New Moon Jan 18, 2026: Energy Rips, Tech Wobbles - Your 14-Day Sector Playbook
Energy stocks up nearly 10% month-to-date. Materials surging. Banking holding firm. Tech chopping sideways despite record indexes.
Welcome to the sector rotation window that happens when five planets stack in Capricorn. The New Moon on January 18 kicked off a two-week cycle where what you own matters more than market direction.
Energy Summary: Capricorn stellium favors old-economy sectors (energy, materials, defense, banks) while creating chop in technology through Jan 29.
This is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Not financial advice. Consult your advisor.
What’s Happening
Five planets crammed into Capricorn creates what market timing systems call “institutional accumulation energy.” Mars at peak strength (exalted position) amplifies buying in heavy industries, energy infrastructure, materials, and defense.
Mercury and Venus enter a turbulent phase Jan 17-29, which historically creates volatility in communication, software, and consumer discretionary sectors. The pattern suggests rotating from tech into structural plays for at least two weeks.
