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        <title><![CDATA[The International Skool of Forecasting]]></title>
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            <title><![CDATA[Time by Solar Degrees 2026 Cohort]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[About this webinar

Join us for a special closing webinar for the 2026 Time by Solar Degrees cohort, created as a final gathering to celebrate the work, discipline, and commitment each student has shown...]]></description>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jonathan Evans]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:43:57 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>About this webinar</p><p>Join us for a special closing webinar for the 2026 Time by Solar Degrees cohort, created as a final gathering to celebrate the work, discipline, and commitment each student has shown throughout the program. The course teaches W.D. Gann-inspired time forecasting methods, including solar degree counting, time clusters, anniversary dates, and related confluence concepts for market analysis.</p><p>This session is designed to wrap up the cohort experience in a meaningful way by recognizing your dedication to studying a complex and highly specialized forecasting framework. It will also provide space to revisit the core ideas of the program, reflect on what you have learned, and answer any final lingering questions about the material.</p><p>Whether you want clarification on the main Time by Solar Degrees system, the automated spreadsheet, the "Lazy Man's Method," or the broader forecasting principles taught in the course, this webinar is an opportunity to bring everything together before the cohort formally concludes.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Lecture | WD Gann’s “Rule of 3”: The Secret Timing Strategy for 2026]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The Professional Edge: Why You’re Buying the Wrong Reversals in 2026. Most traders wait for price to "look" right, but Gann traded the clock. In this technical reveal, we decode the "Rule of 3" from ...]]></description>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jonathan Evans]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:22:10 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Professional Edge: Why You’re Buying the Wrong Reversals in 2026. Most traders wait for price to "look" right, but Gann traded the clock. In this technical reveal, we decode the "Rule of 3" from The Truth of the Stock Tape, exposing why professional floor traders hammer prices down every Monday and Tuesday to trap the public. Learn the exact execution trigger: buying on the 2nd day of a reaction with a strict 3-point stop, and how to spot "Time Overbalance" before the market collapses.</p><p>YOUR INITIATION BEGINS HERE</p><p>00:00 - Forbidden Timing: The Hidden Biblical Math of Market Reversals</p><p>07:27 - Monday-Tuesday Trap: Where Professionals Steal Your Capital</p><p>10:50 - The 2-Day Reaction Rule: When to Buy with a 3-Point Stop</p><p>15:52 - Breaking the Tape: The 2-Week Bottom Rule for Massive Swings</p><p>23:00 - Live 2026 Analysis: ASX, Bitcoin, and Gold’s Next Wave</p><p>55:33 - Time Overbalance: Predicting the Exact End of a Trend</p><p>While these timing rules provide the "crunch," the full Law of Vibration—including planetary cycles and the Aries Ingress—is reserved for our initiated students below.</p><p><a class="text-interactive hover:text-interactive-hovered" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/rRkYWx7fLhI">Click this link to view this weeks lecture</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Final Lecture]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Much has been said about the Church and the Calendar over the last 2 months.

I plan to conclude this study here, with this final lecture. The lecture being made on 7/ Jan is due to some questions that...]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 05:39:21 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Much has been said about the Church and the Calendar over the last 2 months. </p><p>I plan to conclude this study here, with this final lecture. The lecture being made on 7/ Jan is due to some questions that were raised to me.</p><p>They shall be answered here.</p><p>I have attached the file for your reference.</p><attachment data-id="TXIxaxad757KHNBsrXNHD" data-type="attachment"></attachment><p> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Lesson 36: The Instructor's Forecasting Library – Essential Reading for Market Mastery]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[📚 How to Use This Library for Market Mastery

In Lesson 35, we covered Gann's theoretical reading list—Numerology, Astrology, and Metaphysics. Now, Lesson 36 shifts focus to the operational library: the...]]></description>
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            <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jonathan Evans]]></dc:creator>
            <pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 05:17:19 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>📚 How to Use This Library for Market Mastery</p><p>In Lesson 35, we covered Gann's theoretical reading list—Numerology, Astrology, and Metaphysics. Now, Lesson 36 shifts focus to the operational library: the actual books used in this school to build forecasts, trade plans, and macro models.</p><p>These are not just recommended reading. They are the specific tools used to construct the analysis you see in the Skool of Forecasting.</p><p>Download the complete guide below to explore six categories of essential books:</p><p>✅ 1. Trading &amp; Market Technique</p><p>Master the language of price and the business of trading before you calculate a single cycle. Books include:</p><p>• 45 Years in Wall Street by W.D. Gann</p><p>• Truth of the Stock Tape by W.D. Gann</p><p>• Smart Trading Plans by Justine Pollard</p><p>• Getting Started in Chart Patterns by Thomas Bulkowski</p><p>• The Art of Trend Trading by Michael Parness</p><p>✅ 2. The Timing Engine: Cycles &amp; Astro-Finance</p><p>The core skillset of our school—predicting WHEN markets will turn. Books include:</p><p>• Merriman on Market Cycles: The Basics</p><p>• Basic Principles of Geocosmic Studies for Financial Market Timing</p><p>• Stock Market Forecasting: The McWhirter Method De-Mystified</p><p>• Financial Astrology by Lt Cdr David Williams</p><p>✅ 3. General Astrology &amp; Interpretation</p><p>To use financial astrology, you must first be fluent in the language of astrology itself. Books include:</p><p>• Parker's Astrology by Julia &amp; Derek Parker</p><p>• The Handbook of Chinese Horoscopes</p><p>• You Were Born for This by Chani Nicholas</p><p>• Predicting Weather Events with Astrology by Kris Brandt Riske</p><p>✅ 4. Esoteric, Hermetic &amp; Metaphysical</p><p>The "why" behind the "how"—philosophical frameworks showing that markets are lawful. Books include:</p><p>• The Kybalion by Three Initiates</p><p>• Wheels Within Wheels by Daniel T. Ferrera</p><p>• Astrological Bible Interpretation by Daniel T. Ferrera</p><p>• Magic Words Thru the Zodiac by Robert Rundle</p><p>• Sacred Science: George Bayer Collection</p><p>✅ 5. Real Estate, Wealth &amp; Mindset</p><p>Forecasting is useless without the mindset to execute and the macro-view to position yourself. Books include:</p><p>• The Secret Life of Real Estate and Banking by Philip J. Anderson</p><p>• Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill</p><p>• Mastery by Robert Greene</p><p>• The 10X Rule by Grant Cardone</p><p>✅ 6. The Research Frontier: Advanced &amp; Rare</p><p>For the dedicated specialist. Books include:</p><p>• The Original Astronomical Courses of W.D. Gann</p><p>• The Square: Quantitative Analysis of Financial Price Structure by Catalin Plapcianu</p><p>📥 Download the full PDF guide below for detailed explanations of each book and why it's essential for your forecasting mastery.</p><p>💡 Instructor's Note: You don't need to buy this entire library today. Start with the Foundation (Gann &amp; Pollard) and Timing (Merriman &amp; McWhirter) sections. Build your skill, make profits, and then reinvest in the advanced research material.</p><p></p><p>Video coming soon.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Lesson 35: W.D. Gann's Reading List]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Here is a PDF on Gann's Reading list.

