See the galleries below for examples of W. D. Gann’s lunar monthly cycles. These are “Cycles of Progression,” as opposed to “Cycles of Repetition.” Each cycle is fresh and unique when it occurs, and is mathematically generated in advance of market data from a fixed point before market data prints. 100% predictive math. There are no ‘inversions” in these cycles, only failures of market legs (coded in yellow below.) This technique is taught in its entirety in our “W. D. Gann: Master The Markets” Training.
Direction and duration of cycle legs are tested for performance on a buy-and-hold basis per cycle leg. The simple test checks for whether or not the cycle leg finished predicted direction. On this basis, cycle legs finish 84%- 95% in their predicted direction. If a cycle leg fails to close in the predicted direction, the up/down sequence remains the same, and the next leg’s direction and duration can still be predicted.
You will notice in the cycles below, that even if the market fails to end higher or lower in the cycle leg’s predicted direction, the market usually makes a move of magnitude in that predicted direction during the leg.
For longer cycles, see our page on W. D. Gann’s “Tokyo J-1” and “Annulifier” cycles, as well as the Tokyo J-trading strategy performance. Gann used these cycles in confluence with intraday or weekly Arcana Trend Cycles for maximum surety.
These cycles are very popular with our followers, and the predictive value is high. This lunar cycle method is not a standalone trading strategy. Instead of picking highs and lows, like the scamsters on the internet, Gann used these lunar cycles as a high-probability directional filter to time an established trading strategy. The cycles operate 24-7, and with the SP 500 there is a volatility explosion at the equity session open each day.
See below for the September 2026 Lunar Cycle. Scroll through the thumbnail gallery starting with the first picture to track the cycle through the entire month. This is the most recent example of the W. D. Gann’s Lunar Cycle.
See our archive of past W. D. Gann Monthly Lunar Cycles HERE.