Augury Grid - Multi-Timeframe Scanner¶

7 symbols × 3 timeframes = 21 opportunities at a glance. Professional signal scanner with automatic position management, lifecycle tracking, and quality ratings. Signals that die when stopped out, so you don't hold losers.

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In Plain English: Augury Grid scans 7 symbols across 3 timeframes simultaneously (21 total scans), ranks them by quality, and shows everything in one clean table. Think of it like:

A command center showing all active opportunities
A leaderboard of the best setups right now
A position tracker that automatically manages entries, stops, and targets

What You'll See (9 Columns):

#	Rank (best scores first)
Sym	Symbol ticker (BTC, ETH, SPY...)
TF	Timeframe (15m, 4H, D)
Bias	Bull/Bear + star rating (★/★★/★★★)
Age	Time since signal (5h, 2d, etc.)
Entry	Entry price when signal fired
SL	Stop loss (ATR-based)
TP	Take profit levels (TP1/TP2)
P&L	Current profit/loss %

Key Features:

Lifecycle Tracking — Signals "die" when SL is hit, automatically finding new opportunities
Quality Ratings — ★ (basic), ★★ (good), ★★★ (excellent) based on 0-100 scoring
Multi-Timeframe — Same symbol can appear on multiple TFs if signals are active
Position Management — Entry, SL, TP1, TP2 calculated automatically using ATR
Blocker Detection — Shows WHY there's no signal (waiting for MACD, wrong trend, etc.)

🎓 How is this different from the old scanner?

Old approach: 8 symbols, 1 timeframe, simple X/5 confluence score, no position tracking.

New Augury Grid:

7 symbols × 3 timeframes = 21 simultaneous scans
Professional 0-100 scoring system with 15+ filters
Automatic Entry/SL/TP calculation
Real-time P&L tracking from entry
Signals expire when stopped out or stale (30 days)
8 preset symbol groups (Crypto, Forex, Indices, etc.)

Beginner Starting Point:

Choose a preset (Crypto Majors, US Indices, etc.) from the dropdown
Look for ★★★ signals — these have the highest quality scores
Check the P&L column — positive means price moved in signal direction
Use Entry/SL/TP — these are your position management levels

💡 Pro Tip: The same symbol (like BTC) can appear multiple times if it has active signals on different timeframes. This is normal and powerful—you see the setup on 15m AND 4H simultaneously.

🎓 Master this indicator with our free lessons: Lesson: Multi-Timeframe Mastery

🎯 Core Functionality Beginner Friendly¶

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Multi-Timeframe Scanning Architecture

Augury Grid scans 7 symbols across 3 timeframes = 21 simultaneous scans:

Preset (7 symbols) → Scanner → 3 Timeframes → MACD + 15 Filters → Rank (0-100) → Signal or Blocked

Augury Grid is a professional signal scanner that monitors 7 symbols across 3 timeframes simultaneously (21 total scans). Each potential signal passes through MACD detection plus 15 confluence filters, receiving a quality score from 0-100.

Architecture: 7 symbols × 3 timeframes = 21 simultaneous scans, ranked by quality score.

Display Format: Professional table with 9 columns: Rank, Symbol, Timeframe, Bias (with stars), Age, Entry, SL, TP, P&L.

Signal Detection: MACD histogram crossovers filtered by 15+ confluence factors including ADX, trend alignment, EMA200, RSI, volume, and momentum.

Position Management: Automatic Entry/SL/TP calculation using ATR-based distances.

Lifecycle Tracking: Signals automatically expire when SL is hit or after 30 days, then system finds new opportunities.

📸 Screenshot Coming Soon

Augury Grid Multi-Symbol Scanner - Full Table View

We'll add a complete Augury Grid table showing multiple symbols with signals, scores, and high-confluence signals highlighted.

📊 Educational Example: Table View (January 2026)¶

(Historical observation for educational purposes only. Not financial advice. Past performance does not indicate future results.)

Example Dashboard Snapshot (Crypto Majors Preset):

#	Sym	TF	Bias	Age	Entry	SL	TP	P&L
1	BTC	4H	Bull ★★★ 🔗🔗	1d	$94,200	$93,100	$96,000	+2.5%
2	SOL	15m	Bull ★★★ 🔗	5h	$185.20	$178.50	$195.00	+4.2%
3	ETH	D	Bull ★★	3d	$3,280	$3,150	$3,480	+3.1%
4	BTC	15m	Bull ★★ 🔗🔗	2h	$94,500	$93,400	$96,200	+1.2%
5	XRP	D	Bear ★	5d	$2.35	$2.48	$2.18	-2.1%
6	ADA	15m	⏳ Volume	—	—	—	—	—
7	AVAX	4H	💀 SL Hit	—	—	—	—	—

Key Observations:

BTC ★★★ 🔗🔗 ranked #1 — Has confluence across ALL 3 timeframes (15m + 4H + D all bullish). This is rare and powerful.
BTC appears twice — Active signals on both 15m and 4H (both show 🔗🔗 because all 3 TFs agree)
SOL ★★★ 🔗 ranked #2 — High quality with 2-TF confluence (15m + 4H bullish)
ETH ★★ has no 🔗 — Only Daily timeframe is bullish (15m and 4H don't have signals)
ADA shows ⏳ Volume — Has MACD cross but waiting for volume confirmation
AVAX shows 💀 SL Hit — Previous signal stopped out, scanning for new opportunity

This example demonstrates multi-timeframe confluence detection. The 🔗 indicators show which signals have stronger multi-TF backing.

