Crude Oil & Natural Gas: Trade the Turns, Not the Noise
Energy markets are macro-sensitive and headline-driven—perfect for a timing-first approach. We blend technicals, positioning, and planetary windows to map higher-probability entry/exit zones across WTI & Brent crude and Henry Hub natural gas.
WTI Crude Oil (NYMEX: CL)
U.S. benchmark crude. Highly responsive to EIA inventories, OPEC+ headlines, USD/real-rates moves, and risk sentiment. We time inflection windows to ride impulse waves and avoid whipsaws.
Brent Crude (ICE: Brent)
Global waterborne benchmark. Geopolitics and supply shocks often move Brent first. Our cross-market timing helps align Brent/WTI spreads with cycle turns.
Natural Gas (NYMEX: NG)
Weather-driven and storage-sensitive. Our approach combines seasonal patterns with lunar/inner-planet triggers to anticipate volatility clusters and trend accelerations.
Trading Hours (with IST context)
Hours vary by venue and Daylight Saving. Always confirm with the exchange before trading.
CME Globex — WTI Crude (CL)
Electronic: Sun–Fri 6:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET (60-min break at 5:00 PM ET)
≈ 3:30 AM – 2:30 AM IST (next day), subject to DST.
ICE Futures Europe — Brent
Typical electronic: ~01:00 – 23:00 London Time
≈ 5:30 AM – 3:30 AM IST (BST shifts apply). Check ICE notices/circulars.
CME Globex — Natural Gas (NG)
Electronic: Sun–Fri 6:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET (60-min break at 5:00 PM ET)
≈ 3:30 AM – 2:30 AM IST (next day), subject to DST.
MCX (India) — Crude Oil & Natural Gas
Non-Agri: 9:00 AM – 11:30 PM IST (up to ~11:55 PM during U.S. DST)
Agri: till ~5:00 PM IST (venue rules apply).
Venue Notes
Hours updated by exchange circulars and may vary on holidays/rolls.
Always verify the day’s schedule on the exchange website before placing orders.
Key Drivers
- Inventories & balances (EIA weekly stats for crude, products, NG).
- OPEC+ policy decisions and guidance.
- Geopolitics (supply disruptions, sanctions, shipping lanes).
- USD & real yields (funding conditions, macro risk appetite).
- Weather & seasonality (hurricanes, heating/cooling demand).
Event Calendar (Typical)
- EIA Petroleum Status Report: Wednesdays ~10:30 AM ET.
- EIA Natural Gas Storage: Thursdays ~10:30 AM ET.
- Baker Hughes Rig Count: Fridays (U.S.) afternoon.
- OPEC/OPEC+ Meetings: as scheduled; watch communiqués.
Times may shift on holidays/DST—confirm each week on official sites.
Why Timing Matters
- Sidestep inventory-day whipsaws and headline gaps.
- Position ahead of cycle turns rather than chasing momentum.
- Reduce drawdowns with event-aware risk placement.
Astrological Edge
We overlay solar-lunar phases and inner-planet triggers (Mercury/Mars/Venus) on validated technical structures. When timing and structure converge, conviction rises.
Weekly Reversal Score (Sample)
Illustrative template. Actual weekly scores and dates are shared with subscribers.
| Date Range | WTI Score | Brent Score | NatGas Score | Key Transit (example) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5 – Aug 11 | Moderate (6/10) | High (8/10) | Neutral (5/10) | Mercury conjunct Sun |
| Aug 12 – Aug 18 | High (9/10) | High (7/10) | Bullish (8/10) | Full Moon (example) |
| Aug 19 – Aug 25 | Bearish (4/10) | Low (3/10) | Reversal Risk (6/10) | Venus opposition Saturn |
Scores reflect confluence between structure, momentum, positioning, and cycle strength.
Who This Is For
- Intraday traders seeking reversal windows around EIA/rig-count releases.
- Swing traders aligning entries with lunar/inner-planet cycles.
- Investors managing energy exposure across crude, products, and gas.
Start with Clear Next Steps
- Subscribe to Daily/Weekly Newsletter for bias, ranges, and dates.
- Add Live Signals for real-time entries, stops, and targets.
- Talk to us on Contact for a portfolio-aligned energy plan.