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TIMING THE STOCK MARKET FOR MAY 2025
By Vandana Dev Khattar

Planetary positions for May 2025 :-

Sun : Up to 14th May, remains in Aries; thereafter, it will transit in Taurus.
Mars : Throughout the month, it will transit through Cancer sign.
Mercury : It will transit through Pisces till 6th; thereafter, it will move to Aries. From 24th onwards, it will transit through Taurus. From 18th onwards, it will remain in Combust state.
Venus : Throughout the month, it will transit through Pisces sign.
Saturn : Throughout the month, it will transit through Pisces sign.
Rahu (Mean) : Throughout the month, it will transit through Pisces sign.
Ketu (Mean) : Throughout the month, it will transit through Virgo sign.
Uranus : Throughout the month, it will transit through Taurus sign.
Neptune : Throughout the month, it will transit through Pisces sign.
Pluto : Throughout the month, it will transit through Capricorn sign. From 5th onwards, it will move in Retrograde direction.

 
Daily movement of Stock Market in May 2025
Date
Lagna
Moon’s Astro parameters at 9.15 amMarket TrendThese Rasi / Lagna should refrain from financial dealings today
01
Thursday
Tithi : Shukla Chaturthi
Nakshatra : Mrigasira
Navamsa : Scorpio
Moon squares Saturn, Venus & Rahu. Good day to pay your pending bills. Expert traders can do intraday trading in infra sector companies
Buying in the stocks of copper, fertilizers, chemicals & pesticides sector stocks will continue until 11:15 hrs, followed by a stable phase until 12:05 hrs. After 14:15 hrs, renewed buying interest will emerge; but, the Bears will actively attempt to drag the indices down, creating a tug-of-war between Bulls and Bears. Scorpio & Cancer
02
Friday
Tithi : Shukla Shasthi
Nakshatra : Arudra
Navamsa : Pisces
Moon sextiles Sun & squares Mercury
The market will experience downward pressure until 12:55 hrs as Bearish forces dominate the session. However, a slight recovery is expected from 12:55 to 13:25hrs, driven by buying interest in the stocks of gold, turmeric, banking & exports sector companies. This brief gain may provide some relief, but overall sentiment will remain cautious. Scorpio & Cancer
05
Monday
Tithi : Shukla Navami
Nakshatra : Ashlesha
Navamsa : Pisces
Moon sextiles Jupiter & trines Mercury. Good day to square off profitable positions.
Market sentiment will stay positive until 13:05hrs; as the buyers actively invest in the stocks of Bearings, tyres, publications and media sector companies, keeping the indices elevated. However, after this period, Bearish forces will gain strength, leading to increased selling pressure and a potential shift in market direction. Leo & Sagittarius
06
Tuesday
Tithi : Shukla Dasami
Nakshatra : Makha
Navamsa : Cancer
Good day to pay loan instalment.
The market will witness a tug-of-war like scenario with a Bearish bias until 11:45 hrs, as selling pressure keeps the sentiment subdued. However, after 11:45 hrs, an improvement in market sentiment is expected, with buyers gradually stepping in to show buying interest in the stocks of pharma, diagnostics, footwear and travel sector companies, bringing stability and potential recovery. Virgo & Capricorn
07
Wednesday
Tithi : Shukla Dasami
Nakshatra : P.Phalguni
Navamsa : Libra
Moon squares Jupiter & trines Sun. Experienced traders can do intraday trading in travels & housing sector companies.
From the opening bell, cautious traders will strategically accumulate stocks of cement, sugar white goods & jewellery sector companies at lower prices until 11:15 hrs, capitalizing on early market opportunities. However, after this period, Bearish forces will take control, increasing selling pressure and potentially shifting the market direction downward. Virgo & Capricorn
08
Thursday
Tithi : Shukla Ekadasi
Nakshatra : U.Phalguni
Navamsa : Aquarius
Moon squares Jupiter and opposes Venus, Saturn & Rahu. Auspicious day to make lumpsum payment in flexicap equity MF
The indices are expected to trend upward until 14:35 hrs, driven by sustained buying interest in the stocks of wheat, copper, PSUs & banking sector companies. However, after this period, profit booking may take over, leading to increased selling pressure and pulling the indices downward as traders lock in their gains Libra & Aquarius
09
Friday
Tithi : Shukla Dwadasi
Nakshatra : Hasta
Navamsa : Taurus
Moon sextiles Mars & opposes Venus. Good day to learn the fine art of long-term investing.