📈 Symbol Presets¶

Augury Grid includes 8 built-in symbol presets plus a custom option. Select from the dropdown in settings:

Preset	Description	Exchange
Crypto Majors (Binance)	BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, ADA, DOGE, AVAX	Binance
Crypto Majors (Bybit)	BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, ADA, DOGE, AVAX	Bybit
Altcoins (Binance)	LINK, DOT, MATIC, UNI, ATOM, FTM, NEAR	Binance
Meme Coins (Binance)	DOGE, SHIB, PEPE, FLOKI, BONK, WIF, MEME	Binance
Forex Majors (OANDA)	EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, AUD/USD, USD/CAD, NZD/USD, USD/CHF	OANDA
US Indices	SPY, QQQ, DIA, IWM, VIX, XLF, XLE	Various
US Tech Giants	AAPL, MSFT, GOOGL, AMZN, NVDA, META, TSLA	NASDAQ
Commodities	GC (Gold), SI (Silver), CL (Oil), NG (Gas), HG (Copper), ZW (Wheat), ZC (Corn)	CME
Custom	Your own 7 symbols	Any

⚠️ Custom Symbols Warning

When using Custom preset, all 7 symbols must be from the SAME exchange (e.g., all Binance or all NASDAQ). Mixing exchanges causes TradingView memory issues.

🔄 Signal Lifecycle System¶

Augury Grid signals have a lifecycle—they're born, live, and die. This prevents you from holding stale positions:

Signal Birth¶

A signal fires when:

MACD histogram crossover occurs (above zero = bullish, below zero = bearish)
All 12 "hard filters" pass (trend, EMA200, ADX, RSI, volume, momentum, etc.)
Quality score ≥ 70 (minimum threshold)

At birth, Entry/SL/TP are locked in based on current price and ATR.

Signal Life¶

While active, the signal:

Tracks real-time P&L from entry price
Displays Age (how long since signal fired)
Shows quality rating (★/★★/★★★)
Remains ranked by quality score

Signal Death¶

A signal dies when:

💀 SL Hit — Price reached stop loss (signal failed)
💀 Stale — Signal is >30 days old (expired)
New opposite signal — Bullish replaced by bearish (or vice versa)

When a signal dies, Augury Grid immediately scans for a new opportunity on that symbol/timeframe combination.

⏳ Blocker Detection (Why No Signal?)¶

When there's no active signal, Augury Grid shows you exactly WHY with blocker codes:

Code	Meaning	What to Do
⏳ MACD	Waiting for MACD crossover	No momentum shift yet—wait
⏳ Trend	Wrong trend direction	Trend doesn't support the signal
⏳ EMA200	Below/above 200 EMA	Major trend filter not aligned
⏳ ADX	ADX too low (<20)	No trend strength—choppy market
⏳ RSI	RSI at extreme	Overbought/oversold—wait for pullback
⏳ Volume	No volume spike	Insufficient volume confirmation
⏳ Momentum	Momentum not aligned	Other momentum filters disagree
💀 SL Hit	Previous signal stopped out	Scanning for new opportunity
💀 Stale	Signal too old (>30 days)	Expired—scanning for fresh signal

⭐ Quality Rating System¶

Each signal receives a 0-100 quality score based on 15+ confluence factors. Scores are displayed as star ratings:

Rating	Score Range	Meaning
★	70-84	Basic signal — meets all hard filters
★★	85-94	Good signal — multiple bonus factors aligned
★★★	95-100	Excellent signal — rare, highest quality setup

Signals Below 70 Are Hidden

The Min Score filter defaults to 70. Signals scoring below this threshold are never displayed — you only see quality setups that pass all hard filters.

Scoring factors that increase score:

Factor	Points	Description
Trend alignment	+10	EMA 21 > EMA 55 (bull) or < (bear)
EMA 200 alignment	+15	Price on correct side of 200 EMA
ADX minimum	+10	ADX ≥ 20 (trend strength)
ADX strong	+8	ADX ≥ 25 (strong trend)
ADX rising	+10	ADX increasing for 2 bars
Volume spike	+10	Volume ≥ 1.3× average
RSI mid-range	+10	RSI between 40-60 (room to run)
Momentum aligned	+12	RSI and MACD histogram agree
Histogram quality	+8	Histogram amplitude sufficient
Histogram growing	+8	Histogram expanding
Structure	+10	Price in favorable position
Not extended	+5	Price not too far from EMA

Penalty factors that decrease score:

Factor	Points	Description
Wrong side of EMA 200	-25	Fighting major trend
ADX too low	-15	No trend (choppy market)
Price extended	-20	Too far from EMA 21

Focus on ★★★ Signals

★★★ signals are rare but powerful. They indicate multiple confluence factors are aligned. When you see one, it deserves immediate attention.

🔗 Multi-Timeframe Confluence¶

When the same symbol has signals in the same direction across multiple timeframes, Augury Grid detects this confluence and rewards it with bonus points.

Confluence Indicators¶

Indicator	Meaning	Score Bonus
(none)	Signal on 1 timeframe only	+0
🔗	Signal on 2 timeframes (same direction)	+15
🔗🔗	Signal on 3 timeframes (same direction)	+30

How It Works¶

Augury Grid scans each symbol across 3 timeframes. When it detects the same directional bias on multiple TFs, it:

Adds bonus points to the score (+15 for 2 TFs, +30 for 3 TFs)
Displays the 🔗 indicator next to the star rating
Ranks confluence signals higher in the table

Example¶

Without Confluence	With Confluence
SOL 15m Bull ★★	SOL 15m Bull ★★★ 🔗
(only 15m has signal)	(15m AND 4H both bullish)

Why Confluence Matters

Multi-timeframe confluence is a real analytical edge. When an event is confirmed across multiple timeframes:

15m + 4H agree: Short-term momentum aligned with swing trend
15m + 4H + Daily agree: Rare but powerful — all timeframes aligned

Signals with 🔗 or 🔗🔗 have higher probability because they're not fighting larger timeframe trends.

