Famous people and Astrologers (Part 2)

People are fascinated by astrology, they are eager to learn their future from the stars and get a warning of impending danger, wanting to at least minimize its effects. Modern life brings with it insecurity, and therefore the analysis of the future, based on the date and place of birth of the person and the position of planets, helps to eliminate uncertainty. 

According to statistics, over the past two decades, the number of those who seek to astrologers, has nearly doubled. As for Russia, it is now, studies show that social scientists, more than half of Russians (54%) believe in omens, and 42% - prophetic dreams. On the opposite positions of state, respectively, 41% and 52% of respondents. According to surveys, 18 to 20% of Russians believe in astrology. In select company of those in power several times increase in the number of people who believe in astrology. 

Few politicians recognize that the services of astrologers. Nevertheless, astrologers - the same part and parcel of the political kitchen, as image makers and spin doctors. Below are some commonly known facts from the lives of famous politicians. 

Adolf Hitler believed in astrology, after in 1923, did not heed the advice of an astrologer Walter Sobottendorfa nothing is done in November of this year. Hitler gave the Munich putsch, after which he was in prison. Hitler then decided not to take risks and focus not only on their own insights, but also astrologers. Adolf Hitler had created a special research institutions, studies which were designed "to harness in order to win in harness, not only natural but also supernatural powers - of modern technology to black magic. " It is in such an institution in March 1942 was hired by William Wulf, who later became the court astrologer of the Third Reich. Since 1943 the first and before the end of the war, his predictions and advice guided by Himmler. Later, an astrologer, who worked for Hitler, wrote a memoir, "Zodiac and swastika. Astrologer before Himmler court. " Hitler was so serious about the predictions of astrologers, which forbade them to consult anyone but himself. "We can not allow astrologers to follow their own call, excluding those who work for us. Astrology - the inheritance of a privileged minority. " In addition to Wolfe, in the approximate range of astrologers Hitler was Ernst Kraft. As an admirer of Hitler, he occasionally looked into "Sovereign Star." And once wrote in a letter to his friend, who served in the establishment of Himmler, in the period from 7 until 10 November to the Fuhrer in danger. Officials, and open the envelope, did not attach importance to this post. But when the November 9, 1939 in the beer hall in Munich, where Hitler is gone, a bomb exploded, the letter recalled. Kraft was arrested and sent for interrogation. To prove his regime and to save his life, Kraft spoke about the possibility of "correct" predictions of Nostradamus. The propaganda effect of this scheme evaluated and assigned to Kraft also alter verses French astrologer. So Nostradamus prophecies have invested in the mouth on the election of the Aryans, the greatness of Hitler and the coming victory of Germany. More and more difficult astrologers had to work with the Fuhrer - the war's end, he demanded not only the objective forecasts, as news about the imminent victory. That is what led him - astrologers were afraid to speak the truth to him and brought false optimistic predictions. 

Ronald Reagan was so trusting one's own astrologer, that his counsel gave the inauguration at 5 o'clock in the morning. This has never been in U.S. history. But Reagan did not abandon his ideas, because his astrologer Joan Quigley promised him two terms as president and distinguished career. And what happened? People who are skeptical about the victory of Ronald Reagan (say, what a second-rate Hollywood actor?) Were confounded. Reagan led America for two terms and, reputedly, has achieved considerable success. Infinite trust President astrologer Joan Quigley earned, trying to warn him from appearing in public March 30, 1981. That same day, near the Hilton Hotel oilman's son, John Hinckley, Reagan defused a revolver, Azimut Hotel St. Petersburg . Of the six bullets president got one - breaking a light, she stopped two inches from the heart .... Subsequently, Joan Quigley was for Reagan's astrological calendar. Every day Reagan was marked by the markers Joan, a secretary was planning on doing the president, given what color marked the day astrologer: green (good day), red (worst case) or yellow (neutral). In accordance with the calendar manager of the White House planned public appearances of an American president and his negotiations with foreign powers. For example, meeting with Gorbachev, Reagan was the most auspicious day of reckoning for himself and at the same time carefully studied the horoscope of Gorbachev. Joan Quigley told how she worked with the time an American president, is not that the most auspicious days - even minutes! For example, there is a critical process. Negotiations. Time to conduct them initially adversely. Joan found the problem in this hour of the most "successful" moment for the culmination of negotiations. Departures from an airbase president also consistent with the pilots and not the weather reports, and to the staff astrologer, and often occurred in the middle of the night. In March 1990, Quigley has published a book "My seven-year collaboration with Ronald and Nancy Reagan as White House astrologer. 

Indira Gandhi knew exactly the day of his death. The night before the attack, she said: "The worst thing they can do - kill me. If I die tomorrow, every drop of my blood to fill India with new life. " Prophecies Indira formed under the influence of astrologers. However, the involvement of astrologers in the affairs of Indian politicians have always been "at the state level." In a country of elephants without dzhotisha under no crown, nor the elections do not go. Among Indian politicians astrology is very popular. To its patrons and admirers belonged, such as Indira Gandhi , her son Rajiv Gandhi, and Atal Bihari Vardzhpei. When Vardzhpei began in 1998, the country's prime minister, he will wait to move into the official residence until the astrologers are not clearly defined the "opportune moment". Members of the government on Aug. 15, 1947 nearly wrecked the ceremony of India's independence. The fact that this day coincides with Friday, which is considered the Indians a difficult day. Something like the Monday of the Europeans. One of the astrologers sent to the politicians the urgent telegram begged them to refrain from all activities in the "cursed the stars day." Astrologers have implemented its recommendations Indira whole life, and predicted its failure in the elections in 1977, and the ability to return power after 3 years. Two days before the shooting of Indira Gandhi's own security guards dzhotishi saw "... at the end of the first house Mars in conjunction with the Black Moon" - the likelihood of violent death is very high. And even without the security councils of stars deemed it necessary to change the guard, which consisted of hostile Sikhs. But the Prime Minister did not listen nor astrologers, nor the security services, because they believed that it is doomed to the stars ... 

