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Russell Targ

Russell Targ is an American physicist, parapsychologist and author who is best known for his work on remote viewing.Targ joined Stanford Research Institute (SRI) in 1972 where he and Harold E. Puthoff coined the term "remote viewing" for the practice of seeking impressions about a distant or unseen target using parapsychological means. Later he worked with Puthoff on the US Defence Intelligence Agency's Stargate Project.

Targ's work on remote viewing has been characterized as pseudoscience and has also been criticized for lack of rigor.

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Some of their strengths

Russell Targ has many admirable traits.

Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Energetic, Independent, Honest, Intuitive, Adventurous, Strong, and Trustworthy.

Independent and Brave

According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Russell Targ is someone who is an independent, brave, and honest person who approaches life with energy, intuition, passion, and generosity. A person who is a bit of a "lone wolf".

Adventurous and Free

Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Russell Targ well know them as someone who can be talented, wayward and free, like a big river or the ocean.

Active and Ambitious

According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Russell Targ as someone who is active, ambitious, bold, and courageous.

A person who is driven and organized, is wise with money, who knows how to tell a good story, likes physical activity, and who loves learning.

Wise and Deep

Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Russell Targ is someone who tends to have an internal innate wisdom, and who people tend to see as an "old soul".

They are also someone who is active, giving, optimistic, and cheerful, and who possesses a charisma that attracts friends and admirers.

Independent and Dynamic

According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Russell Targ tends to be someone who is independent, dynamic, and courageous. Who can be positive, energetic, self-reliant, and adventurous, and who can make friends easily.

Some of Russell Targ's challenges

While Russell Targ has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.

For example, Russell Targ can be Impulsive, Stubborn, Aggressive, Short-tempered, Indecisive, Unrealistic, and Idle.

Short-tempered and Impulsive

One of Russell Targ's key challenges is that they are someone who can come across as short-tempered and impulsive.

Russell Targ must also exercise caution as they can be short-tempered and aggressive, and can be excessive and unrealistic.

Impulsive and Aggressive

Russell Targ is someone who can be impulsive, aggressive, and confrontational, can have difficulty listening to others, be moody and high strung, have conflict with authority figures, be too judgmental of others, and who can be overindulgent and extravagant.

Aggressive and Domineering

Finally, Russell Targ also can be aggressive, impatient, impulsive, and short-tempered.

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