Saturday, December 27, 2014

Financial Astrology - December 28, 2014


This week's blog post and letter will be shorter than usual due to market closings and holiday period. 2015 should be interesting.

SP500
I was waiting for a down move in the main US indices. We are still waiting. The move up from the FED announcement leaves us at the ATH, (All Time Highs) in the DJIA, SP500 and Russell 2000. For the SP500, Cycle-wise we are in the 11th week of a Primary  1  cycle and I have dropped the Aug 7th date as the beginning of this Primary (nominal 18 week) cycle although this leaves us with a distorted Primary cycle 10 weeks from Aug 7th to the Oct 15th low.

The long discussed 6th instance of the Uranus / Pluto waxing square was exact on Monday, Dec 15th. It brought the markets down but not with the force or length of time I had expected. I believe it was either Bill Meridian or Charles Jayne (both astrologers) who said, "that the final aspect in a series (like this one) strikes the telling blow". The 7th and last square in this series is March 16, 2015. Before we rush ahead the Sun will translate the Uranus / Pluto square on January 3, 2015 +- a couple of TD's (trading days). There is a chance we get the move down I have been waiting for around that date but we must respect the strength of the move up. There are a number of other potent astrological aspects coming up in Jan 2015 and in February and March. The 1st quarter should be a very telling period of time.

We are witnessing the effects of the Uranus / Pluto square, both in the stock markets of the world and social unrest on the streets of the USA. There have obviously been upsets and social unrest in many countries, much of which as a result of this long term square. Things will be changing once we get past this square (next and last occurrence March 16, 2015).

There is a major transit coming up over the next 2 weeks which will directly affect the Uranus / Pluto square. Dates are reserved for subscribers.

As a general statement going forward. For the past couple of years I have been forecasting troughs and crests in the general market indices. There has been no mention of market crashes or more dire events. The strength of the market has been impressive although it may have been manipulated up in the US and other markets, ex. Japan.

For 2015 and the first quarter of 2016 we'll be looking to call a more severe market turn and possible crash.

There are a number of longer term market cycles that could hit in 2015. Two we've discussed before are the 4 year cycle and the 6 year cycle. There are a number of longer term cycles as well which are covered in the market letter.

Historically we are entering the strong period of the year for the markets. We also have the reaction to the mid-term elections in the US. It was pointed out to me this is typically very positive when there is a democratic president. This is based on averages but we should be aware of market tendencies to move in one direction or the other.

The astros, look negative in the 2nd week in January.



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Gold
Gold appears to have put in a trough on Nov 7th. This would put us in the 8th week of it's Primary cycle   1  (nominal 18 week) during this coming week,. We are in the time period for the first nominal 6 week pullback of the Primary cycle and may be seeing a move out of it.

It has been difficult forecasting many of the commodities due to possible deflationary forces, wild currency moves and market manipulation.

With the move on Dec 26 Gold has made it back to both the trend line and just over the 45 day sma. This needs to be watched closely. Dec 31 is the 90 td (trading day) cycle which often gets a move in Gold, both up or down.



Gold Price Lines VIDEO


Silver also appears to be in the 8th week of it's Primary cycle cycle  1 on
Nov 7th. looks like the Primary cycle (nominal 18 week cycle) trough. I'm ignoring the long tail on the data from Dec 1 and assume it's bad data. This latest move down may be the nominal 6 week low so we wait for the precious metals to raise their hands.



Crude
This week should start the 16th week of the Primary cycle. We may also have put in a Primary cycle low on Dec 16. We'll need at least a week to try and determine which is correct. There is a Mars conjunct Neptune aspect and Venus opposition Jupiter on January 19th, 2015. Either way I expect a period of sideways consolidation and looking for crude to settle in a range around $50.00 .

The questions are how long will it take demand to clear built up inventories of crude world wide and how much will continuing weak demand in 2015 effect crude inventories in 2015.

Questions not easily answered. I'll be looking for possible astrological aspects, like above, that could point to a change in trend for crude.




Let's not forget the two charts I posted for weeks which pointed to early Dec for a low in crude.





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Saturday, December 20, 2014

Financial Astrology - December 21, 2014


SP500
We were looking for a decline in the US market indices. It has arrived and gone as the move up from the FED announcement leaves us just off the ATH, All Time Highs. Cycle-wise we are in the
10th week of a Primary  1  cycle and I have dropped the Aug 7th date as the beginning of this Primary (nominal 18 week) cycle although this leaves us with a distorted Primary cycle 10 weeks from Aug 7th to the Oct 15th low.

The long discussed 6th instance of the Uranus / Pluto waxing square was exact on Monday, Dec 15th. It brought the markets down but not with the force or length of time we had expected. I believe it was either Bill Meridian or Charles Jayne (both astrologers) who said, "that the final aspect in a series (like this one) strikes the telling blow". The 7th and last square in this series is March 16, 2015. There are a number of other potent astrological aspects in the second half of March. This could be a very telling period of time.

