By Barry Rosen
Global and Market Overview
The US stock market is resilient and could stick in January 2026. October is often a seasonally bullish month, but important turning points are expected around October 17th-19th, followed by minor revisions that unfold in early November. This October high should not be mistaken for the final top, but as an important punctuation mark in the unfolding cycle.
Astrologically, the Lahu Training Mars on October 18th has strengthened risk-taking and speculative appetite. At the same time, Jupiter squared the Sun for optimism on October 17th, and Jupiter prepares to enter cancer, bringing both optimism and overexpansion. Meanwhile, the Libra Sun (October 17 – November 17) usually shaking confidence and aligns with weak leadership. The most challenging stages arrive at Swatinakshatra (23rd October to early November), where indecision and volatility often peak.
In the product, Venus in Virgo (October 9th – November 2nd) is historically deflationary, especially gold, silver and grain. Once mercury enters corpio and the temporary cancellation of Venus’ weakness is over, this effect may be strengthened after October 24th.
War cycles and geopolitical pressures
Astrology is flashing red lights on geopolitical aspects. Venus in Virgo is of little use to support peace, and Mars and mercury move closely in Libra and corpio, stirring verbal aggression and diplomatic disruption. Coupled with the weakening of the Libra sun (October 17 to November 17), this alignment indicates a growing risk of vulnerable leadership and miscalculation.
Already under fiscal tensions, Europe is expanding its stance against Russia, including transferring frozen assets to fund Ukraine’s defense. Tensions are rising and there is an open threat to Russian aircraft. Russia is trying to avoid NATO conflicts, but history shows weak states often stumble at war when economic options become narrower.
The dynamics of these planets could fuel the January 2026 equity high, while also driving demand for safe havens for gold, putting pressure on cryptocurrencies. Looking further, a window of the prominent war cycle appears in mid-January 2026, mid-January 2026, October 17-31, 2025, when the sun is at its weakest in Libra.
Seasonal and Planetary Prediction
October 2025
- Late Libra Sun →Lower vitality, health challenges, depression. The shaking of leadership.
- Venus in Virgo (October 10th – November 2nd) →Deflation will attenuate consumer demand and heavy retail outlook.
November 2025
- Mars enters Scorpio →The strength of the natives of Aries/Scorpio, but on the US charts, the transport of the 12th house brings obstacles and fatigue.
- Venus of Libra (November 3 – 27th) →Restore harmony and support spending and partnerships.
- Burning of Mars (November 6 – March 26) →The tension peaks from mid-December to mid-Feb. Possible adrenal tone, volatile, and military escalation.
- Mercury near Mars (until November 16th) →Breakdown of arguments and communications complicates diplomacy.
- Saturn fixed (November 20 – Dec 6, 0° Pisces) → Strengthen the karmic weight of Saturn. Important tensions in the US fourth home (housing market).
December 2025
Holiday optimism returns as Mars, Venus and the Sun move to Sagittarius. Still, Mars remains burning, maintaining irritability and potential aggression just below the surface.
Stock market puzzle
Important Question: When will the market break crucially?
- short term: S&P 500 Cash Pattern Project 6,900-7,100 to January. Venus (November 2) enters Libra and Jupiter placed in mid-November. Perhaps shallow (~5%), the market should be stabilized after the October dip.
- Medium: In January 2026, there will be a larger cycle high, with a chance of 7,150.
- Disadvantages for 2026: The timing of its decline remains unknown, but the initial main support is around 5,100.
Stock highlights
- nvidia (nvda): At a stage close to 189, 200 will be possible by the end of the year. A pullback to the 157 is unlikely.
- Tesla (TSLA): The larger pattern refers to 550-602 until January. Drops below 411 seem increasingly unlikely.
Sector outlook
Crude oil and energy
- As OPEC boosted production, crude oil broke key support. A break below 6,100 shows a deeper downside, potentially at 5,350.
- season: Weak at 11:30. Along with the Libra sun, the strength has been updated since winter demand. 15.
- Long term: It could rise to 103-108 by June 2026, reflecting the fact that between 2006 and 2008, Aquarius’ Rahu coincided with triple oil prices.
- ETF Entry: XOP 116–120; XLE 82.50, October-November as the best entry window.
interest rate
- There will likely be more cuts in late October and December as U.S. employment growth is slower. 2026 Outlook isn’t that clear.
- When Jupiter leaves Gemini in June 2026 and removes protection from the US charts, it creates structural risks.
- The conjunction of Saturn and Niptune in Pisces (2026) enters Rahu/Ketu Dasha, indicating the potential for debt restructuring and bank stress.
- Cyclic echo: Rahu/Venus Dasha in 1907 coincided with the bank’s panic. As Saturn moves to Aries, the repetition is approaching around 2027.
Metal: Gold & Silver
- Recent period: Mercury (until October 14th) in the heliocentric of Sagittarius supports gold. The rally can test 4,100. The silver looks heavy. 4,900 support may not be retained.
- November: When Mars enters Sagittarius (November 8th), the gold cycle increases.
- Long term: Gold will target 4,900+ until 2027. Vehicles: GLD, SLV, GDX.
Cryptocurrency (Bitcoin)
- Recent period: When NQ moves to 25,500, Bitcoin could reach 125K-130K, but Mars-mercury stress from October to November in the 12th house could cause a pullback to 100K by November.
- Long term: The bullish possibility ranges to a minimum of 225k, with speculative extremes heading towards 1.18m by 2027.
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Barry Rosen is a veteran market timer and financial astrologer with over 30 years of experience. Since its establishment Fortucast Commodity Market Timers In 1987 he published market forecasts in more than 20 futures markets. His methods blend Cancer Analysis, Elliot Wave, Unique Cycle, and Financial Astrology.
He is contributing The world of traders, NCGR Journaland will be presented in United Astrology Conference, Baavaand London’s School of Philosophy and Economics. His accurate 2008 crisis forecast was featured on the CNBC blog.
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