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Note 1 : The purpose of this column is to provide educational insights into the tenets of geocosmic studies as they correspond to economic, political, and socio-psychological matters, as one of several tools that in turn may assist in the practice of financial market timing. This column is not intended, nor should it be used, as an advisory service for trading financial markets, without use of other financial market analysis tools. MMA subscription reports provide that type of advisory service, with specific recommendations for trading.

Note 2 : Writer for this week is : Wyatt Fellows.

Review :

US labor data matters because in the Wile E. Coyote trajectory, consumers need to cut their savings rate to pay for higher prices and maintain spending. That process is threatened if price increases overwhelm available savings, or if consumers feel fearful about the future. Fear of the future tends to correlate with job security. So far, the "no fire" part of the U.S. "no hire, no fire" labor market is reassuring consumers, supporting spending even as real incomes suffer.

- Paul Donovan, "Why Work Matters", UBS Daily Update , June 5, 2026.

The monthly employment report released on Friday morning shattered expectations, showing that the U.S. economy added 172,000 jobs in May. Adding to this positive news was the fact that employment gains exceeded 100,000 for the third consecutive month, something that hasn't happened in almost two years. In addition, both March and April payroll numbers were revised higher, also something that hasn't happened that often.

This all looks very good on the surface, but there is more to the story. As Dr. Donovan alludes to, real wages are falling (inflation is outpacing wage growth), forcing people to utilize other means (savings or credit) to maintain current spending. This is important because a healthy, vibrant economy needs consumer spending. If enough participants are forced to curtail their spending, the economy starts to contract. Perhaps Friday's stock market tantrum was akin to Wile E. Coyote looking down and realizing he had indeed run off the cliff chasing that darn Road Runner. However, in the cartoon, Mr. Coyote never plummets to the ground straight away. He is always afforded the chance to get back to the edge of the cliff while trying to run in midair. Personally, I am really rooting for him to make it back to the edge this time !.

It was shaping up to be a good week for U.S. stocks, until it wasn't. All three major indices hit new all-time highs last week before the rug was pulled out from under equities on Friday. The Nasdaq Composite fared the worst, finishing down over 4.2% on the day. It was a subdued week for European stock markets as the German DAX and Zurich SMI corrected off the previous week's highs. It was much the same for London's FTSE. In Asia and the Pacific Rim, the Shanghai Composite and the Hang Seng Index also continued corrective price action. It is probably a good thing it was Friday, or else European and Asian markets might have been in trouble when they opened back up for trading following the debacle in the U.S. markets. The star of the week was the Japanese Nikkei, which soared to a new all-time high and held on to much of the gains into the close.

It wasn't just U.S. stocks that took it on the chin on Friday, either. Much of my trading screen was bright red heading into the close. Metals got smacked around with Silver falling over 8% on the day (the air/air solar lunar combo strikes again!). It should be noted that Copper came close to setting a new all-time high on Tuesday before following the rest of the metals complex lower. It was an up and down week for Crude Oil, which started out sharply higher earlier in the week on yet another "no peace deal" between the U.S. and Iran, but then, like Copper, gave it all back by the end of the week.

In the agricultural space, it was just plain depressing if you are a producer (as I am) or a bullish grain trader. Corn fared the worst, giving up almost 7% on the week, followed by Soybeans hitting fresh 4-month lows. The most bullish (if you can even call it that) grain market was Wheat, which, while down, hasn't yet taken out the April 10 low and settled a mere penny lower on Friday.

On a side note, I experienced a true "Farmers Paradox" today, sitting at my desk writing this column. In my small corner of the world, we hadn't had a good soaking rain in over 3 weeks, and it was starting to stress the corn and soybean plants, even though the crops are still small and growing. Well, needless to say, we finally caught a rain today, and I couldn't help but stare out the window with a sense of calm relief about all the bushels of grain that were still theoretically possible. However, as I reverted my eyes to the computer screens, which were showing the current grain futures prices in free fall, that feeling was quickly replaced by a sense of loathing with the realization that even though I may produce more bushels, I am actually not going to make any more profit in the end! What time does happy hour start again ?.

Friday's carnage also spread to crypto-land, where Bitcoin and Ethereum had epically bad performances to top off a brutal week for "HODLers" (those who Hold On for Dear Life to their digital assets). Both cryptocurrencies fell below their February 6 lows, signaling the bears are in full control of this sector. Having said that, Bitcoin is in the time band for at least a temporary low of some sort to form in June. However, since we have fallen below the February 6 low, I'm afraid further downside remains following a corrective rally. Our call for $30,000 or lower, as given in the Forecast 2026 book and webinars, is looking very believable now after several months of skepticism by others.