The market will exhibit a Bullish bias, with positive sentiments in the stocks of rice, silver, education & travel sector companies driving the trend. While the Bears will attempt to take control, the Bulls will maintain their grip, preventing any significant downturn and keeping the momentum in their favour. Libra & Aquarius
12
Monday
Tithi : Pournami
Nakshatra : Visakha
Navamsa : Aries
Moon opposes Sun & squares Mars. Profitable positions can be squared off.
The trading session will commence on a Bearish note, with cautious sentiment dominating the early hours. However, between 10:35 and 12:35 hrs, the Bulls are expected to make a comeback, placing optimistic bets on stocks from the turmeric, gold, heavy industries & aviation sector companies, shifting the market's mood temporarily toward a Bullish outlook. Pisces & Scorpio
13
Tuesday
Tithi : Krishna Prtipada
Nakshatra : Anuradha
Navamsa : Leo
Moon opposes Sun & sextiles Ketu.Avoid creating fresh positions in F&O segment
The market sentiment today will have a Bearish bias, with selling pressure dominating the session. Weakness in the indices is expected, as Bearish forces take control, keeping the overall trend downward Libra & Aquarius
14
Wednesday
Tithi : Krishna Dwitiya
Nakshatra : Anuradha
Navamsa : Scorpio
Moon trines Mars.
Positive sentiments will pick up from lower levels starting at 11:45 hrs, and continue until 13:25 hrs, driving the indices upward, due to buying interest of the traders in the stocks of steel, infra, affordable housing & automobiles sector companies. However, after this period, profit booking is expected, leading to some selling pressure and a potential dip in the market. Sagittarius & Aries
15
Thursday
Tithi : Krishna Tritiya
Nakshatra : Jyeshtha
Navamsa : Pisces
Moon opposes Jupiter & squares Ketu
The market will witness a phase of gradual accumulation until 13:35 hrs, as traders steadily buy the stocks of tyres, pipes, cables and media sector companies at lower levels, supporting a positive trend. However, after this period, Bearish forces are expected to take control, increasing selling pressure and potentially reversing earlier gains. The shift in momentum may lead to a cautious trading environment, with profit booking and downward movement in the indices becoming more prominent as the session progresses Sagittarius & Aries
16
Friday
Tithi : Krishna Chaturthi
Nakshatra : Moola
Navamsa : Gemini
Saturn squares Moon. Not to initiate any fresh financial transection
The Bearish pressure will start easing from 12:35 hrs onwards, allowing market sentiment to stabilize. With reduced selling intensity, buyers may gradually step in to take buying interest in the stocks of diagnostics, pharma, tourism & rubber sector companies, potentially leading to a recovery or a shift towards a more balanced trading session Taurus & Capricorn
19
Monday
Tithi : Krishna Saptami
Nakshatra : Sravana
Navamsa : Gemini
Moon opposes Mars.Experts can do intraday trading in automobiles sector companies.
