{"product_id":"a-traders-guide-to-financial-astrology-isbn-9781118369395","title":"A Trader's Guide to Financial Astrology","description":"\u003cb\u003eLook to the stars for a whole new approach to market cycle forecasting\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Trader's Guide to Financial Astrology\u003c\/i\u003e is the definitive guide to trading market cycles based on astrological data. Written by a highly-respected technical analyst, this book makes the connection between the movements of planets and the volatility of the market. Readers can draw upon one hundred years of historical data as they learn how to spot correlations from the past, and refer to planetary and lunar data for the next five years as they shape their own strategy. The book covers the principles of astrological forecasting as applied to the financial markets, explaining what to watch for and how to interpret planetary and lunar activity, plus expert insight on everyday practical application.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA study by the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta determined that the U.S. stock markets tend to be negatively affected by geomagnetic storms, and the Royal Bank of Scotland demonstrated that a trading system based on the phases of the moon would have outperformed the market. \u003ci\u003eA Trader's Guide to Financial Astrology\u003c\/i\u003e shows traders how to tap into the planetary forces that influence market activity. Readers will:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn how planetary and lunar movements relate to the financial markets\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDraw upon 100 years of historic correlations and five years of forecast data\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eForecast long-term and short-term activity based on planetary relationships and lunar movement\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnter the markets at key turning points, using price patterns and other tools\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen integrated with technical trading patterns, astrology can be an effective way of shifting perspective and approaching the market differently. For traders who have always wanted to know what to do when Mercury is in retrograde or the moon is new, \u003ci\u003eA Trader's Guide to Financial Astrology\u003c\/i\u003e provides information and insight from a leading market educator.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Introduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePurpose of the Book 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrief Historical Background 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTheory of Financial Astrology 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Planets 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanets 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Zodiac Signs 23\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eZodiac Signs 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetermining the Meaning of Signs 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrecession 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovery of New Constellations 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Planetary Position Coordinate System 37\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanet Positions 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Transiting Aspects 45\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransiting Aspects 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrouping Planetary Energies 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Aspect Angles 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Sun-Moon Aspects 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting It All Together: How Astrology Works 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Visual Representation of Transits 67\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVisual Representations of Planetary Aspects and Alignments 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrb of Influence 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConjunction 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVisual Strength of Aspect versus Peak Event 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOverlapping Asymmetrical Aspects Flare Up 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRetrograde Motion of Planets Making a Transit 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Introduction to Cycles and Transits for Forecasting 83\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining a Cycle 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvantages and Disadvantages of Cycles 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse of Transits to Forecast Markets 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Testing the Effect of the New Moon on the Market 93\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study: The Sun and the Moon 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow an Efficiency Test Works 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEfficiency Test: Dow Jones Behavior around the New Moon from 1885 to 2013 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWalk Forward Analysis 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Verification of Planetary Meanings and Transits 115\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVerification of Planetary Meanings Using Cycles 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVerification of Transits in Financial Markets 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePast Issues with Accuracy and Financial Markets 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Financial Forecasting Using Solar Cycles 133\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Cycles 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Financial Forecasting Using Lunar Cycles 145\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoon versus Sun Cycle (Angle) for Dow Jones since 1885 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoon versus Sun Cycle (Angle) Matched to Angle Key Turning Points 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoon versus Sun Cycle (Angle) for Dow Jones since 2009 with Quantitative Easing 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoon versus Sign Cycle for S\u0026amp;P 500 since 1950 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoon versus Sign Cycle for S\u0026amp;P 500 since 2009 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A Full Moon, New Moon Dates 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B Bradley Barometer 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix C Sun\/Moon Lunar Cycles 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix D It’s Not What You Think, It’s How You Think! 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 215\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLARRY PESAVENTO\u003c\/b\u003e is a forty-year veteran trader. He is the author of nine books on trading. Currently he is a private trader for a large hedge fund.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSHANE SMOLENY\u003c\/b\u003e is the pack leader and founder of Wolftrader.net, which is dedicated to nonstop market forecasting and analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003ePRAISE FOR\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eA TRADER'S GUIDE TO FINANCIAL ASTROLOGY\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"If you are interested in financial astrology, \u003ci\u003eA Trader's Guide to Financial Astrology\u003c\/i\u003e is the place to start. It is a comprehensive guide to all the key factors of astrology and how they may relate to market trends. And importantly, they include many statistical studies of the major influences and stock market trends and reversals.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Robert Miner, President, Dynamic Traders Group, Inc.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Larry and Shane have written an important guide for the trader who wants to explore financial astrology. Most books on financial astrology assume too much and put you in the middle of the subject without help. This book lays out the principles that will allow the trader to properly use the tools of financial astrology. With these principles the trader can intelligently explore the world of financial astrology. The statistical work on the lunar cycle is brilliant. This book is a must for anyone who wants to explore financial astrology.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Richard Mogey, Former Director, Foundation for the Study of Cycles\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Larry Pesavento and Shane Smoleny's new book, \u003ci\u003eA Trader's Guide to Financial Astrology\u003c\/i\u003e, is an excellent beginner's guide to a complex subject that is essential to understanding the seemingly unexpected booms and busts the markets are prone to. This book thoroughly explains everything you will need to know about planets and astro cycles and how they work to enable you to come to your own conclusions about the value of using financial astrology with your investments. I have been familiar with Larry's work for more than 30 years and can honestly say this will make a valuable addition to anyone's financial library.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Michael S. Jenkins, Professional Trader and Publisher, \u003ci\u003eStock Cycles Forecast\u003c\/i\u003e newsletter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Larry has taken an approach that I have no knowledge of and made it an understandable and useful complement to my technical analysis, taking a complex subject and simplifying its application to the futures market. His insight has proven invaluable to me over the years.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Richard E. Anderson, President, Anderson Capital Management LLC\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eA Trader's Guide to Financial Astrology\u003c\/i\u003e is a solid introduction and overview of financial astrology that every trader should read.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Dr. Al Larson, Owner, MoneyTide.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eA Trader's Guide to Financial Astrology\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-have book for the serious trader who wishes to understand and utilize timing in the markets. This book is destined to become a classic in the study of financial astrology.It is a wonderful addition to the library of any student of the market.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Byron Tucker, formerly with Goldman Sachs Futures Department; previously a member of the CME, CBOT, COMEX; Private Investor, Financial Consultant, Trading systems development\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47988646576357,"sku":"NP9781118369395","price":94.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781118369395.jpg?v=1761781102","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/a-traders-guide-to-financial-astrology-isbn-9781118369395","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}