In currencies, the Dollar is quietly having a decent rally off of the lows set in January of this year. I like that it is hard to find someone with a bullish bias toward the 'buck', and, in all honesty, I don't hate the chart pattern developing. The key level to watch moving forward is 100.50. The other currency to watch next week might be the Yen. It is back to levels that have prompted Japan's central bank to intervene in the past, most recently at the end of April.

Short-Term Geocosmics :

Geocosmically, June is a fairly quiet month before the real show takes place, starting in July. However, next week we do have a Venus/Jupiter conjunction taking place on June 9. Venus rules over currencies and soybeans, so we may see some movement in these markets around that time. Again, watch for possible intervention in the Japanese Yen.

Longer-Term Thoughts and opinion :

An excerpt from the latest MMA Monthly Crypto Report released on June 3 and written by analysts Gianni Dipoce and Pouyan Zolfagharnia.

"From a geocosmic standpoint, it's been rather muted for crypto since Uranus ingressed into Gemini. The greater concern persists with the historical Uranus studies done by Ray Merriman, and how they could tie into cryptocurrencies this time around. Sectors ruled by the sign that Uranus is transiting tend to experience incredible "boom-bust" cycles, whereby prices can appreciate 4 - 8x (in the crypto case, it was more), but they're then followed by 70 - 90% declines. But perhaps the worst part is how the previous all-time highs are not exceeded for years, and in some cases, for over a decade.

Look at when Uranus was in Aquarius, for example. The Nasdaq topped out in March 2000 and didn't make a new all-time high until 2015. Then there was Uranus in Pisces for Crude Oil. We still haven't taken out Crude Oil's high from 2008, and it's been 18 years. This type of information isn't meant to instill fear, but rather to raise awareness. The "buy and hold" strategy so fitting to Taurus just isn't going to cut it this time. Gemini, through its mercurial nature, is much more dynamic. Cryptos could very well be entering a new trading era, whereby powerful, volatile price swings in both directions unfold".

Uranus left the sign of Taurus (money and currencies) and entered the sign of Gemini on April 25. It will remain there for approximately the next 6 years. During its time in Taurus, Bitcoin registered an astounding 3,500% appreciation from its 2019 lows to its October 2025 high. This certainly classifies as a Uranus-fueled "boom". But now the question becomes, "Will there be a bust?" The history of Uranus changing signs certainly suggests it is a strong possibility.

Even if a "bust" phase develops, Bitcoin will still offer tremendous intermediate trading opportunities where sizeable gains are likely to be achieved. However, as the excerpt points out, the buy-and-hold strategy, where an investor sees another 3,500% return in the next 6 years, is not a high probability outcome according to historical precedent. Even Michael Saylor's strategy seems to signal this change in sentiment, with a sale of 32 Bitcoins in recent weeks. Admittedly, this is an insignificant amount compared to the 843,706 Bitcoins the company still owns. Still, I found it strangely symbolic that a company wholly built around the concept of accumulating and holding Bitcoin made a sale within a month of Uranus leaving the sign of Taurus.

As Uranus spends the next 6 years in the sign of Gemini, as a trader, I can't help but think that Kenny Rogers' song "The Gambler" might offer some good advice. Specifically, the line "You gotta know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em, know when to walk away, know when to run". (go ahead and sing it out loud, I know you want to!).

To be continued (next week).

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Note 1 : FORECAST 2026 IS NOW OUT! ORDER WHILE COPIES LAST!.

MMA's annual Forecast book is an astrological-themed almanac that has served students of cycles and markets since 1976. It provides a cyclical outlook on the collective world psychology, national economy, geopolitical overview, socio-cultural trends, weather and natural calamity potential, as well as financial market projections for the U.S. stock market (DJIA and NASADAQ this year!), the U.S. Treasury market, interest rates, Gold and Silver, currencies (the Euro, U.S. Dollar, Swiss Franc, and Japanese Yen), Bitcoin, Crude Oil, and Grain markets. Its valuable market timing forecasts are based on the historical correlation of market cycles overlapping with geocosmic planetary cycles. Additionally, it provides the three-star critical reversal dates for each market for the year, which have an 80+% accuracy over the years for trading cycle highs and lows when given an orb of three trading days. The book is approximately 250 pages (the largest ever because it's our special 50-year anniversary publication), 8.5"x 11". The price of the Forecast 2026 print edition is $66, and the eBook is $ 55.