The founding fathers of the United States - Benjamin Franklin and Jefferson That weight - insisting on the ratification of the Declaration of Independence is July 4, 1776 due to favorable for the U.S. position of the planets in the day. President Theodore Roosevelt, hung out my horoscope on the wall cabinet in the White House. No stranger to astrology and British politicians. At the time, Margaret Thatcher and John Major are regularly commissioned astrological predictions for Marjorie Orr - known astrologini from Glasgow. French President François Mitterrand in five years personal astrologer Elizabeth Tessier consulted on all important matters of domestic and foreign policy, and also participated in the selection. C consulted astrologers and other presidents of France - Valéry Giscard d'Estaing and Jacques Chirac. It is known that Hillary Clinton has frequently resorted to by astrologers. And astrological forecasts have helped her husband win the election campaign. 

According to astrologer Pavel Sviridov, astrologers were listening all the Soviet rulers, except for Gorbachev. Even Stalin. The first Soviet certified astrologer was Sergei Alekseevich Vronsky. He was a graduate of the German secret Bioradiologicheskogo Institute, which was under the patronage of Hitler. How he got in this institution is unknown. But, after finishing his studies, he was on orders from Stalin returned to Russia, becoming the unofficial astrologer "leader of the peoples." However, he failed to escape the camps ... It is a great interest in astrology has existed in the sixties, at the time of Leonid Brezhnev . Beginners Soviet agents were required at the time even to take the exam. Yuri Andropov and Mikhail Suslov regularly ordered horoscopes. Brezhnev himself too readily turned to the astrologers. For example, he wanted to know who will die first: he or Mao Tse Tung. Upon learning that the first will be the Chinese dictator, "Brezhnev was very happy." 

Boris Yeltsin was not a stranger to help astrologers. Storming of the White House in August 1991 and Yeltsin's victory had been predicted back in May 1990 at the international astrological meeting in London. And Yeltsin was sent a detailed guide to action. Not without help stargazers Yeltsin won the election. Often the president on the advice of astrologers, canceled a meeting that had already been announced in the press. Kremlin chief magician and conjurer regarded as Maj. Gen. Georgy Rogozin, who appoints the even days of surgery Yeltsin. Rogozin first worked in operational and analytical service of the third department of the KGB of the USSR (military counterintelligence), and then in a secret laboratory research institute "forecast" the KGB, then in 1992 the astrologer-KGB officer, invited to the court of chief of presidential security service Alexander Korzhakov. Horoscopes are not only the president, but on the whole environment, including a personal driver and guard. But not all recognize the professionalism Rogozin and treated before the foreign travel of the President to the astrologers from the side. Setting harassed two issues: whether Yeltsin throws another trick and will not happen if he has any health problems? A health problem astrologers predicted Boris Nikolayevich accurate barometer - the president's entourage had been warned on the eve of Yeltsin's visit to Beijing in November 1997 that in the Chinese capital, he suffered a serious attack. Measures were taken and the situation does not spiral out of control as before the second round of elections in 1996. To the stars addressed not only the Kremlin, but also some of the ministry. For example, the Ministry of Emergency Situations are still ordering predictions about possible accidents. The Ministry of Defence has a special astrological department in St. Petersburg. "Astrologers in uniform" try using the position of stars to determine where there is a threat of military conflict, where the expected crash and the loss of ships. Reports this coming regularly to the General Staff. 

Vladimir Putin at the time requested to determine the hour and date of his inauguration, the astrologers. It says Pavel Sviridov, a former agent of foreign intelligence, and now a professional astrologer - an interpreter of the values of the stars for the representatives of the Russian leadership. Astrologers have suggested the president two dates. Putin chose the 7 th of May, they say, a day that was for the Kremlin chief to be favorable. Other options, more difficult for the leader of the state, but more favorable for the country, he declined. 

In Russian politics, a fan of astrology - a former State Duma Speaker Gennady Seleznev . As far as we know, he helped a special center where, together with astrologers were psychics and healers. Thanks to the advice of astrologers Speaker successfully avoided in his career, sharp corners. For example, in 1997 the opening of the autumn session of the Duma fell on Monday, September 1, and this day was a solar eclipse - a very bad sign, indicating the fatality and doom. State Duma if it opened on this day, threaten the crisis, possibly even overclocking. Seleznev exerted all his influence to move the beginning of the autumn session. And indeed it was opened a day later. 

But some deputies and governors use the services of astrologers, not even knowing it. Just spin doctors secretly bought them astrologers predictions, and then guided them during the election campaign. It is known that the Fund effective policies Gleb Pavlovsky is working closely with a number of astrologers. 

From time immemorial, rulers sought the advice of cosmic light - and it is clear, after dangerous mistake when you stand at the pinnacle of power. And what can really help astrologers to our politicians? ... Astrology can help you find the right time for a favorable start. Whether it's the beginning of the war or the date of negotiation, or a public address by the President. Astrology - a very accurate way to extract information. An astrologer can conduct a retrospective analysis of political events, having studied all that is now and before. And then to identify patterns and predict what to expect under the present conditions. An astrologer can prevent overbearing person to say what he faces difficulties in terms of its own natal chart. Can help remedy the situation, picking the right date for a decisive, turning point. While rationalists and criticize the possibility of astrology, arguing that the predictions of astrologers based on superstition, their arguments persuaded a few. There astrologers have resorted more and more frequently, there is only politicians but also ordinary people.