Astrology

DALLAS (Reuters Life!) - Although most Americans are Christian and many are devout it hasn’t stopped some members of the flock from believing in astrology, reincarnation or the ability of trees to trap spiritual energy.

A poll by the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life shows a surprising number of U.S. adults claim to have had supernatural experiences such as ghost sightings or hold beliefs associated with the New Age movement or Eastern religions.

And some of them claim allegiance to more traditional faiths such as Catholicism or evangelical Protestantism.

“American religious folks hold a variety of views and there is overlap among their beliefs and practices. Many do not fit into simple boxes,” said Pew researcher Alan Cooperman.

The poll released on Wednesday showed that three-in-ten Americans say they have felt in touch with a dead person and 18 percent say they have seen or been in the presence of a ghost.

Other Pew surveys have shown that relatively few Americans would identify an Eastern religion or New Age spirituality as their core faith. But about a quarter of those surveyed say they believe in aspects of Eastern religions.

Nearly 25 percent said they believed in reincarnation and 23 percent said yoga was a spiritual practice. Twenty six percent said they believed “spiritual energy” could be found in objects such as trees.

A quarter said they believed in astrology, while 16 percent of U.S. adults think that an “evil eye” exists or that some people can cast curses or spells on others. Among black Protestants the evil eye figure is 32 percent.

The number of Americans who profess a belief in astrology is about the same as the number who claim to be Roman Catholic. Nearly 30 percent of Catholics surveyed said they believed in astrology. Among Catholics who attended church each week the figure was 16 percent.

Much of this would be jarring to — among others — many evangelical Protestants, who account for one in four adult Americans and take their Bible very seriously.

Still, 13 percent of white evangelicals profess a belief in astrology and about 10 percent accepted the possibility of reincarnation. Although the percentages are lower than in other groups, they are high enough to curl the hair of a Southern Baptist preacher.

Researchers said they were careful to stress that reincarnation meant being reborn again and again in this world and did not refer to, say, the resurrection of Christ.

Evangelicals, who place a heavy emphasis on spiritual conversions, are much more likely than most Americans to have had “a religious or mystical experience — that is, a moment of religious or spiritual awakening,” according to the poll.

About half of Americans claim to have had such an experience but among white evangelicals the number is 70 percent and for black Protestants it is 71 percent.

The nationwide survey of around 4,000 adults was conducted in August. Interviews were done in English and Spanish.

Source - vancouversun.com

Most markets showed negative trend last week. Indian market lost significantly just after the budget. I wrote “This week have many volatile signatures.We find Mars making a waxing square to the Jupiter-Neptune conjunction on July 6. The second Jupiter-Neptune conjunction itself takes place on July 10. Oil prices may fluctuate this week signifcantly. ” I also wrote “If there is any bubble, this week can break it.This week is void of any major geocosmic signatures.

Two eclipses are happening in Capricorn and Cancer this month. Both eclipses are quite supportive and prductive. Real estate market may see its impact in form of culmination point in prices.

On personal level, if you were born near 17 to 22 and 8, expect financial volatility this week.

In conclusion, this week markets could be range bound. Job market may be bearish again. There will be intensive focus on cleaning and re-organiging of business untill October 29.

Disclaimer: This all study is to understand astrology better. Don’t take investment decision based on that.

If you were born near 7th of any month, last week was highly emotional especially Capricorn, Cancer, or Virgo Signs . A very supportive eclipse is comming yur way. The Capricorn full Moon sometimes triggered a sense of frustration as we tend to notice how far we are from achieving our goals.Venus is moving in Gemini. Sociable Venus loves variety in the diverse sign of the Twins. Flirtation and conversation are high on the list of pleasurable activities now. Tastes may shift quickly, which can be a challenge when making major aesthetic decisions.

Mars is als moving in same sign of Gemini. Single-minded Mars gets scattered in diversified Gemini, making it harder to stay on track and complete tasks. The aggressive aspects of the warrior planet are readily verbalized in this chatty sign.