Bear in mind the Uranus / Pluto aspect is a long term square which last took place in 1876 and is very much still in orb. On Sunday, Uranus turns direct meaning it will be standing still, as viewed from Earth for a number of days around the reversal date. Watch for events, and they could be the markets,  or other, on Dec 22, 23rd.

We are witnessing the effects of this square both in the stock markets of the world and social unrest on the streets of the USA. There have obviously been upsets and social unrest in many countries, much of which as a result of this long term square. Things will be changing once we get past this square (next and last occurrence March 16, 2015).

There are two major transits coming up over the next 4 weeks which will directly affect the Uranus / Pluto square. Dates are reserved for subscribers.

As a general statement going forward. For the past couple of years I have been forecasting troughs and crests in the general market indices. There has been no mention of market crashes or more dire events. The strength of the market has been impressive although it may have been manipulated up in the US and other markets, ex. Japan.

For 2015 and the first quarter of 2016 we'll be looking to call a more severe market turn and possible crash.

There are a number of longer term market cycles that could hit in 2015. Two we've discussed before are the 4 year cycle and the 6 year cycle. There are a number of longer term cycles as well which are covered in the market letter.

Historically we are entering the strong period of the year for the markets. We also have the reaction to the mid-term elections in the US. It was pointed out to me this is typically very positive when there is a democratic president. This is based on averages but we should be aware of market tendencies to move in one direction or the other.

I know we are probably in a Santa Claus rally and Xmas is next week and the FED is being supportive, and financial news is positive, BUT, looking at the astros, they look negative both in the short term, next week and again in January.

Please note the new format has additional comments. I've included the key charts as well.
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Gold
Gold appears to have put in a trough on Nov 7th. This would put us in the 7th week of it's Primary cycle   1  (nominal 18 week). We are in the time period for the first nominal 6 week pullback of the Primary cycle.

It has been difficult forecasting many of the commodities due to possible deflationary forces, wild currency moves and market manipulation.

We have fallen below the descending trend line and the 15 and 45 day sma. We are either going down into the nominal 6 week trough or a more significant move down is forming and the nominal 18 week cycle count is incorrect and the cycle started on Oct 6th. The latter would put us in the 12th week and would be very bearish considering the high was put in shortly after Oct 6th.



Gold Price Lines VIDEO

Silver also appears to be in the 7th week of it's Primary cycle cycle  1  on Nov 7th. looks like the Primary cycle (nominal 18 week cycle) trough. I'm ignoring the long tail on the data from Dec 1 and assume it's bad data. We may be due for a dip into the first nominal 6 week cycle. Watch for signs of a trough.



Crude
I'm looking for crude to settle in a price range. We may have a few more weeks of volatility first There are no astrological events that would directly affect crude until mid-January where we have the heliocentric waxing trine between Jupiter and Uranus. Jupiter is a co-ruler of crude. For now I'll take Dec 16th as the Primary cycle low realizing we may get side-ways consolidation rather than a move up which is what to usually expect at cycle troughs.

The big questions is whether this huge move in crude is a more permanent structural change or shorter term. I suspect we are seeing a new outlook for crude at lower prices.

Financial analysts (I was one of those) are busy re-pricing the value of oil producers and therefore their assets and stock price. We will probably have swings for the next few days until this process is complete.



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Saturday, December 13, 2014

Financial Astrology - Dec. 14, 2014


SP500
We have been looking for a turn in the US market indices and it has arrived. Cycle-wise we are either in the 9th week of a Primary  1  cycle or the 19th week of an older cycle.

Cycle wise, we are either headed down into a nominal 18 week cycle low  1  if we are in the 19th week of a Primary cycle which started Aug 7th or into a 1/2 Primary low of a Primary cycle which started Oct 15th. The depth of this pullback should identify which cycle we are in.

The long discussed 6th instance of the Uranus / Pluto square is exact on Monday,
Dec 15th. We are witnessing the effects both in the stock markets of the world and social unrest on the streets of the USA. There have been demonstrations against governments in a number of countries leading up to the exact square dates. From previous letters;

"Other events associated with this square are protest movements, social unrest and perhaps mob violence directed at banks and governments."

"Look for governments everywhere to take steps to protect themselves from their own people and people rebelling against the controls of government."

"The last conjunction of Uranus and Pluto occurred during the 60's, a period of social unrest. The news footage from Ferguson over the last week is strikingly similar to the social unrest video from nearly 50 years ago."

"This aspect has a historical association between anarchic uprisings and problems with debt. Among other things, Pluto rules big money (wealth) and debt including sovereign debt."

