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The book Buddhist Astrology offers us a glimpse into how to view astrology not as one's destiny but as an influence. Astrology is not a religion and Buddhist Astrology helps us understand astrology. We are the one making the decisions, not something distant and unseen. Astrology from the Buddhist perspective is a study of interdependence. Interdependence brings to mind many factors that are influences to body and mind. One can look at genetics, parents, siblings, education, social standing, cultural and ethnic influences, all together as being factors affecting the personality and attitude. All of these factors are immediate and directly in our environment, so they are considered primary influences on us. From the Buddhist point of view, astrology would fall into a secondary category of influence. It is also considered to be an environmental influence. It is secondary because it is at a distance from us, not immediate and visible. It is environmental because it is part of the physical world. This classification of astrology is important if we are to consider astrology realistically. It would not be useful to over-emphasize astrology to the exclusion of other more primary influences. We are the product of interdependence, astrology plays a role in that interdependence, but it is not a primary influence. The above factors take into consideration observable objects we can review. Although past lives are not obvious phenomena, they are an influence recognized in Buddhism. Reflect upon this yourself. Think of the saying Buddha used to help draw conclusions about what type of person we were in the immediately preceding life. The Buddha said, «Look at the body and you will know what you were; look at your present actions and you will know what you will become.» The Buddha was referring to our present state of affairs as being obvious signs of what sort of existence we led in the past life. If we are rich, then we were generous; if we are handsome and beautiful, we were patient and kind; if we are healthy, then we protected the lives of others. The opposite of being rich, prosperous, attractive and healthy is the result of our miserliness, ill will and causing disruption to the health and physical well being of others. Some astrologers will attempt to tell you what past lives you had, but the best judge of that is yourself. Just look at your body and you can discover a great deal about your past life. As for the future, that is totally created by how you act. If you are generous, kind hearted, patient, and approach life with a positive attitude, you will create not only a good situation for yourself in this life, but you also will create good factors of influence for the future rebirth you take. Astrology was taught in the Kalachakra Tantra (Wheel of Time Tantra). The Buddha said clearly though, «For aware individuals, harmful (astrological) influences will not affect them.» What the Buddha meant by that statement is that if an individual lacks self-awareness and wisdom, then whatever circumstances they meet will cause a reaction motivated from unawareness and habit patterns. They will be predictable and to some extent predetermined. In contrast, an individual who is self-aware and wise has more choices. Self-awareness is being aware of personal dynamics and inclinations. Wisdom has three general sources: past experience, education and spiritual practice. When awareness and wisdom come together, an individual definitely has more options. By having more choices they have a greater expression of freedom, or free will, and therefore are not as predictable. Thus Buddhism says free will is proportionate to the amount of awareness and wisdom an individual has. The greatest expression of free will is enlightenment. Enlightened male and female Buddhas have nothing that has power over them. If there were something that had an unconscious effect on their minds, it would contradict the meaning of full liberation and enlightenment. Astrologically speaking, one can consider that enlightened beings are aware of planetary influences, but also by merely being aware of themselves, the Buddhas control whatever pressure the planets may be generating.

The book tells about the Buddhist Tarot universal card deck, the sheets of which, in combination with classical data on taromancy and astrology, comprise the information about the Buddhist gods’ pantheon, which corresponds to them. Collecting ancient esoteric knowledge in one card deck expands the information content and allows users to analyze multiple aspects of every phenomenon that they consider.

It is very important to generate a good attitude, a good heart, as much as possible. From this, happiness in both the short term and the long term for both yourself and others will come. Dalai Lama XVI

A unique new approach to trading based on financial analysis and financial astrology Timing Solutions for Swing Traders: Successful Trading Using Technical Analysis and Financial Astrology is a remarkable new book that introduces a revolutionary approach to non-day trading that combines the four basic dimensions of trend analysis—price patterns, volume, price momentum, and price moving averages—with a little financial astrology. Focusing on the essentials of technical analysis, the book is filled with examples of reliable indicators and formulas that traders can use to help develop their own styles of trading, specially tailored to their individual needs and interests. Filled with real-life market examples to help you understand how to use the matrix of moving averages, how to apply different sets of time frame moving averages to form a trading decision, and how to determine the intermediate state of the market using the Queuing Theory (QMAC)—which dissects the interplay of long-term moving averages and helps anticipate major support and resistance levels—this book is packed with the information you need to maximize your trading potential. A dedicated trading guide for non-day traders Incorporates examples and formulas to bring ideas to life Presents an innovative new approach to trading that draws on the four core dimensions—price patterns, volume, price momentum, and price moving averages—for analyzing trends Innovative and practical, Timing Solutions for Swing Traders is a hands-on guide to applying a remarkable new approach to trading.

Learn how to get your precise horoscope, decipher astrological symbols, and benefit from the phases of the moon with Astrology for Dummies, Second Edition. You’ll learn how to construct your birth chart, interpret its component parts, and use that information to gain insight into yourself and others. With easy-to-follow, hands-on guidance, you’ll discover how to: Identify the signs of the zodiac Understand the Sun, the Moon, the planets, the rising sign, and the 12 houses Discover the rulers of the signs Map your own horoscope (or a friend’s) Use astrology in daily life Capture the heart of each sign of the zodiac, and more! Astrology for Dummies, Second Edition demystifies astrological charts and uses plain English to show you how you can take advantage of the wisdom of the stars. Whether you’re looking to assess relationships, examine your potential, or make some basic decisions – like, when to go on a first date – Astrology for Dummies, Second Edition helps you discover how understanding your position in the cosmos illuminates the secret corners of the self, provides a key to understanding others, and even offers a glimpse into the future.

Buddhists: Understanding Buddhism through the Lives of Practitioners provides a series of case studies of Asian and modern Western Buddhists, spanning history, gender, and class, whose lives are representative of the ways in which Buddhists throughout time have embodied the tradition. Portrays the foundational principles of Buddhist belief through the lives of believers, illustrating how the religion is put into practice in everyday life Takes as its foundation the inherent diversity within Buddhist society, rather than focusing on the spiritual and philosophical elite within Buddhism Reveals how individuals have negotiated the choices, tensions, and rewards of living in a Buddhist society Features carefully chosen case studies which cover a range of Asian and modern Western Buddhists Explores a broad range of possible Buddhist orientations in contemporary and historical contexts