Weekly Market Recap & Astro-Financial Outlook
Week Ended October 31, 2025
Planetary Snapshot:
☉ Sun in ♏ Scorpio (11°)
☽ Moon in ♈ Aries (9°)
☿ Mercury in ♐ Sagittarius (4°)
♀ Venus in ♎ Libra (25°)
♂ Mars in ♏ Scorpio (29°)
♃ Jupiter in ♋ Cancer (25°)
♄ Saturn Rx in ♓ Pisces (25°)
♅ Uranus Rx in ♊ Gemini (0°)
♆ Neptune Rx in ♓ Pisces (29°)
♇ Pluto in ♒ Aquarius (1°)
🧭 Market Commentary
📈 Markets Maintain Upward Momentum — But Risks Are Stirring
U.S. large-cap equities posted a third consecutive weekly gain, with the NASDAQ leading (+2.3%) thanks to strong tech earnings. Meanwhile, mid and small caps lagged, weighed down by post-Fed volatility. Yields spiked midweek as Fed Chair Powell’s comments introduced renewed uncertainty into the December rate cut picture. The 10-year Treasury yield climbed to 4.09%, up 10 bps on the week.
💼 Earnings Surged, Forecasts Revised Up
Q3 earnings surprises continue: analysts now expect S&P 500 earnings to rise 10.7% for the quarter, up from 8.0% just weeks ago. This bolstered investor confidence despite turbulence in rates.
🌍 Global Snapshot: Emerging Markets Shine, Europe Mixed
Global divergence remains stark:
South Korea led emerging markets (+6.9% weekly, +93.3% YTD), powered by semiconductors and AI optimism.
Europe turned lower, dragged by France (-2.0%) and Germany (-2.2%), while Spain continued to soar (+1.3%, +65.3% YTD).
🔮 Astro-Financial Interpretation (Nov 3, 2025)
The current planetary configuration suggests a high-pressure but decisive market environment. Here’s what stands out:
♏ Sun + ♂ Mars in Scorpio:
This double Scorpio influence drives intensity, control, and power plays. In market terms, strategic reallocations and big institutional moves are in the works. Scorpio rules debt, shadow finance, and transformation — this aligns with the rising bond yields and Powell’s cryptic tone. Expect more behind-the-scenes repositioning by hedge funds and central banks.
♈ Moon in Aries:
The Aries Moon triggers quick emotional responses — volatility could spike intraweek, especially on delayed or missing economic data. It’s an impulsive mood: watch for reactionary moves in small-caps and momentum names.
♐ Mercury in Early Sagittarius:
Markets are hungry for narratives and forward guidance. Expect sharp reactions to any hints from the Fed, especially around employment or inflation (if those reports get released). Mercury here favors long-range economic outlooks, but may overpromise.
♓ Saturn Rx + ♆ Neptune Rx Conjunction (Wide):
With both in Pisces and retrograde, macro uncertainty and delays are still in play — notably seen in data disruptions from the U.S. government shutdown. Saturn in Pisces can dissolve structure. Institutions (like the Fed and Census Bureau) may remain hampered or unclear.
♒ Pluto in Early Aquarius:
Markets are slowly shifting into new structural regimes — AI, clean tech, and digital currencies continue to attract capital. The Pluto ingress supports transformational technologies, but also hints at regulatory disruptions.
📊 Sector Watch
Top GainersWeekly %CommentsInfo Tech+3.0%Boosted by earnings, aligns with Pluto in Aquarius (tech revolution)Consumer Discretionary+2.8%Reflects rising optimism, but may be fragileNASDAQ+2.3%Led by megacaps; Saturn/Neptune fog may create false confidence
Lagging SectorsWeekly %Risk NotesMaterials-3.7%Cyclical drag; global growth in questionReal Estate-3.5%Higher yields pressuring REITsUtilities-2.5%Rate-sensitive; under Fed pressure
📅 The Week Ahead: Nov 3–7, 2025
If Reports Are Released:
Monday: ISM Manufacturing Index
Tuesday: Job Openings (JOLTS)
Wednesday: ADP Jobs, ISM Services
Thursday: Productivity, Trade, Factory Orders
Friday: Nonfarm Payrolls, Consumer Sentiment
⚠️ Government Shutdown Risk: Key data releases may be absent or delayed. Mercury in Sagittarius desires clarity, but Neptune/Pisces influence suggests continuing opacity.
💰 Fund Flow Pulse
Fixed Income funds saw strong inflows (+$64.8B monthly), especially Intermediate Core Bond and Multisector.
Equities mixed: U.S. equity saw $9.3B outflows, while Commodities and Alternatives posted inflows, reflecting diversification plays amid macro uncertainty.
Large Growth (-$8.0B) was the biggest loser among Morningstar categories — this may reflect profit-taking in tech-heavy funds despite strong returns.
Strategic Takeaway:
We’re in a moment of powerful undercurrents — Scorpio and Pluto are working in the shadows, moving capital, restructuring risk. Smart money is already adjusting portfolios. With Aries Moon and Sagittarius Mercury, the week is primed for impulsive trades, misinformation, and possible overreaction. Stay alert for surprise moves from the Fed or fiscal side, especially as we approach the next jobs report.
🔭 “Watch the skies — and the spreads.”