Reading Confluence in the Table

# | Sym  | TF  | Bias              | Age | Entry  | ...
1 | BTC  | 4H  | Bull ★★★ 🔗🔗     | 2d  | 94,200 | ...  ← All 3 TFs bullish!
2 | SOL  | 15m | Bull ★★★ 🔗       | 5h  | 185.20 | ...  ← 2 TFs bullish
3 | ETH  | D   | Bull ★★           | 1d  | 3,280  | ...  ← Only Daily bullish

BTC ranks #1 because it has ★★★ quality PLUS 🔗🔗 confluence (all 3 TFs agree).

Confluence vs Conflicting Signals¶

Scenario	What You See	Interpretation
BTC bull on 15m, 4H, D	BTC 15m Bull ★★★ 🔗🔗	Strong — all aligned
BTC bull on 15m, 4H only	BTC 15m Bull ★★ 🔗	Good — 2 TFs agree
BTC bull on 15m, bear on 4H	BTC 15m Bull ★	Weak — conflicting TFs
BTC bull on 15m only	BTC 15m Bull ★	Basic — no confluence

Conflicting Signals

If you see BTC appear twice with different directions (e.g., "BTC 15m Bull" and "BTC 4H Bear"), the timeframes are conflicting. This is NOT confluence — it's a warning that the trend is unclear. Proceed with caution or skip.

⚙️ Settings¶

📱 Display Settings¶

Setting	Options	Default
Mobile Mode	On/Off	Off
Text Size	Tiny, Small, Normal, Large	Normal
Position	Top Left, Top Right, Bottom Left, Bottom Right	Top Right
Abbreviate Text	On/Off	Off

📊 Column Visibility¶

Toggle each column on/off:

# (Rank)
Sym (Symbol)
TF (Timeframe)
Bias (Direction + Stars)
Age
Entry
SL (Stop Loss)
TP (Take Profit)
P&L (Profit/Loss)

⚡ Filter Settings¶

Setting	Description	Default
Min Score	Minimum quality score to display	70
Show Top N	Maximum rows to display	7

🔧 Signal Tuning (Advanced)¶

Fine-tune signal detection thresholds for different market conditions or analysis approaches:

Setting	Default	Range	Description
ADX Minimum	20	10-40	Minimum ADX value for trend strength filter
RSI Range Low	40	20-50	RSI lower bound for mid-range bonus
RSI Range High	60	50-80	RSI upper bound for mid-range bonus
Volume Spike ×	1.3	1.0-3.0	Volume must be ≥ this multiple of 20-bar average
Extension ATR	2.5	1.0-5.0	Max ATR distance from EMA 21 before signal rejected

When to Adjust These Settings

ADX Minimum:

Lower to 15: Ranging/choppy markets where trends are weaker
Keep at 20: Default, balanced for most conditions
Raise to 25-30: Only want strong, established trends

RSI Range (40-60):

Widen to 35-65: More signals, accepts entries closer to extremes
Keep at 40-60: Default, ensures room for price to run
Narrow to 45-55: Stricter, only mid-range entries

Volume Spike ×:

Lower to 1.1: Low-volume markets (some forex, small-caps)
Keep at 1.3: Default, requires 30% above average
Raise to 1.5-2.0: Only want strong volume confirmation

Extension ATR:

Lower to 2.0: Stricter, rejects extended moves earlier
Keep at 2.5: Default, balanced
Raise to 3.0-3.5: Allows entries on stronger momentum moves

Preset Configurations

Conservative (fewer signals, higher quality):

ADX Minimum: 25
RSI Range: 45-55
Volume Spike: 1.5
Extension ATR: 2.0

Aggressive (more signals, catch more moves):

ADX Minimum: 15
RSI Range: 35-65
Volume Spike: 1.1
Extension ATR: 3.0

Default (balanced):

ADX Minimum: 20
RSI Range: 40-60
Volume Spike: 1.3
Extension ATR: 2.5

🎯 Target Settings¶

Setting	Description	Default
SL ×ATR	Stop loss distance in ATR multiples	1.5
TP1 ×ATR	First take profit distance	2.0
TP2 ×ATR	Runner take profit distance	3.0

⏱️ Timeframe Settings¶

Setting	Description	Default
TF 1	First timeframe (scalp/intraday)	15m
TF 2	Second timeframe (swing)	4H
TF 3	Third timeframe (position)	D

⚠️ Chart Timeframe Must Match TF 1

Golden Rule: Your chart timeframe must be equal to or lower than TF 1 (your lowest scanner timeframe). Otherwise, TradingView will crash with "Memory limits exceeded."

Example: If TF 1 = 15m, use a 15m chart (or lower like 5m). If you're on a 4H chart, set TF 1 to 4H or higher.

📖 Read the full Timeframe Configuration Guide →

📈 Symbol Preset¶

Dropdown with 9 options: 8 presets + Custom (see Symbol Presets section above)

📝 Custom Symbols¶

When Preset = Custom, you can enter 7 custom symbols. Enter full TradingView format:

Crypto: BINANCE:BTCUSDT
Stocks: NASDAQ:AAPL
Forex: OANDA:EURUSD

📱 Mobile Mode¶

One-click toggle for phone-friendly display:

Setting	Mobile Mode Value
Text size	Tiny
Position	Bottom Right
Rows displayed	7 (all signals)
Columns	All visible

What Mobile Mode changes:

Tiny text — Maximum information density
Bottom right position — Doesn't block price action
All 7 rows visible — See all active opportunities
All columns enabled — Full data at a glance

Customizing Mobile View

After enabling Mobile Mode, you can still toggle individual columns off if the table is too wide. Go to 📊 Show Columns and disable columns you don't need (e.g., TP if you only care about Entry/SL).

Use cases:

Quick position check while away from desk
Monitoring during commute or breaks
Glancing at opportunities without full chart analysis

🔔 Alert Configuration¶

Augury Grid v1.0 includes actionable alerts with full signal details — symbol, timeframe, direction, entry, stop loss, and take profit.

