Walter Mercado Salinas (9 March 1932 – 2 November 2019), also known by his stage name Shanti Ananda, was a Puerto Rican astrologer, actor, dancer, and writer, best known as a television personality for his shows as an astrologer. His astrological prediction shows aired for decades in Puerto Rico, Latin America and the United States, and he became a cultural phenomenon in the Hispanic community.
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Some of their strengths
Walter Mercado has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Energetic, Strong, Trustworthy, Sensual, Honest, Bold, and Confident.
Strong and Diligent
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Walter Mercado is someone who is a strong, diligent, and trustworthy person who approaches life with honesty and perseverance, but who is also physical, sensual, and artistic. A person who is charismatic and resourceful.
Active and Precise
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Walter Mercado well know them as someone who can be tough, active, and sharp, like a sword.
Active and Ambitious
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Walter Mercado 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.
Intelligent and Leadership-oriented
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Walter Mercado is someone who is able to see things that others don't, and who can be an effective guide or mentor to others.
They are also someone who is altruistic, tolerant, and sophisticated, and who tends to be a perfectionist who is always working to try and make everything and everyone better.
Patient and Compassionate
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Walter Mercado tends to be someone who approaches life with grace and compassion, and who has a powerful and commanding personality. Who can be analytical, patient, and deliberate, avoiding risks and seeking out stability instead.
Some of Walter Mercado's challenges
While Walter Mercado has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Walter Mercado can be Stubborn, Status-seeking, Aggressive, Idle, Arrogant, Impulsive, and Non-confrontational.
Stubborn and Idle
One of Walter Mercado's key challenges is that they are someone who can be seen as stubborn and, at times, lazy.
Walter Mercado must also exercise caution as they can have a hard time reconciling wants and needs, and can be short-tempered and aggressive.
Impulsive and Aggressive
Walter Mercado 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.
Materialistic and Aggressive
Finally, Walter Mercado also can be materialistic, emotional, aggressive, stubborn, inconsistent, and be prone to big temper outbursts.