📈 Post-Ceasefire Sentiment Cooling Off — Volatility Ahead!
Last week, the Indian stock market witnessed a remarkable bullish rally in the defence sector, fueled by the unexpected ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan. This geopolitical development triggered renewed optimism among investors, especially in companies tied to national security, arms manufacturing, and aerospace technology. Stocks like HAL, Bharat Dynamics, BEL, and Paras Defence saw sharp upticks as the market priced in the potential for increased defence spending and long-term strategic reforms.
However, as we enter the week of 19th to 24th May, the euphoria seems to be fading, and astrological signals indicate a highly volatile period ahead.
With the Moon moving through bearish nakshatras, afflicted by multiple planetary aspects, and forming sensitive conjunctions in the Sarvato Bhadra Chakra (SBC) — the market tone may shift from optimism to caution.
🧿 Key Astro Factors This Week:
- Sun-Uranus conjunction brings sudden events and unexpected reversals.
- Moon-Neptune-Saturn combination (23rd May) indicates foggy sentiment, deceptive moves.
- Rahu and Ketu afflictions dominate mid-week, creating false signals and sharp intraday swings.
This week demands discipline and agility. Traders must avoid emotional decisions and follow time-bound strategies based on astrological cues.
Let’s now decode the daily planetary influence and stock market direction in detail.
📅 WEEKLY ASTRO-MARKET FORECAST: 19 – 24 MAY 2025
🌕 19 May 2025 – Monday
- Moon Rashi: Capricorn (Shravana)
- Moon Nature: Bearish/Sideways
- Nakshatra Nature: Volatile
- Aspects:
- Moon & Nakshatra Lord (Moon) aspected by Venus (sextile) – soft, neutral
- Malefic Aspects: Mars (opposition), Mercury (square), Saturn (semi-square), Neptune (semi-square) → Weakens market sentiment
- SBC Insight: Moon receives straight Vedha from Sun-Uranus conjunction → Bullish push possible
- Important Time: 13:00 – 13:30
- Forecast:
- 🔻 Morning: Weak, uncertain
- 🔁 Midday: Sudden shift (bullish)
- 📈 Late: Likely upward close
🔮 Final View: Mild Bullish, due to SBC Vedha overpowering negative aspects
🌖 20 May 2025 – Tuesday
- Moon Rashi: Aquarius (Dhanishta)
- Moon Nature: Bearish
- Nakshatra Lord: Mars ↓ (Weak)
- Aspects:
- Mars aspected by Venus (Trine) – calming
- Moon aspected by Jupiter (Trine), Rahu (semi-sextile) – Slightly positive in the morning
- Later, Harsh aspects (Venus, Saturn, Uranus, Sun) weaken sentiment
- SBC Insight: No significant protection; Mars remains weak
- Important Time: 13:30 – 14:00
- Forecast:
- 🟩 Morning: Neutral/Upward bias
- 🔻 Post-lunch: Sudden profit booking
- 🔄 Choppy close
🔮 Final View: Sideways with mild strength in first half, then weakness
🌗 21 May 2025 – Wednesday
- Moon Rashi: Aquarius (Shatabhisha)
- Moon Nature: Bearish
- Nakshatra Lord: Rahu (R) (Combust) → Highly unstable
- Aspects:
- Rahu aspected by Jupiter (Square) – Confusion, weakness
- SBC Insight: No significant Vedha protection
- Important Time: 13:00 – 13:30
- Forecast:
- 🔻 Day: Weak sentiments, confusion
- 🟨 Slight pullback in late session possible
- 🎭 Highly deceptive trend
🔮 Final View: Bearish/Choppy, avoid heavy positions
🌘 22 May 2025 – Thursday
- Moon Rashi: Aquarius → Pisces (Purva Bhadrapada)
- Moon Nature: Bearish → Very Bearish
- Nakshatra Lord: Jupiter (under severe affliction)
- Aspects:
- Jupiter aspected by Rahu/Ketu (square)
- Moon aspected by: Mercury (sextile), Jupiter (square), Uranus (sextile), Rahu/Ketu (conjunction & opposition)
- SBC Insight: Jupiter weakened + Moon affected by karmic axis → False hope, then trap
- Important Time: 12:00 – 12:30
- Forecast:
- 📈 Morning: Upward bounce (trap)
- 🔻 Midday onward: Strong sell-off
- ⚠️ Caution advised near 12–1 PM
🔮 Final View: Bull trap day; better for short trades after noon
🌑 23 May 2025 – Friday
- Moon Rashi: Pisces (Uttara Bhadrapada)
- Moon Nature: Very Bearish
- Nakshatra Lord: Saturn (Neutral)
- Aspects:
- Moon conjunct Neptune + Saturn (SBC) → Duality, confusion, and possible reversal
- Moon aspected by Mercury (semi-square) – Weakening
- SBC Insight:
- Dual effect of Saturn (restrictive) and Neptune (illusionary)
- Strong possibility of whipsaw movement or reversal
- Important Time: 10:00 – 10:30 (initial trap)
- 🌟 Watch for reversal between 12:00 – 13:00
- Forecast:
- 🔻 Weak open
- 🔁 Sudden bounce after 12:00
- 🟨 Unclear direction end of day
🔮 Final View: Two-sided day. Perfect for scalping. Don’t hold bias.
