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Lunar Cycle Oscillator [PyraTime]
The Lunar Cycle Oscillator V1 is a predictive, timeframe-agnostic visualizer designed for traders who utilize Gann theory and astronomical cycles. It plots the Moon’s exact ~29.53-day synodic phase as a fluid, oscillating wave. Designed with a premium dark-mode aesthetic (Navy, Grey, Cyan, and Gold), it provides immediate visual context for market turning points aligned with lunar events.
Core Features
Neon Glow Wave: A multi-layered, silver-core sine wave that oscillates between -1.0 (New Moon) and 1.0 (Full Moon).
Precision Pulse Markers: Vertical event lines for Full Moons (Gold), New Moons (Cyan), and Quarter Moons (Dashed Grey).
Future Projections: Automatically forecasts the exact timing of the next three lunar phases into the future chart space at 70% transparency.
Dynamic Background Shading: Subtle pane shading that transitions between deep navy (Waning) and faint cyan (Waxing) to frame the oscillator.
Live Data Table: A real-time HUD displaying the current lunar illumination percentage and a day-countdown to the next major phase.
Integrated Alerts: Ready-to-use alert conditions for all four major lunar phase transitions.
Mathematical Methodology & Engineering
This indicator bypasses standard bar-counting limits. Instead of relying on relative bar references (which break on different timeframes), it calculates the exact astronomical phase using a known historical New Moon UNIX timestamp combined with the length of a synodic month in milliseconds.
Crucially, this script completely eliminates the Floating Indicator Issue. By anchoring every single line, label, and future projection strictly to xloc=xloc.bar_time, graphical objects will never detach, drift, or freeze in mid-air when panning or zooming. They are permanently locked to their exact moment in historical or future time.
Understanding "Jagged" Waves on Certain Assets
If you apply this indicator to a 5-day-a-week asset (like Gold, Forex, or traditional equities), the sine wave may occasionally look "chopped" or jagged at the peaks and troughs.
The Cause: The lunar cycle continues over the weekend, but the market does not. If a Full Moon peaks on a Saturday, the chart draws a rigid, straight line from Friday's close directly to Monday's open, cutting off the smooth weekend curve.
The Verification: To see the pure, mathematically perfect sine wave, apply the indicator to a 24/7 asset like Bitcoin (BTCUSD), where no weekend X-axis gaps exist.
Recommended Chart Setup (TradingView)
To achieve the optimal visual aesthetic and minimize chart gaps, apply the following settings to your TradingView chart:
Hide Background Grid Lines: The neon glow effect looks best on a clean, dark canvas. Right-click your chart background, select Settings, navigate to the Canvas tab, locate Grid lines, and drop the opacity slider down to 0% (or set them to match your exact background color).
Enable Extended Trading Hours (ETH): To smooth out the wave on traditional markets by filling in missing data gaps, turn on Extended Hours. Click the RTH / ETH button in the bottom right corner of your chart (next to the time zone) and select Extended Trading Hours, or go to Settings > Symbol and change the Session to Extended. Note: Pure weekend data availability depends entirely on your specific broker's feed.
Core Features
Neon Glow Wave: A multi-layered, silver-core sine wave that oscillates between -1.0 (New Moon) and 1.0 (Full Moon).
Precision Pulse Markers: Vertical event lines for Full Moons (Gold), New Moons (Cyan), and Quarter Moons (Dashed Grey).
Future Projections: Automatically forecasts the exact timing of the next three lunar phases into the future chart space at 70% transparency.
Dynamic Background Shading: Subtle pane shading that transitions between deep navy (Waning) and faint cyan (Waxing) to frame the oscillator.
Live Data Table: A real-time HUD displaying the current lunar illumination percentage and a day-countdown to the next major phase.
Integrated Alerts: Ready-to-use alert conditions for all four major lunar phase transitions.
Mathematical Methodology & Engineering
This indicator bypasses standard bar-counting limits. Instead of relying on relative bar references (which break on different timeframes), it calculates the exact astronomical phase using a known historical New Moon UNIX timestamp combined with the length of a synodic month in milliseconds.
Crucially, this script completely eliminates the Floating Indicator Issue. By anchoring every single line, label, and future projection strictly to xloc=xloc.bar_time, graphical objects will never detach, drift, or freeze in mid-air when panning or zooming. They are permanently locked to their exact moment in historical or future time.
Understanding "Jagged" Waves on Certain Assets
If you apply this indicator to a 5-day-a-week asset (like Gold, Forex, or traditional equities), the sine wave may occasionally look "chopped" or jagged at the peaks and troughs.
The Cause: The lunar cycle continues over the weekend, but the market does not. If a Full Moon peaks on a Saturday, the chart draws a rigid, straight line from Friday's close directly to Monday's open, cutting off the smooth weekend curve.
The Verification: To see the pure, mathematically perfect sine wave, apply the indicator to a 24/7 asset like Bitcoin (BTCUSD), where no weekend X-axis gaps exist.
Recommended Chart Setup (TradingView)
To achieve the optimal visual aesthetic and minimize chart gaps, apply the following settings to your TradingView chart:
Hide Background Grid Lines: The neon glow effect looks best on a clean, dark canvas. Right-click your chart background, select Settings, navigate to the Canvas tab, locate Grid lines, and drop the opacity slider down to 0% (or set them to match your exact background color).
Enable Extended Trading Hours (ETH): To smooth out the wave on traditional markets by filling in missing data gaps, turn on Extended Hours. Click the RTH / ETH button in the bottom right corner of your chart (next to the time zone) and select Extended Trading Hours, or go to Settings > Symbol and change the Session to Extended. Note: Pure weekend data availability depends entirely on your specific broker's feed.
Open-source script
In true TradingView spirit, the creator of this script has made it open-source, so that traders can review and verify its functionality. Kudos to the author! While you can use it for free, remember that republishing the code is subject to our House Rules.
While the world trades price, we trade Time & Price.
Access our proprietary Cardical Indicator Suite: whop.com/pyratime
Access our proprietary Cardical Indicator Suite: whop.com/pyratime
Disclaimer
The information and publications are not meant to be, and do not constitute, financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice or recommendations supplied or endorsed by TradingView. Read more in the Terms of Use.
Open-source script
In true TradingView spirit, the creator of this script has made it open-source, so that traders can review and verify its functionality. Kudos to the author! While you can use it for free, remember that republishing the code is subject to our House Rules.
While the world trades price, we trade Time & Price.
Access our proprietary Cardical Indicator Suite: whop.com/pyratime
Access our proprietary Cardical Indicator Suite: whop.com/pyratime
Disclaimer
The information and publications are not meant to be, and do not constitute, financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice or recommendations supplied or endorsed by TradingView. Read more in the Terms of Use.