Most people are quite happy to pass up any information linking astrology and trading. But keep in mind that forces in the universe affect all of us in many ways, and most likely some in which we are not even aware of. For a down-to-earth example, the moon has a very real and strong effect on the tides in the oceans. The sun has a tremendous effect on our weather patterns, which directly affect certain commodities such as the agricultural products. The amount of light in the winter versus the summer may have a large effect on certain people's moods, leading to happiness and depression. The sun and moon have an obvious impact on our lives, but what about the other planets? For the most part, we do not know how, or if, other bodies in the universe affect us.

Some studies have mentioned that certain commodities may move in conjunction with the phases of the moon. Even the sunspots may have a great effect on our weather patterns, which we are just beginning to understand. The study of astrology is unjustly neglected in market analysis. Part of the reason for this is that it can be hard to do some of the studies on a frequent basis. For example, some analysts look for special occurrences, such as when certain planets line up with each other, like Jupiter with Saturn. These occurrences may happen infrequently, so it may be hard to get statistically valid results related to the market with such little data.

Another reason it is difficult to quantify astrological results is that it is hard to isolate one factor when so many other factors may affect the market. For example, Jupiter and Saturn may influence the market, but other bodies such as the moon and sun may also be affecting the market. It may be very difficult, or impossible, to separate many of the other influences from the specific one being studied. Nevertheless, the study of astronomy and astrology merits more attention in relation to how it may affect the markets and people.