📊 Weekly Trend Summary (NIFTY/SENSEX)
| Date | Trend Bias | Volatility | SBC Insight | Final View |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 May | Bullish late | Moderate | Sun-Uranus Vedha Bullish | ✅ Mild Bullish |
| 20 May | Up then Down | High | Weak Mars, no SBC support | 🔄 Rangebound |
| 21 May | Bearish | High | Rahu combust, no protection | ❌ Bearish |
| 22 May | Bull Trap | Very High | Jupiter afflicted | ⚠️ Trap & Dump |
| 23 May | Whipsaw | Extreme | Moon-Neptune-Saturn conjunction | ⚖️ Volatile reversal |
📌 Key Trading Strategies:
- Avoid positional trades this week — trend not reliable, too many reversals
- Best days for intraday:
- ⚠️ 22 May (shorting opportunities)
- 🔄 23 May (scalping both sides)
- Options trading is ideal: due to volatility (buying Straddles/Strangles in early hours could work well)
- Use tight stop-losses – Moon in volatile and bearish nakshatras
📊 Nifty 50 & BankNifty Key Support and Resistance Levels (May 2025)
NIFTY 50
| Level | Price | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Resistance-6 | 29,800 | Major upper resistance |
| Resistance-5 | 28,900 | Strong resistance zone |
| Resistance-4 | 28,100 | Resistance |
| Resistance-3 | 27,300 | Medium resistance |
| Resistance-2 | 26,500 | Minor resistance |
| Resistance-1 | 25,700 | Immediate resistance |
| Weekly Closing Price | 25,019 | Current market price |
| Support-1 | 24,900 | Immediate support |
| Support-2 | 24,100 | Moderate support |
| Support-3 | 23,300 | Strong support |
| Support-4 | 22,500 | Lower support |
| Support-5 | 21,800 | Important support |
| Support-6 | 21,100 | Major lower support |
BANKNIFTY
| Level | Price | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Resistance-6 | 62,500 | Major upper resistance |
| Resistance-5 | 61,300 | Strong resistance zone |
| Resistance-4 | 60,100 | Resistance |
| Resistance-3 | 58,900 | Medium resistance |
| Resistance-2 | 57,700 | Minor resistance |
| Resistance-1 | 56,500 | Immediate resistance |
| Weekly Closing Price | 55,354 | Current market price |
| Support-1 | 55,300 | Immediate support |
| Support-2 | 54,100 | Moderate support |
| Support-3 | 52,900 | Strong support |
| Support-4 | 51,800 | Lower support |
| Support-5 | 50,700 | Important support |
| Support-6 | 49,600 | Major lower support |
📝 Commentary:
- Nifty 50 is currently trading just above Support-1 (24,900) and below Resistance-1 (25,700), indicating a narrow range with potential for either consolidation or breakout depending on broader market cues this week.
- BankNifty shows similar behavior, hovering around Support-1 (55,300), just below immediate resistance at 56,500. Given its volatility and recent strong defence sector rally, watch closely for directional cues.
- The upcoming week’s astrological signals combined with these key levels can help traders plan entry and exit points more effectively.
Gann Pressure Dates
The dates 20th May and 28th May are significant Gann Pressure points on the Nifty 50 daily chart this month. These dates often act as critical turning points or periods of increased volatility where price reactions—either strong rallies or sharp corrections—are more likely to occur. Traders and investors should keep a close watch these days, as market momentum could shift decisively, offering important opportunities or risks depending on how the price behaves near these Gann pressure levels. Staying alert to technical and astrological cues during this period can help in making timely and informed decisions.