The protest marches planned in the US this weekend fit exactly with the energies of the Uranus / Pluto waxing square.

The last time the waxing square took place was 1876 approximately 138 years ago.

There are two major transits coming up over the next 4 weeks which will directly affect the Uranus / Pluto square. Dates are reserved for subscribers.

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VIDEO Uranus / Pluto Square


I've mentioned before this period around the exact square of Uranus and Pluto could produce more significant geophysical events. I've noticed an increase in 5.5 and above earthquakes over the last two weeks. Volcanic activity is also active.

As a general statement going forward. For the past couple of years I have been forecasting troughs and crests in the general market indices. There has been no mention of market crashes or more dire events. 

For 2015 and the first quarter of 2016 we'll be looking to call a more severe market turn and possible crash. At this point I'm assuming some external event will cause the fall but this could change as we move forward. I suspect the US$ or other currency will be involved. Also from my preliminary review of 2015 there appears to be additional war aspects and I would say we won't have a lot of time to wait, 1st quarter. I'm assuming this is in addition to the conflicts going on or a dramatic increase in existing hostilities.

Historically we are entering the strong period of the year for the markets. We also have the reaction to the mid-term elections in the US. It was pointed out to me this is typically very positive when there is a democratic president. This is based on averages but we should be aware of market tendencies to move in one direction or the other.

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Gold
Gold appears to have put in a trough on Nov 7th. This would put us in the 6th week of it's Primary cycle   1  (nominal 18 week). We are in the time period for the first 6 week pullback of the Primary cycle.

It has been difficult forecasting many of the commodities due to possible deflationary forces, wild currency moves and market manipulation.

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Silver also appears to be in the 6th week of it's Primary cycle cycle  1 on
Nov 7th. With Silver in the same timing as Gold it may be nearing a 6 week cycle crest although this may stretch out a week or 2 with all the astrological activity.



Crude
The big questions is whether this huge move in crude is a more permanent structural change or shorter term. I suspect we are seeing a new outlook for crude at lower prices.

I gave a number of reasons for the behavior in the price of crude last week. I'll add the major Astros. Crude is ruled by Jupiter and Neptune. Neptune is in it's home sign Pisces, where Neptune is quite powerful. Neptune is also about deceit and confusion.

I'm not looking for a trigger in crude anymore. Aspects to Jupiter or Neptune, the rulers of crude were good candidates.

From a few weeks ago, blog post.
"Somewhere between the Nov 17, Neptune direct and Dec 9th, Jupiter retrograde should see a reversal in crude or a change in one of the issues involving crude."

We got the big change with the OPEC announcement and the subsequent slide in Crude.


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Saturday, December 6, 2014

Financial Astrology - Dec 6, 2014


Summary
Please note, we are testing a new format for the charts, that is voice over charts and using YouTube for display. I believe this will be a better format for communicating information.

SP500
We have been looking for a turn in the US market indices for the past two weeks. Cycle-wise we are at either the 8th week of a Primary  1  cycle or the 18th week of an older cycle. Either way, cycle wise, we are due for a turn down into either the nominal 6 week low or down into the nominal 18 week cycle low Primary  1 .

We continue to look for periods of time where this market will, if not reverse, at least pause or have a normal correction period. If you feel the price action since mid October is not normal, you would be right.

We are just entering a volatile time period with both Jupiter and Uranus are active. We are also entering a period where the next Uranus / Pluto waxing square is exact on
Dec. 15th. If you  review the comments made about this square in last weeks letter and many prior letters;

"Other events associated with this square are protest movements, social unrest and perhaps mob violence directed at banks and governments."

"Look for governments everywhere to take steps to protect themselves from their own people and people rebelling against the controls of government."

"The last conjunction of Uranus and Pluto occurred during the 60's, a period of social unrest. The news footage from Ferguson over the last week is strikingly similar to the social unrest video from nearly 50 years ago."

It appears that the energies of the Uranus / Pluto square are manifesting as social unrest between the black community and the countries police departments. Or perhaps it is just the white communities (and media) are just waking up to a problem that has been well known in the black communities for years. Watch the time periods around the next two exact squares between Uranus and Pluto that is on Dec 15, 2014 and March 16, 2015 for more potential social unrest. Hopefully police departments and other's in a position of power back off during the intense period.

I'm going to try a new format here and use a Crude chart to demonstrate the technique. This is one of literally thousands of astrological techniques. I'm hoping to convey more information in this new format. If it is well received I'll include it in future market letters. I can get much more information across with a picture of a chart and talk to it with the astrological events on the chart.

NEW FORMAT - TURN ON YOUR SPEAKERS
(PS. Change the format to Full Screen for improved viability)

Crude - Jupiter and Neptune - just an example.

Crude - 38 month and 16 / 24 week cycles

See comments further down in the crude section.

