Mars-Saturn Opposition
MARS_SAT_OPPLast updated 13 Feb 2026 by DaFinsTro Boss
Overview
The Mars-Saturn Opposition occurs when Mars and Saturn are directly opposite each other in the sky. This creates a tension between the aggressive, action-oriented energy of Mars and the disciplined, restrictive influence of Saturn.
Market Interpretation
Astrologically, the opposition between Mars and Saturn often indicates a period of increased tension and conflict. In the context of financial markets, it can lead to volatility and mixed market sentiments. For the Indian markets, this opposition might bring challenges in sectors requiring quick decisions or those that are highly regulated. Traditionally, such an alignment suggests caution in risk-taking and could lead to a temporary slowdown in market momentum.
Key Themes
Sector Impact
MixedThe restrictive influence of Saturn can lead to tighter financial conditions and increased caution.
While Mars encourages innovation, Saturn's opposition may temper excessive risk-taking.
Mars' influence on metals can drive demand, despite Saturn's restraint.
The clash between Mars' drive and Saturn's limitation may hinder production efficiency.
While Mars pushes for development, Saturn's opposition might slow project approvals.
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Trading Notes
Traders should brace for potential volatility during this period and consider reducing exposure to high-risk sectors. Focus on sectors where Mars' influence can still drive positive outcomes, like Metals & Mining, while exercising caution in Banking & Financials where Saturn's influence is more pronounced.
Historical Performance
| Index | N | Wins | Win Rate | Avg Ret | Avg Win | Avg Loss | Sharpe | Sortino | PF | P-Value | Sig |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NIFTY 100 | 12 | 8 | 66.7% | 1.58% | +3.94% | -3.15% | 0.63 | 0.97 | 2.50 | 0.1938 | - |
| NIFTY 200 | 11 | 8 | 72.7% | 2.29% | +4.15% | -2.67% | 1.03 | 1.79 | 4.15 | 0.1133 | - |
| NIFTY 500 | 20 | 14 | 70.0% | 3.44% | +5.82% | -2.12% | 1.72 | 3.44 | 6.39 | 0.0577 | - |
| NIFTY AUTO | 11 | 5 | 45.5% | 2.14% | +9.07% | -3.63% | 0.72 | 1.34 | 2.08 | 0.7256 | - |
| NIFTY BANK | 13 | 7 | 53.8% | 2.81% | +7.87% | -3.10% | 0.91 | 2.03 | 2.96 | 0.5000 | - |
| NIFTY CAPITAL GOODS | 10 | 6 | 60.0% | 4.18% | +8.98% | -3.02% | 1.22 | 3.98 | 4.46 | 0.3770 | - |
| NIFTY CEMENT | 10 | 6 | 60.0% | 1.01% | +6.39% | -7.07% | 0.20 | 0.24 | 1.36 | 0.3770 | - |
| NIFTY CHEMICALS | 10 | 5 | 50.0% | 2.49% | +6.88% | -1.89% | 1.04 | 2.91 | 3.63 | 0.6230 | - |