From 11:35 to 13:35 hrs, the Bulls will gain confidence and actively buy stocks of silver, rice, beverages and dairy sector companies, driving positive momentum. Even after this period, they will continue to battle fiercely against the Bears, striving to maintain control and resist selling pressure in an effort to keep the market stable. Aquarius & Gemini
20
Tuesday
Tithi : Krishna Ashtami
Nakshatra : Dhanishta
Navamsa : Libra
Sun squares Moon.Avoid receiving or giving loan
The Bulls will dominate the market until 11:55 hrs, showing strong buying interest in the stocks of copper, tobacco, chemicals & defence sector companies. However, after this period, the Bears will take control, increasing selling pressure and potentially shifting the market trend downward. Cancer & Pisces
21
Wednesday
Tithi : Krishna Navami
Nakshatra : Satabisha
Navamsa : Aquarius
Mercury sextiles Rahu.Avoid making any fresh investment
The market trend remains uncertain, as the stars fail to provide a clear signal. Traders may witness fluctuations with no definite direction, leading to a volatile session, where both Bulls and Bears struggle for dominance. Cancer & Pisces
22
Thursday
Tithi : Krishna Dasami
Nakshatra : P.Bhadra
Navamsa : Gemini
Moon opposes Ketu.Profitable positions can be squared off
Between 10:05 & 11:55 hrs, traders with a Bullish outlook are likely to focus on accumulating the stocks from the gold, turmeric, exports and financesector companies, reflecting confidence in these industries. However, after this period, downward pressure is expected, causing the indices to move lower. Cancer & Pisces
23
Friday
Tithi : Krishna Ekadasi
Nakshatra : U.Bhadra
Navamsa : Libra
Sun sextiles Moon.Auspicious day to begin investing in front runner companies/ multi-cap MF
A Bearish trend will dominate the session, with pessimistic sentiments prevailing throughout the day. Selling pressure is expected to keep the indices under stress, making it challenging for the bulls to gain control. Aries & Leo
26
Monday
Tithi : Krishna Chaturdasi
Nakshatra : Krittika
Navamsa : Sagittarius
Moon sextiles Rahu.Profitable positions can be squared off.
The market will maintain a Bullish trend until 2pm, driven by optimistic traders placing bets on the stocks of wheat, copper, gold & PSU sector companies. However, after this period, Bearish forces will gain strength, leading to increased selling pressure and pulling the indices downward Virgo & Taurus
27
Tuesday
Tithi : Shukla Pratipada
Nakshatra : Rohini
Navamsa : Aries
Moon conjoins Sun & Mercury. Good day to review financial statements.
The market will follow an upward trend until 11:35 hrs, with Bullish sentiment driving steady buying activity in the stocks of rice, travels, beverages and dairy sector companies and keeping the indices elevated. However, after this point, the Bears will step in, leading to a shift in market dynamics as selling pressure increases and prices begin to decline. Despite this downturn, a resurgence of Bullish momentum is expected between 13:55 and 14:55 hrs, as investors regain confidence. Gemini & Libra
28
Wednesday
Tithi : Shukla Dwitiya
Nakshatra : Mrigasira
Navamsa : Virgo
Moon sextiles Venus & squares RahuAuspicious day to open fresh demat, PPF & MF accounts
The market will maintain a positive trend until 10:55 hrs, with Bullish sentiment driving buying activity and keeping the indices in the green. Investors may show confidence, leading to steady gains in the stocks of copper, defence, power and engineering sector companies. However, after 10:55 hrs, a shift in market dynamics is expected as bearish sentiment begins to take hold. Profit booking and selling pressure could emerge, gradually pushing the indices downward. Gemini & Libra
29
Thursday
Tithi : Shukla Tritiya
Nakshatra : Arudra
Navamsa : Capricorn
Moon squares Saturn.Expert traders can do intraday trading in IT & capital goods sector.
Market sentiments will remain dull and weak until 11:45 hrs, with limited buying activity and a cautious approach from traders. However, from 11:45 hrs onwards, an improvement in sentiment is expected as buyers gradually step in, showing renewed interest in the stocks of electronics, AI, software & IT sector companies. This shift in market dynamics may bring a positive momentum, potentially driving the indices upward. Increased buying pressure could lead to a recovery, instilling confidence among investors. Scorpio & Cancer
30
Friday
Tithi : Shukla Chaturthi
Nakshatra : Punarvasu
Navamsa : Taurus
Moon squares Venus & trines Rahu. Defer your investment related decisions
The market will witness Bullish momentum in the early trading hours, as the Bulls dominate until 11:25 hrs, demonstrating a strong buying interest in the stocks of exports, banking, insurance & finance sector companies. This surge in optimism may drive the indices upward, creating a positive sentiment among traders. However, after 11:25 hrs, a shift in market dynamics is expected as the Bears gradually take control. Profit booking and selling pressure will likely increase, leading to a decline in the indices. As the session progresses, the bearish grip will strengthen, pulling the indices downward and dampening the earlier enthusiasm. By the end of the session, the market is anticipated to close on a weaker note. Scorpio & Cancer

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