Nakshatras in Forex: A 24-Hour Intraday Trading Guide

✍️ Written by Sagar Chaudhary

Forex is unlike any other market. Unlike equities or commodities, which have opening bells and closing sessions, the currency market flows 24 hours a day, five days a week. It starts with Sydney, then Tokyo, then London, and finally New York, before the cycle repeats. This seamless rhythm means that when the Moon transits a Nakshatra (lasting ~20 hours 20 minutes), the Forex market does not pause. It continuously absorbs the psychological tone of that Nakshatra across multiple sessions and geographies. Traders often ask me: “If one Nakshatra lasts almost a day, how can I use it for intraday Forex trading?” The answer is: by understanding session behavior, chart selection, and the technical tools that best express a Nakshatra’s mood.

This article is a step-by-step guide to intraday Forex trading using Nakshatras. By the end, you’ll know:

• How to align Nakshatra psychology with Forex sessions,

• Which timeframe to watch for bias and execution,

• Which tools work best with different Nakshatras, and

• How to practically trade a pair like EUR/USD or GBP/JPY using this method.

Basics of Nakshatras in Market Timing

The 27 Nakshatras are the lunar mansions — segments of the zodiac that the Moon passes through daily. Each lasts 13°20’, or about 20 hours 20 minutes of time.

Why are they important for trading? Because the Moon governs emotion, flow, and timing. In markets, these translate to:

• Sentiment (optimism vs caution),

• Volatility (expansive vs flat),

• Rhythm (impulsive vs graceful trend).

For example:

• Rohini Nakshatra – magnetic, graceful accumulation → clean trending moves.

• Mula Nakshatra – destructive, fiery → sharp spikes, volatile reversals.

• Hasta Nakshatra – skilful, range-bound → intraday scalping works best.

Thus, each Nakshatra offers a trading personality. The challenge in Forex is that one Nakshatra can cut across Asia, London, and New York sessions — meaning the same energy expresses differently across geographies.

Forex Sessions Overlap with Nakshatras

Here’s the global rhythm (in UTC):

Session	Timing (approx.)	Pairs Most Active
Sydney	10 PM – 7 AM UTC	AUD, NZD
Tokyo	11 PM – 8 AM UTC	JPY, AUD/JPY, EUR/JPY
London	7 AM – 4 PM UTC	EUR, GBP, CHF
New York	12 PM – 9 PM UTC	USD, CAD, Gold

Now overlay a Nakshatra:

Suppose Moon enters Rohini at 03:30 UTC.

• Sydney/Tokyo → flat or slow start (Wave 1 behavior).

• London → breakout Wave 3, clean trend.

• New York → graceful extension or controlled fade (Wave 5).

This way, the same Nakshatra can create different opportunities depending on the session.

Which Chart to Use for Intraday Forex

Many traders make the mistake of looking only at the 1-minute or 5-minute chart in Forex. While these work for scalping, Nakshatra rhythms are broader and smoother.

Best rule:

• Use 15-minute chart for bias and swing direction.

• Use 5-minute chart for entry and exit precision.

Example:

• On a Rohini day, EUR/USD 15-min shows breakout bias at London open.

• Drop to 5-min → wait for EMA crossover + RSI confirmation.

• Enter → ride the Wave 3 move.

This dual timeframe approach respects both the Nakshatra’s overall energy and intraday price action.

Technical Tools That Work Best with Nakshatra Trading

Different Nakshatras have different moods. But some tools universally align well with Moon psychology:

EMA Crossover (13/34)

• 13 EMA (fast), 34 EMA (slow).

• Perfect for catching Wave 3 trends.

• Avoids false Wave 1 signals.

RSI (21, levels 60/40)

• Slower, smoother than 14.

• Use 60/40 levels as confirmation, not 70/30.

• Prevents early exits in graceful trends like Rohini.

VWAP (Volume Weighted Average Price)

• Institutional magnet line.

• If price stays above → bullish only.

• Below → bearish only.

Fibonacci Extensions

• Wave 3 often extends to 161.8% or 261.8%.

