Scorpio Signals Week Ended November 7, 2025

Restructuring the Market Under Pressure

This week’s planetary configuration reflects heightened uncertainty, deep reevaluation, and a brewing sense of structural shift—mirroring the volatility seen across global markets. The dominant archetype is Scorpio, with the Sun at 17° and Venus freshly entered at 2°. This indicates a thematic focus on exposure, transformation, and power realignment. In market terms, this is a classic signal of reassessment: investors are pulling capital away from overvalued sectors, particularly speculative technology, and redirecting toward value, stability, and tangible fundamentals.

Venus in Scorpio points to tighter scrutiny in valuation. Scorpio Venus is less romantic, more forensic—it values depth over surface and will readily liquidate assets that don’t meet the test. That shows up clearly in the retreat from high-growth, AI-driven equities and the rebound in traditionally “boring” sectors like health care, real estate, and utilities. This Venus position can also reflect complications in trade and diplomacy—echoed by the unresolved tariff legal dispute now sitting before the U.S. Supreme Court.

Mercury and Mars now both reside in Sagittarius. Mercury at 6°, Mars at 3°, with Mars chasing Mercury, signal an accelerating discourse—an uptick in announcements, policy speculation, and ideological positioning. In economic terms, this translates into more noise, faster decision cycles, and a tendency toward overextension. Market narratives may stretch beyond what fundamentals can justify, especially in absence of official data during the government shutdown.

The Moon spent much of the week in Cancer, a placement that amplifies public mood and emotional sensitivity. With Jupiter also in Cancer at 25°, a wide but supportive trine formed late in the week—likely contributing to modest rebounds in consumer staples, real estate, and bonds. Cancer energy in the markets historically favors safe-haven plays, capital preservation, and domestic sectors.

Saturn and Neptune remain retrograde in the final degrees of Pisces. Neptune at 29° is especially relevant—this is the final degree of the final sign of the zodiac, and when retrograde, it blurs institutional clarity. Neptune here fosters confusion, ideological haze, and erosion of trust—fitting for a shutdown that’s now in its sixth week and cutting off vital data. Saturn near Neptune brings a slow, grinding reality check—policies, institutions, and budgets are now being reined in. This is a “where’s the bottom?” configuration. We don’t yet know.

Pluto, now freshly in Aquarius at 1°, continues to stir systemic transformations in technology, regulation, and market infrastructure. With Uranus at 29° Taurus—a critical, unstable degree—we have two of the slowest-moving planets sitting at tipping points. This pairing aligns closely with the recent Bitcoin correction and the broader reassessment of risk assets. Uranus governs innovation, but at 29° Taurus, it highlights volatility in assets tied to value, currency, and the digital frontier. Pluto’s new journey through Aquarius will build over years, but even now, its signature is clear: power is shifting away from legacy platforms and toward decentralized, disruptive models—though not without turbulence.

For market participants, this is not a week to blindly follow headlines. With Mercury square Saturn by sign and both Neptune and Uranus unstable, perception may not reflect reality. Investors would be wise to slow down, focus on fundamentals, and brace for headline-driven swings. Scorpio season insists: dig deeper.

MARKET-MOVING NEWS

Tech-Driven Reversal

Markets reversed course as large-cap technology stocks, previously leading the rally, sold off sharply. The NASDAQ Composite dropped 3.0%, the S&P 500 fell 1.6%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 1.2%. The tech-heavy information sector led the retreat, falling 4.2% on the week. This came amid growing skepticism about the profitability timeline of AI investments and renewed concerns about tech valuations.

Government Shutdown Obscures Labor Data

The ongoing federal government shutdown—now in its sixth week—again delayed the monthly nonfarm payrolls report. This left investors without a key data point to assess labor market strength. Challenger’s private release filled the gap somewhat, showing a steep increase in layoffs to 153,000 in October, triple the previous month. The vacuum of official data is starting to destabilize market expectations.

