Vibrational Astrology A Summary of Research Papers and Videos
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The summary below is divided into 4 sections:
- (A) Papers on research studies
- (B) Videos on research studies
- (C) Papers on theory
- (D) Videos on theory
Papers on research studies
and one unpublished study that was presented at an astrology conference
- AstroSignatures in the Gauquelin Data Revealed
Tap to read the Article »Exploratory research of the Gauquelin data indicates that harmonic aspects in the data that are expected according to the theories in Vibrational Astrology are confirmed. This is exploratory research designed to build a clear model that can be later tested more rigorously. Results of the study are very encouraging.
- Towards a Proof of Astrology:
An AstroSignature for Mathematical Ability
Tap to read the Article »A pilot study and exploratory research into possible indicators of mathematical ability. Particular 7th harmonic aspects were found in great mathematicians. This paper reports results form one of the early research studies (done in year 2004) and results have not been replicated so the results may be spurious.
- A Reassessment of the Mars Effect and Other Planetary Effects
Tap to read the Article »A reanalysis of the results of the Gauquelin research shows that the Gauquelin plus zones are smaller than what was proposed by the Gauquelins. A comparison of zodiac longitude, right ascension, and Placidian arcs shows that there are slight differences between the results depending on these measurement systems.
- A Reanalysis of Theodor Landscheidt's Findings Regarding Mars-Saturns Angles in Birth Charts of Scientists
Tap to read the Article »Intriguing results are obtained by analyzing Landscheidt's golden mean aspects in the Gauquelin data. The findings are not definitive but do provide interesting possibilities for further exploration.
- Distribution of Mars in Gauquelin Sectors for Day Charts and Night Charts of Professional Groups
Tap to read the Article »Analyzing the Gauquelin data for differences based on whether the chart is a day chart or night chart produces some interesting results but none of the results strongly suggest that predictors of vocation are possible with the variables investigated in this study.
- Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn Effects on Extraversion/Introversion
Tap to read the Article »The Eysenck Personality Inventory was administered to 982 college students. An analysis of the results suggest that Mars and Jupiter in Gauquelin plus zones may have a very slight inclination to extraversion and Saturn in these plus zones incline to introversion but the effect sizes, if they exist, are very small.
- Astrological Harmonic Patterns as Possible Indicators of Extraversion/Introversion
Tap to read the Article »The Eysenck Personality Inventory was administered to 982 college students. An analysis of the results suggest that Sun and Saturn in 7th harmonic aspect inclines to introversion. This is consistent with ideas in Vibrational Astrology.
- Reanlaysis of the Gold Price Forecast
Tap to read the Article »A reanalysis of the results of a study in predicting gold prices using more careful statistical tools confirms the findings. One of the main predictors of higher gold prices is Sun and Jupiter in 7th harmonic aspect. This is a finding based on training data and was not confirmed with test data, but a later study with test data suggests that the effect may be real.
- The First 32 Harmonics: A Qualitative Study
Tap to read the Article »This very large study analyzes the charts of people in a database who have the most aspects in the first 32 harmonics. This is a qualitative study but inferences are much stronger than from the usual cherry-picked data that astrologers typically use. Consistent themes for these charts are found and the findings are generally consistent with expectations but modifications to current theory are also made based on the findings.
- Baseball Batting Performance, Unpublished
Correlation values of baseball batting performance with transiting aspects are being analyzed. The research design and current model were presented at the Kepler Conference in January, 2017 (www.TheKeplerConference.com). More results of this ongoing research project with be presented at the Kepler Conference in January, 2018.
Videos on research studies
- Possible Astrological Indicators of Mental Illness
Tap to watch the Video » 31:26 minutesThis presentation is more about how to conduct research using particular software than about making a strong case that astrological indicators of mental illness may have been identified, but the results are interesting.
- Did Gauquelin Prove Astrology? Part 1
Tap to watch the Video » 27:57 minutesA reanalysis of the Gauquelin findings shows that the results that Gaquelin obtained are not as impressive as was suggested by Gauquelin.
- Did Gauquelin Prove Astrology? Part 2
Tap to watch the Video » 12:41 minutesAn exploratory study of the Gauquelin data that combines the Gauquelin plus zones with harmonic aspects provides very impressive results that are consistent with ideas in Vibrational Astrology.
- Evidence that there is a Science of astrology
Tap to watch the Video » 3:26 minutesA very short video of only 3½ minutes that summarizes the hypothesis test conducted by Linda Berry on gold prices, and the results which obtained mildly positive results. Insufficient data makes it difficult to draw strong conclusions, but the results are positive.
- Predicting Accidents with Vibrational Astrology
Tap to watch the Video » 50:59 minutesHow a model for predicting accidents is built and is tested. The model that is built provides results that are consistent with the data collected. This video demonstrates the early stages of building a model that can later be tested more rigorously.
- Chiron: Wounded Healer, Quiet Charisma, Focused Self-Expression or an Electric Current
Tap to watch the Video » 1:29:07 minutesUsing Intensity Sampling an astrological significance for Chiron is proposed that is consistent with the data. The model that is built is far more impressive than the models usually proposed by astrologyers using cherry picked data. This video shows how a model can be built which has hope of being confirmed in hypothesis tests.