SP500 - Jupiter and Uranus

Uranus / Pluto Square

We are about to enter more challenging times as the Uranus / Pluto waxing square is exact for the 6th time on Dec 15th.

I've been looking for a pullback for a number of weeks.

As a general statement going forward. For the past couple of years I have been forecasting troughs and crests in the general market indices. There has been no mention of market crashes or more dire events. The strength of the market has been impressive although it may have been manipulated up in the US and other markets, ex. Japan.

For 2015 and the first quarter of 2016 we'll be looking to call a more severe market turn and possible crash. At this point I'm assuming some external event will cause the fall but this could change as we move forward. I suspect the US$ will be involved. Also from my preliminary review of 2015 there appears to be additional war aspects and I would say we won't have a lot of time to wait, 1st quarter. I'm assuming this is in addition to the conflicts going on or a dramatic increase in existing hostilities.

On Gold, I've been waiting for Dec 8th where we have Jupiter going retrograde in the sign of Leo. Leo is ruled by the Sun which rules Gold. Until Thursday a move up in Gold looked like the strongest path. Friday was a strong move down which tokk Gold below the 15 day sma and the 45 day sma. Nevertheless I'm looking for a reversal in Gold and up.

From last weeks post on Crude:
"Somewhere between the Nov 17, Neptune direct and Dec 9th, Jupiter retrograde should see a reversal in crude or a change in one of the issues involving crude."

Well, crude got a sharp move and issues involving crude changed, specifically, OPEC and all countries associated with the supply side.

The question now, is this a shorter term move or a more permanent change in crude pricing going forward?

SP-500

We are entering either the 8th week of the nominal 18 week cycle  1 (nominal 18 week) which started on Oct. 15th or the 18th week of a cycle which started on
Aug 7th.

This is looking more like a Primary cycle bottom on Oct 15th and therefore, cycle wise, we should be looking for a pullback into the nominal 6 week cycle trough. If the cycle started on Aug 7th we should be looking for a crest and move down into the nominal 18 week cycle low. We have been waiting for a turn down for a couple of weeks.


Historically we are entering the strong period of the year for the markets. We also have the reaction to the mid-term elections in the US. It was pointed out to me this is typically very positive when there is a democratic president. This is based on averages but we should be aware of market tendencies to move in one direction or the other.

A general note on Neptune. Like any planet Neptune can rule many things. One is illusion and delusion. Other things ruled by Neptune are; health and welfare, charities, spirituality, refinement, weakness, healing, hospitals, prisons, legal and illegal drugs, chemicals, poisons, scandal, corruption, fraud, propaganda, films, socialism, the oceans, oil and gas and the navy.
I bring this up because Neptune is in a powerful position, it is in it's own sign, Pisces. Things that it rules come to the fore and are more potent than usual. Neptune is a slow moving Planet and is in each sign approx. 14 years. It's part of the background to history and as the book states, it's the "Sign of the Times".

In Pisces, Neptune acts with the greatest ease. It is often associated with dependency. When looking at a general population this can be dependency on the populations government, including hand-outs and all forms of programs, from pensions to food stamps. Dependency can also cover addiction to technological toys from cell phones that can't be put down to an x-box or other games. Media propaganda is often highlighted during Neptune / Pisces transits as is depression, oppression or exploitation. Pisces is also associated with healing so watch for developments in medicines (traditional and alternative) and medical technologies and alternative healing.

Watch for the effect of the above. Market wise watch the medical sectors and those companies bringing new technologies forward.

Closer at hand we had Neptune turning stationary Direct on Nov 16th and then the Sun square Neptune on Nov 27th, the day of the OPEC meeting and decision. See the Jupiter / Neptune link above.

Gold
Gold appears to have put in a trough on Nov 7th. This would put us in the 5th week of it's Primary cycle   1  (nominal 18 week).

It has been difficult forecasting many of the commodities due to possible deflationary forces, wild currency moves and market manipulation. Even if it is the 5th week of a new Primary cycle, which is typically bullish, it could turn back down quickly. There are other potentially bullish Astros for Gold in this time frame.

Subscribers got a more detailed review of the longer term Gold aspects detailing an 8.5 year, 4.25 year and 17 month cycles three weeks ago.


Silver also appears to be in the 5th week of it's Primary cycle cycle  1 on
Nov 7th. Silver has both signs of turning up and down, so we'll wait until next week to comment

Crude
The big questions is whether this huge move in crude is a more permanent structural change or shorter term. I suspect we are seeing a new outlook for crude at lower prices.

I gave a number of reasons for the behavior in the price of crude last week. I'll add the major Astros. Crude is ruled by Jupiter and Neptune. As mentioned above Neptune is in it's home sign Pisces, where Neptune is quite powerful. Neptune is also about deceit and confusion.

