I am doubtful whether or not we can pick between a psychic’s chart and a Sceptic’s, but enough of the scepticism.
One chart is of a man who is the head of the Sceptic society, he is very strong in the area of communications and has authored many books, has a teaching post at a university and lectures internationally. His specialized subjects are the History of Science, Psychology (I always thought psychology was unscientific, but there you go) and maths. The Sceptic has authored books about why people believe in the supernatural, and he has written books on cycling (marathon cyclist).
The goal of his society is to debunk anything they consider non-scientific. Astrology isn’t rejected, but he wants hard evidence that it actually works, and feels astrological personality descriptions are too vague and could apply to anyone. The Sceptic chases after those who claim to be able to talk to the dead, and go after grieving families.
The other chart belongs to a Psychic, and he is a noted parapsychology researcher, and practices spiritual channelling, and entering into a trance. The area of Communications is also strong in his chart; he is the author and editor of a psychic magazine. His unique abilities have touched many people, and they have reported amazing insights and forecasted changes in their lives. The Psychic has also written many books about dream work, prophecies and incredible coincidences. He has undergone vigorous testing and breakthroughs in psychic phenomena.
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Chart One belongs to the Sceptic Michael Shermer and he has a strong Mercury rising in his chart. Whenever there are planets on an angle we can read any interpretation of the planet in that particular angular house, but amplify its meaning. Mercury rising shows a powerful need to communicate and get his ideas across to others, and others may view him as an analytical person. There is a pronounced need to talk or communicate.
Mercury is in Libra and he has the ability to see both sides of an issue, and he has a fair amount of social finesse. He would make an excellent mediator, and negotiator, or a public relations person. Mercury in Libra is square to Mars in Capricorn and this is what I would call an “ambitious mind”. Libra and Capricorn are more cool and calculated in their critical assessments. Mercury-Mars shows a fiery need to communicate, argue and aggressiveness in discussions. They make convincing speakers and have a forceful intellect.
Shermer also engages in debates on topics pertaining to pseudoscience and religion, in which he promulgates the need for scientific skepticism, expresses his views on those topics from that perspective.
Mercury likes to get others opinions (Libra) on the subject, and there is a strong need to be respected (Capricorn) in his area of expertise. There might be some conflict between Mars in Capricorn’s forceful authority and Mercury in Libra’s need to be fair and balanced
So we are left with the legacy of two types of thinking errors: Type 1 Error: believing a falsehood and Type 2 Error: rejecting a truth. ... Believers in UFOs, alien abductions, ESP, and psychic phenomena have committed a Type 1 Error in thinking: they are believing a falsehood. ... It's not that these folks are ignorant or uninformed; they are intelligent but misinformed. Their thinking has gone wrong.
— Michael Shermer, Why People Believe Weird Things, 1997, 2002, Introduction
The Jupiter-Uranus conjunction in Cancer in the 10th house indicates his worldly knowledge (Jupiter) of Science (Uranus) and in Cancer revealing a familiarity on the history of the subject. He needs to make a large contribution to society and to feel he has made a difference in the world (10th house). He likes to nourish others growth and has written books for children on how to understand math and Science.
The Moon in Capricorn shows a deeply entrenched, serious and responsible person, and he has probably learned about self-sufficiency from a young age. The Moon in the 4th house has a strong attachment to his heritage, past, and family traditions. The Sun and Moon are in trine showing harmony between his sharp analytical mind, efficiency and developing skills and his emotional need to build solid foundations, and ability to work towards his goals.
Pluto in the 11th house has an aversion to some groups and societies (psychic ones), but his main goal is to be involved in social change.
Chart Two belongs to Psychic Alan Vaughn; he has the Sun rising in Capricorn in the 12th house and wants to be seen as a respected individual, and he has lots of self-discipline. The Sun conjunct Jupiter aspect gives him more self-confidence and belief. Jupiter in the 12th house often wants to benefit charitable organisations, and help others in some way.
Vaughn created the non-profit foundation now known as the Intuition Network.
Mercury is also in the 1st house of this chart in Capricorn, showing a serious and naturally doubting mind, and he likes to convey disciplined thinking. He would like to be an authority in his chosen subject.
Mercury s square Uranus suggests an unconventional thinker, and someone capable of making unique discoveries, and this energy speeds up his mental processes, and shows an interest in science, research, computers and new theories. Often their thinking goes against normal long-held traditional thoughts.
He has contributed to key research and significant breakthroughs in psychic testing and controlled studies, leading to a software package, "Psychic Reward.
Mercury forms a trine to Neptune in the occult 8th house of the dead. He is open and receptive to subjects which defy rational explanation, such as psychic phenomena, mental telepathy, metaphysic and they can teach these subjects to others. Neptune in the 8th house may naturally develop an interest in the supernatural, psychic phenomena, or occult subjects. Some of these individuals do report strange experiences with “ghosts”, the astral plane or death. Demi Moore has Sun-Neptune conjunct in her 8th house and I think this is a major factor to why she got the leading role in the film “Ghost”. Demi also had a stepfather who committed suicide.
Mercury is opposite Pluto (natural ruler of the 8th house) showing someone who is always probing beneath the surface, and they may be interested in researching taboo subjects, human psyche, hidden, mysterious, esoteric or occult subjects. They also have the power to convince people by sheer powerful convictions.
The angular Moon in Cancer in the 7th house reveals a powerful sensitiveness and receptiveness to others, and the ability to understand the unspoken needs and feelings of others. Cancer is often known as a psychic sign, and this placement may indicate powerful female relationships.