JANUARY

The year's first trading session falls on a Thursday, under the Tryodashi Tithi of Shukla Paksha, with the Moon transiting through Rohini Nakshatra...a combination that generally favours optimism and growth. Sectors like Silver, Gold, Copper, and Textiles are expected to perform well, drawing early market enthusiasm. However, as Mercury enters Poorva Ashadha Nakshatra on the 6th, Bullion prices may witness a short-term decline. Seasoned investors will likely to view this as a strategic opportunity for accumulation at lower levels. The market may show mild volatility in the first half of the month, but is expected to gain strength around the 12th. With the Sun entering Capricorn on the 14th and Mars joining Venus there on the 15th, renewed buying interest is expected in FMCG, white goods, silver, and perfumery stocks. After a brief dip, the Indices may close on a positive note by the 17th. As Venus enters Sravana Nakshatra on the 20th, sentiment in Silver, Gold, Automobile, and Insurance sectors will turn optimistic. Mercury and the Sun's transit through Sravana on the 23rd and 24th will further energize PSU stocks. Finally, as Mars enters Sravana on the 28th, metals and bullion are expected to shine, marking a strong close for the month.

FEBRUARY

The first trading session of February falls on Monday, the 2nd, coinciding with Krishna Pratipada Tithi, as the Moon transits Aslesha Nakshatra. On the 3rd, Mercury (the primary planet governing trading and market intelligence) enters Aquarius and forms a conjunction with Rahu. This alignment is expected to generate strong traction in Defence, Gold, and Silver sector stocks. Viewed through the lens of internal security, a widespread sense of unease may linger. Further momentum builds on the 5th, as Venus enters Aquarius, joining Mercury and Rahu. This triple conjunction is likely to boost demand in hospitality, passenger vehicles, and FMCG counters. On the 6th, the Sun's entry into Dhanishta Nakshatra is expected to support Copper, Heavy industries, and Broking firms, driving them higher. From the 9th, Mercury rising in the West typically enhances Bullish sentiment, lifting the indices for next several days. Venus entering Satabisha on the 11th reinforces this trend. A broader commodity rally is likely from the 14th, as Mars enters Dhanishta, favouring Crude oil, Zinc, Gold, Silver, Copper, and Steel stocks. On the 23rd, Mars enters Aquarius, forming a rare conjunction with the Sun, Mercury, Venus, and Rahu. While this may trigger a decline in the Indices, Copper and precious metals are expected to outperform. Finally, Mercury turns Retrograde on the 26th, causing initial volatility, followed by a market rebound. Insurance, finance, Sugar, Silver, and Banking stocks may gain further strength, and Retrograde Mercury setting in the West on the 28th is likely to amplify demand across these sectors.

MARCH

The first trading session of March begins on Monday, the 2nd, coinciding with Shukla Chaturdashi Tithi, as the Moon transits Makha Nakshatra, setting a strong and authoritative tone for the month. On the very first day, Venus enters its exalted sign, Pisces, and forms a conjunction with its ally Saturn. This favourable alignment is expected to generate strong buying interest in IT, Software, Textiles, Silver, FMCG, hospitality, and Banking sector stocks. A significant shift occurs on the 8th, when Saturn sets in the West, a development often associated with temporary weakness in the broader indices. Despite index softness, key cyclical sectors such as Steel, Crude oil, Housing, transport vehicles, and Mining, are likely to move upward, due to sector-specific resilience. On the 15th, Venus enters Revati nakshatra, signaling a Brief period of bearish sentiment in hospitality, jewellery, textiles, and FMCG counters. However, Bullish momentum is expected to regain strength on the 20th, as Mars enters Poorva Bhadra Nakshatra, boosting Gold and Silver prices. A powerful turn-around emerges on the 26th, when Venus enters the fiery sign Aries, while Mars, the ruler of Aries, rises in the East. This compelling combination is likely to stimulate strong Bullish activity in Power, Defence, energy, and Cement stocks. Overall, the second half of the month is expected to support a decisive Rise in the Indices, driven by renewed optimism and favourable astral configurations.

APRIL

The first trading session of April opens on a Wednesday, coinciding with Pournami, as the Moon transits through Uttara Phalguni Nakshatra. On 2nd April, Mars moves into Pisces to conjoin the Sun and Saturn, energizing demand in Crude oil, Gold, Copper, Defence, and Power sector companies. With Venus entering Bharani Nakshatra on April 5th, precious metals like Gold and Silver may consolidate, while textiles, white goods, fashion, and hospitality sectors attract renewed trading interest.
Mercury's entry into Pisces on 10th April, joining the Sun, Mars, and Saturn, will stimulate activity in Bullion, Copper, Banking, insurance, and Broking sectors. As Saturn rises in the East on 11th April, investors may turn toward Steel, Coal, Crude, and Mining companies. When the Sun moves into Aswini Nakshatra in Aries on 14th April, alongside Venus, Bullish sentiment may lift FMCG, luxury, and textile stocks. Venus entering Krittika Nakshatra on 16th April could slow demand in IT, electronics, and AI-related sectors. However, its transition into Taurus on 19 April under Saturn's aspect will revive enthusiasm in Gold, Silver, Textiles, and IT counters, likely keeping Indices positive. Finally, as Mercury enters Revati on 22 April and Aries on 30 April, broking, banking, FMCG, and trading sectors may witness renewed momentum, pushing indices higher.