I'm not looking for a trigger in crude anymore. Aspects to Jupiter or Neptune, the rulers of crude were good candidates.

From last weeks blog post.
"Somewhere between the Nov 17, Neptune direct and Dec 9th, Jupiter retrograde should see a reversal in crude or a change in one of the issues involving crude."

We got the big change with the OPEC announcement and the subsequent slide in Crude.

Details for Crude are included in the Chart / voice over's above.

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Saturday, November 29, 2014

Financial Astrology - Dec 1, 2014


Summary
SP-500
We have been looking for a turn in the US market indices for the past two weeks. Cycle-wise we are at either the 7th week of a Primary  1  cycle or the 17th week of an older cycle. Either way we are due for a turn down into either the nominal 6 week low or down into the nominal 18 week cycle low.

Virtually any momentum indicator based on broad market indices are overbought on a daily basis and getting overbought on a weekly basis. These indices are the SP500, DJIA and Nasdaq 100. Also watching the Russell 2000 and the NYSE. The latter two often turn earlier.

History points to the days around Thanksgiving being generally positive for the US markets as is this time of year, nevertheless, I'm looking for a pullback in the general US market indices. We are about to enter more challenging times as the Uranus / Pluto waxing square is exact for the 6th time on Dec 15th.

I'm continuing to look for a pullback and leaning towards this week, particularly around Dec 4th to start a turn down.

As a general statement going forward. For the past couple of years I have been forecasting troughs and crests in the general market indices. There has been no mention of market crashes or more dire events. The strength of the market has been impressive although it may have been manipulated up in the US and other markets, ex. Japan.

For 2015 and the first quarter of 2016 we'll be looking to call a more severe market turn and possible crash. At this point I'm assuming some external event will cause the fall but this could change as we move forward. I suspect the US$ will be involved. Also from my preliminary review of 2015 there appears to be additional war aspects and I would say we won't have a lot of time to wait, 1st quarter. I'm assuming this is in addition to the conflicts going on or a dramatic increase in existing hostilities.

On Gold, the recent move down could be the 2 to 4 week pullback often seen at the start of a new cycle. Gold is going in to the 4th week of a new nominal 18 week cycle. Critical areas are 1160, 1147 and 1130. I'm watching for bounces off the first two but if Gold goes below 1130 on good volume it should be time to get out. For now I'm looking for a bounce in Gold.

From last weeks post on Crude:
"Somewhere between the Nov 17, Neptune direct and Dec 9th, Jupiter retrograde should see a reversal in crude or a change in one of the issues involving crude."

Well, crude got a sharp move and issues involving crude changed, specifically, OPEC and all countries associated with the supply side.

The question now, is this a shorter term move or a more permanent change in crude pricing going forward? Watch the period around Dec 8th.

SP500

We are entering either the 7th week of the nominal 18 week cycle  1 (nominal 18 week) which started on Oct. 15th or the 17th week of a cycle which started on
Aug 7th.

This is looking more like a Primary cycle bottom on Oct 15th and therefore, cycle wise, we should be looking for a pullback into the nominal 6 week cycle trough. If the cycle started on Aug 7th we should be looking for a crest and move down into the nominal 18 week cycle low. We have been waiting for a turn down for a couple of weeks.



Historically we are entering the strong period of the year for the markets. We also have the reaction to the mid-term elections in the US. It was pointed out to me this is typically very positive when there is a democratic president. This is based on averages but we should be aware of market tendencies to move in one direction or the other. In addition years ending in 5, like 2015 have a history of being positive in the markets (i.e. they finish higher than where they opened).

Astrological events coming up are:

Mars will be leaving Capricorn this week. Mars is exalted in Capricorn, where it operates with the greatest strength. This coupled with the forming Uranus / Pluto waxing square have lead to numerous violent events both from warring parties in the mid-East, the US and other locales.

The next date and 6th event of the exact square of Uranus and Pluto is on Dec 15th.
It should be mentioned the first 5 of the recent exact squares have most often occurred near short term market crests and then down. I believe it was either Bill Meridian or Charles Jayne who said, that the final aspect in a series strikes the telling blow. I've found in a series like the 7 aspects of Uranus square Pluto, if nothing much has happened, one of the last few exact aspects is emphasized. In this case it would be one of the remaining squares on Dec 15, 2014 or March 16, 2015.

This daily chart of the SP500 shows the previous 5 instances of the Uranus waxing square to Pluto and the two coming up. Note; the previous exact squares most often marked a short term top then down. Also note on the chart, the horizontal purple lines are the Uranus price lines which have acted as both resistance and support. We appear to be approaching the next Uranus price line at approx. 2082 for the SP500.