Alert Message Format¶

When a signal fires, you receive a message like:

🟢 BTC 4H BULL | Entry: 89,500 | SL: 88,200 | TP: 91,100

Or for bearish signals:

🔴 ETH 15m BEAR | Entry: 3,450 | SL: 3,520 | TP: 3,350

Message components:

Part	Example	Meaning
Emoji	🟢 or 🔴	Direction (green=bull, red=bear)
Symbol	BTC	Which asset
Timeframe	4H	Which timeframe triggered
Direction	BULL	Bullish or bearish bias
Entry	89,500	Entry price when signal fired
SL	88,200	Stop loss level
TP	91,100	Take profit target (TP1)

Setting Up Alerts¶

Important: Use 'Any alert() function call'

To receive the full actionable alerts with symbol names, you MUST select "Any alert() function call" as the condition.

Step-by-step setup:

Add Augury Grid to your chart
Right-click the indicator → Create Alert
In the Condition dropdown, select "Augury Grid"
In the second dropdown, select "Any alert() function call"
Set Alert actions (popup, email, webhook, mobile push)
Set Expiration (recommend "Open-ended")
Click Create

One Alert Catches Everything

With "Any alert() function call", a single alert will fire for ALL 21 symbol/timeframe combinations. Each alert message tells you exactly which symbol and timeframe triggered.

Simple Alerts (Legacy)¶

For users who prefer simple trigger alerts without detailed messages, these are also available:

Alert Condition	Trigger
🟢 Any Bullish (Simple)	Any bullish signal on any symbol/TF
🔴 Any Bearish (Simple)	Any bearish signal on any symbol/TF
⚡ Any Signal (Simple)	Any signal (bull or bear)

These show a basic message like "Bullish signal - check Augury Grid for details" without the full Entry/SL/TP info.

Webhook Integration¶

For automated logging or external integration, use webhook alerts:

Set up alert as above
In Alert actions, enable Webhook URL
Enter your webhook endpoint
The alert message (with full signal details) will be sent as POST body

Example webhook payload:

🟢 SOL 15m BULL | Entry: 185.20 | SL: 178.50 | TP: 195.00

Parse this string in your webhook receiver to extract:

Direction (🟢 or 🔴)
Symbol (SOL)
Timeframe (15m)
Bias (BULL)
Entry price (185.20)
Stop loss (178.50)
Take profit (195.00)

Alert Use Cases

Mobile user: Enable push notifications. When alert fires, you see the complete setup details without opening the app.

Webhook automation: Send alerts to Discord, Telegram, or external services. Parse the message to auto-log setups for review.

Email journal: Send alerts to email. Creates automatic signal journal with timestamps for review.

🔗 Integration with Other Indicators¶

💡 Augury Grid Works Best as a Filter

Augury Grid is a powerful screener that identifies high-confluence opportunities across multiple symbols. Combine it with other Signal Pilot indicators for deep analysis after the grid filters your watchlist:

Augury Grid → Pentarch (Deep Timing Analysis)¶

Workflow:

Grid shows ★★ or ★★★ signal → Symbol passes quality filter with high score
Click symbol to open individual chart → Review full chart with Pentarch signals visible
Check Pentarch event type → TD/IGN (early cycle) = higher priority than BDN (late cycle)
Confirm signal freshness → Signal fired in last 1-3 bars = timely setup opportunity
Expected outcome: Grid filters across 21 scans → Pentarch provides precise timing context

Example: Augury Grid shows SOL ★★★ bullish on 4H → Open SOL chart → Pentarch IGN event just fired = high-confluence bullish setup

Augury Grid → Janus Atlas (Level Confluence)¶

Workflow:

Grid shows high-quality signal → ★★ or ★★★ bullish/bearish signal appears
Open individual chart with Janus Atlas → Check if price is at key support/resistance level
Look for level confluence → Daily Low + Weekly Low + VWAP clustering = structural confluence
Grid quality + level confluence = highest probability → Multi-system + structural alignment
Expected outcome: Grid identifies momentum + levels provide structure = complete setup analysis

Example: Grid shows AAPL ★★ bearish on D → Open chart → Price at Daily High + Weekly resistance = strong bearish confluence

Augury Grid → Volume Oracle (Regime Confirmation)¶

Workflow:

Grid highlights symbol with quality signal → ★★ or ★★★ rating
Open chart and check Volume Oracle regime → Is the regime aligned with the grid signal direction?
Aligned regime = signal validation → Bullish grid signal + Accumulation regime = volume confirmation
Conflicting regime = proceed with caution → Bullish grid signal + Distribution regime may lack follow-through
Expected outcome: Volume Oracle regime validates which grid signals have volume support

Example: Grid shows TSLA ★★★ bullish → Volume Oracle shows Accumulation regime (green, 78%) = confirmed accumulation flow

Augury Grid → OmniDeck (Multi-System Validation)¶

Workflow:

Grid shows directional signal → Bullish or bearish with ★★+ quality
Open chart with OmniDeck → Check Regime Box for trend context
OmniDeck confirms grid direction → Grid bullish + OmniDeck bullish regime = trend alignment
OmniDeck conflicts with grid → Grid bullish + OmniDeck bearish regime = counter-trend, skip or reduce size
Expected outcome: OmniDeck provides broader trend context for grid-filtered opportunities

Example: Grid shows QQQ ★★ bullish on 15m → OmniDeck shows bullish regime box = aligned bullish setup

Pro Tip: The Multi-Timeframe Filter Workflow

Use Augury Grid as your first filter: Grid (★★+ quality) → Pentarch (timing) → Janus Atlas (levels) → Volume Oracle (regime confirmation). The grid scans 21 symbol/timeframe combinations at once, ranking by quality score. Focus on ★★★ signals first, then confirm with aligned Volume Oracle regime before acting.

