U.S. Stock Market and Mundane Forecast April 22 – 28, 2024: An Intense Full Moon in Scorpio Awaits and Mercury Turns Direct!

Full Moon in Scorpio April 23, 2024 at 7:49 PM Eastern Time calculated with LUNA Astrology

Note: All times specified are Eastern Time.
 
This week begins a concerning transit of Jupiter and Uranus reaching 22° Taurus, also known as Charubel’s “Degree of Collapse”. There were bear market waves when the North Node (in 2022) and then Uranus (in 2023) transited this degree.
 
Mars is starting to form a conjunction with Neptune, exact on Sunday, April 28. This infers oil prices will continue to rise and our faith can be pricked or dissolved. In addition, the North Node is still stationed at 15° Aries, implying the human collective is stalled and wobbly.
 
Aggressive Aries ruled by warrior Mars energy is emphasized with Mercury, Venus, Chiron, North Node and dwarf planet Eris (sister to Mars) all in Aries. Issues of war, independence, bravery, and fighting for rights are accented.

The Sun, Jupiter, Uranus and asteroid Karma in Taurus are fixed dynamisms that can be stubborn, possessive and materialistic. Aries and Taurus combined like this aren’t symbolic of peace, joy or prosperity.

For these above reasons, my weekly trend forecast for markets and geopolitics are bearish overall. Of course, there can be specific stocks that remain stalwart and steady, able to ride any rocky waves. If inclined, you might look at oil and defense stocks as the most favored sectors for making money in the markets this week.
 
April 22:
This Earth Day, the Moon in Libra represents seeking balance particularly in partnerships but also with finances. Goddess money asteroid Juno turns direct and the Moon is opposite Venus in Aries. This combo suggests a critical peak for warring nations and markets. Generally, I’ve found the Moon in Libra is typically negative for indices, perhaps due to its vibrational nature for weighing both sides to the point of indecision. If some peace in the Middle East can be had markets will surely fare better.
 
April 23:
The Moon in Scorpio forms a 90° square angle to Pluto in Aquarius before reaching its Full Moon culmination exact at 7:49 PM. I expect markets to be especially volatile today with lots of resistance or support testing for market moves.
 
April 24:
Perhaps the most favorable day of the week for markets. Retrograde Mercury is approaching a conjunction with the North Node, suggesting a lift for indexes. The positive vibe is enhanced by the Moon in Scorpio flowing by trine to Saturn in Pisces.
 
April 25:
Mercury turns direct at 8:54 AM and conjoins the North Node. The Moon in Scorpio until 9:36 PM harmonizes with the upcoming Mars-Neptune conjunction. All mental activities, communications, and commerce should start to flow more easily today.
 
April 26:
The Moon in mutable sign Sagittarius implies a potential shift from the past two days. There’s a sense of indecision as the Moon is in a 150° quincunx pattern to the Sun in Taurus. Investors may be unclear which direction to go, and where the markets are headed.
 
April 27 and 28:
With the Moon still in Sagittarius and Mercury now direct, it’s a good weekend for travel, publishing, and casting a wider net. Higher education or new studies of any kind are ideal.
 
Wishing everyone blessings during these troubled times. Pray with me for peace!
 
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