Walter Mercado, Puerto Rican astrologer and actor (died 2019)

Walter Mercado Salinas, 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 began airing in Puerto Rico, eventually spreading to Latin America and the United States. Walter became known as a cultural phenomenon in the Hispanic community.

March 9 is the 68th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 297 days remain until the end of the year.