| NIFTY COMMERCIAL & TRANSPORT SERVICES | 10 | 6 | 60.0% | 3.54% | +7.23% | -2.00% | 1.30 | 4.12 | 5.43 | 0.3770 | - |
| NIFTY CONSTRUCTION | 10 | 6 | 60.0% | 4.30% | +9.55% | -3.57% | 1.28 | 2.43 | 4.01 | 0.3770 | - |
| NIFTY CONSUMER DURABLES | 10 | 8 | 80.0% | 3.81% | +5.17% | -1.64% | 1.73 | 5.82 | 12.65 | 0.0547 | - |
| NIFTY CONSUMER SERVICES | 3 | 3 | 100.0% | 4.35% | +4.35% | 0.00% | 78.34 | 10.00 | 10.00 | - | - |
| NIFTY FINANCIAL SERVICES | 11 | 6 | 54.5% | 2.77% | +7.55% | -2.96% | 0.90 | 2.11 | 3.06 | 0.5000 | - |
| NIFTY FINANCIAL SERVICES 25-50 | 11 | 5 | 45.5% | 2.30% | +8.32% | -2.71% | 0.69 | 1.52 | 2.56 | 0.7256 | - |
| NIFTY FINANCIAL SERVICES EX-BANK | 10 | 7 | 70.0% | 2.53% | +5.41% | -4.18% | 0.83 | 1.21 | 3.02 | 0.1719 | - |
| NIFTY FMCG | 19 | 15 | 78.9% | 4.13% | +5.71% | -1.80% | 2.20 | 6.34 | 11.89 | 0.0096 | Yes |
| NIFTY HEALTHCARE | 10 | 7 | 70.0% | 3.45% | +6.36% | -3.35% | 1.73 | 2.61 | 4.43 | 0.1719 | - |
| NIFTY HOSPITALS | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | 3.21% | +5.51% | -1.40% | 1.92 | 6.70 | 7.87 | - | - |
| NIFTY HOUSING FINANCE | 4 | 2 | 50.0% | -1.58% | +4.31% | -7.47% | -1.01 | -0.96 | 0.58 | - | - |
| NIFTY INDIA FPI 150 | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | 0.89% | +0.89% | 0.00% | 1.91 | 10.00 | 10.00 | - | - |
| NIFTY INSURANCE | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | 2.23% | +3.38% | -0.09% | 2.79 | 66.46 | 75.22 | - | - |
| NIFTY IT | 19 | 10 | 52.6% | 5.24% | +12.71% | -3.07% | 1.32 | 3.52 | 4.60 | 0.5000 | - |
| NIFTY LARGEMIDCAP 250 | 10 | 7 | 70.0% | 3.02% | +5.21% | -2.10% | 1.33 | 2.96 | 5.78 | 0.1719 | - |
| NIFTY MEDIA | 10 | 6 | 60.0% | 4.64% | +10.52% | -4.17% | 1.35 | 3.00 | 3.78 | 0.3770 | - |
| NIFTY METAL | 11 | 7 | 63.6% | 3.25% | +6.23% | -1.97% | 1.47 | 3.10 | 5.53 | 0.2744 | - |
| NIFTY MICROCAP 250 | 10 | 6 | 60.0% | 4.66% | +9.75% | -2.96% | 1.41 | 3.62 | 4.93 | 0.3770 | - |
| NIFTY MIDCAP 100 | 12 | 6 | 50.0% | 2.07% | +6.90% | -2.76% | 0.81 | 1.71 | 2.50 | 0.6128 | - |
| NIFTY MIDCAP 150 | 10 | 6 | 60.0% | 3.48% | +6.92% | -1.68% | 1.46 | 4.84 | 6.20 | 0.3770 | - |
| NIFTY MIDCAP 50 | 11 | 6 | 54.5% | 2.94% | +7.17% | -2.13% | 1.08 | 3.12 | 4.04 | 0.5000 | - |
| NIFTY MIDCAP SELECT | 10 | 7 | 70.0% | 3.59% | +6.30% | -2.75% | 1.39 | 3.50 | 5.34 | 0.1719 | - |
| NIFTY MIDSMALL FINANCIAL SERVICES | 10 | 7 | 70.0% | 3.10% | +6.10% | -3.92% | 1.09 | 1.88 | 3.64 | 0.1719 | - |
| NIFTY MIDSMALL HEALTHCARE | 10 | 6 | 60.0% | 4.19% | +7.99% | -1.51% | 2.19 | 8.02 | 7.93 | 0.3770 | - |