See also: Analysis Workflow Guide for detailed multi-indicator approaches.

⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid¶

Learn from Common Pitfalls

These mistakes are frequently made by new Augury Grid users. Avoid them to improve your results:

Mistake #1: Monitoring Too Many Symbols¶

The Problem: Not giving enough attention to each symbol in the grid. Ignoring symbols or rushing analysis = missed signals or poor decisions.

The Fix:

Start with 4-5 high-quality, liquid symbols you understand well
Focus on symbols with strong trends, high volume, and clear technical patterns
Use all 7 slots only when comfortable monitoring 21 scans (7×3 timeframes)
Quality over quantity: fewer well-analyzed symbols is better

Remember: Successful users focus deeply on a small watchlist. Master the 7-symbol scanner before expanding.

Mistake #2: Acting on Every Signal¶

The Problem: Not all quality ratings are equal. Acting on ★ signals reduces effectiveness. Only the highest-quality setups (★★★) deserve immediate attention.

The Fix:

★★★ (70-100): Premium quality → highest priority, strongest setups
★★ (40-69): Good quality → worth investigating with additional confirmation
★ (0-39): Low quality → skip these signals, wait for better opportunities
Blocked (⏳/💀): Filter failed or signal died → skip these entirely

Remember: Focus on ★★★ signals. Let ★ signals pass—patience improves results.

Mistake #3: Skipping Individual Chart Analysis¶

The Problem: The grid is a filter, not a final decision tool. Acting based solely on grid confluence without reviewing the actual chart leads to poor analysis and missed context.

The Fix:

Grid highlights opportunity → ALWAYS open individual chart for detailed analysis
Check price action: Is price at support/resistance? Clean breakout or choppy range?
Review Pentarch events: When did the event fire? Which event type (IGN vs BDN)?
Confirm with Janus Atlas levels and Volume Oracle before acting

Remember: Grid = screener, not strategy. Use it to filter your watchlist, then perform full chart analysis before acting.

Mistake #4: Ignoring the Quality Rating¶

The Problem: Treating all bullish or bearish signals equally, regardless of quality score. A ★ bullish signal is far weaker than a ★★★ bullish signal.

The Fix:

Always check the star rating: ★★★ > ★★ > ★
Prioritize your attention: Review ★★★ signals first, then ★★
Set alerts only for ★★/★★★ signals to reduce noise
Higher quality score = higher probability, simpler decision-making

Remember: The stars matter more than the direction. A ★★★ signal deserves immediate attention; a ★ signal can wait.

Mistake #5: Using Wrong Timeframe for Your Analysis Style¶

The Problem: Intraday users applying Daily charts on the grid, or multi-day users applying 5-minute charts. Timeframe mismatch leads to irrelevant signals and poor results.

The Fix:

Intraday analysis: Use 5-minute, 15-minute, or 1-hour charts for same-day opportunities
Multi-day analysis: Use 4-hour, Daily, or Weekly charts for multi-day holds
Position analysis: Use Daily or Weekly charts for longer-term trends
Remember: Grid uses the timeframe of your active chart

Remember: Match the grid's chart timeframe to your analysis approach. Intraday users need intraday timeframes; multi-day users need higher timeframes.

Mistake #6: Never Updating Your Watchlist¶

The Problem: Markets change. Symbols that were trending 2 months ago may now be dead/choppy. Static watchlists become less effective over time.

The Fix:

Review watchlist weekly: Remove low-volume, choppy, or stagnant symbols
Add new symbols showing strong trends, high relative strength, or sector rotation
Rotate symbols based on market conditions (growth stocks in bull markets, defensive in bear markets)
Keep watchlist dynamic and relevant to current market environment

Remember: A fresh, actively managed watchlist performs better than a stale, outdated one. Review and rotate symbols regularly.

Additional Resources

For more best practices, see Best Practices & Pro Tips. For screener workflow examples, see Screener How-To Guide.

🌫️ When This Doesn't Work Well¶

Understanding Reduced Reliability Conditions

Augury Grid signals show reduced reliability in certain market conditions. Recognizing these environments helps set appropriate expectations:

Broad Choppy Market Conditions (Market-Wide Indecision)¶

The Condition: When overall market environment (SPY, QQQ, or sector indices) is sideways/choppy, most stocks/assets in your watchlist exhibit similar indecisive behavior.

What Happens: Grid shows mostly ★ and ★★ quality ratings across all symbols. Few ★★★ signals appear. Symbols that do signal often flip from Bullish to Neutral to Bearish within 5-10 bars. P&L percentages hover around ±1-2%, showing no sustained follow-through. Win rate drops because even "good" setups lack the broader market momentum to follow through.

Context: Augury Grid analyzes individual symbol momentum via MACD and confluence factors. But individual symbols are influenced by overall market sentiment. During broad market choppy periods (VIX elevated but direction unclear, major indices range-bound), even stocks with strong individual confluence struggle to trend. This isn't Augury failing—it's accurately showing that momentum exists but lacks supporting market context. Best practice: Check SPY/QQQ regime first using Pentarch or OmniDeck. If broader market shows neutral/choppy regime, treat Augury signals with higher skepticism. Trade smaller size or wait for market clarity. When overall market is trending (clear bull or bear regime), Augury signals become significantly more reliable.

Acting on Low Quality Signals (★)¶

The Condition: Focusing on ★ (0-39) quality signals instead of waiting for ★★★ (70-100) setups.

What Happens: Lower success rate, more failed setups (💀 SL Hit), and reduced confidence in the system.