Earnings Strong Despite Market Pullback

Despite losses in the index, earnings season remains resilient. As of Friday, 91% of S&P 500 companies had reported, with 82% beating analyst expectations—according to FactSet, the highest beat rate in four years. This earnings strength helps underpin valuations, though sentiment has weakened in the face of broader macro uncertainties.

Consumer Sentiment Craters

The University of Michigan’s preliminary November reading fell to 50.3, the lowest level in over three years. The drop reflects rising concerns about the economic toll of the shutdown, inflation uncertainty, and political dysfunction. As recently as July, the index was at 61.7—highlighting how rapidly sentiment has deteriorated.

Bitcoin Breaks Down

Bitcoin fell below the $100,000 mark midweek before recovering slightly to end Friday around $103,500—still well off its recent record high of $125,000 set four weeks earlier. The pullback appears to be driven by a combination of profit-taking and rising risk aversion, though astrology points to deeper systemic shifts in digital valuation and regulatory tone.

Tariff Legal Challenge

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments over the legal basis used to impose tariffs earlier this year. While a ruling timeline was not given, the case adds another layer of unpredictability for multinational corporations and supply chains already operating in an unstable geopolitical climate.

Volatility Spikes

The Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) rose nearly 10% on the week, touching a three-week high before retreating slightly. While not signaling panic, the VIX move confirms elevated market nerves—especially as investors await inflation data that may not arrive on schedule.

INVESTMENT RETURNS & MARKET PERFORMANCE

U.S. Equities

Large growth stocks fell 2.9%, with mid- and small-cap growth also retreating sharply. The Russell 2000 lost 1.9% for the week, compounding its two-week loss to 3.3%. The S&P 500’s 1.6% decline was concentrated in technology, communications, and discretionary. Defensive sectors like health care (+1.3%), real estate (+1.1%), and utilities (+0.7%) outperformed.

Index Returns (as of November 7, 2025)

• NASDAQ: -3.0% (YTD +19.8%)

• S&P 500: -1.6% (YTD +15.6%)

• Dow: -1.2% (YTD +12.0%)

• MSCI EAFE: -0.8% (YTD +26.2%)

Emerging Markets

Emerging market equities fell 1.4% overall, with Korea tumbling 6.1% despite leading global YTD performance (+81.6%). Brazil and Mexico saw gains, up 3.3% and 1.5%, respectively.

FIXED INCOME, CURRENCIES & COMMODITIES

Treasury Yields

• 2-Year: 3.56%

• 10-Year: 4.09%

• 30-Year: 4.70%

Yields were relatively stable, though the yield curve steepened slightly. Credit-sensitive sectors like high-yield (-0.3%) and convertibles (-1.5%) declined, while mortgage-backed securities (+0.2%) and municipals (+0.1%) posted gains.

Commodities

• Oil (WTI): -1.5% for the week

• Gold: +0.4%, now +50.5% YTD
  Gold’s continued rally reflects ongoing demand for safe-haven assets, consistent with Cancer’s influence and Scorpio’s preference for real assets.

Currencies

The euro, yen, and pound all rose modestly against the dollar. The Australian dollar dropped 1.1%, pressured by softening Chinese demand and commodity flows.

FUND FLOWS & ALLOCATIONS

As of September 30, taxable bond funds dominated inflows with $64.8 billion in new money, bringing 12-month net flows to $494 billion. Commodities and foreign blend funds also attracted capital. Large growth and leveraged equity funds continued to see redemptions, reinforcing the shift away from speculative and momentum strategies.

OUTLOOK

The days ahead remain data-dependent, assuming reports are released. Wednesday’s CPI reading is likely to set the tone for fixed income, equities, and central bank expectations into December. If the shutdown extends further, expect volatility to escalate and defensiveness to deepen. From an astrological lens, Scorpio insists on resilience, Sagittarius accelerates the narrative, and Pisces clouds the vision. We’re in a cycle that demands deeper due diligence and a clear-eyed approach to risk. Stay alert.