| Uri Geller | | | | they do end up in a mess just like the rest of us |
| - Date of birth - 20th December 1946 | | | | - but they always seem to land on their feet and |
| | | | everything comes out well in the end. Cheerful by |
| His earliest memory is of a gunshot breaking the | | | | nature and pleasant to deal with, as they spread |
| window over his cradle, and broken glass falling on | | | | their good mood to everyone within reach, they'll |
| his teddy bear. His father was a soldier in the | | | | regale you with their tales, which may often |
| British Army in Palestine. He was devastatingly | | | | feature some heroics of their own, but you won't |
| handsome, Uri describing him as 'like a film star'. | | | | be bored because they're good storytellers. |
| But he was a reluctant parent, and used to beat | | | | Background |
| Uri. But Uri hero-worshipped him and so was | | | | Born in Tel Aviv to Jewish parents with |
| devastated when his parents split up when he | | | | Austro-Hungarian background, Geller was named |
| was 9, and left him in a kibbutz for a year. | | | | after a cousin who had been killed in a bus |
| Eventually, his mother collected him and took him | | | | accident. He was the only child of his Army |
| to live in Cyprus where she remarried. | | | | sergeant father and Manzy Freud, his mother, |
| At the height of his fame in the early 70s, he | | | | who he says is a relative of Sigmund Freud. After |
| came a cropper when a major war was declared | | | | his parents' split and moving to Cyprus, he |
| on Uri Geller to debunk him, to try to destroy not | | | | attended school and learned English, his first two |
| only his credibility but also his livelihood. He was | | | | languages being Hungarian and Hebrew. |
| also under constant attack from the Bible Belt, | | | | Subsequently, when his step-father died, they |
| who called him a satanist. The pressure got too | | | | moved back to Israel, and at the age of 18, Uri |
| much and he became bulimic. He said, "I went | | | | served as a paratrooper in the Israeli Army. He |
| through hell for a year. I think the main reason | | | | was wounded in action during the 1967 Six Day |
| was because I came from poverty, and suddenly | | | | War and was invalided out. He then worked as a |
| I was catapulted into stardom and money started | | | | photographic model in 1968 and 1969, and began |
| pouring in. But I realised one day that I'd lost all | | | | to perform for small audiences as a nightclub |
| my strength. I couldn't get out of my car. I just | | | | entertainer, becoming well-known in Israel. |
| pulled myself out of my Cadillac, and held the | | | | Uri rose to fame after performing a series of |
| roof, and I screamed out three times, 'Uri Geller, | | | | televised performances which he said were |
| stop, stop, stop it!' - and I never did it again." | | | | paranormal demonstrations of psychokinesis, |
| Numerology | | | | dowsing, and telepathy. By the 1970s, he became |
| 20th December 1946 - Life Path 25/7 | | | | popular in the United States and Europe. He also |
| Chart: | | | | received attention from the scientific community |
| - - 6 - 9 | | | | who were interested in examining his claims of |
| 22 - - - | | | | psychic abilities. He was studied by scientists who |
| 114 - - | | | | worked with Albert Einstein, and the world's most |
| Life Path 7: The number 7 symbolizes wisdom | | | | prestigious scientific magazine, Nature, published a |
| through self-knowledge, and mysticism and | | | | paper on Uri's work at the Stanford Research |
| spirituality through meditation and metaphysical | | | | Institute in the USA - a unique endorsement, and |
| study. 7 is linked to the material plane by the | | | | an irrefutable proof that his powers are genuine. |
| spark of intellect and yet is receptive to the | | | | His work with the FBI and the CIA has ranged |
| insights of the heavens. 7s analyze, investigate | | | | from using Mind Power to erase KGB computer |
| and probe for hidden information as a matter of | | | | files and track serial killers, to attending nuclear |
| course. As a result, they tend towards | | | | disarmament negotiations to influence delegates |
| introspection and appear aloof. They find strength | | | | with positive thoughts so that they would sign the |
| in themselves and are reluctant to open up to | | | | Nuclear Arms Reduction Treaty. For decades this |
| others for aid or guidance. 7s can struggle for a | | | | aspect of his career was too confidential and |
| balanced perspective on life. At work, 7s are | | | | controversial to discuss. |
| specialists, perfectionists. 7s need to balance the | | | | After Geller visited Tokyo in 1973, thousands of |
| pursuit of knowledge with compassion and human | | | | Japanese children apparently manifested similar |
| sensitivity. This combination inspires wisdom and | | | | paranormal powers. Eight of these children were |