Context: Quality scores measure how many supporting factors align with the signal. Higher scores (★★★) indicate: MACD confirms, trend filter passes, no blockers active, and momentum is strong. Lower scores (★) mean several factors are weak or conflicting. A ★ signal might have the bias correct, but lacks the supporting confirmation to sustain the move. This doesn't mean ★ signals always fail, but observation shows fewer ★ signals produce sustained follow-through compared to ★★★ signals. Best practice: If capital is limited, focus exclusively on ★★★ signals. If monitoring capacity is limited, set alerts only for ★★/★★★ quality. Think of ★ signals as "educational"—they show potential, but shouldn't compete for attention with ★★★ opportunities.

Whipsaw & Transition Periods¶

The Condition: Individual symbols transitioning between regimes—moving from downtrend to consolidation to uptrend, or vice versa.

What Happens: Grid shows signal instability: Symbol fires Bullish ★★★ → 3 bars later shows 💀 SL Hit → 5 bars later fires Bearish ★★ → then shows ⏳ Trend blocker. Quality ratings fluctuate rapidly. P&L shows +3%, -2%, +1%, -1% oscillating pattern. This happens because MACD is centered around zero crossover, and during transitions, the histogram oscillates around the zero line without committing to either direction.

Context: MACD-based systems (like Augury Grid) excel at identifying momentum within established trends. They struggle during regime transitions when momentum itself is unstable. During these periods, the histogram crosses zero multiple times in both directions as the market "decides" which way to trend. These whipsaws are inherent to zero-crossing methodologies. Best practice: When you see a symbol flip signals 3+ times within 20 bars, that symbol is in transition—remove it from active consideration temporarily. Revisit it after 10-15 bars to see if regime has stabilized. Or combine with Pentarch: only trade Augury signals when Pentarch regime bars show clear color (green or red, not gray) for the same symbol. This filters out symbols in transition.

Mismatched Timeframe & Analysis Approach¶

The Condition: Using Augury Grid on a timeframe that doesn't match your analysis approach or hold duration.

What Happens:

Intraday user with Daily chart grid: Signals fire once every few days. By the time signal appears, much of the intraday move has already occurred. Miss 80% of opportunities waiting for daily signals.
Multi-day user with 5m chart grid: Signals fire constantly (10+ signals per hour across watchlist). Impossible to act on all of them. Most reverse before analysis completes. Signal overload leads to paralysis or random selection.

Context: Augury Grid's entire watchlist uses the timeframe of your active chart. This is by design—it allows rapid scanning of multiple symbols on a consistent timeframe. But it requires matching chart timeframe to analysis approach. Short-term users (hold minutes-hours) → 5m-15m charts. Intraday users (hold hours-day) → 15m-1H charts. Multi-day users (hold days-weeks) → 4H-Daily charts. Position users (hold weeks-months) → Daily-Weekly charts. Mismatch creates either: (1) Too few signals (missing opportunities), or (2) Too many signals (overwhelming noise). Best practice: If you focus on intraday analysis, don't use Augury Grid on a Daily chart. If you focus on multi-day analysis, don't use it on 15m charts. Match the grid's timeframe to your actual hold period.

Highly Correlated Watchlist (All Symbols Move Together)¶

The Condition: Watchlist contains symbols that are highly correlated—they all move together (e.g., all tech stocks, all crypto, all oil stocks).

What Happens: Grid shows "diversification illusion." When tech sector rallies, all 7 symbols flash Bullish ★★★ simultaneously across all timeframes. Feels like 21 opportunities, but it's really ONE opportunity (tech sector) expressed through 7 correlated symbols. When sector reverses, all flip Bearish together. No true diversification. Risk concentration masked by symbol count.

Context: Augury Grid's value is finding THE BEST opportunities across a diversified watchlist. If all symbols are correlated, the grid just amplifies sector moves without adding information. A watchlist of AAPL, MSFT, GOOGL, META, NVDA, AMD, TSLA (all high-beta tech) will show nearly identical signals. This defeats the purpose of multi-symbol scanning. Better watchlist design: Mix sectors (tech, healthcare, energy, financials, consumer), mix asset classes (stocks, crypto, commodities), mix market caps (large-cap, mid-cap, small-cap). When tech gives Bullish ★★★, healthcare might show Bearish ★★★, and energy shows Neutral. THIS is useful—it shows WHERE opportunity is rotating. If your grid shows all symbols firing same signal simultaneously, your watchlist is too correlated. Diversify symbol selection.

Low Liquidity & Thinly Traded Symbols¶

The Condition: Including penny stocks, micro-cap altcoins, or illiquid futures contracts in your watchlist.

What Happens: Signals appear (MACD crossover is valid), but price action is erratic. A Bullish ★★★ fires, but the bid-ask spread is 5%. Price gaps intraday due to lack of buyers. Slippage eats most of theoretical profit. P&L shows +8% but actual fill is at +3% due to liquidity issues.

Context: Augury Grid analyzes momentum mathematically (MACD calculations). It doesn't "know" about liquidity, bid-ask spreads, or average daily volume. A $0.50 penny stock can show ★★★ quality, but if daily volume is only 10,000 shares, entering a 5,000-share position moves the market against you. MACD-based signals work best on liquid instruments where your order doesn't materially impact price. Best practice: Pre-filter your watchlist by liquidity before adding to Augury Grid. For stocks: minimum $5M average daily volume. For crypto: minimum $50M daily volume (on the specific exchange you trade). For futures: use front-month contracts with high open interest. Grid shows technical signals; you must ensure those signals are tradeable with acceptable slippage.

Using Grid Signals Without Individual Chart Confirmation¶

The Condition: Acting directly from grid signals without pulling up individual charts to verify setup quality.

What Happens: Grid shows AAPL Bullish ★★★. You act immediately. Pull up AAPL chart afterward and realize: it's at major resistance (Janus Atlas Weekly High), volume is below average (Volume Oracle shows this), and it just had 3 failed bullish attempts at this level. The ★★★ signal is technically valid, but context makes it low-probability. Setup fails.