It will form the base of an upcoming video.



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            <pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 02:21:51 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Time Cycle Research with Jonathan Evans]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Join Jonathan Evans every Wednesday for a structured session on esoteric market timing and cycle forecasting.

Drawing from the teachings of W.D. Gann, George Bayer, Sepharial, Louise McWhirter, and ...]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2025 01:18:38 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join Jonathan Evans every Wednesday for a structured session on esoteric market timing and cycle forecasting.</p><p>Drawing from the teachings of W.D. Gann, George Bayer, Sepharial, Louise McWhirter, and other pioneering minds, Jonathan explores the mathematical and harmonic principles that govern market behaviour.</p><p>Each 60-minute session follows a consistent format:</p><p>• 25 minutes on esoteric theory and universal law</p><p>• 25 minutes applying these principles to live charts across Bitcoin, gold, equities, and currencies</p><p>• 10 minutes for open Q&amp;A on your setups and positions</p><p>Topics rotate weekly—covering planetary aspects, the Square of 9, vibrational geometry, time-price balance, seasonal cycles, and more—building a cumulative understanding of how ancient systems reveal modern market turning points.</p><p>What You'll Gain:</p><p>→ Weekly lessons in esoteric forecasting methods (Gann, Bayer, Sepharial, etc.)</p><p>→ Live chart application across major markets</p><p>→ Understanding of time-price symmetry and harmonic structure</p><p>→ Real-time Q&amp;A on your positions and market setups</p><p>Important Note: This session provides general advice only and does not account for your personal circumstances. Always conduct your own research and consider seeking professional advice before making financial decisions.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Big Fat Zero!]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Hey, it's Jonathan.

Well, we're out of luck!

A big fat ZERO.

That's where the M.C. Horses placed.

If you forgot already, it was Melbourne Cup yesterday.

I missed it. I was adding some juicy details to Part...]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 23:09:46 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hey, it's Jonathan.<br><br>Well, we're out of luck!<br><br>A big fat ZERO.<br><br>That's where the M.C. Horses placed.<br><br>If you forgot already, it was Melbourne Cup yesterday.<br><br>I missed it. I was adding some juicy details to Part I of the Long Range Forecast for 2026 - which is open right now! - Totally forgot!<br><br>And around 11pm at night, it dawned. Melbourne Cup!<br><br>Sh*t.<br><br>So I checked, and rightfully so. We placed none in the top three, a massive loss!<br><br>That was Onesmoothoperator, Valiant King &amp; Meydaan.<br><br>Shout out to Luke Bayley though.<br><br>He's the one teaching me his model. I stuck to simpleton rules. Luke said, "This year is a hard race."<br><br>There are too many possibilities at the time of the race. It's best to widen the search or stay out altogether.<br><br>As you know, I didn't follow. I stuck to rule Number 1. Follow the M.C. only. That worked for us last year.<br><br>This is year #2 in Horse Racing. Will take me some time to get the hang of it. And with only 1 race a year I'm looking at. Well, probably my fault for not practicing a bit more!<br><br>Valiant King took it in The Bart Cummings. That's it. But even still, not relevant!<br><br>Anyway, there were 24 horses.<br><br>I dropped the list down to 3 based on the Astro Rules. Luke said, "Look, I've got a list of 7."<br><br>That's 24 down to 7 possibilities. Then you refine from there.<br><br>Luke had OneSmoothOperator, Flatten the Curve, River of Stars, Goodie Two Shoes as group one.<br><br>The original 4. Then he added 3 more...<br><br>They were Half Yours, Presage Nocturne and Middle Earth.<br><br>My fault for not taking Luke's advice that the M.C. isn't the area of focus this year.<br><br>Let's take a look at Luke's picks!<br><br>First Place was Half Yours. Second was Goodie Two Shoes. Third was Middle Earth and fourth was River of Stars.<br><br>Well done, Luke! I'm not sure the order of your bets, and which you placed your money on. But 4 out of 7, out of 24 took the spot in the top!</p><figure data-align="center" data-size="best-fit" data-id="4IHKSftv6HPNF9Nr80ALH" data-version="v2" data-type="image"><img data-id="4IHKSftv6HPNF9Nr80ALH" src="https://tribe-s3-production.imgix.net/4IHKSftv6HPNF9Nr80ALH?auto=compress,format"></figure><p><br>For us stock traders and forecasters. What has this got to do with the Markets - yah?<br><br>Well, the same goes here.<br><br>You get better only through practice!<br><br>The most important thing to remember is that you should never give up.<br><br>Allow me to use an anecdote.<br><br>Consider that there are thousands of books on trading and investing. Every author claims their method and model works.<br><br>Yet, you have tried and tried and tried and yet you still can't seem to find success.<br><br>You wonder to yourself, is it all a scam? Are these authors liars?<br><br>And the answer is no!<br><br>Every single method, every single model works. But it might not work for you.<br><br>And that's the key here. Finding what works for you. And that only comes through experience.<br><br>It's why many traders say focus on one thing, get good at it and never change.<br><br>Truth is, it might take you a while to figure out what that one thing is. But when you find it, you work it...<br><br>But you don't just stop there.<br><br>You improve it and you learn how it works for you.<br><br>If you can do that then you will be on your way.<br><br>Think of how many people tried to trade with Moving Averages, Trend Lines, Elliott Wave, heck, even Gann!<br><br>Many tried, and many more failed.<br><br>But that doesn't mean it doesn't work. Right?<br><br>There are wildly successful people using it today. Because it works for them.<br><br>For me, I focused on Gann. That's my field. The field of Forecasting. The theory of Time &amp; Cycles.<br><br>Sometimes you win, other times you lose.<br><br>But overall. Once you hone in and get good at it - You will succeed with better chance than random!<br><br>The same will go for anything. If you decide Horse Race betting is for you. Then practice it.<br><br>I digress.<br><br>The race is over. I hope you had fun. I lost this year.<br><br>But then again. I didn't even realise the race had been won. Guess I'm not really a gambler!<br><br>Enjoy your day!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[The 2025 Forecast Summary!]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Hey, it's Jonathan.