If you were born near 23rd , this week can be agressive in love or marriage. DO control your emotions on July 13-14.

Scorpio and Taurus could see a volatile period in this week in love. Don’t experiment too much in love and have value based relationship. Your elder child could also show a rigid attitute. For Taurus, Saturn is lying alone in Virgo. Capricorn’s orderly ruling planet was moving forward now to tie up loose ends, refine systems and gain additional training and experience before the next rush forward.

Jupiter, North node, Chiron, and Neptune are staying in Aquarius now. Libra sign is already seeing lots of activities on their creativity sector (child, romance, or education). If single and dating, you may decide the future course of this relationship. This opportunity you are getting once in twelve years. Enjoy this period by planning a fun trip or spending more time with your love.

On July 13-14, Mars (energy) is in tough angle with Pluto (passion). Take care of your emotional outbrust. It may be sudden and volcanic. If you were born near 23rd of any month, this aspect will impact you more closely.Last week, we saw lunar eclipse, it was quite emotional. Next week we have eclipse in Cancer. That would be solar eclipse.

We saw Mars square with Jupiter and Neptune (water, oil) last week. More than 100 died by drinking poisonus liquor in India. This week same angle will be touched by Mercury (communication) on July 15. We also heard about a boat capsize in a river.

Mars has started moving in Gemini from July 11. Single-minded Mars gets scattered in diversified Gemini, making it harder to stay on track and complete tasks. The aggressive aspects of the warrior planet are readily verbalized in this chatty sign. Yet for those stuck in patterns of repetitive behavior, Mars in Gemini reveals a multitude of alternative activities and methods.

Most markets rallied into the Uranus station on July 1, and then in typical Uranus fashion, they reversed suddenly and sold off sharply lower the very next day, ending the week on a down note. On July 1, we heard that approximately 3 million people have lost jobs already this year in US. This is typical Saturn in Virgo, and having opposition with Uranus, an astrological condition in effect September 2, 2007 through October 29, 2009.The not-so-good-news is that Saturn will then move into a waning square hard aspect with Pluto (November 2009 through August 2010). The jobs picture may start to bottom, but the debt problem (Pluto) could get worse.This week have many volatile signatures.We find Mars making a waxing square to the Jupiter-Neptune conjunction on July 6. The second Jupiter-Neptune conjunction itself takes place on July 10. Oil prices may fluctuate this week signifcantly.

Two eclipses are happening in Capricorn and Cancer this month. Both eclipses are quite supportive and prductive. Real estate market may see its impact in form of culmination point in prices.

On personal level, if you were born near 17 to 22 and 8, expect financial volatility this week.

In conclusion, this week markets could be highly volatile. If there is any bubble, this week can break it. Job market may be bearish again. There will be intensive focus on cleaning and re-organiging of business untill October 29.

Disclaimer: This all study is to understand astrology better. Don’t take investment decision based on that.

If you were born near 7th of any month, this week may take your romantic or emotional matters at culmination point, especially Capricorn, Cancer, or Virgo Signs . A very supportive eclipse is comming yur way. The Capricorn full Moon sometimes triggers a sense of frustration as we tend to notice how far we are from achieving our goals. The Full Moon receives a favorable trine from sturdy Saturn, Capricorn’s ruling planet, that provides a strong sense of purpose and direction.Discipline comes more easily with this supportive alignment.Venus is moving in Gemini. Sociable Venus loves variety in the diverse sign of the Twins. Flirtation and conversation are high on the list of pleasurable activities now. Tastes may shift quickly, which can be a challenge when making major aesthetic decisions.

If you were born near 18th , this week can be agressive in love or marriage, especially for Scorpio, Capricorn, Leo, and Libra. You can hear a shocking news on July 6. Your partner may surprise you in love. On July 7, We have Mars and Uranus in supporitve mood, This day is a great to hear a positve surprise in love and relations.

