Manchester United’s recent victory against Aston Villa has won the confidence of the pundits, who have declared them favourites in this fixture against Nottingham Forest.
As favourites, they are represented by the 1st house. With the sign Cancer on the cusp, the 1st house in this chart is ruled by the Moon. In contest charts, the Moon and her aspects already have an important role describing how the events of the match will unfold, so her dispositor, the Sun (the Moon currently being placed in the sign of Leo, which is ruled by the Sun) steps in as the main significator for the favourites.
Mars, ruler of the 10th house (the house of victory for the favourites), is Manchester United’s co-significator.
Their hosts and opponents, Nottingham Forest, are represented by Saturn (ruler of the opposing 7th house) and Venus, ruler of the 4th house.
The Moon’s applying trine to the antiscion of the Sun (at 21 Sagittarius 16) is positive for favourites Manchester United. It would be a stronger testimony if the aspect were a conjunction or opposition, but in the absence of any more significant aspects (over the 5-degree orb most effective for a 90-minute football match), is likely to tip the balance in favour of Manchester United.
The Moon’s next aspect is a trine to Mars, lord of the 10th house. This aspect also favours the favourites. As the Moon has over 5 degrees to travel to perfect this trine, it most likely points to a late opportunity for Manchester United to consolidate their advantage, especially if the match strays into extra time.
Chart cast with Astrogold for Mobile
Bibliography
Sports Astrology by John Frawley
Christian Astrology by William Lilly
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