MMA is also offering a special bundle discount for those who wish to order both the eBook and printed editions of Forecast 2026 for $86. The eBook typically becomes available one to two weeks before the print edition and avoids delays caused by the postal system - especially for those living overseas. However, many readers prefer the print edition, so ordering both through the Forecast 2026 Bundle makes sense. You will receive the Forecast 2026 eBook on December 15, and your print copy will be mailed in mid-December.

To pre-order this year's special 50th-year edition, click here. It's special! The printed edition is limited. When they sell out, there will be no further printings.

Additional offers : MMA is also offering a special bundle discount for those who order both the eBook and printed editions of Forecast 2026 for $86. The eBook typically becomes available one to two weeks before the print edition and avoids delays caused by the postal system - especially for those living overseas.

There will be 50 autographed copies by Raymond Merriman (no autopen!) of our 50 th -year print edition of the Forecast 2026 book available for $195. Orders must be placed by December 10, or until all 50 copies are requested, whichever comes first.

The printed edition is limited. When they sell out, there will be no further printings.

Additional offers : MMA is also offering a special bundle discount for those who order both the eBook and printed editions of Forecast 2026 for $86.

An audiobook will also be available for only $30.00 if ordered before December 15. The Forecast 2026 Audiobook will include all chapters from the Forecast 2026 book except the financial markets and the calendar/ephemeris pages in the back of the annual book. It provides an excellent overview of what's in store for the coming year(s) for the world and the nation (USA, President Trump, the Federal Reserve Board, the economy, Lunar Nodal Cycles, each outer planet in each sign, and the remarkable "Aries Vortex"). It makes for great listening. Narrated by the silky-smooth voice of Thomas Miller. To order, click here.

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EACH FOREIGN EDITION OF THE FORECAST 2026 BOOK INCLUDES A STOCK MARKET SECTION SPECIFIC TO THAT NATION, WHICH IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE ENGLISH FORECAST BOOK OR IN OTHER INTERNATIONAL EDITIONS. However, we recognize that some readers and investors may be interested in these foreign stock markets without purchasing the entire edition in that nation's language. Therefore, we make those stock market outlooks available in English as a separate service for $35 each or $95 for all three reports. The overseas market reports for 2026 that are available separately in English include Japan's Nikkei , China's Shanghai Composite, and the German DAX and Zurich SMI indices . Readers who prefer to purchase these offerings together may also take advantage of our discounted bundle options, which can be accessed here. Each is available in PDF format and contains monthly charts as of December 1, 2025.

Note 2 : SPECIAL ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY SALE ON THE JUPITER REPORT - YOUR MOMENTS OF OPPORTUNITY ! The Jupiter Report was first introduced one year ago, in late September 2024. If you were one of the first to order then, it's now time to update your outlook for the year ahead. The cost of your 14-month Jupiter Report is $69. However, starting this week, we're launching a special one-year anniversary sale at $55 (a 21.5% discount) for those who order their next 14-month Jupiter Report.

The Jupiter Report is written by Raymond Merriman. It is a 30- to 40-page report that all traders (and even non-traders) will find highly valuable. It identifies the times during the year when Jupiter transits are highlighted in your natal chart and explains the meaning of Jupiter's transits to your natal planets and angles over a 14-month period (including one month before your order date and one month after the year ends). As an added bonus, each transit is ranked on a scale from -3 to +3 in terms of favorability for trading. Traders may find this especially valuable! Would you like to know when you are under a +3 transit and therefore most likely to experience trading success ? Or a -3 transit, with a stronger-than-usual potential for misjudgments and losses ?.

The Jupiter Report also makes an excellent holiday or birthday gift.

Here is a recent letter from our options expert, Derek Panaia, to the Options+ group, which closed out exceptional gains on five option trades presented in the July 13 webinar :

On a side note, I started using MMA's Jupiter Report this year, so I only have a few months of history with it. But my first positive Jupiter aspects came in March/April this year. I was trading copper and had made a nice long trade, and started buying puts for a dip. The puts did nothing for a week or so, then copper prices collapsed, and my puts went up sharply in one week. This started exactly on the same day my Jupiter Report showed a positive aspect. Well, fast forward a few months, and I have copper put spreads (the same put spreads you guys bought), and yesterday copper prices collapsed, and the puts made a lot of money. And guess what ? This was one day before my Jupiter aspects started positive again. For me, it is amazing how accurate this report has been. I just wanted to share this, FWIW. The Jupiter Report from MMA is not very expensive, so if you guys use astrology in your trading, you might want to check it out.