This coming week there are three Astrological events that have a history of turns. They all fall on the same date, Dec 4th. These are:

Mars leaving Capricorn and entering Aquarius,
Venus in waxing trine to Jupiter and
Sun waning trine to Uranus.

Many would look at the trine as a positive indicator but it can also indicate things that are overdone. This is particularly true when the planets are Jupiter and Uranus.

A general note on Neptune. Like any planet Neptune can rule many things. One is illusion and delusion. Other things ruled by Neptune are; health and welfare, charities, spirituality, refinement, weakness, healing, hospitals, prisons, legal and illegal drugs, chemicals, poisons, scandal, corruption, fraud, propaganda, films, socialism, the oceans, oil and gas and the navy.
I bring this up because Neptune is in a powerful position, it is in it's own sign, Pisces. Things that it rules come to the fore and are more potent than usual. Neptune is a slow moving Planet and is in each sign approx. 14 years. It's part of the background to history and as the book states, it's the "Sign of the Times".

In Pisces, Neptune acts with the greatest ease. It is often associated with dependency. When looking at a general population this can be dependency on the populations government, including hand-outs and all forms of programs, from pensions to food stamps. Dependency can also cover addiction to technological toys from cell phones that can't be put down to an x-box or other games. Media propaganda is often highlighted during Neptune / Pisces transits as is depression, oppression or exploitation. Pisces is also associated with healing so watch for developments in medicines (traditional and alternative) and medical technologies and alternative healing.

Watch for the effect of the above. Market wise watch the medical sectors and those companies bringing new technologies forward.

Closer at hand we had Neptune turning stationary Direct on Nov 16th and then the Sun square Neptune on Nov 27th, the day of the OPEC meeting and decision. The mid-East is steeped in astrological history and is the source of western Astrology although much has been lost. Neptune rules crude. Did someone use this info to schedule the OPEC meeting  date when the Sun was squaring Neptune and the US markets were closed?

Gold
Gold appears to have put in a trough on Nov 7th. This would put us in the 4th week of it's Primary cycle   1  (nominal 18 week).

It has been difficult forecasting many of the commodities due to possible deflationary forces, wild currency moves and market manipulation. Even if it is the 4th week of a new Primary cycle, which is typically bullish, it could turn back down quickly. There are other potentially bullish Astros for Gold in this time frame.

On the daily chart below price has broken through the 15 day sma and touched the 45 day sma on Friday. The next target would be the retracement at approx 61.8% (red) near 1160. If broken then 1160, 1147 and 1130. As mentioned a move below 1130 on good volume, get out.

Subscribers got a more detailed review of the longer term Gold aspects detailing an 8.5 year, 4.25 year and 17 month cycles three weeks ago.



Silver also appears to be in the 4th week of it's Primary cycle cycle  1 on
Nov 7th. Like Gold, Silver appears to have bottomed but the recent down move on Friday brings the same questions as for Gold. Also like Gold watch for a pullback 2-4 weeks along that then turns up. This has been such a strong move one questions if we'll break below the start of the cycle which would be bearish.



Crude
The big questions is whether this huge move in crude is a more permanent structural change or shorter term. I suspect we are seeing a new outlook for crude at lower prices.

I gave a number of reasons for the behavior in the price of crude last week. I'll add the major Astros. Crude is ruled by Jupiter and Neptune. As mentioned above Neptune is in it's home sign Pisces, where Neptune is quite powerful. Neptune is also about deceit and confusion.

I'm not looking for a trigger in crude anymore. Aspects to Jupiter or Neptune, the rulers of crude were good candidates.

From last weeks blog post.
"Somewhere between the Nov 17, Neptune direct and Dec 9th, Jupiter retrograde should see a reversal in crude or a change in one of the issues involving crude."



On a longer term basis there is a 38-39 month cycle in crude, many commodities and the US$. The longer term cycles need a wider orb. This cycle could trough out from now to early November. It could also be this week. The following weekly chart shows the 38/39 month cycle in crude. There are sub-cycles. I'm looking at April 2015 for the next high. It will probably be a lower high.



There is also an interesting 16 x 24 week cycle. When they both match (green line) the 16 week (red) and the 24 week (blue) both hit at the same time. This is very often a change in trend. Next date, Dec 8 which is also a Jupiter retrograde date. Jupiter is the co-ruler of crude. Will we see another big move? We may also see a move in precious metals close to this date.




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Saturday, November 22, 2014

Financial Astrology - Nov. 23, 2014


Summary
We got the expected volatility last week with Mars still quite active, coming in from "Out of Bounds" on Nov 20 and Mars passing over the heliocentric nodes of Pluto on Nov 22nd.