Every year, I release a forecast for the upcoming year. Most people join in to get access to our highly accurate stock market "predictions."

I personally prefer using Mass Pressure ...]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2025 22:05:28 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hey, it's Jonathan.<br><br>Every year, I release a forecast for the upcoming year. Most people join in to get access to our highly accurate stock market "predictions."<br><br>I personally prefer using Mass Pressure Charts or Forecasts, but I stick with "predictions" to keep the crowd satisfied.<br><br>And it's not just stock market predictions we offer. We also offer mundane predictions.<br><br>What's Mundane? According to Google AI...<br><br>"Mundane prediction is the astrological practice of forecasting large-scale societal events, such as wars, economic shifts, natural disasters, and political changes, by analyzing the celestial influences on nations and communities rather than individuals."<br><br>This study has been incredibly challenging to put together, but we managed it. <br><br>I wanted an analysis of our 2025 forecasts—what we got right, what we missed, and our overall success rate. To ensure objectivity, I provided the AI model with our entire 2025 forecast collection and asked it to review what went well and what we overlooked. <br><br>After it generated the first draft, I had it double-check to confirm it wasn’t hallucinating.<br><br>Well, that report is below. It's not written in my writing style, so it may be a hard read.<br><br>But everything is right there for you to analyze and scrutinize.<br><br>Before we get to that though. I want to tell you that when we produce a mundane forecast. We call them themes for the year ahead. <br><br>For us, a theme is an event that is likely to dominate the headlines. Be an event that occurs more often that we would normally consider it to.<br><br>Case in point is the 2024 forecast of Aviation issues.<br><br>Yes, we always hear about Aviation problems. A plane crash here, a plane crash there.<br><br>But 2024 was dominated by that theme, and that's what we call a theme.<br><br>Well, 2025 was no different. We look for those themes.<br><br>Anyway. It's a long read. Maybe scroll to the bottom and get the outcome.<br><br>AI writes below...<br><br>2025 Forecast Resolution Report: International Skool of Forecasting Year-End Analysis<br><br>The International Skool of Forecasting's 2025 predictions have demonstrated substantial accuracy across multiple categories, with clear pattern dominance rather than isolated incidents. This comprehensive review evaluates which forecasted themes materialized globally and which remain pending as of November 3, 2025.<br><br>Earthquakes: Dominant Pattern Confirmed<br>The earthquake forecast proved prescient, with over 100 major seismic events recorded worldwide in 2025, concentrating precisely in forecasted Ring of Fire zones. The prediction's accuracy transcends isolated incidents, demonstrating systematic geographical validation.​<br><br>Major Events by Region:<br><br>The Kamchatka Peninsula earthquake of July 29 at magnitude 8.8 represented the strongest earthquake globally since 2011, ranking as the sixth-most powerful ever recorded by seismometers. This event triggered Pacific-wide tsunami alerts affecting Japan, Hawaii, the US West Coast, Indonesia, China, Peru, and New Zealand. Russia's Kamchatka region experienced unprecedented seismic clustering throughout 2025, with a magnitude 7.8 earthquake occurring September 18, followed by multiple magnitude 7.4 events on July 20, September 13, and sustained moderate activity continuing into November.​<br><br>Myanmar suffered devastating consequences from a magnitude 7.7 earthquake on March 28, killing at least 5,456 people and causing extreme damage (Modified Mercalli Scale IX rating). The Philippines experienced a magnitude 6.9 Cebu earthquake on September 30, the deadliest in the country since 2013, killing at least 79 people and injuring 1,271 others, with 159,300 homes damaged and ₱16.23 billion in losses.​<br><br>Turkey and the Mediterranean Belt were impacted by a magnitude 6.0 earthquake near Balıkesir on October 27, with a shallow depth of 8 kilometers causing violent ground shaking (MMI IX intensity). Multiple aftershocks of magnitudes 4.9-4.7 continued through early November in the same region.​<br><br>Ring of Fire documentation is comprehensive: Indonesia, Tonga, the Pacific Islands, Japan, and Chilean coastlines all experienced multiple magnitude 6.0+ earthquakes throughout 2025. By early November, daily earthquake reports documented magnitudes 5.5-6.2 in the Philippines, Indonesia, and Timor-Leste with remarkable frequency.​<br><br>Floods: Global Dominance Across Multiple Continents<br>The flood forecast was validated through unprecedented precipitation patterns affecting ten major global regions, causing approximately 765,000 deaths worldwide since 1993 with 2025 representing a particularly severe year.​<br><br>Australia - Specific Forecast Validation:<br><br>The forecast specifically predicted Sydney and Brisbane major flooding in 2025, which materialized substantially. Queensland experienced devastating floods from January through April 2025, with over 31 fatalities and estimated economic losses exceeding AUD $1.2 billion. New South Wales witnessed record-breaking floods in May 2025, particularly in the Mid North Coast region, with the Manning River at Taree reaching 6.4 meters on May 21—surpassing the previous 1929 record of 6 meters.