Note 3 : The monthly MMA Technology Cycles Report by Wiebke Held was issued last week.
With the NASDAQ declining as we enter a new conflict with Iran, at the same time that the time band for both a primary and 50-week cycle low is starting, this will be a very timely report. This report provides an outlook not only for the NASDAQ but also for the QQQ ETF, NASDAQ futures, and specific technology stocks, including Microsoft, Google, Nvidia, Tesla, and Apple. It also includes CRDs (critical reversal dates) specific to the NASDAQ, based on Wiebke's meticulous research. Focusing on the NASDAQ is crucial because of the outsized role technology will play in financial markets - especially with Pluto already in Aquarius for nearly 20 years and Uranus re-entering Gemini on April 26, 2026, for nearly seven years. If you would like to try a one-month subscription, you can sign up for the March report for only $35 - or save by ordering a three-report or twelve-report subscription. .

Note 4 : The MMA Grain Cycles Report was issued last week. Written by top MMA Grains Analyst Wyatt Fellows, this monthly report is a must for those who trade or farm Soybeans, Corn, and/or Wheat, as Wyatt himself does. These reports are very important now because of the approaching 36-year synodic (conjunction) cycle of Saturn and Neptune, which has a strong historical correlation to long-term cycles in all grain markets. This is a drought cycle. To subscribe to this excellent monthly report, click here.
If you trade grains or are in the farming business and need an accurate timing and understanding of when to hedge your crop, this report is not to be missed! To order, click here.

Note 5 : THE MMA WEEKLY YouTube show Geocosmic Week in Review and Look Ahead, with Gianni Di Poce, is now conducted on Wednesday evenings !. Each 5-15 minute FREE episode reviews the market activity of the past week and offers a preview of the geocosmic signatures in effect for the next week and beyond. You may subscribe to MMA's YouTube Channel today at no cost and get alerted when a new weekly episode is released! Tune in on Wednesday evenings to hear Gianni and his guests update financial markets on YouTube!

Note 6 : The March ISSUE OF THE MMA Monthly Cycles Report Plus+ , edited by Pouyan Zolfagharnia, was released last week. This mid-month addendum to the MMA Cycles Report features Pouyan's outlook on Gold, Silver, NASDAQ, and Crude Oil. It includes stunning graphics and charts (people love it!). The report contains more illustrations and references to geocosmics than most MMA Cycles reports and is available only to subscribers of the MMA Monthly Cycles Report. If you wish to try this month's addendum along with the latest issue of the MMA Monthly Cycles Report, sign up online at the link above. A subscription for a monthly copy of both reports is $55. This includes the most recent June issue of the MMA Cycles Report and the June MMA Cycles Report Plus+ addendum coming out this week. For further information and ordering instructions, please click here.

Note 7 : The MMA Monthly ETF Report by Gianni Di Poce was released last week.
Many have asked about a monthly report on Bitcoin, and the Monthly ETF Report does this via BITO, the ETF on Bitcoin. Written by MMA market analyst Gianni Di Poce, the ETF is a monthly newsletter that everyone trading ETFs is encouraged to read, especially those that seek less risky trading venues than futures. This report covers 8 ETFs on a monthly basis for readers. The ETFs include : SPY (S&P 500), GDX (gold miners), BITO (Bitcoin), TLT (+20-year Treasuries), USO (Crude Oil), XLV (healthcare), XLK (technology), and XHB (homebuilders). This is a report that was requested by popular demand and Gianni's insights and strategies are excellent. For further information, click here.

Note 8 : THE MONTHLY MMA CHINESE SHANGHAI STOCK MARKET (SSE) REPORT was issued last week. It looks like the SSE has completed its 5.5-year cycle low earlier this year with its lowest price since January 2019. And as of last week, SSE has soared nearly 17% in the past month. For information on subscribing to this report and the ETF that follows it, click here.

Note 9 : MMA'S FREE WEEKLY COLUMN IS NOW ON SPOTIFY, APPLE, AND AMAZON PODCAST! Now you can listen to a podcast of this weekly column by Thomas Miller on Saturdays ! Just follow Merriman Market Analyst on Spotify or Apple to listen to all our episodes. New Podcast episodes will be released every weekend. This is a FREE service and is available to everyone. Checkout out our Podcasts on Apple, Spotify, and Apple Music. It makes for great listening!.

Note 10 : The MMA Solar-Lunar App now offers reversal signals on the DJIA, NASDAQ, Gold, and Silver to all subscribers! .

Now there will be four markets with daily weighted values provided, which includes DJIA, NASDAQ, Gold, and Silver.

