A Look at Astrology and the Stock Market

First of all, investment in the sense of luck or gambling is ruled by the Sun. The daily fluctuations in the stock market indices are ruled by the Moon. However, good investing goes far beyond either speculation or emotions. It goes right back to recognizing what has real value.

Luck or gambling can mean trying to gain a profit without putting out the good karma needed to deserve it. For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction, so if the good karma is not deserved, there can be big losses rather than big gains. However, if the karma is earned, there may be large gains. An example would be someone who has put out a lot of energy to help others without thought of selfish gain; they may then be "lucky" by getting their predicted karma back.

Stocks are influenced by the Moon, in that the behaviour of investors as a group is very predictable according to their emotional responses to news items. For example, if a report comes out that a particular company is not doing well, or that a particular sector of the economy shows promise, many investors will be influenced by that - most often, subconsciously, it appears.

However, to know how a particular company will do, it is necessary to get objective information - not to believe in luck nor to react emotionally. This information can come from research into the fundamentals of the company itself. For example, has it hired competent CEO's? Has it made wise decisions for the long-term future? How high is its debt load? Are any criticisms of it really justified? What is the real value of this company - now and in the future?

You can also get an objective look at a particular company by studying the astrological chart for the date of its incorporation, just as you would look at the birth chart to learn more about an individual. You could consider the synastry between your own chart and that of the company, as well as the current transits.

Finally, in terms of the karma of your investing in a particular company, would you be creating true prosperity by financially supporting it? For example, what is the company's environmental record? How does it treat women? How does it treat workers in general? Are its sales practises honest? Does it rely on hidden ties to government? What do the main profiteers from the company spend their money on? By looking at factors such as these, you can ensure that you are investing ethically.