What's a good way to learn about astrological signatures? Any books and/or software anyone recommends?
I don't believe in astrology but can accept the idea that certain cosmic events correlate to certain market movements in mass-traded markets (note that correlation doesn't equate to causation necessarily). eg. See: http://quantdna.com/...nome/astro-dna/
Actually, I learned through constant reading and had my chart done by hand by an old school astrologer who has been in the business for 30+ yrs. He actually knows Merriman too. There is so much more to astrology than people realize. It's not about sun signs/rising signs...It's about the relationships of the planets in the signs within your houses. Regarding astrology in the market/economy/politics..it's called mundane astrology. You wont learn this overnight. I do have great intuitions to pick up on this and I did take a course from my astrologer who says I'm a natural but I have not had a chance to really get into it as much as I want to. I do have a charting program too..and have charted people only for them to say how right on I was. And every astrologer will have their own approach..just like TA..we all use what we feel is best for us to determine direction...So I may say I like to look at certain outer planets first..ie; Saturn/Uranus/Pluto..vs some will look at other planets for their interpretations.
The best way to make you a believer is to have your chart done by a reputable astrologer and done by HAND not a software program. Did you know in your chart an astrologer can tell you how many kids you have or will have? or what sign your mother or father is and so much more detail about your past, present, and future..even to know what your life lessons are? Did you know why some people can be more prosperous in some cities or states vs others..because even cities and states have an astrology sign that will either be compatible for you or not. My husband who is an engineer and didn't believe in this is a true believer now. He has had his chart done by my guy too along with my kids. But keep in mind, it's not voodoo..no good astrologer should really "predict" certainty. Like everything there is always a yin and yang to it all..just like a bullish and bearish view.
I started reading Merriman's free columns in 2000 and then I got more interested in astrology by just searching about planets and signs o the internet to see meanings...I do buy his forecast book every fall and he will have a webcast in July..typically around $45 ..for both the book and webcast..you need exposure first and then repetition..that's all I can say to start. Here is his weekly columns you can go to and information will come on his webcast.
http://www.stariq.com/MarketWeek.HTM
He updates Friday evening but I read him Saturday mornings. He's great on breaking things down. So if you dont understand what a planet represents..google it..there are many sites that will give you lots of good interpretation...and if you use the word mundane astrology then it filters out personal astrology. Oh, I can go on and on about it all but the best way is to keep an open mind and read, read, read..even online.
regards,
TM
P.S..and nothing is 100% accurate too...it's just good to know when you have the wind behind you or a brick wall ahead..and right now he says that on May 23 Juipter (which is the planet of luck and expansion/exaggeration) enters Aries (that sign represents like firey personalities...his interpretation is we could either see a panic or an economic downtuurn...or a rally to form a peak. I believe I got that from one of his previous columns a week or so ago. I put these things on my calendar to see how they line up with other cycle people I follow. It's quite interesting