Context: Augury Grid is a screener—its job is to surface candidates worth investigating, not to provide complete analysis. The grid analyzes signals across 7 symbols × 3 timeframes efficiently. But it doesn't check: support/resistance context, volume quality, recent failed attempts, news events, earnings dates, sector rotation. These require individual chart analysis. Best practice workflow: (1) Grid identifies candidates (★★★ signals), (2) Pull up individual chart for top candidates, (3) Check Janus Atlas levels (are we at major support/resistance?), (4) Check Volume Oracle (is volume supporting this move?), (5) Check Pentarch (does regime support this direction?), (6) THEN decide to act. Grid surfaces 21 scans. You narrow to 1-2 high-quality setups. That's the workflow.

Recognizing Reduced Reliability Environments

Practical Identification:

Entire table showing mostly ★ and ★★ ratings: Broad market chop—wait for ★★★ signals only
SPY/QQQ showing neutral/gray on Pentarch: Market lacks direction—Augury signals less reliable
Multiple symbols flipping signals within 10 bars: Whipsaw environment—wait for stabilization
All symbols in watchlist fire same signal simultaneously: Watchlist too correlated—diversify
P&L oscillating ±1-2% without sustained moves: Choppy conditions or wrong timeframe
Symbol volume under $5M daily (stocks) or $50M (crypto): Liquidity concerns—remove from watchlist
Acting from grid without checking individual charts: Missing context—verify setups individually

Remember: Augury Grid's strength is efficiency—scanning 7 symbols × 3 timeframes (21 scans) simultaneously to find momentum shifts. Its weakness is context—it doesn't know about support/resistance, volume quality, broader market regime, or individual symbol liquidity. The grid finds candidates. You validate candidates. Best results come from combining Augury's scanning efficiency with individual chart analysis using Janus Atlas (levels), Volume Oracle (volume confirmation), and Pentarch (regime context). Grid → Candidates → Validation → Action. That's the complete workflow.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions¶

Q: Why do I see the same symbol twice?¶

A: This means the symbol has active signals on different timeframes. For example, BTC might show on both 15m and 4H rows because it has quality signals on both. This is powerful—you see setups across multiple timeframes simultaneously.

Q: What does 💀 SL Hit mean?¶

A: The previous signal was stopped out (price hit the stop loss). The system is now scanning for a new opportunity on that symbol/timeframe. This is the lifecycle system in action—signals die when they fail, preventing you from holding losing positions.

Q: Why are all my signals ★★★?¶

A: ★★★ signals (95+ score) are rare but not impossible. If you see many, it means market conditions are favorable with strong trend, momentum, and volume alignment. This is a good thing! However, if literally ALL signals are ★★★, check that the Min Score filter isn't set too high.

Q: Can I change the 3 timeframes?¶

A: Yes. In Settings → Timeframe Settings, you can change TF 1, TF 2, and TF 3 to any timeframe (e.g., 1m, 5m, 15m, 1H, 4H, D, W). Default is 15m/4H/D for short-term/multi-day/position analysis coverage.

Q: Why must custom symbols be from the same exchange?¶

A: TradingView memory limits. When scanning 7 symbols × 3 timeframes (21 scans), requesting data from multiple exchanges simultaneously can exceed memory allocation and cause the indicator to fail. Presets are designed to work within these limits. For custom symbols, stick to one exchange.

Q: What does ⏳ MACD mean?¶

A: No MACD histogram crossover has occurred yet. The system is waiting for the histogram to cross above zero (bullish) or below zero (bearish). Other filters may be ready, but without the core MACD crossover, no signal fires.

Q: How is Entry/SL/TP calculated?¶

A: When a signal fires, Entry is locked at current price. SL is placed at Entry ± (ATR × SL multiplier). TP1 and TP2 are placed at Entry ± (ATR × TP multipliers). Default multipliers: SL=1.5×ATR, TP1=2.0×ATR, TP2=3.0×ATR. Adjust in Settings.

Q: Does it work on mobile?¶

A: Yes. Enable Mobile Mode in settings for optimized phone display: tiny text, bottom-right position, all columns visible, 7 rows shown. Perfect for quick position checks.

Q: Can I export signal data?¶

A: Yes, via TradingView alert webhooks. Set up alerts (Any Bullish Signal, Any Bearish Signal) with webhook notifications to receive JSON data including symbol, timeframe, direction, and score.

Q: What does 🔗 mean next to the star rating?¶

A: Multi-timeframe confluence. The 🔗 indicator shows that the same symbol has signals in the same direction on multiple timeframes:

🔗 = 2 timeframes agree (e.g., 15m AND 4H both bullish)
🔗🔗 = 3 timeframes agree (e.g., 15m AND 4H AND Daily all bullish)

Confluence signals receive +15 or +30 bonus points, making them rank higher. These are stronger setups because they're confirmed across multiple timeframes.

Q: How do I get alerts with the actual symbol name?¶

A: When creating an alert, select "Any alert() function call" as the condition (not the simple alert conditions). This gives you detailed messages like:

🟢 BTC 4H BULL | Entry: 89,500 | SL: 88,200 | TP: 91,100

Instead of just "Bullish signal detected!"

Q: What's the difference between Signal Tuning settings and Filters?¶

A:

Filters (Min Score, Show Top N): Control what's DISPLAYED in the table
Signal Tuning (ADX, RSI, Volume, Extension): Control how signals are DETECTED

Signal Tuning affects which signals fire in the first place. Filters affect which of those signals you see.