MAY

The first trading session of May begins on a Friday, coinciding with Pournami, as the Moon transits through Swati Nakshatra. Mercury's setting in the East on 2 May is expected to ignite Bullish momentum in Bullion, encouraging prudent investors to accumulate positions during minor dips. The Indices are likely to strengthen around 7 May when Mercury enters Bharani Nakshatra, reflecting renewed optimism in the markets. As Mercury transits into Taurus on 14 May, under Saturn's aspect, and Venus moves into Gemini to conjoin Jupiter, heightened volatility may surface across Indices and in Banking, FMCG, hospitality, and finance sectors. This phase of market fluctuations, however, may present opportunities for short-term gains, until around 16 May. During this period, experts are expected to gradually book profits in Gold and Silver, amid temporary price saturation. By 25 May, Mercury's rise in the West and its entry into Mrigasira Nakshatra, along with the Sun's movement into Rohini, could shift overall sentiment. These planetary changes are likely to induce cautiousness among traders and investors, potentially leading to mild corrections and short-term Bearish undertones in the broader market.

JUNE

The first trading session of June opens on a Monday, aligning with the Pratipada Tithi of Krishna Paksha, as the Moon transits through Jyeshta Nakshatra. With Jupiter entering its exalted sign, Cancer, market sentiment is expected to remain buoyant, potentially driving indices higher on the 1st and 2nd. Precious metals may witness renewed demand around the 8th, as the Sun moves into Mrigasira Nakshatra. The Sun's transition into Gemini and its conjunction with Mercury on the 15th could trigger positive momentum in equities, supported by improved investor confidence. Further, Jupiter's progression into Pushya Nakshatra on the 18th is likely to enhance the appeal of Bullion, sustaining an Upward trend. When the Sun enters Arudra Nakshatra on the 22nd, Mercury will also shift into Cancer, joining Venus and Jupiter, an alignment favourable for steady gains and strong closing sessions. As the month concludes, Mercury's Retrograde motion on the 29th may uplift market sentiment, particularly benefiting stocks from the Banking, Insurance, Broking, Logistics, and Finance sectors. Overall, June is expected to remain a constructive month marked by optimism and broad-based upward momentum.

JULY

The first trading session of July commences on a Wednesday, aligning with Dwitiya Tithi of Krishna Paksha, as the Moon transits Uttara Ashada Nakshatra, setting a calm, yet observant tone, for market participants. During the opening week, Bullion markets may show restrained buying interest, as traders remain selective and price sensitive amid mixed global cues. A notable shift in sentiment is expected around the 4th, when Mars enters Rohini Nakshatra, historically associated with increased risk appetite and market momentum. This transit is likely to propel benchmark indices upward, reinforcing confidence across frontline sectors. A strong Bullish undertone may continue through the 14th, supported by constructive positioning and steady institutional inflows. On the 21st, Retrograde Mercury rising in the East introduces a phase of short-lived uncertainty. Such an alignment often triggers sector-specific volatility, particularly affecting Textiles, Broking, and Retail companies, where traders may witness abrupt swings or profit-booking. Later in the month, the market tone may shift again, as Saturn turns Retrograde on the 26th, prompting re-assessment of medium-term strategies and risk exposure. The final week, however, is poised to be more upbeat. Renewed optimism is expected to draw traders toward Crude, Silver, Steel, and Cement stocks, likely driving a constructive close to the month.

AUGUST

The first trading session of August opens on Monday, the 3rd, coinciding with Krishna Paksha Panchami, as the Moon transits Uttara Bhadra Nakshatra, setting a sensitive tone for commodities and cyclical sectors. With Venus positioned in its debilitated sign and receiving aspects from both Mars and Saturn, the month begins with noticeable fluctuations across Silver, Textiles, Cotton, Rice, Logistics, and aqua-culture stocks. These sectors may witness uneven trade flows, as investors react to short term supply and demand imbalances triggered by this astral setup. On the 12th, Mars enters Arudra Nakshatra, a movement that typically cools off momentum in precious metals, suggesting that Silver may consolidate or take a breather. Market sentiment stabilises around the 17th, as the Sun enters its own sign, Leo, providing broader indices with a phase of relief and renewed confidence. In contrast, Gold and Silver are likely to regain upward traction under strengthened solar influence. Further momentum emerges on the 18th with Jupiter's transit into Aslesha Nakshatra, supporting a rise in Copper. A corrective phase may follow on the 20th, as crude oil trends Bearish. By the 22nd, Mercury's entry into Leo, forming a conjunction with Ketu and the Sun, initially favours Bearish sentiment; however, Bullish forces are expected to reclaim control soon after.The month concludes on an optimistic note, with Gold and FMCG stocks appearing particularly attractive to traders, during the final session.

