Astro Indicators
This professional-grade solution for MetaTrader 5 helps traders achieve greater efficiency in their daily workflow. This technical indicator acts as a specialized analysis tool designed to visualize market data. It helps traders identify emerging trends, momentum shifts, and key support or resistance levels by plotting statistical calculations directly onto price charts.
How to Setup and Use Astro Indicators
1. Installation: Place your file in the MQL/Indicators folder via "Open Data Folder" and restart your terminal.
2. Loading: Find the indicator in the Navigator, drag it onto your chart, and configure the input parameters in the popup window.
3. Customization: Press Ctrl+I to open the indicator list, select your tool, and click "Properties" to change colors, levels, or visual styles.
4. Updating: Replace the old file in the Indicators folder with the new version and restart the platform to apply changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why is my indicator not showing? A: Verify the file is in the MQL/Indicators folder, or try right-clicking the "Indicators" tree in the Navigator and clicking "Refresh."
Q: Do custom indicators slow down the platform? A: Too many complex indicators can impact performance; remove unused ones via the "Indicator List" (Ctrl+I).
Q: Can I use MT4 indicators on MT5? A: No, MQL4 and MQL5 are distinct languages; ensure the indicator is compiled specifically for your platform version.
Description & Settings
There are three Astro Indicators:
PlanetCycles
Show the Angle (Aspect) between the two selected planets;
Declination
Show the declination of all planets;
BodyPosition
Show the Position of all planets.
Select the Flag geocentric in the Indicator Parameter panel. Otherwise the view is heliocentric.
All indicator values are in degree.
Special Astro Library required:
A Special extern DLL 'swedll32.dll' for Astrocompution is required. Use it from the 'swedll32.zip' or download the original DLL from ftp://ftp.astro.com/pub/swisseph.
Installation:
Download all files;
Unpack the DLL 'swedll32.dll' in MQL5/Libraries from 'swedll32.zip' or get the original DLL (see above);
Compile the Indicators 'planetcycles.mq5', 'declination.mq5' and 'bodyposition.mq5'.
Interpretation:
You can analyse the Sun/Moon Cycle with the
PlanetCycles
Indicator.
Looking for turning Point in indicator and Price. the value 0 degree is the conjunction (new moon) and the value 180 degree is the Opposition (full moon).
For Inspiration search
Use the Astro Indicators in Tradingsystems:
The simplest way is the iCustom() Function. The other better way is an include of the 'swisseph.mqh' in your EA and use the Calculate() function.
Look in the indicator source how the function can be used. The return value a[0] is the bodyposition in degree and the returnvalue a[1] is the declination in degree. The return variable is defined as 'double a[6]' for more Body values.
See also help files from ftp://ftp.astro.com/pub/swisseph.
