TRADER TRANSITS
Mars conjunct North Node
As covered in our recent publication, When to Buy and When to Sell: Combining Easy Indicators, Charts, and Financial Astrology (now available on Amazon), the planet Mars symbolizes action and aggressive behavior, ruling both the signs of Aries and Scorpio. The energies of Mars tend to favor passion, production, conflict, courage, protests, and unfortunately, war. Financial sectors associated with Mars include military/defense, mining, iron, steel, and sharp tools (surgery). When a planet re-visits its home sign, which will be the case from April 30 – June 9, 2024, its energies also tend to be elevated.
Aries is a fire sign, and the first sign/house of the zodiac. It symbolizes new beginnings, determination, and the self. Aries “season” (the dates the Sun moves through the sign) runs from March 21 through April 19, which ended the day before the Jupiter/Uranus conjunction (see our Trader Transits blog dated 4/3/24), and the latest Bitcoin halving.
The North Node (of the Moon) has been determined to be closely related to the U.S. business cycle, which runs for about 18.5 years. The North Node has been positioned in the sign of Aries since last July, and will remain until February of 2025 (Nodes typically remain in a sign for about 1.5 years). Historically, the North Node in Aries symbolizes a slowing business/economy environment, with the bottom of the cycle occurring when it reaches Aquarius in the 2nd half of 2026. This does not necessarily relate to the U.S. Stock Market performance, however, as there are many factors involved, including other transits.
The Mars/North Node conjunction, which begins on May 18, 2024, occurs approximately once every 23 months (slightly less than 2 years), and last took place in the sign of Aries about 19 years ago, in July of 2005. The history of this conjunction has coincided with violence/war related subjects, and/or unexpected attacks, including the London public transportation bombings (July of 2005), the Viet Nam war (March of 1968), and conflicts that led to World War 1 (May of 1913). The formation of global military alliances has also been initiated during this transit, including the nuclear treaty (known as the INF), between the U.S. and Russia, to limit the use of military arsenal (January of 1987), as well as the creation of NATO (April of 1949).
These historical events tend to have huge implications regarding the equity markets and the overall financial system. Many of these same themes are currently heightened in the United States, and around the globe, as we approach this transit in the sign of Aries for the first time in almost two decades. Additional planetary positioning can also affect and vary the potential outcome of any transit, in addition to macro events and equity price movement.
The general belief among financial astrologers is that this time frame may be positive for starting a business, asking for a raise, or expanding personal horizons. The “I” or “me first” theme is prominent during this transit, exuding confidence, and determination. If the timing is right for the release of a publication, creative idea, or long-term project, this transit would appear to be a favorable time.
Financial sectors to focus on during this period continue to be defense, aerospace, and technology. For traders especially, however, there needs to be caution to prevent overconfidence or aggression, as volatile markets are expected to continue (several Uranus conjunctions). Traders with narrow stop-loss orders (also discussed in our publication), may be very frustrated during this time-period as wild price swings consistently interfere with trade success. Be careful not to increase your normal share size, or monetary investment, during current market conditions. Avoid any impulsiveness or overzealousness, control your Risk Management, and FOLLOW YOUR PLAN!