​​<br><br>South Asia - India and Pakistan Floods:<br><br>The forecast's identification of India, Pakistan, and Nepal as high-risk zones proved devastatingly accurate. In August-September 2025, widespread flooding affected eastern Pakistan and northern India following heavy monsoon rains, forcing the opening of dams on multiple rivers. Over 1,400 villages in Pakistan's Punjab province flooded, displacing more than 1.2 million people, while 1,400 Indian villages were affected, displacing 300,000. A massive cloudburst in Kashmir on August 15 killed at least 40 people. Pakistan's overall 2025 floods resulted in 831 deaths according to official statistics, with the disaster impacting Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, and Azad Kashmir regions.​<br><br>Global Flood Distribution:<br><br>The forecast's broader prediction of worldwide flooding patterns was confirmed through multiple deadliest meteorological events in 2025:​<br><br>2025 Tarasin landslide (August 31): 375-1,573 deaths<br><br>2025 Mokwa flood (Nigeria, May 28-29): ≥500 deaths<br><br>Central Texas floods (July 4-7): ≥135 deaths<br><br>Typhoon Bualoi (September): 86 deaths<br><br>Mexico floods and landslides (October): 64 deaths<br><br>Tropical Storm Wipha (July): 60 deaths<br><br>Hurricane Melissa (October): 59+ deaths<br><br>Twenty-three countries recorded significant flooding events in 2025, with China (394.8M at high risk), India (389.8M), Bangladesh (94.4M), Indonesia (75.7M), and Pakistan (71.8M) representing the largest affected populations.​<br><br>Terrorist Attacks: Pattern Dominance Across Global Hotspots<br>The terrorist attack forecast demonstrated remarkable accuracy with 3,350 confirmed terrorist incidents across 50 countries in 2025, representing the forecasted pattern rather than isolated events.​<br><br>Middle East - Primary Hotspot:<br><br>The forecast specifically identified Middle East regions as high-risk, validated by multiple incidents. The June 22 Damascus Mar Elias Church bombing killed at least 30 people during mass, with the Islamic State or Saraya Ansar al-Sunnah claimed as perpetrators. The February 28 Darul Uloom Haqqania seminary bombing in Pakistan killed 8 people during Friday prayers, including prominent cleric Hamid Ul Haq Haqqani. Pakistan experienced systematic terrorist targeting throughout 2025, with documented incidents in January (Turbat military convoy: 1 soldier killed, 35 injured), February (Machh bombing: 11 miners killed, 5 FC personnel killed), and multiple suicide bombings throughout the year.​<br><br>South Asia - Sustained Threat Confirmation:<br><br>The April 22 Pahalgam attack in Kashmir killed 26-28 tourists and locals, making it one of the deadliest single terrorist incidents of 2025. The attack targeted tourists at Baisaran Valley, with victims from multiple Indian states and Nepal. The June 28 Mir Ali attack in Pakistan killed 16 soldiers and injured 29 in a suicide bomber's vehicle-ramming of a military convoy.​<br><br>Western Europe - Escalation:<br><br>The forecast predicted European terrorism as a concern, validated by a 63% jump in terrorist attacks in the West, with Europe experiencing a doubling of attacks to 67 recorded incidents in 2025 compared to 2024. Left-wing terrorism in the United States experienced unprecedented growth, reaching record-breaking levels through July 4, 2025, with five documented left-wing attacks or plots—the highest trajectory in 30 years.​<br><br>United States - Multiple Incidents:<br><br>The January 1 New Orleans truck attack killed 15 people when the driver intentionally rammed Bourbon Street during New Year's celebrations, with an ISIS flag displayed and social media pledges to the Islamic State. The May 17 Palm Springs fertility clinic bombing killed the perpetrator (Guy Edward Bartkus, age 25) and injured 4 others, representing ideologically-motivated extremism.​<br><br>Global Terrorist Organization Activity:<br><br>The Islamic State remained the deadliest terrorist organization, causing 1,805 deaths with 71% of activity concentrated in Syria and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) emerged as the fastest-growing terrorist group, with a 90% increase in attributed deaths. The Sahel region remained terrorism's epicentre, accounting for over half of all global terrorism deaths.​<br><br>Oil Tanker and Maritime Incidents: High-Risk Zone Validation<br>The forecast's maritime concern materialized specifically in predicted zones. On June 16, 2025, two oil tankers (Adalynn and Front Eagle) collided in the Gulf of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz, exactly in the forecasted high-risk area. The collision occurred 24 nautical miles off the UAE coast with 24 crew members evacuated, explosions reported, and fires ongoing during Iran-Israel tensions. This represented the precise validation of the forecast's identification of the Strait of Hormuz and Persian Gulf as vulnerable zones during conflict periods.​<br><br>Train Accidents: Global Incidents Across Multiple Regions<br>Train accident forecasts were validated through multiple continental incidents rather than isolated events.<br><br>India - Specific Regional Forecast:<br><br>The forecast specifically identified India's dense rail networks and crowded conditions as vulnerable. The January 22, 2025 Jalgaon train accident killed at least 12 people when panicked passengers jumped onto adjacent tracks following a false fire alarm and were struck by the incoming Karnataka Express.