Scorpio and Taurus could see a volatile period in this week in love. Don’t experiment too much in love and have value based relationship. Your elder child could also show a rigid attitute. For Taurus, Saturn is lying alone in Virgo. Capricorn’s orderly ruling planet was moving forward now to tie up loose ends, refine systems and gain additional training and experience before the next rush forward.

July 10 is a buitiful day for Libra and Leo signs. Jupiter, North node, Chiron, and Neptune are staying in Aquarius now. Libra sign is already seeing lots of activities on their creativity sector (child, romance, or education). If single and dating, you may decide the future course of this relationship. This opportunity you are getting once in twelve years. Enjoy this period by planning a fun trip or spending more time with your love.

On July 6, Mars (energy) is in tough angle with Jupiter, Neptune , and Chiron. It indicates an emotional event for people born near 18th. Enterprising Mars could be heroic, imaginative and compassionate when aspecting outgoing Jupiter and idealistic Neptune. People may see water scarcity or excessness during this time.This week, on Tuesday, on July 7, we have an lunar supportive eclipse in practical Capricorn. This eclipse is very powerful and have sense of realism attached. Only at this time of year, can the Moon fully infuse the restrictive, withholding, structured, serious energy of Capricorn with its natural, energetic Cancerian open, flowing love and compassion. If you were born near 7th of any month, this eclipse will take things to culmination point, plus or minus one month. This is quite supportive and productive eclipse. This is the Full Moon to celebrate goals and achievement.

Currently many planets are in retrograde motion like Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto and Chiron. That may create some resitance near this full moon. This is the Full Moon of the Guru: Guru Purnima. A night dedicated to thanking all our teachers, in every walk of life. Saturn/Capricorn symbolizes the responsible, hardened male, and Saturn also rules depression.

On July 7, Mars energy conjuncts with surprising Uranus.If you were born near 18th of any month, you may hear positive surprise in your life. For same people, Jupiter and Neptune are making conjuction with each other in optimistic Aquarius.

Mars will start moving in Gemini from July 11. Single-minded Mars gets scattered in diversified Gemini, making it harder to stay on track and complete tasks. The aggressive aspects of the warrior planet are readily verbalized in this chatty sign. Yet for those stuck in patterns of repetitive behavior, Mars in Gemini reveals a multitude of alternative activities and methods.

If you were born near 18th, this is a week of changes in relationship. Mars (action), Chiron (healing), Neptune (dreams), and Jupiter (luck) are in good mood for you.

On May 24, we had a new moon in Gemini. This is a great time to work on new relationship especially for Sagittarius and Aquarius signs. With Mars and Venus in Aries, these two signs are most favourable now for love and relationship. If you were born near 25th of any month, you may meet your past love or friends.

Three astrological bodies (Neptune-dream, Chiron-healing, Mercury-information) will be stationary in sky within May 28 to May 30. If you were born near 18th of any month, you may see inflation point of healing and dreams.You may also meet your past love now.

Scorpio and Taurus could see a volatile period in this week in love. Don’t experiment too much in love and have value based relationship. Your elder child could also show a rigid attitute. For Taurus, Saturn is lying alone in Virgo. Capricorn’s orderly ruling planet was moving backward until mid-May to act as a reminder to tie up loose ends, refine systems and gain additional training and experience before the next rush forward. This time it will flush your attaching system.

Venus is in Aries. Now the wheels of love are ready to roll at high speed, pushed along by an impatient Mars to awaken brave hearts and spur romantic adventures. Mars has started moving in Aries from April 24. This is lovely time for all Aries, Sagittarius, Libra, and Gemini. The desire for intense engagement can trigger erotic impulses and enterprising ventures.

Jupiter, North node, Chiron, and Neptune are staying in Aquarius now. Libra should get benefit from it. Libra sign is already seeing lots of activities on their creativity sector (child, romance, or education). If single and dating, you may decide the future course of this relationship. This opportunity you are getting once in twelve years. Enjoy this period by planning a fun trip or spending more time with your love.

