The outcome of this match may be all in the timing. The first chart is the contest chart set up for 8pm BST (9pm CET) in Zurich, Switzerland.
The chart below is a revised version, set up for a late kickoff. If the match starts at any time upwards of 3 minutes later than scheduled, the ascendant will change from Capricorn to Aquarius, resulting in very different conditions, particularly for the favourites.
Please note: All contest charts are cast for BST, hence the different date and time from that locally advertised.
The local kick off time for the Semi-Final between Germany and Spain in Zurich, Switzerland is 9pm CET on 23rd July 2025.
Spain, who are currently odds-on to win a place in the final, are represented by Saturn: Saturn, as well as being ruler of Capricorn, is the traditional ruler of Aquarius, so rules the 1st house in both charts. Once again, retrograde Saturn will benefit from proximity to retrograde Neptune, who can prove a powerful ally if he feels so inclined.
Germany, as the least favoured team, are signified by the ruler of the 7th house. If the match starts on time, they are without a primary significator as the ruler of the 7th house is the Moon (ruler of Cancer), already has a key role describing the events of the match. The Moon’s dispositor would usually step in as substitute, but the Moon is in her own sign this is not an option.
However, if the kickoff is 3 minutes late or over, the 7th house cusp moves into Leo, and the Sun will represent Germany as their main significator. The Sun is well placed, in his own sign and close to the 7th house cusp: The strong placement of the Sun, Germany’s main significator, does not guarantee they will win, but they will certainly benefit if the match starts slightly later.
The Moon applies to sextile Mars: This is a powerful testimony for Spain if the match starts on time (as Mars rules the 10th house) but a later kickoff will switch Mars’ house rulership from the 10th to the 4th house, altering his allegiance from Spain to Germany.
The Moon’s final aspect (over her usual 5-degree orb of reliability for a 90-minute football match) is often key to the result. Here, her final aspect is a sextile to Venus, ruler of either the 4th house (for Germany, if the match kicks off on time), or the 10th house (for Spain, if the match starts late).
Finally, if the match starts more than 3 minutes late, it will put retrograde Pluto on the cusp of the ascendant. This is very bad news for the favourites Spain, who should do all in their power to ensure the match starts on time.
Summary:
Expect a closely-fought match with goals for both sides.
The Moon’s final aspect (a sextile to Venus) suggests that, if the match starts on time, Germany may exploit a late advantage.
If the kickoff is more than 3 minutes later, Spain can still triumph (especially with retrograde Neptune as their ally), but will have to overcome a challenge from Pluto, who could prove an even tougher opponent than Germany.
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Bibliography
Sports Astrology by John Frawley
Christian Astrology by William Lilly
Gambler’s Dharma by Simon Chokoisky (Sports Charts analysed with traditional and modern Vedic Astrology techniques).
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