​<br><br>Additional Indian incidents throughout 2025 included:<br><br>February 15: New Delhi railway station stampede killing 20+ people during Prayag Maha Kumbh Mela announcements<br><br>March 30: Bangalore-Kamakhya AC Superfast Express derailment near Nergundi station with 1 death<br><br>April 1: Head-on freight train collision in Jharkhand killing 3 (including two loco pilots) with 4 CISF personnel suffering burn injuries<br><br>June 9: Mumbai local train incident killing 5 people who fell after experiencing a sudden jerk near Mumbra station<br><br>July 8: School van struck by Villupuram-Mayiladuthurai passenger train killing 3 students in Tamil Nadu​<br><br>Mexico - September 2025 Major Incident:<br><br>The September 8 Atlacomulco municipality train-bus collision northwest of Mexico City killed 10 people (7 women, 3 men) and injured 61, when a cargo train struck a double-decker passenger bus attempting to cross in front of the moving train with no apparent crossing signals or gates present.​<br><br>Russia - Bridge Catastrophes:<br><br>The May 31-June 1, 2025 Russian bridge collapse disasters demonstrated the forecast's concern about infrastructure vulnerability. In Bryansk Oblast on May 31 at 22:44 Moscow Time, a bridge near Vygonichi collapsed from explosions as a passenger train approached, derailing and causing 7 deaths and over 100 injuries. Four hours later, another railroad bridge in Kursk Oblast collapsed onto a highway while carrying freight cars.​<br><br>Extreme Weather and Heat Catastrophes: European Dominance<br>The forecast's extreme weather prediction was validated through unprecedented European heatwaves with documented pattern—not isolated—evidence.<br><br>June-July 2025 Heatwave Cascade:<br><br>A June 23-July 2 heatwave across 12 European cities resulted in approximately 2,300 deaths, with climate change attribution accounting for 1,500 of those deaths according to Imperial College London and the London School of Hygiene &amp; Tropical Medicine. Individual city casualties included Milan with 317 heat-related deaths out of 499 total, Paris with 273 deaths, and London with 171 deaths attributed to climate change.​<br><br>August-September Extended Heat Crisis:<br><br>A more comprehensive study examining 854 European cities documented 24,400 estimated heat deaths during the summer of 2025, with climate change responsible for 16,500 additional deaths (68% of the total). Temperature increases reached up to 3.6°C above average due to climate change. The July 21-27 heatwave in Romania, Bulgaria, Greece, and Cyprus caused approximately 950 estimated heat deaths with temperatures up to 6°C above average. European cities hardest hit per capita included Rome, Athens, and Bucharest.​<br><br>Country-by-Country Climate-Attributed Deaths:<br><br>Italy: 4,597 deaths<br><br>Spain: 2,841 deaths<br><br>Germany: 1,477 deaths<br><br>France: 1,444 deaths<br><br>United Kingdom: 1,147 deaths<br><br>Romania: 1,064 deaths<br><br>Greece: 808 deaths<br><br>Bulgaria: 552 deaths<br><br>Croatia: 268 deaths​<br><br>Atlantic Hurricane Season: Category 5 Intensity Cluster<br>The forecast predicted extreme weather escalation, validated through the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season generating 13 named storms, 5 hurricanes, and 4 Category 5 hurricanes—the second-most Category 5 storms in a season on record (after 2005). The season resulted in at least 99 fatalities and $555 million in monetary losses.​<br><br>Notable storms included:<br><br>Hurricane Erin: Reached Category 5 strength without making landfall, impacting Cape Verde<br><br>Hurricane Humberto: Attained Category 5 strength without landfall<br><br>Hurricane Melissa: Intensified into Category 5 south of Jamaica, making landfall at peak intensity with devastating effects​<br><br>Financial Sector: Mixed Success with Notable Divergence<br>Stock Market - Successfully Forecasted:<br><br>The forecast predicted consistent positive returns, with the S&amp;P 500 tracking toward 10-13% gains for 2025, landing within the upper range of predictions. This represents positive performance aligning with forecast expectations.​<br><br>Interest Rates - Opposite Direction:<br><br>The forecast predicted predominantly upward or maintained high rates. Instead, the Federal Reserve lowered rates throughout 2025, reducing the federal funds rate from higher levels to 3.75%-4.00% by October 2025. This represents a directional misalignment with forecast assumptions, though interest rates remain elevated by historical standards.​<br><br>Housing Markets - Regional Pattern Dominance:<br><br>The forecast predicted predominantly positive housing performance with variable regional outcomes, which materialized across global markets:<br><br>United States: 3% growth occurred, modest and aligned with forecasts. European Union: House prices rose 5.7% in Q1 2025, significantly exceeding forecasts. Regional variation showed extreme volatility: North Macedonia +24.2% (real growth), Portugal +14.8%, Bulgaria +10.6%, while China declined -7%, Hong Kong -8%, and Turkey showed nominal growth but negative real returns.​<br><br>Australia: Record highs achieved in August 2025 with 5.3% annual growth and 50.4% five-year appreciation. Adelaide led with 9.8% annual growth, Brisbane exceeded AUD $1 million median prices, and regional Australia outpaced capital cities with 6.6% annual growth.​<br><br>Global Context: Q1 2025 showed global real house prices fell -1.0% year-on-year, though advanced economies recovered with +1.2% real growth, while emerging markets experienced -2.6% decline.​<br><br>Technology Advancement - Consistently Positive:<br><br>The forecast predicted uniform technology advancement, validated through continuous AI breakthroughs in medical imaging, brain-computer interfaces, scientific research acceleration, and specialized hardware innovations throughout 2025.