LATE JUNE/EARLY JULY ASTRO-FINANCE

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Astrological Market and Global Trends Outlook – LATE JUNE/JULY 2025

By Barry Rosen

Anxiety is surging, fueled by escalating global tensions—riots surrounding ICE, the Iran–Israel conflict, and the flare-up with Russia and missile attacks. Unfortunately, I don’t expect a significant calming of these energies anytime soon. Retrograde Saturn, turning more intense after July 12, will likely amplify suffering and unease into November.

Mars is moving toward a volatile conjunction with Ketu, exact on July 21. At the same time, Rahu—another signature for anxiety—is very strong in his own sign of Aquarius, increasing instability. This alignment is not calming global nerves.

Several panic-inducing cycles are unfolding into early August. Mars will oppose Saturn from Virgo to Pisces around August 8, then oppose Neptune on August 9, and trines Pluto on August 10. That weekend looks like another climax window, echoing the surprise attack dynamics seen during the recent Iran strikes under a quincunx-heavy sky. Will Venus conjunct Jupiter on August 12 finally offer a window of peace and relief? We can only hope.

The Stock Market Puzzle

The key question: when will the stock market finally drop? Despite the Iran bombing, timed perfectly with Mars/Saturn and Mars/Neptune quincunxes, the market has not triggered a full sell signal. A few astrological clues explain this false sense of stability and more to come in coming weeks:

  • Jupiter combustion, peaking June 24 and lingering until July 9, often breeds false optimism.
  • The Sun will  Punarvasu Nakshatra (Gemini 20°–Cancer 3°20′) from July 6–19, another optimistic period.
  • Jupiter will be debilitated in the D9 chart until July 11—again, suggesting false confidence.

If the S&P 500 (cash) doesn’t fall to at least 5890 by June 26, we could see another rally into the week of July 7–10, potentially reaching 6100. The Nasdaq 100 futures might reach 22,600. Venus in Taurus (June 29–July 25) often supports financial optimism—let’s see if it helps.

Despite global chaos—Iran firing on a U.S. military base, growing tensions with China and Russia—the markets continue to hold up. Once again, astrology reminds us that news and market behavior are not always correlated.

The Mars/Ketu conjunction is already showing its heat, reflected in rising social unrest. That aspect tightens between July 13–August 1, a period where Mars and Ketu are within five degrees of one another. Expect continued unrest and increased Middle East tensions.

Jupiter in Gemini and Sector Outlook

Jupiter moved into Gemini on May 14 and stays there until October, before a brief six-week transit through Cancer. While Gemini is one sign away from Jupiter’s exaltation, it still provides more power than Virgo. Expect strength in Gemini-related sectors: communications, media, publishing, internet, and education.

Jupiter’s aspects to Libra and Aquarius will uplift sectors tied to technology, biotech, and AI. Rahu, having entered Aquarius in late May, adds fuel to these oversold sectors and encourages speculative interest.

Part 2: Sector Outlook Continued

Crude Oil and Energy

Crude oil surged on the Iran/Israel conflict, peaking at 7800 before pulling back after the Israeli nuclear site bombing. Even after Iran attacked a U.S. base in Qatar on June 23, prices dipped. War markets defy logic. Still, this rally isn’t over—we’re eyeing 8400 into July.

Iran’s threat to block the Strait of Hormuz (through which 20% of global oil shipments pass) is a bullish signal.

Longer-term: We’re watching for potential highs at 103.00 or even 108.00 in the coming months. Historical precedent: Rahu in Aquarius from 2006–2009 saw oil prices triple. You can trade this trend via ETFs like USO and XLE, though they’re currently overbought.

Interest Rates

Trump is pushing for rate cuts, but Powell and the FOMC may resist. Despite the Dot Plot suggesting two cuts in 2025, rising oil prices and inflation may not allow that.

Astrologically, interest rate cycles pointed to a bottom in early July—perhaps a reflection of global flight to safety. But the decline hasn’t been enough to significantly affect mortgage rates. Those waiting for ultra-low rates will likely be disappointed.

We might have one more year before a major global financial reset. Jupiter leaves Gemini on June 1, 2026, ending its protective aspect to the U.S. natal chart. Afterward, Saturn-Neptune conjunctions in Pisces could usher in a more chaotic debt restructuring era.

Metals: Gold and Silver

Gold spiked to 3500 and is currently correcting—typical for late June seasonal behavior. Despite global missile strikes, gold is falling. Still, we expect a rally in July. Mars and Ketu in Leo (gold’s sign), followed by the Sun’s ingress into Leo in August, should be bullish.

  • Gold support: Likely to hold 3250 and rally toward 4000 in July.
  • Silver (more Moon/Venus-ruled): Could outperform gold in early July as planets move into Cancer. Support at 3150, targeting 4000.

A significant gold cycle high appears in November when Mars enters Sagittarius (Nov. 8)—a historically positive alignment. Long-term: Cycles point to gold reaching 4900 or higher into 2027.

Play via ETFs: GLD, SLV, GDX. We cover these in the Fortucast newsletter daily.

Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin broke the 100,000 mark, issuing a warning signal with projections toward 92,000 or even 89,000. Still, a secondary bounce is possible around July 9–10, with a major cycle high into the August 8–10 panic window.

Longer-term, Bitcoin remains strong. The chart projects 136,000 on the next leg up, with major highs expected in January and June 2026. Fund managers forecast 200,000, though we treat that cautiously. Jupiter/Rahu cycles remain favorable into 2026.

Reminder: Work with your broker. Astrology is a powerful timing tool but should be integrated with technical and fundamental analysis. Always aim to buy low and sell high.

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About Barry Rosen

Barry Rosen is a seasoned market timer and financial astrologer with over 30 years of experience. Since founding Fortucast Commodity Market Timers in 1987, he has published market forecasts across 20+ futures markets. His method blends Gann analysis, Elliott Wave, proprietary cycles, and financial astrology.

He’s contributed to Traders World, the NCGR Journal, and presented at the United Astrology Conference, BAAVA, and London School of Philosophy and Economics. His accurate 2008 crisis forecast was featured on CNBC blog.

A long-time student of Vedic philosophy, Barry has studied yoga and meditation since 1973 and traveled to India four times. His dual expertise in markets and Vedic astrology makes his work uniquely multidimensional.

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