Note: All times specified are in Eastern Time Zone. Remember, people are always the unknown variable when it comes to markets and mundane events.
 
Mars conjunct Uranus also conjunct Fixed Star Algol is a rare, once-in-a-lifetime planetary alignment. This upcoming transit is significant since Fixed Star Algol is considered by ancient astrologers the nastiest fixed star in the heavens. Mars is the impulsive and aggressive warrior planet. Uranus with an 84-year return cycle is the lightning sky God influencing sudden, unexpected events.
 
The combination of these 3 conjoined together suggests we might hear and see some major news around the globe the week before and after their exact alignment by degree on July 15. Following this 3-way conjunction, slower planet Uranus will meet head on with Algol by degree and minute from July 19 to July 20.
 
Mythological stories talk about “Demon Star” Algol representing tragedy and Medusa’s beheading. Therefore, this fixed star symbolizes grave themes of death and “off with their head” type scenarios. In a way we’re already seeing that in U.S. politics. Leading USA Democrats and donors are calling for Biden to cut short his presidential campaign.

There’s greater likelihood of more earth-related events since Mars and Uranus are both in zodiac earth sign Taurus. Earth events often occur when Mars and Uranus make contact in hard alignment by conjunction, square or opposition. Indeed, mundane news includes Mount Etna in Italy erupting as of July 4.
 
Red hot planet Mars is also known for heat and we’ve got plenty of that too with heat waves throughout the USA and currently 3,311 wildfires burning in California as I write this: https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents We also just saw the earliest Category 5 Atlantic hurricane on record as Beryl barreled through the Caribbean.
 
Be on the lookout for additional geopolitical, financial and weather-related shocks to happen these next few weeks. News about war(s) in the media could get fiery. Perhaps Biden will concede and step down as the incumbent candidate on or near July 23 when the Sun in Leo (a proud king or leader) faces against Pluto in Aquarius (power of the people) in direct opposition.
 
As for financial markets, we might see dramatic and sharp reversals or break outs around this time band. This is especially true for technology stocks and cryptocurrencies (Uranus ruled) and maybe also defense stocks (Mars ruled). We’re already seeing Bitcoin making more than usual big moves downward. Will you buy during the dips?
 
In your personal life, be careful of being hasty or distracted while walking, running or driving. You may notice folks are angrier than usual during the first half of July. Keeping a lower profile than usual may be wise depending on your own circumstances. Take special care in all daily matters to avoid accidents. Mars-Uranus highlights accident-prone behaviors.
 
On a more hopeful note about Algol’s influence and this exceptional phase, here’s a cool video and music track titled “Stars” (Area 18 Cosmic Club Mix) released by indie artist Serge Louis. Enjoy!

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Disclaimer: The above content is for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. No guarantees to accuracy are being made. The information contained herein should not be interpreted as personal advice for finances or investments. This is not a solicitation or endorsement to buy or sell financial products, equities and/or securities. The author and website publisher do not accept or assume any liability or responsibility for any private asset choices and purchases made. An individual’s own mental thoughts, free will and actions always create their unique destiny.

Note: All times specified are in Eastern Time Zone. Planetary alignments can be felt 1-to-2 days (or more for outer planets) prior to exact pairings. Most importantly, remember people are always the unknown variable when it comes to markets.
 
Last Wednesday’s transit of Mars in conjunction with Chiron was no doubt an instrumental influence for U.S. markets turning bearish. The week ahead remains tricky however there are more optimistic alignments than the prior week.
 
Monday to Tuesday, planet of trade and commerce Mercury enters clever and changeable Gemini. Mercury will be in an easy flow alignment with Pluto, the planet of death and transformation. This might infer investors consolidating profits.
 
Simultaneously on Monday and Tuesday, Mercury conjoins Jupiter, the planet of wealth and expansion. In typical dualistic Mercurial style, this pairing implies an upbeat bullish tone.
 
Exact on Tuesday, the positive beaming Sun links with money planet Venus. Both are already moving through Gemini. This is the bright spot of the week as the Sun’s brilliant energy is usually the strongest of all planets.
 
Wednesday reinforces Monday’s and Tuesday’s dynamics as a quicker moving Gemini Moon connects to Jupiter and Mercury. Normally this results in a decent uplift for U.S. markets.
 
