Markets at a Crossroads: The Scorpio New Moon Trading Blueprint for November 20 - December 3
We’re in a peculiar moment in the markets—four planets retrograde, a New Moon in Scorpio, and capital quietly rotating out of speculation into real assets. If you’ve been feeling the market’s mood shift lately, you’re picking up something real. Here’s what’s actually happening beneath the surface, and what it means for your money over the next two weeks.
The Setup: Why This Moment Matters
November 20 brought us a New Moon in Scorpio, the kind of planetary configuration that tends to mark the start of something new rather than the continuation of old patterns. But this isn’t a typical market cycle opening.
You’ve got Mercury retrograde (Nov 20 - Dec 15) creating the kind of communication chaos and volatility that makes day trading feel like playing Russian roulette. Jupiter, Saturn, and Rahu are all retrograde too—a rare “pause and review” moment for markets. Translation: the traders making quick bets are getting punished, while the people doing actual research are rewarded.
Meanwhile, Venus (the planet that governs value and pricing) is sitting at peak strength in Libra. This matters more than it sounds. When Venus is this strong, markets favor quality. Not bargains. Not speculative long-shots. Quality.
And then there’s the Capricorn rising sign dominating the chart—the voice of structure, discipline, and wealth preservation. This tells you exactly what direction capital wants to move: from speculation into real, tangible assets.
What’s Actually Happening to Your Portfolio
The Great Rotation Is Already Underway
If you’ve noticed crypto struggling while gold inches upward, that’s not random. This is Ketu (the lunar node associated with capital drain from speculation) doing its job. The market is actively pushing money out of penny stocks, meme coins, and unproven startups.
Where’s the money going? Into things you can actually touch: commodities, infrastructure, quality financial institutions. This isn’t a crash. It’s a reset.
The Commodities Opportunity (The Real Story)
Here’s where the two-week forecast gets interesting. While everyone’s attention is on crypto, the actual opportunities are unfolding in commodities.
Gold: The Predictable Safe Haven (+2.5–4.5% upside)
Gold tends to rise when:
The dollar weakens (which we’re expecting)
People want “sleep at night” assets (Mercury retrograde creates that anxiety)
Interest rates feel uncertain (Saturn retrograde is forcing exactly that reassessment)
Entry on dips through Nov 22. The target is +2.5% for conservative positioning, extending to +4.5% for those comfortable holding through early December.
Copper: The Infrastructure Play (+4–6.5% upside) — This is the best setup
Copper isn’t exciting, but that’s exactly why it’s about to outperform. Here’s why:
Capricorn structure dominance = market favoring infrastructure spending and construction-linked demand
Mercury conjunct Venus = despite Mercury retrograde chaos, commercial contracts actually get honored, not broken
Mars direct in Scorpio = energy sector demand stays functional
New Moon initiation energy = construction projects and infrastructure cycles tend to restart during new moon periods
Copper is quietly positioning as the best risk-reward trade of this two-week window. Buy dips through Nov 25. Primary target: +4%. Extended target if momentum holds: +6.5%.
Uranium/Nuclear Energy: The Secular Story (+3–6% upside)
This one feels counterintuitive to people still thinking about 2011 nuclear fears. But the secular drivers are real:
Energy security concerns (geopolitical)
Climate policy shift (governments are getting serious)
Institutional capital rotation into stable energy (not speculative tech)
Mars direct = energy sector signals are clear, not confused
This isn’t a “bet” on uranium rallying. This is capital recognizing that nuclear baseload energy is part of the real solution, and it’s being allocated accordingly. Buy into any weakness through Nov 24.
What to Skip: Crude Oil and Agriculture
Both have murky signals. Crude oil has Mars (demand) pulling one way and Saturn retrograde (uncertainty) pulling the other. Agriculture has Jupiter retrograde (growth pause) with no offsetting support. Don’t force these. There are cleaner trades elsewhere.
The Equity Play: Quality Assets Get Premium
While commodities are the primary opportunity, equities aren’t getting left behind. This is just not the moment for “value trap” hunting or beaten-down tech.
What Works:
Luxury Goods (+3–6.5%) — Venus at 72% strength in its own sign (Libra). This means pricing power returns to luxury brands, jewelry, high-end fashion, and entertainment. This sector typically outperforms during periods when capital is rotating and wealth preservation becomes a priority. Buy dips, hold through early December.
