Ecliptic Inflexions

I have always been fascinated by astronomy and archetypal cosmology.  What might be the external and universal influences upon the universe within?  How does the timeless universe above affect the universe below?  Is the Jungian Collective Unconsciousness expressed in the financial markets?  And is it written in the stars, already neatly filed away in the Akashic Records?

You may be wondering what place such idle ruminations have in an apparently otherwise serious blog on financial markets and technical analysis.  In case you are, I dare you to read on…

Let us look at the celestial phenomenon of eclipses.  Most are familiar with the astronomical concepts of lunar and solar eclipses.  And perhaps some are also familiar with the great meaning that folk placed upon them in times yonder.  They often signal times of great change, omens, and warnings.  Take heed! 

Using Germany’s DAX 30 Index as a proxy for ‘risk’ I have highlighted timely occurrences of both lunar (total, partial & penumbral) eclipses and solar (total & annular) eclipses, 2007 – 2017.  You can refer to NASA’s website for all historical dates (https://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/eclipse.html).

My observations:

1.             Eclipses tend to come in pairs, sometimes in threes;

2.             Eclipses often appear to coincide with major market inflexions;

3.             Eclipses often highlight arrears of minor swing low/highs;

4.             Eclipses highlight significant price levels, if not on a timely basis;

5.             Eclipses can coincide with periods of consolidation.

At times these celestial reflections are so uncannily accurate.  At other times, perhaps less so.  In case you are wondering, I wouldn’t take a trade solely on the basis of a forthcoming eclipse.  Remember, celestial influences are just that: influences.  However, when taken together with other factors perhaps they are another indicator of what may be to come?  Nature’s very own Doji: take heed!

February kicks off 2017's eclipse season with a lunar penumbral eclipse on February 10th and a solar annular eclipse on February 26th.  We have a partial lunar eclipse on August 7th and August 21st brings us a total solar eclipse that will ominously streak through the centre of U.S.A.  I will leave it to you as to what meaning you may attach to these grand celestial events...