- Ceres in Astrology, Part 1
Tap to watch the Video » 36:38 minutesUsing Intensity Sampling an astrological significance for Chiron is proposed that is consistent with the data. The model that is built is far more impressive than the models usually proposed by astrologyers using cherry picked data. This video shows how a model can be built which has hope of being confirmed in hypothesis tests.
- Ceres in Astrology, Part 2
Tap to watch the Video » 26:43 minutesContinuation of Part 1.
- Intensity Case Sampling Studies of the Zodiac Signs
- Aries Tap to watch the Video » 38:21 minutes
- Taurus Tap to watch the Video » 38:28 minutes
- Gemini Tap to watch the Video » 52:53 minutes
- Cancer Tap to watch the Video » 35:56 minutes
- Leo Tap to watch the Video » 33:50 minutes
- Virgo Tap to watch the Video » 33:05 minutes
- Libra Tap to watch the Video » 40:23 minutes
- Scorpio Tap to watch the Video » 44:07 minutes
- Sagittarius Tap to watch the Video » 45:30 minutes
- Capricorn Tap to watch the Video » 32:21 minutes
- Aquarius Tap to watch the Video » 36:37 minutes
- Pisces Tap to watch the Video » 43:05 minutes
Using Intensity Sampling an astrological signficance of each zodiac sign is proposed that is consistent with the data. The mdoel that is built is far more impressive than the models usually proposed by astrologers using cherry picked data. This video shows how a model can be built which has hope of being confirmed in hypothesis tests. The 12 links are the links to the videos of each of the 12 zodiac signs.
Papers on a theoretical framework for astrology, the nature of astrology, and research methods
- Astrology, Science, and Causality
Tap to read the Article »Contrary to a widespread popular opinion, much of modern science is not based on causal mechanisms and is not mechanistic in the way that it is perceived to be. Astrology is more compatible with the scientific paradigm than it might seem.
- The Scientific and Epistemological Paradigm Shift of the Early 1900's
Tap to read the Article »How the epistemological shift from an extreme positivist empirical approach to abstract mathematical models is more consistent with astrological theoretical frameworks.
- The Mathematical Basis of Arabic Parts and a Paradigm Shift in Astrology
Tap to read the Article »Some ancient astrological ideas, such as arabic parts, are consistent with wave theory. That ancient ideas are consistent with modern scientific concepts indiates that modern scientific ideas have more useful applications in astrology than is generally recognized by astrologers.
- An Introduction to Astrological Research Methods
Tap to read the Article »Introduction to terms like anecdotal evidence, qualitiative research, and quantitative research.
- Extreme Case Sampling on Predictor Varabiles:
A Powerful Qualitative Research Method
Tap to read the Article » (PDF file)The usefulness of extreme case sampling. This removes cherry picking of data and provides a way for astrologers to use their content expertise without being restricted and to draw greater inferences than is possible from anecdotal evidence.
Videos on a theoretical framework for astrology and the nature of astrology, and research methods
- How Astrology Works: A New Theoretical Framework
Tap to watch the Video » 1:02:07 minutesA presentation over 1 hour long on the close connections between ideas in physics and astrology.
- Introduction to Astrology Research using Kepler or Sirius
Tap to watch the Video » 22:58 minutesPractical guide to conducting astrological research with particular software.
- How to Conduct Astrology Research
Tap to watch the Video » 18:53 minutesGuidelines for conducting astrological research.
- Advanced AstroSignature Research Features in Kepler an Sirius
Tap to watch the Video » 25:34 minutesPractical guide to conducting astrological research with particular software.
- Extreme Case Sampling: The Fast Path to Understanding Astrology
Tap to watch the Video » 35:41 minutesThe benefits of using extreme case sampling. We later decided that Intensity Sampling is a better term because outliers are not studied.
- Astrology Research: Evaluating Your Findings
Tap to watch the Video » 18:42 minutesHow to test for statistical significane of a finding using particular software.
- Course in Fibonacci Numbers, Phi, Primes, and Astrology
Tap to watch the Video » List of 48 Videos | 22:11 HoursLinks to videos that suggest that the basis of astrology may be in physics and mathematical models. Note that the links are visible only if viewed on a desktop or laptop computer and are not visible if viewed on a mobile phone. All of the videos linked to from this video are not included separately in the list of videos in this summary, so you must watch this video and click on the links to access these videos.
- How to Conduct Astrology Research: A Course of 25 Tutorial Videos
Tap to watch the Video » List of 25 Videos | 22:11 HoursLinks to 25 videos on how to conduct astrology research and the findings from some astrological studies. Note that the links are visible only if viewed on a desktop or laptop computer and are not visible if viewed on a mobile phone. All of the videos linked to from this video are not included separately in the list of videos in this summary, so you must watch this video and click on the links to access these videos.
- Exploratory Research in the Sirius Software:
the Artificial Intelligence Feature
Tap to watch the Video » 31:30 minutesPractical guide on doing research using particular software.
- Outliers, Correlation Values, and Extreme Case Sampling
Tap to watch the Video » 31:58 minutesHow correlation values are affected by extreme cases, and how we can use this fact to make discoveries in astrology.
- String Theory, Prime Numbers, and Astrology
Tap to watch the Video » 18:22 minutesClose connections between concepts in string theory and the concept of a zodiac.