High Priestess

The symbolism of The High Priestess reflects a calm and thoughtful approach to investing. She represents patience, awareness, and the ability to see what others may not yet notice. At her feet is the moon, reminding us that markets move in cycles, just like nature. The pillars behind her symbolize balance between risk and opportunity. The High Priestess reminds us that in times of noise and uncertainty, stepping back, observing carefully, and waiting for the right moment can often reveal the greatest opportunities.

There is something common among the great traders in history: they were able to look ahead, strategize, and take on risk with conviction. The question is whether this is one of those moments in history, like the Great Financial Crisis, or when George Soros nearly broke the Bank of England, when massive opportunity is being created in the middle of chaos. If so, where is the next opportunity, and how do we capitalize on it?

First, we prepare. You cannot buy low if you are staring at the markets today, frozen, just wishing the bleeding in your account would stop. Sometimes the smartest move is to raise more cash, step back, and think clearly: what would I want to buy at lower prices? What is still showing strength? Where is capital quietly flowing even in the middle of fear?

And if you have the ability to short the market, the question becomes: which markets are truly being compromised by this war?

Think bigger than just the United States. South Korea’s index dropped 12% in a single day. That kind of move is not random. It is the market signaling stress, vulnerability, and repricing. In moments like this, the real edge comes from asking a bigger question: who benefits?

If countries cannot get their oil from the Middle East, where else will they turn? Who has already been supplying it in smaller amounts and now has the ability to ramp up? I’ll give you a hint: the Prime Minister went and met with China less than a month ago… and the U.S. beat them in hockey at the Olympics.

The same logic applies to agriculture. China has stopped purchasing soybeans from the United States, so who steps in? Brazil.

This is how great traders think. They do not just react to the wave hitting the shore, they look out to sea and study where the next swell is forming. They prepare, they stay liquid, they identify strength, and when the moment comes, they act with conviction.

If you are interested in learning more about how I approach markets during periods like this, or would like information about working with me through my investment advisory practice, please feel free to reach out. I am always happy to discuss the services offered through my firm and how we work with clients to navigate complex market environments.