Quality Financial Services (+2–5%) — Saturn retrograde actually rewards financial discipline. The banks that survived with fortress balance sheets, not maximum leverage, are going to be the beneficiaries of a “quality rotation.” This includes insurance companies, which people suddenly remember when volatility spikes.
Infrastructure and Materials (+2.5–5%) — Capricorn ascendant essentially writes the playbook here: structure, building, real assets. Materials companies with exposure to infrastructure spending benefit from both the commodity strength (copper, uranium) and genuine infrastructure cycles restarting.
Quality Energy (+3–6%) — Not oil speculation. Quality nuclear, renewables, and energy infrastructure. The Mars signal is clear on this one.
What Gets Punished
Cryptocurrency — Harsh but clear. Rahu retrograde = “prove it” phase for innovation. Ketu drain in Leo = speculation capital actively exiting. Mercury retrograde = communication nightmares for exchanges and protocols. Bitcoin and Ethereum: hold if long, don’t add. Altcoins: avoid entirely.
Penny Stocks and Pure Speculation — This cycle, don’t fight the current. Ketu drain is specifically targeting high-beta, unproven bets. Day trading into Mercury retrograde volatility is self-harm.
The Two-Week Playbook (What to Actually Do)
Position Sizing Reality Check:
Commodities: 40–45% of portfolio (yes, elevated from normal 25–30%)
Quality Equities: 30–40%
Fixed Income / Bonds: 10–15%
Crypto (hold only): 3–5%
Cash / Dry Powder: 10–15%
No single position over 8–12%. Sectors capped at 15% max. Leverage should be minimal (1.0x to 1.25x only). This is Mercury retrograde—volatility will spike. Plan accordingly.
Phase 1 (Nov 20–22): New Moon Peak
Initiate commodities positions (gold, copper, uranium) on any weakness
Start luxury goods exposure (not averaging down, starting fresh)
Stay away from day trading and leverage positions
Phase 2 (Nov 23–27): Mercury Retrograde Intensity
Add to winning positions if thesis holds
Use dips as accumulation opportunities
Widen stops (2–3%) to account for Mercury retrograde noise
Do NOT day trade
Phase 3 (Nov 28–Dec 3): Profit Taking Window
At +4%, take 25% profits from copper
At +3%, take 20% profits from luxury goods
At +2.5%, take 15% profits from gold
Use trailing stops (3%) on remaining positions to let winners run
Why This Matters Beyond Two Weeks
This isn’t just about the next 14 days. What you’re seeing is a structural shift in how capital is moving.
The age of “growth at any cost” and “unproven innovations always go up” is getting a reality check. Rahu retrograde + Ketu drain + Saturn review = the market is asking harder questions. What makes money? What’s sustainable? What can actually be built?
That’s not bearish. That’s healthy. Markets that only value speculation are fragile. Markets that value both innovation and discipline are stronger.
Over the two weeks ahead, you’re going to see capital preferences reflecting exactly that. Real assets (commodities), proven businesses (luxury, finance, infrastructure), stable energy (nuclear)—these get the attention.
Unproven crypto projects, penny stocks, leverage plays—these lose money.
The Risk to Watch
Mercury retrograde volatility is real. Expect 1.5–2.5% daily swings. Position sizing and stops matter more than usual.
Geopolitical surprises could derail the commodity rally (though Rahu retrograde suggests reassessment rather than escalation). Watch for news, but don’t over-react to intraday noise.
The Mercury retrograde period extends through Dec 15. Even if the main commodity moves happen in the first two weeks, the chaotic communication environment persists. Plan for that.
Bottom Line
You’re standing at a two-week window where:
Capital is actively rotating from speculation to real assets
Mercury retrograde is punishing quick bets, rewarding research
Venus strength rewards quality (not bargains)
Capricorn structure favors infrastructure, building, tangible assets
The playbook is clear: overweight commodities (especially copper and uranium), add quality equities (luxury, finance, infrastructure), minimize speculation, plan for volatility.
This isn’t complicated. It’s just different from what worked the last two years.
Next cycle analysis: Full Moon December 6 (Gemini-Sagittarius axis)
Disclaimer: Past performance does not guarantee future results. This analysis is educational only and should not be construed as investment advice. Commodity and equity prices move based on countless factors. Always do your own research and consult a financial advisor before making investment decisions.