| NIFTY MIDSMALL IT & TELECOM | 10 | 6 | 60.0% | 4.11% | +7.89% | -1.55% | 1.85 | 4.89 | 7.64 | 0.3770 | - |
| NIFTY MIDSMALLCAP 400 | 10 | 6 | 60.0% | 3.52% | +7.27% | -2.10% | 1.38 | 4.37 | 5.20 | 0.3770 | - |
| NIFTY MIDSMALLCAP400 50:50 | 10 | 6 | 60.0% | 3.56% | +7.46% | -2.30% | 1.34 | 4.11 | 4.87 | 0.3770 | - |
| NIFTY NBFC | 10 | 4 | 40.0% | 2.41% | +9.87% | -2.56% | 0.70 | 1.65 | 2.57 | 0.8281 | - |
| NIFTY NEXT 100 | 8 | 4 | 50.0% | 1.08% | +4.36% | -2.20% | 0.45 | 0.68 | 1.98 | - | - |
| NIFTY NEXT 50 | 19 | 12 | 63.2% | 3.36% | +7.17% | -3.16% | 1.27 | 2.83 | 3.89 | 0.1796 | - |
| NIFTY OIL & GAS | 10 | 5 | 50.0% | 0.87% | +5.91% | -4.17% | 0.18 | 0.27 | 1.42 | 0.6230 | - |
| NIFTY PHARMA | 13 | 9 | 69.2% | 2.48% | +5.34% | -3.95% | 1.20 | 1.59 | 3.04 | 0.1334 | - |
| NIFTY POWER | 10 | 5 | 50.0% | 1.31% | +6.02% | -3.41% | 0.46 | 0.76 | 1.77 | 0.6230 | - |
| NIFTY PRIVATE BANK | 10 | 7 | 70.0% | 4.15% | +7.82% | -4.41% | 1.17 | 2.46 | 4.14 | 0.1719 | - |
| NIFTY PSU BANK | 11 | 6 | 54.5% | 2.16% | +7.05% | -3.71% | 0.59 | 1.08 | 2.28 | 0.5000 | - |
| NIFTY REALTY | 10 | 5 | 50.0% | 5.25% | +15.55% | -5.05% | 0.89 | 2.56 | 3.08 | 0.6230 | - |
| NIFTY REITS & REALTY | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | 1.52% | +6.47% | -0.96% | 0.82 | 3.54 | 3.37 | - | - |
| NIFTY RETAIL | 4 | 4 | 100.0% | 5.59% | +5.59% | 0.00% | 20.99 | 10.00 | 10.00 | - | - |
| NIFTY SMALLCAP 100 | 11 | 6 | 54.5% | 2.82% | +7.60% | -2.91% | 1.01 | 2.48 | 3.14 | 0.5000 | - |
| NIFTY SMALLCAP 250 | 10 | 6 | 60.0% | 3.65% | +8.03% | -2.91% | 1.23 | 3.34 | 4.13 | 0.3770 | - |
| NIFTY SMALLCAP 50 | 10 | 6 | 60.0% | 4.17% | +9.08% | -3.20% | 1.25 | 3.75 | 4.26 | 0.3770 | - |
| NIFTY SMALLCAP 500 | 10 | 6 | 60.0% | 3.71% | +8.18% | -2.98% | 1.23 | 3.26 | 4.11 | 0.3770 | - |
| NIFTY TELECOMMUNICATIONS | 10 | 5 | 50.0% | 3.25% | +10.01% | -3.50% | 1.18 | 2.56 | 2.86 | 0.6230 | - |
| NIFTY TOTAL MARKET | 10 | 7 | 70.0% | 2.75% | +4.95% | -2.39% | 1.23 | 2.38 | 4.83 | 0.1719 | - |
| NIFTY50 | 22 | 16 | 72.7% | 3.04% | +5.30% | -2.99% | 1.49 | 2.31 | 4.72 | 0.0262 | Yes |
| NIFTY500 HEALTHCARE | 10 | 7 | 70.0% | 3.90% | +6.61% | -2.44% | 2.10 | 4.36 | 6.32 | 0.1719 | - |
| NIFTY500 LARGEMIDSMALL EQUAL-CAP WEIGHTED | 10 | 6 | 60.0% | 3.12% | +6.53% | -1.99% | 1.29 | 3.59 | 4.93 | 0.3770 | - |
| NIFTY500 MULTICAP 50:25:25 | 10 | 6 | 60.0% | 2.99% | +6.20% | -1.83% | 1.27 | 3.33 | 5.07 | 0.3770 | - |
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