Be sure to check out my *NEW* H2 2024 U.S. Stock Market Forecast Report offering on my consult page.

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.
 
This week’s planetary moves suggest a continued lack of clarity or foggy confusion with both Mercury and the Sun at a 90° square angle to Neptune. Mental acuity and self-expression may become muddled.
 
Prepare important conversations and trading activities with care and ahead of time if possible. Double check all your work and your thoughts to get your mind clear before acting.
 
Venus enters zodiac sign Cancer early Monday. On Thursday, the Sun follows Venus into Cancer for Summer Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere.
 
Famous astrologer and investor W.D. Gann considered the solstices and equinoxes trend change indicators. We might be nearing a less bullish cycle as the CNN Fear & Greed Index has recently changed from Neutral to Fear.
 
Midweek Wednesday is Juneteenth. It’s rare to have a national holiday on hump day where U.S. markets, banks and government offices are closed. This can throw off investors smooth stride despite a needed break.
 
Since the emphasis changes from mutable Gemini to cardinal Cancer energies, our focus will likely be on family, home, security, and initiating new plans for the immediate future (like summer vacation). We may be a bit emotional since Cancer is ruled by the Moon, and more inclined to protect our assets.
 
The Real Estate sector should receive greater focus in the news: changing mortgage rates, skyrocketing property insurance and imploding commercial real estate all become fodder for the media. If you own a residence and/or invest in a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), it’s a good time to review these especially after the Sun enters Cancer on Thursday.
 
Options cease trading on Thursday. Mercury makes a 60° opportunity sextile alignment to Mars on Friday, which is also Triple Witching Day. Simultaneously, there’s a Friday Full Moon at 1° Capricorn which opposes the USA’s natal Venus at 3° Cancer. Expect some volatility.
 
These combined transits infer extreme trading volumes with potential for bullish momentum. However, the business-minded Full Moon is also square Neptune, again implying confusion, disillusion, or visions of grandeur.
 
Emotions, trading and finances receive a double whammy with the Moon, Mercury and Venus all out of bounds starting Thursday, June 20. These could heighten indications toward extreme mundane events for the next 3 months.
 
Unpredictable weather, geologic and financial situations can crop up, particularly those related to water and other liquids like oil, natural gas, and hurricanes. We’ve seen this just lately with flooding in Florida. Stay safe!
 
On a positive note: as the Sun exits Gemini this week, here’s one more music theme celebrating this light and airy sign with a fun pop song titled “Gemini” by indie artist Chloé Caroline.

p.s. Do you like the above beautifully design-driven and reasonably priced LUNA Astrology software? You’ll receive a 10% discount and I get a bonus when you use my affiliate link to join: https://www.lunaastrology.com/?via=trudycarol

© 2024 Trudy Carol
 
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.
 
Mercury is racing through Gemini, making it feel like everything is moving fast. The trickster planet makes contacts with Saturn, Chiron and the Sun this week. Traders and investors should be on high alert for rapid fluctuations in stocks and indexes. The twin symbolism and theme of Gemini is duality.
 
There are multiple challenging dynamics coinciding on or near the FOMC meeting days: the Sun and Mercury in Gemini square Saturn in Pisces, and Mars now in Taurus squares Pluto. Astrologically these transits imply pessimism for interest rate cuts. That’s not surprising since the May jobs report stated 272,000 jobs were added - way more than expected.
 
On Wednesday, Venus travels out of bounds beyond a declination of 23°27' from the ecliptic. Then Mercury follows its out of bounds course on Thursday. When planets move out of bounds, their natural vibrational forces grow more extreme – as if wild and boundless.
 
Since Venus rules money and Mercury rules trading, this out of bounds phase suggests heightened impetus, awareness and concern for both. Relationships (Venus) and communications (Mercury) are also emphasized during this time.
 
Thursday and Friday we’ll be under the influence of the Sun in conjunction with Mercury in Gemini. This is normally a potential bright spot. There could be bigger news than usual in the media about a leader, as the Sun represents leaders, Mercury is associated with news, and Gemini is the great communicator.
 
On late Sunday Venus squares Neptune, which infers a test for money dreams, possibly Friday and the following Monday.
 
This week has so many mutable and confusing energies for U.S. markets. Also, as Gemini is an air sign, we’ll need to think quickly for best results. It’s really a tough week to forecast. Suffice to say indices are at a critical stage for support or resistance.
 
The first song that resonated for me about how to sum up the week is an oldie but a goodie: The Temptations popular hit “Ball Of Confusion”. Although this song was released 54 years ago in 1970, it doesn’t seem like much has changed here on Earth. Perhaps only our fashion styles have somewhat evolved.

p.s. Do you like the above beautifully design-driven and reasonably priced LUNA Astrology software? You’ll receive a 10% discount and I get a bonus when you use my affiliate link to join: https://www.lunaastrology.com/?via=trudycarol
 
© 2024 Trudy Carol
 
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.

p.s. Do you like the above beautifully design-driven and reasonably priced LUNA Astrology software? You’ll receive a 10% discount and I get a bonus when you use my affiliate link to join: https://www.lunaastrology.com/?via=trudycarol
 
© 2024 Trudy Carol
 
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.