Q: Should I adjust Signal Tuning settings?¶

A: The defaults work well for most markets. Consider adjusting if:

Too few signals: Lower ADX Minimum (15), widen RSI Range (35-65), lower Volume Spike (1.1)
Too many low-quality signals: Raise ADX Minimum (25), narrow RSI Range (45-55), raise Volume Spike (1.5)
Analyzing low-volume assets: Lower Volume Spike to 1.1
Only want strong trends: Raise ADX Minimum to 25-30

Q: Why did my ★★ signal become ★★★?¶

A: Likely confluence. If another timeframe fired a signal in the same direction, the confluence bonus (+15 or +30 points) pushed the score above 95, upgrading it to ★★★. You'll see the 🔗 indicator confirming this.

✅ Knowledge Check

Question: How many total scans does Augury Grid perform simultaneously?

📋 Quick Reference Guide¶

Table Display Legend¶

Column	Meaning
#	Row number (1-21 possible scans)
Sym	Symbol being scanned
TF	Timeframe (e.g., 15m, 1H, 4H)
Bias	↑ Bullish (green) or ↓ Bearish (red)
Age	Bars since signal birth
Entry	Signal entry price
SL	Stop-loss level (ATR-based)
TP	Take-profit target (ATR-based)
P&L	Current profit/loss percentage
★★★	Premium quality (70-100 score)
★★	Good quality (40-69 score)
★	Low quality (0-39 score)
⏳ MACD	MACD filter blocking signal
⏳ Trend	Trend filter blocking signal
💀 SL Hit	Stop-loss hit, signal dead
💀 Stale	Signal too old, expired

Symbol Presets Summary¶

Preset	Focus	Total Scans
FAANG	Tech giants (AAPL, MSFT, etc.)	7×3 = 21
Crypto	Major coins (BTC, ETH, etc.)	7×3 = 21
Forex	Major pairs (EUR/USD, etc.)	7×3 = 21
Indices	Market indices (SPY, QQQ, etc.)	7×3 = 21
Custom	Your own 7 symbols	7×3 = 21

Common Watchlist Templates¶

Crypto Major:

BTC/USD, ETH/USD, BNB/USD, SOL/USD, XRP/USD,
ADA/USD, AVAX/USD, DOT/USD, MATIC/USD, LINK/USD

US Indices & Sectors:

SPY, QQQ, DIA, IWM, XLF, XLE, XLK, XLV,
XLI, XLP, XLU, XLY, XLB, XLRE, XLC

Tech Giants:

AAPL, MSFT, GOOGL, AMZN, NVDA, TSLA,
META, NFLX, AMD, INTC, CRM, ORCL

Forex Majors:

EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, AUD/USD,
USD/CAD, USD/CHF, NZD/USD, EUR/GBP

📞 Support¶

Technical Questions: support@signalpilot.io

📚 Further Reading

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Augury Grid - Multi-Timeframe Scanner¶

New to Technical Analysis? Start Here

🎯 Core Functionality Beginner Friendly¶

Multi-Timeframe Scanning Architecture

📊 Educational Example: Table View (January 2026)¶

📈 Symbol Presets¶

🔄 Signal Lifecycle System¶

Signal Birth¶

Signal Life¶

Signal Death¶

⏳ Blocker Detection (Why No Signal?)¶

⭐ Quality Rating System¶

🔗 Multi-Timeframe Confluence¶

Confluence Indicators¶

How It Works¶

Example¶

Confluence vs Conflicting Signals¶

⚙️ Settings¶

📱 Display Settings¶

📊 Column Visibility¶

⚡ Filter Settings¶

🔧 Signal Tuning (Advanced)¶

🎯 Target Settings¶

⏱️ Timeframe Settings¶

📈 Symbol Preset¶

📝 Custom Symbols¶

📱 Mobile Mode¶

🔔 Alert Configuration¶

Alert Message Format¶

Setting Up Alerts¶

Simple Alerts (Legacy)¶

Webhook Integration¶

🔗 Integration with Other Indicators¶

Augury Grid → Pentarch (Deep Timing Analysis)¶

Augury Grid → Janus Atlas (Level Confluence)¶

Augury Grid → Volume Oracle (Regime Confirmation)¶

Augury Grid → OmniDeck (Multi-System Validation)¶

⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid¶

Mistake #1: Monitoring Too Many Symbols¶

Mistake #2: Acting on Every Signal¶

Mistake #3: Skipping Individual Chart Analysis¶

Mistake #4: Ignoring the Quality Rating¶

Mistake #5: Using Wrong Timeframe for Your Analysis Style¶

Mistake #6: Never Updating Your Watchlist¶

Stop Fake Diversification

Getting Memory Crashes?

🌫️ When This Doesn't Work Well¶

Broad Choppy Market Conditions (Market-Wide Indecision)¶

Acting on Low Quality Signals (★)¶

Whipsaw & Transition Periods¶

Mismatched Timeframe & Analysis Approach¶

Highly Correlated Watchlist (All Symbols Move Together)¶

Low Liquidity & Thinly Traded Symbols¶

Using Grid Signals Without Individual Chart Confirmation¶

❓ Frequently Asked Questions¶

Q: Why do I see the same symbol twice?¶

Q: What does 💀 SL Hit mean?¶

Q: Why are all my signals ★★★?¶

Q: Can I change the 3 timeframes?¶

Q: Why must custom symbols be from the same exchange?¶

Q: What does ⏳ MACD mean?¶

Q: How is Entry/SL/TP calculated?¶

Q: Does it work on mobile?¶

Q: Can I export signal data?¶

Q: What does 🔗 mean next to the star rating?¶

Q: How do I get alerts with the actual symbol name?¶

Q: What's the difference between Signal Tuning settings and Filters?¶

Q: Should I adjust Signal Tuning settings?¶

Q: Why did my ★★ signal become ★★★?¶

✅ Knowledge Check

📋 Quick Reference Guide¶

Table Display Legend¶

Symbol Presets Summary¶

Common Watchlist Templates¶

📞 Support¶

See Also¶