| ensures greater fulfillment can be attained in | | | | investigated in 1974 by a Professor of Psychology |
| metaphysical study. | | | | at a University in Tokyo, with a team of 15 |
| 7s can value their intellectual ability as a tool for | | | | researchers. Laboratory tests were devised to |
| power and control. They can intimidate others | | | | test psychokinetic ability and metal bending. One |
| with their intense reasoning capacity and cool | | | | 12-year-old, Jun Sekiguchi, demonstrated an |
| recitation of the facts. When ego and pride get in | | | | amazing ability to bend spoons paranormally and |
| the way, they are cunning and deceptive in | | | | also recharged dead electric batteries by merely |
| nature. Uri numbers shows him to be a 'passive 7' | | | | holding them. |
| which means he may be prone to secrecy and | | | | At the height of worldwide interest in his claimed |
| emotional withdrawal, and would tend to have an | | | | powers, Geller suddenly disappeared from the |
| inferiority complex. | | | | public scene for 10 years. In 1986 the newspaper |
| His chart also shows that he has no lines of | | | | Financial Times published a report revealing that in |
| strength and one line of weakness. Lines of | | | | 1974 Geller had been persuaded to put his psychic |
| weakness indicate certain areas for potential | | | | talents at the disposal of industrialists by dowsing |
| personal growth, and indicate opportunities for | | | | for oil and minerals. The report stated that Geller |
| achieving a more balanced outlook. | | | | had met the late Sir Val Duncan, then head of the |
| The Line of the Skeptic: This missing line is all | | | | prestigious Rio Tinto-Zinc Corporation and himself |
| about the person's willingness to accept that | | | | an amateur dowser, who suggested that Geller |
| which cannot be proven by scientific means, i.e. | | | | try psychic prospecting. Peter Sterling, chairman |
| religion, spirituality or occult sciences (such as | | | | of Zanex, an Australian mineral exploration |
| numerology). This line can indicate anything from | | | | company, confirmed that Geller was flown to the |
| total skepticism of anything metaphysical through | | | | Solomon Islands to help pinpoint gold deposits, and |
| to an enlightened, open-minded approach to the | | | | that the company was successful in finding alluvial |
| mysteries of existence. | | | | gold in the Solomons. Peter Sterling stated that it |
| He also has two 2s in his birth date, plus a zero | | | | was not easy to explain the employment of |
| following the first 2, which can add intensity to | | | | Geller to his board of directors and shareholders. |
| the number. The number 2 is passive, soothing | | | | He said, "Most mining people are pretty down to |
| and diplomatic. The elemental association is water, | | | | earth and materialistic, and the sort of work Uri |
| which is calming, cool and tranquil. The number 2 is | | | | does doesn't fit current scientific knowledge. I |
| adaptable and has evolved to temper the | | | | think that in time science will know, and will be |
| potency of the 1. 2s are fulfilled by helping others | | | | building machines to do the same thing. But now, |
| reach their goals, and are best when working as | | | | well, the reaction is a bit like witch hunters in the |
| part of a team effort rather than on solitary | | | | dark ages, or flat earthers. There are a lot of flat |
| endeavors. | | | | earthers around". |
| He also has two 1s in the birth date: 1 is | | | | From time to time, sensational reports are |
| associated with masculine (yang) energies, and is | | | | circulated that Geller significantly changed the |
| the potent force of the elemental Fire. 1s need to | | | | course of world events, such as mentally |
| learn individuality, self-reliance and proper | | | | influencing Gorbachev's top aide so that the |
| expression of will. Someone in harmony with this | | | | Soviet leader made an offer of dramatic cuts in |
| path can appear brave and original. They often | | | | nuclear weapons. |
| emerge as a natural leader who can initiate new | | | | At his peak in the 1970s, he also worked full-time |
| projects and push forward radical ideas. They can | | | | performing for television audiences worldwide. |
| be fiercely independent and should be left alone to | | | | Geller also has a passion for painting, and has |
| finish tasks. | | | | designed plates for Poole Pottery, designed the |
| Life path 25/7: As we have already seen, Uri | | | | logo for popular music group 'NSYNC and |
| Geller has conflicting numbers, like the 1 and 2 | | | | contributed artwork to Michael Jackson's CD, |
| energies. Also, with the Life Path number 25/7, | | | | Invincible. He has written 16 fiction and nonfiction |
| the interaction of 2, 5, 7 gives rise to internal | | | | books. In recent years, he has starred in the 2001 |