Global markets showed flip-flop during Mercury retrograde (Heliocentric Mercury in Sagittarius). The “trickster” (Mercury), is at its strongest when it turns retrograde, coinciding with all kinds of mixed signals from politicians and economic data releases alike.The bullishness of heliocentric Mercury in Sagittarius coincided with very healthy rallies in precious metals, foreign currencies (against the Dollar), crude oil, and grain prices. All soared to multi-month highs last week.

Saturn’s stationary motion showed its impact on Indian election.In this case it coincided with the re-election of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in India, and the stock market of India liked that choice so much the Bombay Sensex stock index soared 17% last Monday. It was largest weekly gain in 17 years in Indian market. By Tuesday and Wednesday, most of the other markets we track made weekly highs.

The first passage of the 13-year Jupiter-Neptune conjunction occurs this week, May 27. This aspect is getting support from Chiron and Mars. With a planetary cycle this long, its influence is usually evident for several days, even weeks. Neptune will turn stationary retrograde the very next day, May 28, and Jupiter will do the same on June 15. On 28 degree in Aquarius, we have Neptune (dreams,vision) and Chiron (healing) stationary within May 27-30. Mercury is also changing its direction on May 30. With so many planets in stationary motion, you may see inflational points for many stocks related to communication and oil.

On personal level, If you were born near 25 and 18, expect financial volatility this week.

In conclusion, this week markets could continue seeing flip -flop motion. With so many aspects, oil price and communication stocks may see volatility this week. Job market may be bearish again. There will be intensive focus on cleaning and re-organiging of business.

Disclaimer: This all study is to understand astrology better. Don’t take investment decision based on that.

We had new moon on May 24 in twin sign of Gemini. Gemini rules the mind and our thought processes.On this New Moon we can work toward opening the mind to a diverse range of new ideas, while maintaining a perspective rooted in the principles of generosity (Jupiter in Aquarius) and responsibility to serve (Saturn in Virgo).If you were born near 25th of any month, this new moon will impact you more closely. As we know, new moon is good time for any intiation in life. This new moon is making tough angle with Pluto (past event, sex, hidden events) from Capricorn.You may be meeting with past friend or lover or dealing with past unfinished agenda.

Though retrograde Mercury in Taurus is not great for open-mindedness, Venus and Mars in Aires are all about trying new things. This is the New Moon to work on your communication skills. Learning how to communicate effectively creates successful relationships. Gemini also rules change. This is the best night to work on managing your fear of change.

On May 26-27, Jupiter and Neptune have conjunction in optimistic Aquarius. If you were born near 18th of any month, this aspect would impact you more closely. This aspect could create extreme optimism or pessimism. Mars (action) is making supportive aspect from this aspect from Aries. Jupiter is the planet of good-luck, optimism, and expansion. Neptune is the ruler of dreams, the psychic, and creativity. Sometimes conjunctions can be stressful, and sometimes they can be positive .Chiron (healing) is also present at same angle. It all depends upon the situation and the people reacting to it. Tendencies towards excess, idealism, creativity and naivety will be evident. The Jupiter impulse of expansion may encourage you to reach beyond your actual capabilities.

On May 28, Neptune (dream) is going to be in retrograde. Spiritual Neptune’s retrograde turn is a subtle shift that’s unlikely to be noticed as a significant event. Yet it does suggest that we may be stepping back from our worldly dreams to seek fulfillment within.

Three astrological bodies (Neptune-dream, Chiron-healing, Mercury-information) will be stationary in sky within May 28 to May 30. If you were born near 18th of any month, you may see inflation point of healing and dreams.

Mars has started moving in Aries from April 22. Macho Mars is raw, rapid, rebellious and reckless in its fiery home sign. It provides a spark to ignite excitement and initiate new projects. We may be quicker to anger, though, as emotional responses tend to be unfiltered. Physical activity is a good way to drain off excess energy and channel competitive instincts in a healthy direction.