1. Astrologers as Interpreters of Hidden Emotional Forces

In private settings, astrologers are often believed to:

• Reveal underlying emotional barriers between individuals.

• Provide interpretations of cosmic influence on feelings, attraction, and rejection.

• Translate what is perceived as destiny or fate in romantic connections.

These interpretations may offer psychological comfort to individuals facing emotional isolation or relationship challenges.

2. Use of Symbolic Systems Outside Religious Frameworks

Because Saudi society strictly limits non-Islamic ritual practices, astrologers often use:

• Numerological systems (e.g., Abjad numerals) to craft symbolic meanings.

• Planetary diagrams or horoscopic charts quietly adapted from non-Islamic traditions.

• Code-based language (e.g., using stars, phases, or symbolic tokens) to navigate restrictions.

This covert symbolic language is one way astrologers are seen as able to “speak the unspeakable.”

3. Discretion in Forbidden Practice

In a country with harsh penalties for sorcery:

• Individuals seeking love-related help may turn to astrologers operating covertly through coded language or informal networks.

• These practitioners are perceived to offer guidance while preserving anonymity.

The astrologer’s ability to act outside formal institutions gives them appeal in private matters like love, which may not be openly discussed.

4. Non-Material Solutions in a Restrictive Society

Given that public discussion of romantic desires is often discouraged:

• Astrologers are perceived to offer non-physical, non-confrontational methods to influence feelings or relationships.

• These may include the use of personalized timing, lunar cycles, or silent rituals, which are seen as less risky than overt acts.

Such indirect methods are valued by those who fear social or legal consequences.

5. Blending Cultural Superstition with Astrological Elements

Even within a strictly religious environment, pre-Islamic folklore still influences certain beliefs. In some hidden traditions:

• Astrologers are thought to identify evil influences or emotional blocks through planetary alignment.

• Beliefs in bad luck, blocked destiny, or emotional detachment due to unseen causes are interpreted through astrology.

Though unspoken publicly, these notions persist in private conversations and cultural narratives.

6. Role in Relationship Crises and Emotional Desperation

When formal avenues such as marriage counseling or family mediation fail:

• Some individuals secretly seek astrologers to regain lost affection, prevent divorce, or spark attraction.

• The astrologer becomes a last resort figure, perceived to operate in spiritual and emotional domains inaccessible to conventional help.

This role often thrives in emotional desperation where social norms silence open expression.