This app is an ideal tool to have in your back pocket if you are a short-term swing trader looking for high-probability dates that identifies isolated lows and highs in the DJIA, Gold, or Silver markets. Since it was first three months ago, it has been uncannily accurate in identifying swing lows and highs in each market. It is available only on Apple products (iPhone and iPad) at this time, although we are getting close to developing it on Android phones too, maybe by the end of this year.

How does it work ?. Based on historical frequencies, the higher the weighted value, the greater the probability of a swing trade reversal for the next 1-7 trading days (usually 2-5 days). Built into the app are instructions for ideal setups and explanatory FAQs. It's pretty amazing!.

P.S. : The MMA Solar/Lunar App gives each market an average of one trade per week every five trading day. The Solar/Lunar App is designed for "swing trades"looking for 2-5% moves from isolated lows or highs. If you like active trading signals based on solar/lunar combinations, the MMA App is for you!.

To learn more about the MMA App, click here. To order the app, go to Apple's App store and type in Merriman Solar/Lunar Reversals.

Note 11 : RECORDINGS OF MMA'S SPECIAL SIX-WEEK COURSE ON "THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF GEOCOSMIC STUDIES FOR FINANCIAL MARKET TIMING"ARE NOW AVAILABLE!!! Led by Gianni Di Poce and backed up by Ray Merriman, this course is designed to teach students the basic principles of planets, signs, and aspects (including retrograde and direct stations) as used in MMA's market timing methodology - one of its most important tools. The course explains which planets and signs rule the various sectors of the economy and financial markets. In addition, it covers how to use an ephemeris and astrological software (Solar Fire) for important routines such as calculating charts, generating transit "hit lists", and identifying signs, ingresses, planetary stations, and aspects - the essential cosmic features necessary for determining market reversal periods.
The course is especially useful for those interested in taking the MMTA4 program, which begins on September 27, or for anyone who wishes to deepen their astrological knowledge. The cost for these six introductory lessons, which last about two hours each, is $300. This is a great opportunity to learn basic astrology from a master economic astrologer! Click here to order now!.

Note 12 : THE Next MMA DAILY OPTIONS REPORT WITH DEREK PANAIA HOSTED BY RAYMOND MERRIMAN AND WYATT FELLOWS, WILL TAKE PLACE ON SUNDAY, APRIL 12, AT 1:00 PM EDT.

Here's how it works : Ray will be the emcee. He will introduce Wyatt, who will provide the outlook on cycles and geocosmic turning points in six markets (S&P, Gold, Crude Oil, T-Notes, Soybeans, and Bitcoin). Derek will then present options strategies with the best risk/reward potential based on Wyatt's analysis and his own interpretation of additional supporting factors. Ray will ask questions and add input for clarification as he deems necessary. Derek will then continue providing updates via the Daily Options Report afterward to subscribers.

This Options Webinar will last approximately 2.5-3 hours. The cost is $125. However, it will be offered at no cost to those who are current subscribers of the MMA Daily Options Report as of April 12. To those who sign up for the webinar, this $125 fee will be credited if they subscribe to the Daily Options Report by April 15. The new MMA Daily Options Report has been very active and successful since it first launched on January 15. It is the perfect complement for active traders who also subscribe to the daily and weekly MMA reports, as it builds on the outlooks in those reports and monitors them on a daily or as-needed basis to identify optimal option trades that arise intraday or intraweek within those forecasts. Derek will guide subscribers through the strategy behind each trade as it develops. It is an excellent way to experience MMA's methodology operating in real time !.

The cost for the April 12 Options Webinar is $125. The cost to subscribe to the Daily Options Report is $360/month, or $3600 per year until June 30, after which time prices will increase. So, lock in these special prices before June 30 and save!!!!
To register for the April 12 MMA Options Webinar, click here.
To sign up for the MMA Daily Options Report with Derek and Ray, and receive the April 12 webinar for free, click here.

Note : Keep in mind that options trading is speculative. This webinar and the new subscription service that follows are designed for speculators who have a basic understanding of options. For those who do not, MMA offers a recording of Derek's webinar on option principles, available on its website.

Note 13 : MONTHLY REPORTS ON THE GERMAN DAX AND ZURICH SMI INDICES IN ENGLISH will be issued this week.
These reports continue to be offered in German, along with the entire monthly MMA Cycles Report, through AstroData at https://www.mma-europe.ch/. However, we have had requests from clients who wish to read our outlook on the DAX and SMI in English every month, so we now make these reports available later in the same week that the MMA Cycles Report is released. The cost to receive the English version of the monthly reports on the DAX and SMI is $35 each, or $325/year. To subscribe, click here.