One additional factor is that Monday through Wednesday is the 4th Quarter Moon, which often tends to be a time of inward looking and cutting back. There’s a unique contradiction at play here, which is typical of Gemini vibes.
 
Thursday may mark a trend shift by the afternoon after the Gemini New Moon unites with Venus at 9:36 AM. The Moon then makes a challenging square to Saturn in Pisces at 1:19 PM. Difficult planetary Moon alignments between 2 mutable signs often result in a trend reversal.
 
Stressful energies continue late in the week from Thursday to Sunday as first Venus then the Sun square Saturn. Furthermore, on Sunday, Mars enters Taurus denoting a major change of dynamism. Investors will likely forgo Mars in Aries fiery warrior mentality in favor of grounded security and protection of assets and tangible possessions.
 
A rotation toward earth-focused investments such as commodities or luxury goods might begin to dominate markets accordingly.
 
To resonate the theme of Gemini and this week’s New Moon in Gemini, I’m digging Reneé Rapp’s song “Gemini Moon” which perfectly describes the dual nature of this zodiac sign.

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Disclaimer: The above content is for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. No guarantees to accuracy are being made. The information contained herein should not be interpreted as personal advice for finances or investments. This is not a solicitation or endorsement to buy or sell financial products, equities and/or securities. The author and website publisher do not accept or assume any liability or responsibility for any private asset choices and purchases made. An individual’s own mental thoughts, free will and actions always create their unique destiny.

Note: All times specified are in Eastern Time Zone. Planetary alignments can be felt 1-to-2 days (or more for outer planets) prior to exact pairings. Most importantly, remember people are always the unknown variable when it comes to markets.
 
Happy Memorial Day! U.S. markets are closed on Monday, May 27, 2024 leaving us with 4 days of stock trading. I’m working on my H2 2024 Forecast Report which should be available soon.
 
It appears investors are still bullish overall despite the Dow’s 605 points pullback last Thursday, May 23 at the Sagittarius Full Moon. There was a good discussion about this in a financial astrology Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/astrofinancial.

By the way, that same day the Department of Justice (DOJ) sued Live Nation just as Venus (money) conjoined Jupiter (associated with legal matters) and both aligned in an opportunity sextile with Neptune (planet of music). Impeccable astrological timing!
 
The current week looks somewhat choppy due to a strong mutable influence from the Sun, Venus and Jupiter now in Gemini, plus other planetary factors.
 
Mercury in an opportunistic 60° angle to Saturn late Monday night and a flowing trine between the Moon and Sun in air signs early Tuesday morning suggest favorable conditions. However, this may be overshadowed by Wednesday’s Mars-Chiron conjunction in Aries.
 
Mars is the action and warrior planet. Chiron represents wounds, healing, problem solving and accountability, which will be activated by Mars. Nasty news about ongoing wars or persistent inflation could dominate media headlines and possibly affect markets.
 
Also on Wednesday, an additional challenge from a Moon square to Uranus infers high trading volume and tests of resistance or support for indexes, particularly for the NASDAQ, technology and cryptocurrencies.
 
Mercury conjoining Uranus Thursday to Friday further implies volatile indices and trades for NASDAQ, technology and cryptocurrencies. The Moon will be in Pisces adding a sense of idealism, wishful thinking, lack of clarity, and/or fear.
 
The upcoming transit of Jupiter in harmonious trine to Pluto exact on Sunday June 2 is considered positive for markets by astrologer and author Louise McWhirter. To me it indicates wealth transformations related to banking or governments, and that a larger change is coming soon in these areas.
 
You may want to plan ahead to protect profits in your portfolio if you’re risk averse. Financial conditions will be dualistic and highly changeable with so much Gemini energy.
 
Speaking of Gemini, here’s a 2018 release by Keith Urban titled, “Gemini” – no doubt about his wife Nicole Kidman whose natal Sun is at “anaretic” 29° Gemini.

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Disclaimer: The above content is for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. No guarantees to accuracy are being made. The information contained herein should not be interpreted as personal advice for finances or investments. This is not a solicitation or endorsement to buy or sell financial products, equities and/or securities. The author and website publisher do not accept or assume any liability or responsibility for any private asset choices and purchases made. An individual’s own mental thoughts, free will and actions always create their unique destiny.