Like the Time-mages, they seem to be heavily inspired on. I would love a rework of the class that go me interested in (FfXiV) in the first place. After learning about Astrologian- back in Heavensward. I picked up a copy of ff14, and gave it a try. I have been playing it since then... until Shadowbringers.

Astrologian- is why I am in this community.

Here are my suggestions:

-Rework the card system for (some) utility-variability. Not just boring dmg-increase. Perhaps concentrate on the (Seals) rather than the 6xcards themselves. However its done. The cards should have mutability, rather than being static. They are core to its identity.

-Work in the flavour of a time mage. (ex. A preemptive-esuna spell; which absorbing a status effect, a Haste-movement speed increase spell, temporarily giving the equivalency of a Sprint to a target, A teleport-like Shukuchi as ff.Tactics Time mages had, to become one of the only healers to have a get-out-of-dodge option) etc...

-If Shields are being removed from Astrologians (alongside the Diurnal and Nocturnal Sects). Perhaps work a dmg.reduction element vs. dmg.increasing element - tied into their Cards to keep this flavour tied in.

Regardless of what is decided. I hope its status as a (Utility)-healer is what is considered.
I'm fine with;
WHM being the largest potency and instant heal regen-caster.
The Scholar being the Split target & Shield caster
The Sage being the Shield -whatever it is, dps?- caster.

But please for the LOVE of the Twelve!
The Astrologian should be known as a Utility Healer (thematically). The one that can flex and occupy (partially) the role of an absent theme on a team. Not just a dps-buffer. There are enough classes that give buffs Dragoons(Thrill of battle and Eyes), Bards/Dancers, Ninja-trick attackers etc...

It is high time, that the Astrologian re-gains its title as a Versatility Healer and re-spruce its own Identity.