Summary: <br> Episode 76 of the podcast features an interview with astrologer Ray Merriman on the topic of financial astrology, including the use of astrology to time changes in financial markets.<br> Ray is the President of the International Society for Astrological Research (ISAR), and he is one of the most well-known financial astrologers in the astrological community. You can find out more information about his work on his website at <a href="http://mmacycles.com" target="_blank">mmacycles.com</a>.<br> ISAR is hosting a major astrological conference on forecasting October 13–17, 2016. You can find out more information about the conference on <a href="http://www.isarastrology.org/2016-conference" target="_blank">the ISAR website</a>.<br> Prizes Announced for the Monthly Giveaway for May<br> At the beginning of this episode I announce the prizes for the first giveaway that we are doing for patrons of the show at the end of the month.<br> We are giving away two lecture recordings by Demetra George and Benjamin Dykes, an ebook on Saturn in Sagittarius by Kelly Surtees, and a full pass to the Breaking Down the Borders online astrology conference that is happening in November.<br> For more info see this page: <a href="http://theastrologypodcast.com/2016/05/10/astrology-podcast-monthly-giveaway-may-2016/" target="_blank">The Astrology Podcast Monthly Giveaway for May 2016</a>.<br> Show Notes<br> Here are some of the topics we covered during the course of the episode:<br> <br> * Ray’s background and early history with astrology.<br> <br> * Studying astrology since the 1960s.<br> <br> <br> * What is financial astrology?<br> <br> * How can astrology be applied to financial matters?<br> <br> <br> * Is it just financial markets, or what else is within the realm of financial astrology?<br> <br> * Natal/transiting indications for financial success.<br> * Incorporation charts for companies.<br> <br> <br> * Studying financial markets with astrology.<br> <br> * The necessity of being an expert both in astrology and in trading.<br> <br> <br> * Pros and cons.<br> <br> * What are some things that astrology makes easier when it comes to markets?<br> * What are some challenges that financial astrologers have?<br> * Prediction versus forecasting.<br> * Any major failures or learning situations?<br> <br> <br> * Do some prominent market people use astrology successfully?<br> * Financial astrology as a falsifiable application of astrology.<br> * Recent book: Solar-Lunar Keys to Gold Prices: Secrets of a Gold Trader.<br> <br> * Identifying highs and lows in the gold market prices.<br> * Worked with Mark Urban-Lurain on the stats.<br> <br> <br> * Preparing for the ISAR conference in October.<br> <br> * Will have a financial track + US presidential election panels.<br> <br> <br> * Planning special investment retreat in March of 2017.<br> * Involved in organizing the next United Astrology Conference in 2018.<br> * Other projects Ray is working on.<br> <br> Listen to This Episode<br> You can either play this episode of the podcast directly from the website or download it as an MP3 to your computer by using the buttons below:<br>