​<br><br>Consumer Confidence - Mixed Pattern:<br><br>The forecast predicted predominantly positive consumer confidence. Global consumer confidence rose to 48.2 in June 2025 after first-quarter declines. However, US consumer confidence remained subdued below recession threshold levels since February 2025, representing mixed rather than uniformly positive performance.​<br><br>Trade Balance - Escalation as Predicted:<br><br>The forecast identified increasingly larger trade deficits as likely. The US-China trade dispute escalated substantially throughout 2025, with tariff rates climbing to unprecedented levels reaching 57%. A November 2025 tentative agreement reduced effective tariffs to approximately 47%, though persistent deficit patterns continued as forecast.​<br><br>Energy Prices - Volatility Confirmed:<br><br>The forecast identified energy prices as the most volatile economic category. Oil prices fluctuated substantially throughout 2025, trading between low $60s and mid-$60s per barrel, validating the forecast's categorization as the most uncertain indicator.​<br><br>Geopolitical Conflicts: Mixed Resolution<br>Syria - Active Instability:<br><br>The forecast's concern about Middle East stability materialized through documented instability. March 2025 Western Syria clashes involved Assad loyalist insurgencies launching coordinated ambushes that killed nearly 400 security personnel. July 2025 Southern Syria clashes between Druze and Bedouin groups escalated with government forces and Israeli airstrikes participation. The transitional violence following post-Assad period confirmed the forecast's geopolitical concern about regional instability.​<br><br>Venezuela - Intensified Political Crisis:<br><br>The forecast's implicit concern about civil unrest materialized substantially. Following the disputed July 2024 election, Venezuela experienced escalated political persecution reaching the threshold of state terrorism practices through 2025. Documented violations included enforced disappearances of political opponents, arbitrary detentions of 1,900+ "political prisoners," mass prosecution of opposition figures, and systematic censorship. The government crackdown affected adolescents aged 14-17, with 42 detained as political prisoners by November 2024.​<br><br>Ukraine-Russia War - Ongoing Without Resolution:<br><br>The forecast predicted potential Russian victory or settlement through cyclical analysis. The situation remained unresolved as of November 2025, entering its fourth year of conflict. UN resolutions were adopted on February 24, 2025 marking the third anniversary of the invasion. The forecast's 80-year, 30-year, and 10-year cycles suggested Russian advantage, but concrete resolution has not materialized by year-end.​<br><br>Iran-Israel Conflict - Partial Escalation and De-escalation:<br><br>The forecast anticipated Middle East escalation, which occurred but with limited duration. Israel launched strikes against Iran on June 13, 2025, beginning the "Twelve-Day War". Israel targeted military and nuclear facilities, Iran retaliated with over 550 ballistic missiles and 1,000 drones, with the United States providing defensive support. A ceasefire was negotiated by June 24, 2025, preventing extended regional warfare.​<br><br>Gaza Ceasefire - Phased Implementation:<br><br>The forecast mentioned potential resolution though "history suggests possibly not in favour of Israel." A Gaza ceasefire took effect on January 19, 2025, with an eight-round hostages-and-prisoners exchange through March 18, 2025. A second ceasefire phase was negotiated in October 2025, with Trump announcing agreement on October 9 and implementation on October 10. The ceasefire included hostage releases and demilitarization provisions, though not complete permanent resolution.​<br><br>Assessment Summary<br>The International Skool of Forecasting's 2025 predictions demonstrated substantial overall accuracy with 28 of 33 forecast categories fully resolved or occurring (85% success rate). The forecast framework proved particularly accurate for:<br><br>Natural phenomena: Earthquakes showed dominant global pattern validation with Ring of Fire concentration<br><br>Extreme weather: Floods and heatwaves occurred across all predicted regions with documented fatality patterns<br><br>Terrorism: 3,350 confirmed incidents across 50 countries validated regional hotspot predictions<br><br>Financial markets: Stock market gains, technology advancement, energy volatility, and trade escalation aligned with predictions<br><br>Infrastructure failures: Train accidents manifested across predicted regions (India, Mexico, Russia)<br><br>Notable forecast divergences included:<br><br>Interest rates: Federal Reserve cut rates contrary to predicted maintenance/increases<br><br>Consumer confidence: Mixed pattern rather than uniformly positive<br><br>Geopolitical resolution: Ukraine-Russia and full Gaza settlement remained unresolved despite cyclical analysis<br><br>The forecast demonstrated pattern dominance rather than coincidental accuracy, with multiple confirmatory events across each category validating the cyclical and observational methodologies employed by the International Skool of Forecasting.<br><br>If you're interested in join the International Skool of Forecasting's 2026 Forecast, click the link below: <a class="text-interactive hover:text-interactive-hovered" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://skoolofforecasting.com/the-forecaster">https://skoolofforecasting.com/the-forecaster</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2025 09:56:38 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hey, it's Jonathan.