| conflicts that send 25/7s on a quest for healing | | | | horror film Sanitarium, appeared as a contestant |
| and illumination. They are caught in a double bind: | | | | on the show I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! |
| not usually trusting of others enough to share | | | | Then in 2007, Uri hosted a show in Israel called |
| inner feelings, they have few intimate friends, but | | | | The Successor, where the contestants |
| they have a deep desire to help others, to make | | | | performed magic tricks. And in July 2007, he was |
| a difference, to contribute in some way. | | | | signed by NBC, along with Criss Angel, for |
| Most 25/7s have a refined appearance and | | | | Phenomenon, which started the search for the |
| certain childlike qualities; they have a Peter Pan-like | | | | next great mentalist. He also hosts the TV shows |
| quality, caught between Never Neverland and | | | | The Next Uri Geller in Germany, and De Nieuwe |
| Earth; they aren't sure where they fit in. They | | | | Uri Geller in Holland, and the same show again in |
| can get drained and stressed from thinking too | | | | Hungary, where Uri speaks both in Hungarian and |
| much, also resulting in possible allergies. They need | | | | in English. |
| grounding and to come down to earth. Physical | | | | Uri currently lives with his wife, Hanna, his mother |
| exercise works well for them, as does self-trust. | | | | and his brother-in-law/manager, Shipi Shtrang, in |
| 25/7s are well suited to any work that requires | | | | Berkshire, England, his children having all grown up. |
| exceptionally deft thinking and skillful hands. | | | | Interviewed by The Observer, he took a |
| Insightful and private, they also make excellent | | | | journalist round his house and every object had a |
| researchers. | | | | story attached. The framed exercise bike on the |
| Astrology | | | | wall, for instance, he said, was not a pointless |
| Sagittarius - The Archer | | | | piece of junk, but a bike that belonged to the late |
| Sagittarians are the optimists of the zodiac, | | | | Bruce Beresford, "a British cyclist who asked me |
| believing that it is better to travel hopefully than | | | | many years ago to help him break the world |
| to arrive. They cannot bear stagnation of any | | | | record". Apparently he has been trying to sell his |
| kind. They possess an adventurous spirit that | | | | house for some years. He said, "I came to the |
| refuses to be tied down and, if they cannot | | | | stage where I didn't need any marble around me, |
| physically travel the world, they will explore the | | | | or gold taps, or silk walls. I've grown out of that. I |
| realms of the mind with the same enthusiasm. | | | | want a rustic house, something strange, |
| In Love: They have a certain panache when it | | | | technologically empowered to turn around like by |
| comes to courtship, perhaps showering their lover | | | | solar energy, on some little plot by the river - half |
| with little gifts - they're noted for their generosity | | | | an acre would be enough for me." He says that |
| and love to make such gestures - or whisking | | | | Hanna and he are soul mates, and she would |
| them away somewhere unexpectedly. The | | | | happily travel with him wherever he went. His |
| archer's interests are far ranging and they need | | | | brother-in-law, Shipi, would probably come with |
| constant stimuli to avoid boredom. | | | | him too, as they have been together for 30 |
| In Work: They are unafraid of risk-taking and | | | | years. |
| many opt to run their own business. Jupiter, the | | | | He is a vegan and he cycles at least 27 miles |
| sign's ruler, is the planet of good fortune, | | | | every morning, as has so much excess energy to |
| opportunity and expansion. They are adaptable | | | | burn off. A large part of his day is then taken up |
| and able to have several tasks on the go at any | | | | with answering emails. They come from all over |
| one time. This sign is associated with sporting | | | | the world, and he loves getting them, so if you |
| pursuits as well as more intellectual professions | | | | send him one, you may even get a reply! His |
| such as teaching and law. There is also a link with | | | | address is He rarely bends spoons publicly now. |
| religion and philosophy; some Sagittarians are | | | | Instead, he continues to write and appear on radio |
| perpetual students of such subjects, having | | | | and TV, exploring subjects like ESP and UFOs, and |
| become hooked on acquiring knowledge from an | | | | giving motivational and inspirational lectures. He is |
| early age. | | | | an enthusiastic advocate of self-help, including |
| While they're reputed to have two left feet and | | | | positive thinking, believing in yourself and using |
| be rather clumsy physically, they are born with a | | | | your own mind power. |
| special grace. It's not that they can do no wrong - | | | | |