Gold Futures Weekly Forecast: Gann Harmonics, Venus & Saturn Timing, and Gamma Flows for May 12–16, 2025
Executive Summary
Gold Futures (GC1!) enters the second full week of May trading inside a tightly compressed vibrational window. The market is caught between Saturn’s structural pressure at $3280 and Venus’s harmonic support at $3250, forming a dense cluster of astro and gamma energy. Combined with a dealer short gamma positioning below 3260, the setup suggests a volatility expansion event is near.
This forecast synthesizes Gann price harmonics, Venus/Saturn culmination timing, CME options structure, and trader psychology into a cohesive roadmap.
Technical Chart Overview (1H Timeframe)
Current Price: $3282 (as of Sunday After Market May 11, 10:29 PM CST)
Trend: Rejection off $3374 → Gap-down open → Retest of gamma pivot
Structure: Lower high confirmed; compression between 3300 and 3240
Volume Delta: -4.88k CVD (since May 8), showing sustained distribution
Gann Geometry & Square of 9 Levels
- √3282 ≈ 57.29
- 57² = 3249 → Venus support
- 58² = 3364 → Last week’s terminal high
- ½ retracement of 3374–3225 = 3299.5 → rejection ceiling
Interpretation: Price is coiling between two adjacent harmonic squares — a breakout or breakdown is imminent.
Options Open Interest & Gamma Mapping
Contracts Analyzed: G2MK5, G2TK5, G2WK5, G3RK5, OG3K5
| Zone | Price Range | Dealer Behavior |
|---|---|---|
| 3300–3350 | High call OI, gamma resistance | Selling pressure & trap potential |
| 3260.8 | Gamma flip zone | Below this, dealers short gamma = volatility rise |
| 3225 | High put cluster | Flush target / gamma magnet |
| 3200 | Max Put Wall (multi-expiry) | Panic base & potential capitulation low |
OI Skew: Dealers are structurally long puts and short calls below 3260 — supporting downside acceleration.
Volume & Psychological Analysis
- Retail sentiment shifted bullish after May 8 rally to 3374
- Gap-down Sunday open triggered trap mechanics
- Price is now rejecting at 3300, below the midpoint → crowd anxiety building
“The public buys on hope, professionals sell on silence.” — W.D. Gann
Planetary Timing: Venus & Saturn (Chicago)
Midheaven (MC) Culmination Windows
| Planet | Time (CDT) | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Saturn | 8:13–8:28 AM | Structural turning force |
| Venus | 8:55–8:58 AM | Emotional re-alignment / value rotation |
RA-Based Price Projections (Accurate for Gold)
| Planet | RA Degrees | Spiral Used | Gann Price Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venus | 7.48–9.80° | 9 × 360 = 3240 | 3247–3250 🟡 |
| Saturn | 359.48–359.89° | 8 × 360 = 2880 | 3279.5–3280.0 🔵 |
Final Synthesis: Price × Time × Sentiment
| Price | Source(s) | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 3374–3364 | Venus/Saturn MC high, Gann 58² | Trap top / last week’s reversal |
| 3300 | Gamma wall + midpoint rejection | Fade zone |
| 3280 | Saturn harmonic level | Decision line this week |
| 3260.8 | Gamma flip line | Pivot – lose this, volatility increases |
| 3247–3250 | Venus harmonic support + Gann 57² | Bounce trigger zone |
| 3225 | Put OI + Gann vacuum zone | Flush trap / ideal entry if confirmed |
| 3200 | Max Gamma Put Wall | Extreme defense zone / panic base |
Strategic Map & Action Plan
| Price Zone | Strategy Recommendation |
|---|---|
| 3300+ into Saturn MC | Fade longs — high probability rejection |
| 3280–3260 | Monitor dealer hedging behavior closely |
| Tag 3247–3250 near Venus MC | Watch for bounce reversal (astro+gamma confluence) |
| Break 3240 on volume | Target 3225 — trigger level for tactical long setup |
| Flush to 3200 | Watch for capitulation → possible long with confirmation |
Timing Windows (Chicago Local Time)
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| May 13–15 | Saturn + Venus MC overlap between 8:13–9:00 AM → key inflection timing |
| May 16 | Venus culmination with Saturn separating = trend confirmation day |
Cheat Sheet Summary
- Gamma Flip Zone: 3260.8
- Resistance Zone: 3300–3364
- Support Zones: 3250 (Venus) / 3225 (Flush)
- Capitulation Base: 3200
- Astro Timing Window: 8:13–9:00 AM CDT daily
- Cycle Reversal Target: 3247–3250 (Venus 9×360)
Final Forecast
Gold is pinned between a Saturn rejection ceiling at $3280 and a Venus harmonic support at $3250. Gamma positioning and options structure support a high-probability move lower early in the week. If the Venus zone holds near its culmination time, a bounce can develop. Otherwise, 3225 becomes the flush magnet, with 3200 as final panic defense.
“Time governs all. When value and resistance are timed to collide, only the student of cycles is prepared.” — W.D. Gann