Friday Nov 21 was a dramatic day. For those with an interest in Fibonacci numbers Friday was 1440 td's (trading days) from the Mar 6, 2009 low, 144 is a Fibonacci number. Friday was also on a 39 td cycle (89 / square root of 5 = 39) which had been predominately lows but inverted with the news from China of the reduction in interest rates. 89 is a Fibonacci number. Other Fibonacci calculations and the market see (http://www.harleymarketletter.com/).

This coming week there are two Astrological aspects that have a history of turns, one on Sunday the other, later in the week. Subscribers have more details and the dates. There are also multiple declination parallel aspects later in the week most of which occur during the Thanksgiving holidays in the US. There is a brief description of declination's further down.

Last week I was looking for a move down late in the week. This didn't happen. The days around Thanksgiving are generally positive for the US markets as is this time of year, nevertheless, I'm looking for a pullback in the general US market indices.

The period in mid-December looks troublesome for the markets and for world events in general. The same could be said for the early weeks of 2015.

Mid-December may be a very important time period for many markets.

I'm short from last week, but not aggressively so.

As a general statement going forward. For the past couple of years I have been forecasting pull backs and crests in the general market indices. There has been no mention of market crashes or more dire events. The strength of the market has been impressive although it may have been manipulated up.

For 2015 and the first quarter of 2016 we'll be looking for a more severe market turn and possible crash. At this point I'm assuming some external event will cause the fall but this could change as we move forward and get closer to some hard Astrological aspects.

SP500

We are entering either the 16th week of the nominal 18 week cycle  1 (nominal 18 week) which started on Aug 7th or the 6th week, with Oct 15th being the low of a shortened nominal 18 week cycle and a 50 week cycle low.

This is looking more like a Primary cycle bottom on Oct 15th and therefore, cycle wise, we should be looking for a pullback into the nominal 6 week cycle.

The problem with Oct 15th being a nominal 18 week low is the cycle was only 10 weeks long. Also the previous cycle was a very long 27 weeks making this generally reliable cycle somewhat useless to use as a trading tool for the last few months. It could be argued the short 10 week cycle makes up for the previous, extended cycle of 27 weeks. We note both on the following daily chart of the SP500.



Historically we are entering the strong period of the year for the markets. We also have the reaction to the mid-term elections in the US. It was pointed out to me this is typically very positive when there is a democratic president. This is based on averages but we should be aware of market tendencies to move in one direction or the other.

Astrological events coming up are:

Nov 22 Mars crosses the heliocentric Nodes of Pluto ( volatility in the days around this aspect). As I write this post I note Japan has just had a 6.8 earthquake in the Nagano area. This is a Mars / Pluto issue. Pluto also rules all things nuclear so watch for news out of Japan.

Nov 23 Chiron Direct - has a history of occurring at market CIT's (Change In Trend)

Nov 25 Mercury conjunct Saturn - often found at short term changes in trend

Nov 26 Venus waning trine Uranus - found at Primary cycle changes in trend. Note, the Primary cycle could only end in this time frame if we take Aug 7th as the start of the Primary. This is still a possibility.

Nov 27 Sun waning square Neptune - this aspect is most often found near a trough. We would have to move down sharply, starting early in the week if this is going to work out to be a trough. Obviously this is in US Thanksgiving but this has a range of +- 5 td's and we should watch for other markets to be affected close by this date.

A general note on Neptune. Like any planet Neptune can rule many things. One is illusion and delusion. Other things ruled by Neptune are; health and welfare, charities, spirituality, refinement, weakness, healing, hospitals, prisons, legal and illegal drugs, chemicals, poisons, scandal, corruption, fraud, propaganda, films, socialism, the oceans, oil and gas and the navy.

On the subject of frauds there is very unusual activity in both the S&P futures and Gold markets. Unusual activity in this case means large volumes during periods of traditional low volume activity (ex: 3:00am - 4:00am).

I bring this up because Neptune is in a powerful position, it is in it's own sign, Pisces. Things that it rules come to the fore and are more potent than usual. Neptune is a slow moving Planet and is in each sign approx. 14 years. It's part of the background to history and as the book states, it's the "Sign of the Times".

In Pisces, Neptune acts with the greatest ease. It is often associated with dependency. When looking at a general population this can be dependency on the populations government, including hand-outs and all forms of programs, from pensions to food stamps. Dependency can also cover addiction to technological toys from cell phones that can't be put down, to an x-box or other games. Media propaganda is often highlighted during Neptune / Pisces transits as is depression, oppression or exploitation. Pisces is also associated with healing so watch for developments in medicines (traditional and alternative) and medical technologies and alternative healing.

Watch for the effect of the above. Market wise watch the medical sectors and those companies bringing new technologies forward.

I'll include the Uranus / Pluto waxing square chart once again as it could be very important over the next few weeks. Long term aspects like this require a trigger, another planet or event that triggers the effect of the Uranus / Pluto waxing square. In this case there is a big one close by.