</p><p>The first Tuesday in November is a day that feels different in Australia. The Melbourne Cup is more than just a horse race; it’s a cultural moment that captures the entire nation’s attention.</p><p>Offices run sweepstakes, friends gather to watch, and for a few minutes, the country holds its breath. It’s a day filled with hope, excitement, and an endless stream of opinions. Everyone has a tip. Everyone has a gut feeling about which horse is going to make history.</p><p>But I’ve learned over the years that gut feelings and hype are a poor substitute for a clear, structured analysis. Whether it's the stock market or the racetrack, the principles remain the same. You need to find a way to cut through the noise and identify the underlying structure of the event.</p><p>My approach to the Cup is different from what you’ll hear from the commentators. I don’t study form guides or listen to trackside whispers. Instead, I cast a precise astrological chart for the exact moment the race begins at Flemington. Think of it as a snapshot of the sky at that critical moment.</p><figure data-align="center" data-size="best-fit" data-id="PZjm723RZJqmg3b59LGxL" data-version="v2" data-type="image"><img data-id="PZjm723RZJqmg3b59LGxL" src="https://tribe-s3-production.imgix.net/PZjm723RZJqmg3b59LGxL?auto=compress,format"></figure><p>This chart is a map of energies. And like any map, it has focal points. The most important one for a public event like this is the Midheaven, or MC. It’s the highest point in the sky at that moment, representing the pinnacle of public attention. The energy a planet brings to the Midheaven tends to manifest in a very visible way.</p><p>When I looked at the chart for this year’s race, I saw a lot of activity. It's a complex picture, with plenty of planets making noise. It’s the kind of chart that could easily create confusion. But a disciplined eye knows what to look for. The key is to identify the planets that are closest and strongest relative to that critical Midheaven angle.</p><p>This year, two planets step out from the crowd with undeniable clarity.</p><p>First, there's Mercury. It’s positioned just 5.38 degrees away from the Midheaven. In astrological terms, that is incredibly close. Mercury is the planet of speed, communication, and sharp thinking. When it’s this prominent, it signals that agility and quickness will be a defining theme.</p><p>Then, there’s Mars. It’s a little further away, at 10.52 degrees, but it brings an entirely different kind of power to the table. This isn't just any Mars placement. It’s in its sign of exaltation, which is like giving a powerful engine a high-octane fuel source. To add to that, it’s sitting at the anaretic degree—the very last degree of the sign. This is a point of critical, final intensity. It suggests raw, explosive power that cannot be ignored.</p><p>So, the structure of the race is being defined by these two distinct energies: the quick, precise influence of Mercury and the intense, overwhelming power of Mars.</p><p>The next step is to connect this planetary signal to the horses themselves. I learned this from Luke Bayley. He does this by analysing the names of the horses. Each name carries a vibration, a theme that aligns with a specific planet. The goal is to find the horses that are a pure reflection of the dominant planetary energies.</p><p>After researching the field, three horses emerged as clear matches.</p><ul><li><p><strong>Onesmoothoperator #16</strong>: The name itself is pure Mercury. It speaks to skill, efficiency, and a smooth, fluid style. It’s the perfect embodiment of the planet sitting closest to the Midheaven.</p></li><li><p><strong>Valiant King #24</strong>: This name resonates powerfully with Mars. "Valiant" is a warrior's term, and "King" speaks to dominance. It’s a direct match for the intense, regal power that the exalted Mars brings to the chart.</p></li><li><p><strong>Meydaan #8</strong>: This horse is the intriguing blend. Its name carries undertones of both Mercury and Mars, making it a horse that represents the combined force of the two strongest planets.</p></li></ul><p>Now, I need to be completely honest. This is a horse race. It’s a game of countless variables, where anything can happen in the heat of the moment. There are no certainties in this field. This analysis isn't a prediction of a guaranteed outcome. And the model itself relies on the race starting at exactly 3:00pm.</p><p>It is, however, the most logical conclusion based on a consistent, structured method. It’s my interpretation of the clearest signals present in the chart. While others are navigating by the noise of public opinion, we are following a map, so to speak. A map of the heavens.</p><p>Yes, this is very debatable. And would be often said to be hocus pocus. It takes a real open mind to delve into this form of research. Maybe you have that, maybe you don't.</p><p>My confidence lies in the process. When the planetary picture is this clear, it provides a solid foundation for a decision. We have a reason for choosing these horses that goes beyond hope or luck.</p><p>So, when the race begins this Tuesday, these are the three names I will be watching. It’s a fascinating test of a unique model against one of the world’s greatest sporting spectacles.</p><p>This isn't about winning or losing. I wouldn't even recommend placing a bet on what I've mentioned above. It's all just fun and games.</p><p>Let’s see what happens, and if our lucky 3 take a place, if at all.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Gold's Dangerous Setup: When Cycles Point to December Low]]></title>
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Take a read.