• Great for-profit targets, especially in trending Nakshatras.

For Forex, the toolkit is simple but effective: EMA + RSI + VWAP, filtered by Nakshatra psychology.

Which Country Time to Follow?

One confusion I hear often: “Forex is 24 hours. Should I track Nakshatra in New York time? London time? Tokyo time?”

Answer: Moon’s Nakshatra is geocentric. It is the same everywhere on Earth.

So you only need to anchor it to one global time standard.

• Best: UTC (used in Forex sessions).

• Alternative: IST (Indian Standard Time) if you’re tracking with Indian ephemeris.

Once you know the UTC time of Moon entering a Nakshatra, simply map it onto Forex sessions.

Example:

• Moon enters Rohini at 03:30 UTC.

• By London open (07:00 UTC), Rohini energy is active → trending Wave 3 move possible.

Step-by-Step Guide to Intraday Forex Trading with Nakshatras

Here’s a 6-step trading method:

1. Check Nakshatra → Use an ephemeris or astro software to see which Nakshatra Moon is in.

2. Study its psychology → Is it volatile (Mula), graceful (Rohini), cautious (Hasta)?

3. Overlay Forex session → Which market is open? Tokyo, London, or New York?

4. Choose chart → 15-min for bias, 5-min for entry.

5. Apply technical filter → EMA crossover + RSI + VWAP.

6. Exit wisely → Fibonacci extension, RSI divergence, or VWAP retest.

Practical Example: Rohini Day in EUR/USD

Let’s walk through a live example.

• Moon enters Rohini at 03:30 UTC.

• Tokyo session → EUR/USD stays flat near VWAP. (Wave 1 behavior).

• London session → At 08:00 UTC, 13 EMA crosses above 34 EMA on 15-min. RSI (21) crosses 60. VWAP holds below as support.

  → Entry long at 1.0830.

• Target → Fibonacci extension 161.8% of Wave 1 projects to 1.0875.

• Exit → At 12:00 UTC, RSI divergence forms on 5-min. Exit with +45 pips.

• New York session → Trend slows, controlled fade.

This is classic Rohini: dull Asia, strong trending London Wave 3, graceful NY fade.

Advanced: Matching Nakshatras to Forex Pairs

Not every Nakshatra suits every pair. Here’s a cheat-sheet:

Nakshatra	Nature	Best Pairs
Rohini	Graceful trending	EUR/USD, AUD/USD
Mula	Volatile spikes	GBP/JPY, USD/TRY
Ardra	Chaotic reversals	GBP/USD, EUR/JPY
Hasta	Range-bound	USD/CHF, EUR/CHF
Uttara Phalguni	Elegant extension	EUR/USD, AUD/JPY
Revati	Smooth fade-outs	USD/CAD, NZD/USD

This way, you can pair Nakshatra psychology with the right currency personality.

Forex run 24 hours, but time filters matter. The Moon’s Nakshatra acts as a psychological overlay that traders can use to anticipate session character.

• Use 15-min chart for bias and 5-min chart for entries.

• Follow Nakshatra using UTC or IST, then map it to sessions.

• Keep tools simple: 13/34 EMA, RSI (21), VWAP, Fibonacci.

• Match Nakshatras with pairs: volatile Nakshatras → volatile pairs, graceful Nakshatras → trending pairs.

The best part? This approach disciplines you. Instead of trading every tick in Forex, you trade only when time + psychology + technicals align.

As I always remind my students: “Price tells you what, but Nakshatra tells you when.”

Disclaimer - The information provided in this article is for educational and research purposes only. Trading in the Forex market involves substantial risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Past performance, seasonal or astrological tendencies, and cycle-based analysis do not guarantee future results. The concepts of Nakshatra-based trading, Elliott waves, and technical strategies discussed here are interpretative tools and should be combined with independent market analysis, proper risk management, and individual judgment.

Neither the author, Sagar Chaudhary, nor any associated entity shall be held responsible for any direct or indirect financial losses arising from the use of this material. Always consult with your financial advisor before making trading or investment decisions.