This daily chart of the SP500 shows the previous 5 instances of the Uranus waxing square to Pluto and the two coming up. Note; the previous exact squares most often marked a short term top then down. Also note on the chart, the horizontal purple lines are the Uranus price lines which have acted as both resistance and support. We appear to be breaking through the next Uranus price line unless the markets take a turn down, which I am expecting next week.


Declinations
Much of the Astrology covered in this blog and others deals with planet positions, the angles they make to them and the distance they travel as they revolve around the Sun. Thus we say Mars is at 25 degrees, 37 minutes in Capricorn. These are measurements of the planet moving around the Sun and are called longitude.

Think of longitude as a horizontal measurement. There is another measurement which we can look upon as a vertical measurement. That is declination's.

Declinations are a measurement of a planet north or south of the celestial equator which is the Earth's equator extended out into space. The circle each planet makes moving around the Sun are on different planes. The Sun can move north or south of the celestial equator. It's maximum distance north or south is 23 degrees, 27 minutes. If you look at a globe you would see the maxim Sun movement as the Tropic of Capricorn and the Tropic of Cancer. If another planet went beyond 23 degrees, 27 minutes, it is said to be "out of bounds". Events may happen related to the planet that are unusual or unexpected.

Gold
Gold appears to have put in a trough on Nov 7th. This would put us in the 3rd week of it's Primary cycle   1  (nominal 18 week).

It has been difficult forecasting many of the commodities due to possible deflationary forces, wild currency moves and market manipulation. Even if it is the 3rd week of a new Primary cycle, which is typically bullish, it could turn back down quickly.

On the daily chart below, price has broken through the 15 day sma and touched the 45 day sma on Friday. The next target would be 38.2% retracement at approx 1213.

The start of a new Primary cycle often has a pullback 2 to 4 weeks after the trough. For those that are not long this gives a second opportunity to get long. This is particularly useful when we have a pullback in the first 2-4 weeks and then you see a turn up. Watch the Fib retracement levels on the following daily chart for Gold. Be particularly careful trading Gold here as the central banks (Western World) do not want people putting their money in precious metals. China and Russia appear to be buying as much as they can. There is something brewing here.

Subscribers got a more detailed review of the longer term Gold aspects detailing an 8.5 year, 4.25 year and 17 month cycles two weeks ago.



The following weekly chart shows the heliocentric Venus (green) and Jupiter (blue) price lines. Both have acted as support/resistance for Gold in the past as seen on the following daily chart. Watch for Gold to follow the Venus price line up and then cross above the Jupiter price line currently in the 1211 area. The dark blue Jupiter price line may act as strong resistance. Be very careful with Gold here. It would be extremely positive for Gold to break through the Jupiter price line, but remember the comments on fraud and manipulation above. Gold's time is coming, I'm just not sure if it is now.



Silver also appears to be in the 3rd week of it's Primary cycle cycle  1 on
Nov 7th. Like Gold, Silver appears to have bottomed and now turning up. Also like Gold watch for a pullback 2-4 weeks along that then turns up.



The following chart shows the heliocentric Venus (green) and Jupiter(blue) price lines on a daily chart for Silver. The trend often changes when these two price lines cross. If this is a new Primary cycle I would expect Silver to rise and follow the Venus price line up.



Crude
Eureka, crude has moved up 2 days in a row. It's possible this is the start of a new Primary 1 cycle. The last cycle was left translated which is bearish. If this is a new cycle forming watch for it to be left translated as well. There is a lot of deflationary pressure on many commodities, precious metals included.

I gave a number of reasons for the behavior in the price of crude last week. I'll add the major Astros. Crude is ruled by Jupiter and Neptune. As mentioned above Neptune is in it's home sign Pisces, where Neptune is quite powerful. Neptune is also about deceit and confusion.

For crude I'm watching the 23.6% retracement level on the following daily chart. Crude seems to have entered a consolidation area.

I'm looking for a trigger for crude. Aspects to Jupiter or Neptune, the rulers of crude would be good candidates. Possible candidates are:

Nov 27 Sun square Neptune

Dec 9 Jupiter stationary retrograde.

Somewhere between the Nov 17, Neptune direct and Dec 9th, Jupiter retrograde should see a reversal in crude or a change in one of the issues involving crude.



On a longer term basis there is a 38-39 month cycle in crude, many commodities and the US$. The longer term cycles need a wider orb. This cycle could trough out from now to early November. It could also be this week. The following weekly chart shows the 38/39 month cycle in crude. There are sub-cycles. I'm looking at April 2015 for the next high. It will probably be a lower high.



There is also an interesting 16 x 24 week cycle. When they both match (green line) the 16 week (red) and the 24 week (blue) both hit at the same time. This is very often a change in trend. 
Next date, Dec 8.



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