Astrology readings at fairs and parties

Fair visitors, hosts of hen parties and birthdays, and businesses booking entertainment for staff or customer events.

A set price per short reading at fairs, or a booked hourly or half-day rate for private and corporate events, minus any stall fees.

• Quick, confident chart interpretation
• Friendly and at ease with strangers
• Organising bookings and travel

• Public liability insurance, which fair organisers often ask to see
• Stall fees against likely takings, as quiet events can lose money
• Check whether your venue or council needs any permission for trading at a market or public space
• Advertising claims: avoid promising outcomes or giving health, legal or financial advice (check ASA and CAP rules)
• Keep personal details private and take care to protect clients' privacy in busy settings

Startup costs are typically around £200 to £1,000, depending on your table setup, insurance and the fairs you book. These are estimates, so compare stall fees with likely takings before committing.

Check you have public liability insurance, which fair organisers often ask to see. Also check whether your venue or council needs permission for trading at a market or public space, and avoid promising outcomes in advertising (ASA and CAP rules).

Monthly revenue is typically around £200 to £1,800, depending on how many events you do and how busy they are. Quiet events can lose money after stall fees. Allow at least about 6 hours a week.