Note 14 : The Third edition of NEW MMA MONTHLY CRYPTO REPORT was issued last week on wednesday.
Each report will feature a cyclical and macro overview by Gianni Di Poce on Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, and one additional cryptocurrency selected based on current market interest, starting with Cardano. Pouyan Zolfagharnia will then provide a geocosmic overview and explain how it ties into the cycles. Together, they will share strategies for both position and shorter-term trading in cryptocurrencies. CLICK HERE to subscribe to this new report.

Click here for a short AI video on this new Crypto Report.

THE RECORDING OF THE FREE CRYPTO WEBINAR, HELD APRIL 8, IS NOW AVAILABLE!!! Click here to view it on YouTube. Are you new to the crypto world ? Do you wonder how to trade cryptos via wallets, futures, or ETFs ? These and other topics are covered in this special instructional webinar on the new monthly MMA CRYPTO REPORT (April 8). This FREE WEBINAR will also explain how to use the new monthly crypto report for maximum value. Ray Merriman hosted this webinar, joined by Gianni, Pouyan, and MMA President Wyatt Fellows.

Note 15 : THE MMA 2026 TRADING AND INVESTMENT RETREAT WAS AMAZING! The best yet! Recordings are now available. Catch the excitement of this amazing event while its hot!.

This special four-day retreat started off with Ray Merriman's introduction to the "Post-Aries Vortex Era" that officially began with the geocosmic setup of February 20, 2026, and the political event of April 7, 2026, that gave peace a chance.

This retreat included special presentations and interactive discussions on current and future world conditions through 2030 that are likely to affect financial markets. These were led by world-class mundane astrologers Claude Weiss (Switzerland), Christeen Skinner (UK), Christof Niederwieser (Germany), Pouyan Zolfagharnia (UK), and Raymond Merriman (USA). Joining them to discuss MMA timing methods and short-term trading strategies were MMTA Director Wiebke Held (Germany) and MMA analysts Wyatt Fellows (USA), Ulric Aspegrén (Switzerland), Gianni Di Poce (USA), and MMA Trading Coach Rita Perea (USA).

The retreat covered the unique, research-based MMA methods for identifying primary, half-primary, major, and trading cycles. It also covered the setup and steps required for applying MMA's solar/lunar reversal dates for very short-term aggressive trades in Bitcoin, stock indices, and precious metals.

To order the recordings of this special event, please click here.

Individual-day recordings from the MMA 2026 Investment Retreat are also now available for purchase. Thursday,Friday, and Sunday recordings are available for $1,000 each, and Saturday's recording is available for $750. If you are interested in purchasing individual retreat recordings, please contact customerservice@mmacycles.com to request an invoice and place your order. These recordings are well worth the investment, especially for traders!

Note 16 : WE HAVE JUST COMPLETED A NEW UPGRADE FOR THE FAR FOR GALACTIC TRADER SOFTWARE PROGRAM !!! We can now do solar/lunar weighted value studies for any market by isolating or omitting any planet that is retrograde! For instance, we can now compare solar/lunar values for any market when Mercury (or Venus, Mars, or any planet) is retrograde or direct, or both. This is important because we have noticed that when Mercury is retrograde, the lunar values for Bitcoin perform differently in many cases than when Mercury is direct. If you don't own the FAR for Galactic Trader program, which is key to doing MMA research studies on identifying turning points in any financial market, and wish to know more about it, please click here. The cost is $1895 (end-of-day version) and includes Jeanne Long's Galactic Trader software, featuring extensive W. D. Gann trading tools that she created.

Note 17 : THE NEW AUDIOBOOK OF EVOLUTIONARY ASTROLOGY : THE JOURNEY OF THE SOUL THROUGH STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS, by Raymond Merriman, written in 1993, is now available! It is narrated by Thomas Miller, who has a great voice and also broadcasts MMA's free weekly column. The first edition of Evolutionary Astrology , originally published in 1977, introduced this remarkable subject to the astrological community, where it has since become one of astrology's major branches of study. Get ready to listen to the original work on Evolutionary Astrology that brought a spiritual perspective to the study of astrology from the late 1970s through today. To order the book (hardcover or eBook) or the audio recording, please click here.

NOTE 18 : A SIX-WEEK SUMMER SCHOOL COURSE ON ESOTERIC ECONOMICS BY GIANNI DI POCE WILL BEGIN ON SUNDAY, JULY 12. Stay tuned for details and registration information. This course will be based on Gianni's new book of the same name, which has just sold out its first printing. A second printing will be ready in time for this course. The cost for this six-week course is $300. Registration is now open! Click here to register.

