The Wild Horse of Forex

In financial astrology, every market instrument breathes under the pulse of time. The foreign exchange market, especially EUR/USD, is no exception. Since Forex trades around the clock, the true “open” is not like stocks. Instead, we watch the daily 00:00 GMT candle or the weekly Monday Asia open. When these opens fall under Ashwini Nakshatra (0°–13°20′ Aries), the market reveals a distinctive character—swift, sharp, and impulsive, just like the horse it symbolizes.

• Weekly opening (Monday Asia session) under Ashwini.

• Daily opening (00:00 GMT candles) falling in Ashwini.

• The Moon’s passage through 0°–13°20′ Aries (Ashwini).

Here’s what tends to happen:

Ashwini Nakshatra & EUR/USD

Ashwini is ruled by Ketu (sudden, sharp, impulsive) and symbolized by horses—quick starts, speed, and unexpected turns. In EUR/USD, this translates to fast volatility bursts rather than smooth trends.

1. Sharp Gaps at Weekly Opens

When the Moon enters Ashwini during a weekend close → Monday’s EUR/USD open often shows gaps.

• If Ketu energy is positive (Moon well-aspected), EUR/USD tends to gap up, then retrace.

• If Moon is afflicted (esp. Saturn or Rahu), EUR/USD gaps down or opens weak.

2. False Trend Starts

Just like its nature, Ashwini in EUR/USD creates fake breakouts:

• Strong move in London or New York open → often fails.

• Intraday reversals around mid-London (11:30–12:30 GMT) are common.

3. Intraday Scalpers’ Paradise

Ashwini loves speed. EUR/USD intraday scalpers (5-min to 15-min traders) often profit because:

• Moves are quick (15–30 pip bursts).

• Volatility compresses again after New York noon.

• Swing traders get trapped if they hold longer without stops.

4. Planetary Context Shifts Bias

• Moon waxing & Venus strong → bullish EUR/USD bias (Euro gains strength).

• Moon waning & Saturn influencing → bearish EUR/USD (Dollar strengthens).

• Mercury retrograde → erratic spreads, slippage, and whipsaws.

5. Historical Observations

From astro-cycle backtests:

• EUR/USD tends to show 2 sharp intraday reversals during Ashwini days (Asia–London, London–NY overlap).

• When Full Moon or New Moon coincides, expect trend exhaustion or major reversal around that Ashwini passage.

• Average range is higher than normal (70–100 pips vs 50–70 pips).

Trading Notes for Ashwini Days in EUR/USD

• Fade the first move after the London open (08:00 GMT).

• Scalp quick bursts (15–30 pips) with tight stops.

• Avoid overnight swings—Ashwini reverses them.

• Watch planetary context → Moon under benefic = buy dips, Moon under malefic = sell rallies.

When EUR/USD opens under Ashwini Nakshatra, the pair trades like a wild horse—fast, impulsive, full of traps. Day traders and scalpers can ride this energy; position traders should be cautious.

Sagar Chaudhary is a researcher, trader, and author who blends financial astrology, W.D. Gann’s time-tested methods, and modern cycle analysis to forecast markets with precision. Known for his deep studies on planetary influences, Nakshatra-based trading, and harmonic cycles, he creates practical strategies for Nifty, Bank Nifty, Gold, and global markets. His work combines historical backtesting with forward-looking predictions, making complex theories accessible for traders. As a teacher and mentor, he conducts webinars, masterclasses, and publishes detailed reports to guide others. With a unique writing style, he has authored books and insightful reports that inspire traders to master the rhythm of time.