Investing by the Stars: Using Astrology in the Financial Markets

Henry Weingarten is quite the character, and he was a fairly big influence on my later career as a trader. When I met him in the late 80's he was the head of the New York Astrology Center, but he ran a computer consulting service on the side. I was an independent computer consultant/programmer working as a subcontractor. Now here comes the good part.....when I went to my initial interview for a consultant position, instead of looking at my resume for even a second, Henry asked for my birth date and time! He then put the date and time into his computerized astrological program and ran his chart on me. I was amazed and a little amused as Henry and his partner read my chart, and offered me a position. Apparently something they saw in my chart impressed them enough to give me a job....but they wouldn't tell me what those characteristics were! Soon after I began working with Henry, I would come into his office each morning, and find him with his portable Quotron attached to his hand, punching in figures and symbols into his computerized astrological-financial program, and barking orders to his broker on the phone! As I worked I made mental notes of Henry's trades. When I got home at night I would check the WSJ to see how he did. In most of his trading, Henry was doing well. By and large, the stocks he purchased went up and his short calls would usually fall! I started copying some of his long calls on my own, but never in such large quantities. Maybe a hundred or two of Electronic Arts, etc. I don't know how he did it, but according to my calculations, Henry consistently made money, and therefore I made money as well! Granted, during the incredible bull run of the 90's, and before the tech meltdown of 2000, just about EVERY trader was making money! I have not read Henry's book, and therefore am unable to offer any recommendation, but it seems there is some method to his trading. My advice is watch the technical indicators, keep an eye on overall market sentiment, and develop a strong gut instinct for talented companies. Good luck......

This book is written by an Internationally recognized financial astrologer who over time has predicted correctly some of the most major events that have occurred such as the Asian crisis of 1997 which had dramatic affects on world sharemarkets.I personaly also subscribe to his email service and have found it invaluable.Mr Weingarten has always said that astrology along with fundamentals and technicals drive markets and he suggests people make their own decisions. By incorporating his system I have become a more successful trader and welcome a second book.

I would like to extend my appreciation of Henry Weingarten's book, "Investing by the Stars." The book combines factual financial information with astrology, which adds a fascinating philosophical perspective to an otherwise mundane profession. In these days of computerized research and financial programs, his unique approach situates the often perilous trade of Investing within the high reaches of the cosmos. Thankfully, from the perspective of this lay reader, the book was quite an interesting read. I recommend this book to both serious investors and friends of Astrology!