NOTE 19 : COMING SOON : RAY MERRIMAN'S NEW BOOK ON "JUPITER AND SATURN TRANSITS: MASTERING THE CYCLES OF LIFE". This is NOT the book you would expect from Ray Merriman. But it is a book you will need, use, and value for the rest of your life if you study astrology, and especially if you are also a trader. This 400+ page book covers all the major transits of Jupiter to one's natal planets and angles, including interpretations of the opening and closing sextile, square, and trine aspects. The Saturn section also includes the opening and closing semi-square and sesquiquadrate transits to all natal planets and angles, plus the "Business Cycle" of transiting Saturn. Each transiting aspect is ranked from -3 to +3 in terms of trading and investment potential, which alone is worth the price of the book. Stay tuned for a special pre-publication offer for the first edition of this new book by Ray Merriman.

Here is what one reviewer had to say about this book after receiving an early draft :

Ray Merriman's book reads like the work of a seasoned authority, and its final line-"A new level of mastery awaits you"-feels entirely earned. Drawing on more than fifty years of experience, Merriman demonstrates an impressive command of planetary timing. What makes this book especially valuable is not only the depth of its insight but also the clarity with which complex ideas are presented. His discussion of applying and separating aspects is particularly lucid, while his treatment of derivative houses stands out as both exemplary and distinctive. Although the book places a strong emphasis on financial astrology, its analysis extends well beyond money, offering thoughtful observations on many dimensions of human life. Traders, investors, and astrologers alike will find it highly rewarding, and even readers with extensive astrology libraries are likely to feel this volume deserves a place on their shelves.

-Christeen Skinner, D.F.Astrol.S., FRSA, Director of Cityscopes London Ltd.

The cost for this book is $39.99. However, those who order now, prior to the actual printing of the book, due in mid-August, will receive the special pre-publication price of $33.00 (plus postage for the printed edition; no postage is required for the eBook version). To order at the pre-publication price, click here .

Our monthly MMA Cycles Report : The monthly edition of the MMA Montly Cycles Report (ICR) and its companion MMA Japanese Cycles and MMA European Cycles reports will be released this week, via posting on our web site, or attachment via direct emails, for subscribers. If you are subscriber to any these monthly reports and did not receive it, let us know at once via our email or our email.

Each issue includes our outlook for the U.S. stock market, Gold, Silver, Copper, Treasuries, the Euro currency, Crude Oil, and Soybeans. The MMA Monthly Cycles Report also provides MMA's original geocosmic critical reversal dates (CRDs) and solar/lunar reversal dates for traders over the next several weeks, as well as trading strategies for position traders.

- This report covers our long term analysis of the stock market (DJIA and S&P futures), Gold, Silver, T-Notes, Euro and Swiss Franc currencies, grains and crude oil. It also provides the list of geocosmic and solar-lunar reversal zones for the 1-2 months. This report comes out Monday night to subscribers.
- The MMA Japanese Markets Cycles report covers the Nikkei, JGB Bonds, and the Dollar-Yen.
- The new MMA Europe Cycles report covers the German DAX, Swiss SMI, and Netherlands AEX stock indices, each in english only and will be available on Wednesday.
One month trial subscriptions are available for this service for $35.00, which includes the current issue.
For subscription information, please go to our web site, or call us at 1-248-626-3034. If you are not a subscriber, you can check this service out on a one month trial basis for only $35.00, or save by ordering a 30-months or one year subscription.

MMA's annual Forecast Book : see above

Upcoming Events :

JUNE 20, 2026 : THE ANNUAL MMA MID-YEAR MARKET WEBINAR WITH MMA MARKET ANALYSTS WILL TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 20, AT 1:00 PM EDT!!! In the comfort of your own home or office, you can tune in to MMA's annual Mid-Year Financial Markets Update Webinar. This year's webinar will be in a slightly different format than previous years. It will be hosted by Raymond Merriman, who will introduce each market and then conduct an interactive interview with the MMA analyst covering that market, discussing its outlook for the second half of 2026. The analysts and markets to be covered this year will include Bitcoin (Merriman), NASDAQ (Wiebke Held), S&P 500 and T-Notes (Gianni Di Poce), Euro (Ulric Aspegrén), Silver and Crude Oil (Pouyan Zolfagharnia), and Gold and Soybeans or Wheat (Wyatt Fellows). This webinar/workshop will last approximately three to four hours, with two five-minute breaks. The cost is $66 (a super bargain for a workshop covering these markets), which includes access to the live presentation via Zoom, the presentation slides, and the video recording of the live event that will be available within 24 hours after the presentation. This is MMA's annual mid-year financial markets update webinar. If you are unable to attend live, the video recording will be available the following day. To register, click here.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2026 : A PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP ON FINANCIAL ASTROLOGY BY RAYMOND MERRIMAN, 1:00-5:00 PM. This workshop will take place at the United Astrology Congress (UAC), the largest astrological conference in the world, which takes place every 4-8 years. More than 150 world-class astrologers will be presenting. The conference will be held at the Marriott Hotel in downtown Chicago. In addition to the workshop, Ray will present two lectures during the six-day event : one on mundane astrology ("What Is Happening in the World from an Astrological Viewpoint") on September 5, and another on "The U.S. Stock Market: Timing Tools and Outlook"on September 7 (Labor Day). Discounts are available to those who register by January 20. For more information, visit www.uacastrology.com.

