Christian Rätsch is a German author, ethnopharmacologist, archaeologist, and anthropologist. He is known for his work in the fields of psychoactive substances, traditional shamanic practices, and their cultural significance. His extensive research covers ancient and modern practices associated with plant-based medicines and spiritual rituals. Rätsch's writings often explore the intersection of nature, spirituality, and the human experience, emphasizing the importance of understanding indigenous knowledge systems. He has contributed to the discourse on entheogens and their role in various cultures worldwide.
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Meaning of the name - Christian
follower of Christ, anointed one
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Christian Rätsch belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Hamburg
Cause of Death: peptic ulcer disease
Occupation: anthropologist | archaeologist | pharmacologist | author
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 20, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for April 20, 2025 |
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| Sun | 0 Taurus 20 | 0 Taurus 52 | 5 Cancer 45 |
| Moon | 16 Capricorn 23 | 26 Capricorn 25 | 3 Cancer 35 |
| Mercury | 18 Taurus 27 | 3 Aries 36 | 27 Gemini 52 |
| Venus | 1 Taurus 56 | 25 Pisces 45 | 25 Cancer 27 |
| Mars | 21 Gemini 14 | 1 Leo 3 | 3 Leo 53 |
| Jupiter | 22 Virgo 51 | 19 Gemini 22 | 23 Virgo 55 |
| Saturn | 14 Sagittarius 8 | 26 Pisces 40 | 9 Sagittarius 40 |
| Uranus | 2 Leo 55 | 25 Taurus 46 | 5 Leo 20 |
| Neptune | 1 Scorpio 15 | 0 Aries 45 | 29 Libra 52 |
| Pluto | 27 Leo 59 | 3 Aquarius 46 | 28 Leo 28 |
| Rahu | 20 Scorpio 53 | 25 Pisces 41 | 17 Scorpio 17 |
| Ketu | 20 Taurus 53 | 25 Virgo 41 | 17 Taurus 17 |
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