He has used Sidereal Astrology to predict horse races. He participated in the Bay Meadows Handicapper's Challenge and performed very well in the event. Mr. Badura has also used astrology to receive multiple payoffs on slot machines at Las Vegas. James Badura has lectured on financial astrology in Europe and has appeared on Danish television. He has given stock market predictions on WDST, a radio station in Woodstock New York.
Financial astrology requires the use of special software.
Mr. Badura uses proprietary astrology software called the Metaforecaster , which generates forecasts for stocks, commodities, and indexes. The Metaforecaster synthesizes a price vs. time chart for the desired time period. Mr. Badura has also studied Gann and Fibonacci techniques. Mr. Badura's next speaking engagement will be at the 2002 Afund Conference in New York City.