SEPTEMBER

The first trading session of September opens on Tuesday, the 1st, coinciding with Krishna Paksha Panchami, as the Moon transits Aswini Nakshatra, setting a dynamic tone for the month. On the 2nd, Venus enters its own sign, Libra, a development that is expected to stimulate demand across Silver, FMCG, jewellery, white goods, hospitality, and passenger vehicle segments. However, the tone shifts on the 5th with Mercury's transit into Uttara Phalguni, likely triggering a short-term Bearish phase in Bullion. The month's significant astral configuration unfolds on the 7th, as Mercury moves into Virgo, forming an opposition with Saturn, while simultaneously receiving an aspect from Mars. Under this alignment, Silver and Textiles may soften, whereas Broking, FMCG, Logistics, and Defence counters are poised to attract increased buying interest. A minor correction may surface around the 12th, as Mercury rises in the west, often a signal for temporary weakness in broader indices. Sentiment turns again on the 17th, when the Sun enters Virgo to conjoin Mercury under Saturn's aspect, bringing heightened volatility to Gold, Silver, Banking, and broader markets, though Indices are expected to eventually recover. From the 26th, Mercury's entry into Libra lifts market momentum, driving the indices higher. As the Sun moves into Hasta Nakshatra on the 27th, increased demand in PSUs, defence, and Copper-related stocks is likely to help the indices close the month, on an upward trajectory.

OCTOBER

The first trading session of October opens on a Thursday, aligning with Krishna Paksha Panchami, as the Moon transits Rohini Nakshatra, setting a firm undertone for early month price action. A Bullish undercurrent in volatility is likely to prevail until the 9th, supported by steady risk appetite across key sectors. On the 10th, the Sun's entry into Chitra Nakshatra introduces a phase of heightened sector rotation. From the 12th onward, Mercury's transit into Visakha and the setting of Retrograde Venus in the West signal a temporary cooling of sentiment, creating pockets of weakness and corrective moves until the 16th. A notable shift occurs on the 17th, when the Sun enters Libra, forming a conjunction with Mercury, Ketu, and Venus, while receiving an aspect from Mars. This alignment is expected to usher in volatile yet upward-biased movement, particularly supporting stocks linked to Gold, Silver, PSUs, Sugar, and Copper. Market breadth strengthens further from the 28th as Venus rises, driving renewed buying interest in Textiles, fashion, FMCG, and hospitality counters. Experienced traders will avoid carrying long positions.

NOVEMBER

The first trading session of November opens on the 2nd, a Monday, coinciding with the Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha, as the Moon transits through Aslesha Nakshatra. As the month progresses, a distinct Bearish undertone is expected to emerge. The indices are likely to witness Downtrend. When Mars enters Leo to conjoin Jupiter and Ketu on 12th, Copper and defence-related stocks may experience heightened buying interest. On the 14th, Venus turns Direct, equities and ETFs linked to Sugar, Rice, Silver, and Gold may outperform. Market momentum could further accelerate on the 16th, when the Sun enters Scorpio and receives the commanding fourth aspect of Mars. This planetary interplay tends to energise sectors tied to metals and heavy industries. Consequently, stocks in Wool, Copper, capital goods, Gold, and Textiles may register sustained upward movement. A lift in Steel and broader metal counters is anticipated on the 20th, as the Sun transits into Anuradha Nakshatra. As the month draws to a close, Mercury's entry into Visakha Nakshatra on the 25th may introduce mixed trends across the Indices. Overall, November is expected to remain a Bearish month marked by pessimism and broad-based downward momentum.

DECEMBER

The first trading session of the year's final month opens on a Tuesday, aligning with the Ashtami Tithi of Krishna Paksha, as the Moon transits Poorva Phalguni Nakshatra. On the 2nd, Mercury enters Scorpio and conjoins the Sun, forming a dynamic aspect with Mars. This tri-planetary configuration is expected to stimulate renewed interest in key industrial metals such as Copper, Gold, and Silver, while FMCG counters may initially experience muted participation. As Rahu shifts into Capricorn, and Venus transits Swati Nakshatra, sectors including IT, AI, Software, FMCG, capital goods, and Textiles are poised for a sharp rebound. Saturn turning Direct on the 11th may temporarily weigh on Crude, petroleum, mining, coal, and gas equities, potentially triggering a short-lived corrective phase. On the 16th, the Sun's entry into Sagittarius under Saturn's aspect could introduce mild weakness in Rice and beverage-related stocks, though Silver is likely to maintain its upward momentum. By the 22nd, market sentiment is projected to turn positive, with indices charting an upward trajectory.

DISCLAIMER

These inferences are purely based on planetary conditions. Neither the Editor & the Publisher, nor the Author is responsible for any loss. These astrological inferences are neither an invitation nor a suggestion / recommendation to trade in the stock market. The author is not a SEBI registered advisor/ consultant. Consult the Registered Financial Advisor, before investing. The author may have position in mentioned sectors.