app sets 1
What makes a remedy suggestion ethical?
An ethical remedy suggestion is optional, simple, explained without fear and never sold as a guarantee. If the client would feel more scared or poorer after hearing it, it fails the test.
- Optional: the client can say no without feeling punished.
- Proportionate: a small worry gets a small, simple remedy.
- Free first: prayer, conduct or service before anything that costs money.
- Honest: no promise that it works and no date by which it works.
- Calm: offered as support, never as protection from a threat.
Ask yourself one question before you suggest anything: would I say this the same way if the client could not pay?
Which remedies do the classical texts actually name?
The classical texts mostly name simple remedies: good conduct, vows, japa, worship and gifts. The passages below are what three well-known texts say, in their own terms.
| Text | What it names | What else it says |
|---|---|---|
| Phaladeepika, ch. 26, slokas 49 and 50 2 | For planets badly placed in dasha, bhukti, ashtakavarga or transit: virtuous acts, religious vows, gifts and worship (shanti) | The planets are always favourable to one who is harmless, self-controlled, earns wealth righteously and keeps religious discipline |
| Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, ch. 57 3 | A remedy closing each sub-period of Saturn's mahadasha, such as Mrityunjaya japa, Vishnu Sahasranama and giving food, or worship of the Sun | No gemstone is named |
| Muhurta Chintamani, ch. 6, v. 34, Hindi tika 5 | Shanti for nadi: Mrityunjaya and other japa and the gift of a gold nadi; for the other kootas, gifts of a cow, grain, cloth and gold | No amount or result is stated |
When you pass a remedy on, attribute it the way tradition does: 'Classical texts suggest japa for this period', not 'this mantra will fix it'. The first sentence is honest about its source; the second is a promise.
In what order should you suggest remedies?
Suggest remedies in order of cost and effort, starting with what is free and in the client's own hands. Move to the next step only if the client wants more.
- Practical steps: sleep, a talk with family, a plan for the interview. These are not astrology, and saying so is honest.
- Conduct and discipline: Phaladeepika ties favourable planets to a harmless, self-controlled life and righteously earned wealth 2.
- Prayer or japa the client can do at home, in their own tradition and language.
- Charity or service of the client's own choosing, with no amount set by you.
- A paid remedy only if the client asks, with the price said up front and no promise attached.
Respect the client's faith. A client of another religion, or of none, should never be pushed into a ritual; offer conduct and reflection instead.
Which words create fear, and what can you say instead?
Fear words turn a remedy into a threat, so replace each one with a calm description of a period. The table shows common phrases and honest alternatives.
| Avoid | Why it harms | Say instead |
|---|---|---|
| 'Your Mangal dosha will ruin your marriage.' | States a disaster as fact | 'Mars here asks for patience and clear talk in relationships.' |
| 'Someone has done black magic on you.' | Creates terror and dependence | Do not raise it. If the client does, say you read planets and periods, not curses. |
| 'You must do this puja or things will get worse.' | Turns an option into an order | 'If you would like a practice for this period, japa at home is one traditional option.' |
| 'This is the only remedy that will work.' | Promises a result | 'Remedies are support, not a guarantee. The steps in your hands matter most.' |
| 'Do it before Saturday or it is too late.' | Invents urgency | 'There is no rush. Take time to think about it.' |
Should you ever tell a client they are cursed or under black magic?
Never tell a client that they, or someone they love, are cursed, possessed, hexed, under black magic or in danger. Kismo's Astrologer Agreement forbids it outright, and it also forbids offering to remove or protect against any such thing, for a fee or otherwise 1.
Some clients arrive already convinced, because another reader told them so. Do not confirm it and do not argue for long. Say gently that you read planets and periods, then bring the talk back to what the client can do this week.
Can a remedy be offered as a cure for an illness?
A remedy can never be offered as a cure, or as a replacement for medical treatment. Readers must not give medical advice or tell a client to start, stop or change a treatment or medication 1.
Consumer law points the same way. The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 lists a false or misleading representation about the need for, or the usefulness of, any goods or services as an unfair trade practice 4. This page is not legal advice; it shows why a fear-led sale is a risk as well as a wrong.
If a client mentions an illness, say: 'Please keep following your doctor. If you like, we can talk about how you are coping.' For more on these questions, see health questions in a reading.
How are remedies offered on Kismo?
Remedies on Kismo are offered only through the app's own Remedies, at prices the app sets. You may not sell or recommend poojas, gemstones, yantras, rituals or any other product or service, whether yours or anyone else's 1.
Within that, the agreement sets the tone: mention a Remedy you have switched on in your profile without pressure, and state the price the app shows, never your own share 1. Never promise a result or that someone will come back 1. You also never ask for any payment, gift or booking outside the app.
Clients can choose to send a virtual gift after a reading, and you receive half of it, but you may never ask or hint for one. For honest wording when a client wants certainty, read what to say when a client asks for a guarantee.
What do astrologers ask about this?
Is it wrong to suggest gemstones to astrology clients?
Pushing a gemstone is where much fear-based selling starts, and the classical remedy verses do not depend on one: Parashara's remedies for Saturn's sub-periods name japa, gifts and worship and no gemstone 3. On Kismo, readers may not recommend gemstones at all, because only the app's own Remedies are allowed 1.
What is a simple remedy I can suggest for free?
Japa or a prayer in the client's own tradition, a vow kept for a set period, or service and charity of the client's choosing are simple and free. Phaladeepika names virtuous acts, religious vows, gifts and worship as the remedy for badly placed planets 2.
Should I tell a client the price of a remedy before they agree?
Yes, always. Say the price before the client decides, and never present it as the cost of avoiding harm. On Kismo, you state the price the app shows for a Remedy and never your own share of it 1.
What do I say if a client asks me to remove black magic?
Say kindly that you do not remove curses or black magic, and that you read the chart for periods and tendencies. Then ask what is happening in their life that worries them, and help with that. Offering to remove such things, paid or free, is forbidden under the agreement readers sign 1.
Can I promise a remedy will bring an ex back?
No. A remedy cannot decide another person's choices, so promising a return means promising something you cannot know. If you mention a remedy at all, offer it as support for the client's own peace of mind, not as a way to change someone else.
How often should I mention remedies in a reading?
Only when the client asks or when it truly helps, and usually once. Mentioning remedies again and again feels like selling, and a client who feels sold to rarely comes back. A reading that ends with clarity is worth more than one that ends with a purchase.
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Where do these facts come from?
- Astrologer Agreement (version 2026-09-17), sections 6 and 7, Kismo (ParakeetAI d.o.o.). Accessed .
- Phaladeepika by Mantreswara, chapter 26: transits of planets (tr. V. Subrahmanya Sastri), Wisdom Library. Accessed .
- Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, chapter 57 (antardashas in Saturn's mahadasha), Enjoy Learning Sanskrit. Accessed .
- The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 (No. 35 of 2019), section 2(47)(i)(f), Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India. Accessed .
- Muhurta Chintamani of Daivagya Shri Ramacharya with Hindi commentary by Pt. Mahidhara Sharma, ch. 6 v. 34, p. 85, Khemraj Shri Krishna Das Prakashan, Mumbai, via Internet Archive. Accessed .