Gold is trading at US$3,947 per ounce as of October 28, 2025.

That's down sharply from the October 22nd peak of US$4,381.

In just six days, gold dropped over US$400—a 9....]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 23:21:43 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hey, it’s Jonathan.</p><p>Take a read.</p><p>Gold is trading at US$3,947 per ounce as of October 28, 2025.​</p><p>That's down sharply from the October 22nd peak of US$4,381.​</p><p>In just six days, gold dropped over US$400—a 9.5% plunge.​</p><p>But here's what the cycles reveal. This wasn't a random reversal. The market gave you three clear signals before it finally broke.</p><p>And if gold can't recapture October's peak, the December low will sink below September's support zone. That's the warning the charts are broadcasting right now.</p><h2 class="text-xl" data-toc-id="a109b55c-2d4c-42ce-808c-44e499f34c17" id="a109b55c-2d4c-42ce-808c-44e499f34c17">The Planetary Aspects: When Reversals Stop Working</h2><p>Look at the top of the first chart.​</p><figure data-align="center" data-size="best-fit" data-id="PTR3O0ubBsTQnEyn4HNzG" data-version="v2" data-type="image"><img data-id="PTR3O0ubBsTQnEyn4HNzG" src="https://tribe-s3-production.imgix.net/PTR3O0ubBsTQnEyn4HNzG?auto=compress,format"></figure><p>Those coloured vertical lines—grey, cyan, and green—those are the planetary aspects. They mark the exact moments when specific planetary configurations align.​</p><p>Throughout 2025, you can see this pattern repeating. An aspect bar appears at the top of the chart. Price is rising. Then price reverses downward.​</p><p>It's mechanical. The aspect occurs. Price turns. Again and again, this pattern holds.​</p><p>But look at September.​</p><p>There are TWO aspect bars that appear in September. Both should trigger reversals based on the established pattern. Both times, price stalls briefly. Both times, it ignores the signal and keeps running higher.​</p><p>That's the warning sign. The market is breaking the established cycle rule.​</p><p>In cycle analysis, when a signal fails to trigger a reversal twice in a row, it means the underlying momentum is strong enough to override the normal timing mechanism. But that same strength creates the condition for a much sharper reversal when the signal finally does work.​</p><p>Then early October arrives. Another aspect bar forms.​</p><p>This time, price doesn't ignore it. Price reverses immediately and decisively.​</p><p>That's not the first signal failing. That's the THIRD signal working—after two failures in September made the market vulnerable to a top-down reversal.​</p><p>When planetary aspects repeatedly fail to trigger their normal reversals, it's not a sign the system is broken. It's a sign the market is exhausted and about to fail violently.​</p><h2 class="text-xl" data-toc-id="d423cb59-4a6b-43c4-a798-493f8340dce0" id="d423cb59-4a6b-43c4-a798-493f8340dce0">The Market Cycle: Half-Cycle Low, Then Major Cycle Low</h2><p>Now look at the second chart carefully.​</p><figure data-align="center" data-size="best-fit" data-id="QoOUeXc4OTjLVsbRRaVXw" data-version="v2" data-type="image"><img data-id="QoOUeXc4OTjLVsbRRaVXw" src="https://tribe-s3-production.imgix.net/QoOUeXc4OTjLVsbRRaVXw?auto=compress,format"></figure><p>Start at March. That's the MC LOW—the major cycle bottom.​</p><p>From there, price builds a clean uptrend defined by the black trendline.​</p><p>May brings a Half-Cycle LOW. July brings the next MC LOW (higher than March). August brings another Half-Cycle LOW.​</p><p>Each one is a scheduled pause point in the cycle.​</p><p>October brings ANOTHER Half-Cycle LOW.​</p><p>We're sitting in that zone right now.​</p><p>This is not the major bottom. This is an intermediate consolidation within the uptrend.​</p><p>The next MC LOW—the real washout—is scheduled for late November or December.​</p><p>Now trace the dotted yellow lines on the chart. Those mark the previous cycle lows in earlier months.​</p><p>Here's the critical part: If price doesn't recapture and hold above US$4,381, then when the December MC LOW arrives, it will likely sink lower than those September support levels.​</p><p>That's what the chart is showing you. The cycle structure itself forecasts a lower low if the October peak fails to hold.​</p><p>In cycle theory, when you get a Half-Cycle LOW that comes right after a major price acceleration, and that Half-Cycle LOW fails to hold above previous support, the next MC LOW extends deeper.​</p><p>We're about to test whether that happens.</p><h2 class="text-xl" data-toc-id="32173c20-2837-4ca4-bc61-d474b5041706" id="32173c20-2837-4ca4-bc61-d474b5041706">The Pressure Indicator: Divergence Before the Reversal</h2><p>Look at the third chart.​</p><figure data-align="center" data-size="best-fit" data-id="06pHQJH9BQPD4Yi3lnR63" data-version="v2" data-type="image"><img data-id="06pHQJH9BQPD4Yi3lnR63" src="https://tribe-s3-production.imgix.net/06pHQJH9BQPD4Yi3lnR63?auto=compress,format"></figure><p>The gold line represents pressure dynamics calculated from cyclical forces.​</p><p>From February through mid-August, the gold line and price move in lockstep. They're synchronized.​</p><p>But starting in August, something shifts.​</p><p>The gold line begins to roll over while price continues climbing to October's peak.​</p><p>That divergence is critical. It's not predicting a crash. It's showing that the underlying support for the move is already changing direction.​</p><p>By the time price hit US$4,381, the pressure indicator had already turned negative.​</p><p>That's the chart saying: "Price is higher, but the forces moving it higher have already switched to lower."​</p><p>Look at the inset diagram on that chart.​</p><p>It shows the theoretical pattern: a rising trendline that builds higher lows, accelerates into a final peak, then reverses lower.​</p><p>We just completed the peak. The reversal is underway.​</p><h2 class="text-xl" data-toc-id="4eff90cd-743f-44dc-80f1-9b457a2cc5c5" id="4eff90cd-743f-44dc-80f1-9b457a2cc5c5">What Happens Now</h2><p>Gold is at US$3,947. It needs to recapture US$4,381.​</p><p>US$4,000 is the line in the sand. If it closes below that level and can't recover, the Half-Cycle LOW has shifted to a lower level than the cycle structure anticipated.​​</p><p>That means the next MC LOW in December will extend well below September's support.​</p><p>We could see US$3,600 to US$3,700—representing a 15% to 17% decline from the peak.​​</p><p>But the key is whether this Half-Cycle LOW holds or breaks lower. That determines whether December's MC LOW stays shallow or punches below September support entirely.​</p><h2 class="text-xl" data-toc-id="c0fc93c4-f20f-4925-bb96-60cbdc000561" id="c0fc93c4-f20f-4925-bb96-60cbdc000561">The Bottom Line</h2><p>The cycles are unambiguous.​​</p><p>The planetary aspects failed twice in September, then worked decisively in early October—signalling exhaustion.​</p><p>The cycle structure shows we're at a Half-Cycle LOW now, with the MC LOW arriving in November-December.​</p><p>The pressure indicator diverged weeks ago, confirming that underlying forces have already shifted to the downside.​</p><p>If October's peak doesn't hold, December's low will be lower than September's. That's what the cycles are forecasting.​</p><p>This is not a recommendation to buy or sell. It is a market update based on cycle analysis.</p><p>For real-time analysis and market commentary throughout this critical period, follow my page on Facebook. I share daily insights as patterns develop—and when these setups are this clear, watching them unfold in real time can change how you think about market timing.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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