Gold Futures Weekly Workbook: Integrating Gann, Planetary Timing, Options Flow, and Volume Delta
Forecast Period: May 6–10, 2025
Introduction
As Gold Futures (GC) open the second trading week of May 2025, they stand at a mathematical, psychological, and astrological pivot zone. Trading near $3248, price action now rests on major Gann retracements and gamma levels while Venus and Saturn enter critical midheaven and longitudinal configurations.
This week’s analysis is powered by the convergence of:
- Gann square levels and retracements
- Options open interest gamma zones
- Planetary rise/transit positions and longitudes
- Volume Delta divergences
This guide provides a practical, cycle-based map to navigate the gold market Monday through Friday.
Big Picture Overview
Gold is currently compressing near a confluence of time, price, and planetary energy. Market structure shows:
- A pullback to Gann 1/3 retracement ($3240)
- A compression inside Gamma flip territory ($3240–$3260)
- A bullish divergence in CVD, suggesting hidden accumulation
Planetary overlays signal potential breakout or reversal windows timed precisely with Venus and Saturn’s midheaven transits and price equivalencies.
Key Gann Levels and Square of 9 Geometry
Primary Resistance Targets (from $3120 low):
- 3249 = 57^2 → Balanced price level
- 3300 = 1/2 retracement
- 3364 = 58^2 → upper square level
- 3373–3376 = Venus/Saturn MC transit projection
- 3593–3597 = Planetary longitudinal projection (Venus 353°, Saturn 357°)
Primary Support Zones:
- 3225 = swing zone flush
- 3200 = major gamma put wall
- 3120 = base low of April rally
Options Open Interest & Gamma Walls
Extracted from CME Weekly Chain (OG2K5 & others):
- Massive Put OI: 3240–3250
- Heavy Call OI: 3300–3350
- Gamma Pivot Zone: $3240–$3260
- Dealer Sentiment: Net long gamma above 3240
Interpretation:
- Holding above $3240 forces dealers to buy into strength = squeeze probability
- Below 3240 opens up negative gamma = accelerated downside to $3200 or lower
Planetary Midheaven & Longitudinal Alignments
Midheaven Transits (Chicago):
- Venus MC (May 5 @ 9:06 AM): 136.5° → Projected Price = 3376.5
- Saturn MC (May 5 @ 8:53 AM): 133.25° → Projected Price = 3373.25
Ecliptic Longitudes (Ephemeris-Based):
- Venus ~353° → 353 + 9×360 = 3593
- Saturn ~357° → 357 + 9×360 = 3597
Interpretation:
- This creates a three-tier harmonic confluence:
- 3373–3376 → MC angular projection zone
- 3364–3380 → Gann Square resistance
- 3590–3600 → Planetary longitudinal exhaustion target
Volume Delta Psychology
- CVD trend: Net negative, but price is sideways to up
- Interpretation: Institutions accumulating beneath public fear/hedging
- Psychological Theme: Gold climbing a “wall of worry” into astronomical and gamma-defined resistance
Strategic Map (Action Levels)
| Zone | Price Range | Strategy |
|---|---|---|
| Support Zone 1 | 3240–3250 | Accumulate longs; bullish bias |
| Gamma Pivot | 3260 | Confirm breakout for squeeze |
| Resistance Zone 1 | 3300–3350 | Trim positions / scale out |
| MC Astro Cap | 3373–3376 | Tighten stops / reversal risk |
| Outer Projection | 3590–3600 | Final blow-off / sell zone |
Timing Windows & Plan
- Monday–Tuesday (May 5–6): Time cycle day 12–13, Venus/Saturn MC = inflection zone
- Wednesday–Thursday: Volatility expansion expected
- Friday (May 9): Day 16 = 4×4 Gann square day → potential reversal or climax
Cheat Sheet Summary
Support Zone 1: 3240–3250 (Gann + Put Gamma)
Gamma Flip Zone: 3260
Resistance: 3300–3350 (Gamma wall)
MC Projection: 3373–3376 (astro peak)
Final Projection: 3593–3597 (Venus/Saturn longitude)
Flush Zone: <3225Final Forecast
This week represents a triple confluence of:
- Gann Square retracements
- Options gamma dynamics
- Venus/Saturn astro peaks
Expect early-week positioning and a critical test of the 3240–3260 zone. If price holds, the market may drive up to 3350–3375 and even test 3590s before exhaustion.
Stay vigilant around May 6–9 — time and price are reaching equivalence.
“When time and price meet, change is inevitable.” — W.D. Gann