A solar term is any of twenty-four periods in traditional Chinese lunisolar calendars that matches a particular astronomical event or signifies some natural phenomenon. Starting from the spring equinox, the points are spaced 15 degrees, or roughly 15 days, apart along the ecliptic and are used by lunisolar calendars to stay synchronized with the seasons.
» Sharp turns of the trend [in financial markets] often happen near solar terms, and if we choose 4 days as the valid time radius, the probability is about 80%. Investors should be alert for 4 days before [!] and 4 days after [!] a solar term [> 50% of its length!]. «
Quoted from:
Tianbao Zhou, Xinghao Li & Peng Wang (2021) - Chinese Stock Indices, Gann Time Theory, and Solar Terms.
Tianbao Zhou, Xinghao Li & Peng Wang (2021) - Chinese Stock Indices, Gann Time Theory, and Solar Terms.
Combining the above-mentioned, rather simplistic, and imprecise solar terms astro-method for market timing, the following concepts may increase the probability of correctly pinpointing market turns:
Principle of Contraction/Expansion | Toby Crabel