The newly revised The Sun, The Moon, and Silver Book : Secrets of a Silver Trader, is now out. This is a book that you will use as a reference guide for...many, many years. It identifies all the key Sun-Moon combinations that have a higher (and lower) than expected probability of correlating with 4% or greater reversals in COMEX Silver. It also identifiesBig Range Days - those days in which the range of Silver is most likely to be 3.5% or more of the price of Silver, which is a great tool for day traders. This book fulfills the dream of all traders : high probability winning trade possibilities, with minimal market exposure. It is thatextra edge. And Silver is a great market to trade now. The cost is $125.00. For ordering on line.

The new book titled Solar-Lunar Keys to Gold Prices : Secrets of a Gold Trader, is now out. The long awaited sequel to the Secrets of a Silver Trader is due out in late October (maybe before)!!!
Now, GOLD as you have never seen it by night or day. The studies for the soon-to-be-released book are now completed and the results are now being used in the weekly and daily MMA subscription reports for short-term trading strategies in Gold. That's right... historically tested Solar-Lunar Correlations to trading reversals in the Gold Market - as only available from Raymond Merriman. The studies cover over 40 years of daily Gold, starting from December 31, 1974 through April 2015. The book will change how you approach trading Gold using these leading solar-lunar indicators, with very clear instructions as to whento expect 3%, 4%, or greater reversals in Gold prices and how to trade them. It will be a valuable guide for short-term traders of Gold, GLD, and other ETF's involving Gold prices. You may call 1-248-626-3034 or email ordersmma@gmail.com and place your pre-order now. It is also now available for purchase on the MMA web site at www.mmacycles.com. Order now and get the first printing of this new book on trading Gold !.

THE (ORIGINAL) GOLD BOOK : GEOCOSMIC CORRELATIONS TO GOLD PRICE CYCLES is now available as an eBook. This was the first financial market-timing book written by Raymond Merriman (1982) that put financial astrology on the map. It was the first book to conduct formal quantitative research studies on any financial market in relation to planetary cycles (there were several earlier studies on lunar cycles, but none on planetary cycles and stations until this book). It brought together Wall Street and astrology and revolutionized the field of financial market timing by demonstrating the correlation between market cycles and planetary cycles as reversal signals. As a result, the topic became one of the most attended subjects at financial and astrology conferences worldwide in 1983. This classic book has been out of print since 1984, except as a collector's item occasionally available through Amazon. It is now available as an eBook for the first time! 324 pages, $95. Click here to order.

Disclaimer and statement of purpose : The purpose of this column is not to forecast the future movement of various financial markets. However, that is the purpose of the MMA (Merriman Market Analyst) subscription services. This column is not a subscription service. It is a free service, except in those cases where a fee may be assessed to cover the cost of translating this column from English into a non-English language. This weekly report is written with the intent to educate the reader on the relationship between astrological factors and collective human activities as they are happening. In this regard, this report will often cite what happened in various stock and financial markets throughout the world in the past week and discuss that movement in light of the geocosmic signatures that were in effect. It will then identify the geocosmic factors that will be in effect in the next week, or even month, or even years, and the author's understanding of how these signatures may affect human activity in the times to come. The author (Merriman) will do this from the perspective of a cycles analyst looking at the military, political, economic, and even financial markets of the world. It is possible that some forecasts will be made based on these factors. However, the primary goal is to both educate and alert the reader as to the psychological climate we are in from an astrological perspective. The hope is that it will help the reader understand the psychological dynamics that underlie (or coincide with) the news events and their potential effect on financial markets.

No guarantee as to the accuracy of this report is being made here. Any decisions in financial markets are solely the responsibility of the reader, and neither the author nor the publishers assume any responsibility at all for those individual decisions. Reader should understand that futures and options trading are considered high risk.

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