Jeane Dixon

There is some controversy over the birth year; some consider it to be 1910, while most of the evidence suggests its 1904. Dixon was born in Medford, but most of her early years were spent in the Missouri and California. Her family migrated from Germany and she kept the German traditions alive throughout her childhood. From young age her parents Gerhard and Emma encouraged her interest in the astrology and gypsy culture. Dixon's life as a child was carefree; her father owned an automobile shop. She was the god child of famous television and film producer Hal Roach, who was also partner in the auto business. The first sighting of her psychic abilities came into light at age of 10 when a gypsy fortune teller told her that she had the power to see and give advice to powerful people.

Jeane got married to James Dixon. Her marriage to James Dixon is seen as huge turning point in her career. Till his death she worked as president of her husband's firm. This was a happy marriage, although she did not have any children. They raised many orphans and homeless children. Often Jeane and James supported many charities and orphanages. She started the psychic reading mostly for her circle of friends, many of her readings came true and soon she was asked for giving psychic readings regarding people and events.

Her first national prediction was the assassination of JFK. Her prediction was published in the Parade magazine. This was not her first true predication. Initially, she had predicated that president Richard Nixon will win. She has been said to have gained much fame for her one true prediction but so many others didn't came true. This is still known as the Jeane Dixon effect.

The next book was "My Life and Prophecies". The book went best seller in just few weeks. There was a controversy related to this book, and then a small time writer, Adele Fletcher, sued Dixon for the book being based on his manuscript. This went to court, and five percent of royalties were awarded to him in the end. Dixon was very active in political prophecies also, she was the advisor to the President Nixon, and was called "the soothsayer", by him. She continued to serve the white house in the Regan presidency too. It is known that Nancy Reagan used to ask her advice for most of her decisions.

Jeane Dixon biographies include, My Life and Prophecies, Reincarnation and Prayers to Live, The Call to Glory, Dixon, Jeane, Yesterday, Today, and Forever, Jeane Dixon's Astrological cookbook, and A Gift of Prayer. Most of these reached at number one on the best sellers. Jeane Dixon will always be remembered as a person to provide comfort and inspiration by millions.

Jeane Dixon Effect is the term coined by the Temple University. This was seen as a way to promote the few correct predictions and ignoring the large number of incorrect ones. There are many of her predictions that did not make it, like World War III, Walter Ruther, and Russia to put the man on Moon first. Jeane Dixon passed away in 1997; she left many of her belongings to the charity and church. Her last few days were spent in the Sibley Hospital, in Washington, D.C. Her legacy was left to the banker friend, Bernstein. The Jeane Dixon Museum was opened in Strasburg, Virginia. After Bernstein passed away, the possessions were auctioned, the whole 500 boxes.