Patterns and Ellipses

Patterns and Ellipses by Larry Jacobs is a specialized work that blends classical chart formations with the unique application of ellipses in market analysis. Unlike standard texts on technical analysis, Jacobs focuses on how repeating patterns and geometric ellipses can define market movement, help traders anticipate cycles, and reveal turning points with greater accuracy.

The book begins by exploring fundamental laws of time, cycles, and universal movement, tying them back to financial markets in the spirit of W.D. Gann. Jacobs then demonstrates how to apply different charting methods—bar charts, candlesticks, Gann swing charts, and point & figure charts—in combination with ellipses to identify changes of trend.

Key chapters introduce Gann fans, squares, Fibonacci tools, and planetary aspects, providing context for the cyclical and geometric foundations of market forecasting. The later sections focus on practical chart formations—double tops, triangles, wedges, cup & handle, head & shoulders, flags, gaps—showing how ellipses integrate seamlessly with these classical setups to predict targets and reversals.

For traders interested in Gann methods, geometry, and cycle-based forecasting, this book offers a systematic approach that bridges mathematics, geometry, and technical analysis. Jacobs’s work is particularly valuable for students of advanced trading techniques who want to expand their toolkit beyond conventional indicators.

What You’ll Learn:

• How ellipses function as a forecasting tool for trend continuation and reversal.
• Application of Gann tools (fans, squares, planetary lines, cycles) in combination with ellipses.
• Recognition of classical chart patterns (triangles, wedges, head & shoulders, rectangles, flags, double tops/bottoms) and their measured objectives.
• Techniques for timing entries and exits using cycle counts (50-week, 37.5-week, 25-week, 12.5-week, etc.).
• Integration of Fibonacci arcs, fans, and retracements with ellipse projections.
• How planetary aspects and astro-timing can tie into cycles and chart structures.
• Risk management insights to avoid overtrading and misuse of margin.
• The importance of repetition and visualization in mastering pattern recognition.

By studying these principles, traders can improve their ability to detect high-probability setups, understand where price is likely to travel, and align trades with natural cycles in time and price.

Patterns and Ellipses by Larry Jacobs