The pundits favour Canada for this opening match of the round of 32. In reality, the teams are better matched than the odds suggest, with both Canada and South Africa finishing second in their group.
Bookies’ favourites Canada are represented by Mercury (ruler of the 1st and 10th houses) while rivals South Africa have Jupiter (ruler of the 7th and 4th houses) as their significator.
In contest charts, only major aspects are considered, so the lunar quincunx to Mercury does not signify. Nor does the lunar quincunx to Jupiter which is also beyond the usual 5-degree orb considered most effective give for 90-degree football matches.
With no significant lunar aspects, or any other testimonies by placement, this contest chart is an enigma. How might we interpret it?
The Moon makes no major aspect to any relevant planet whilst in her current sign of Sagittarius. Sometimes this indicates a foregone conclusion; the favourites will win. The problem here is, although Canada are nominally the favourites, both teams may be better matched than the betting odds imply, making it tricky to decide who the favourites actually are. Nor can we use the alternative technique of allotting houses 1 and 10 to the home side, and 7 and 4 to the away team.
In a run-of-the-mill league game, an inconclusive chart such as this one could point to a draw. However, we are in the knockout stages of a World Cup tournament, where a draw is not possible. Extra time, and possibly a penalty shootout may be on the cards (or in the heavens!). If the bookies are correct, Canada might have a slight edge over their rivals, but this chart indicates that it’s all to play for.
*Please Note: The aim will be to post one forecast for each day of the tournament, in advance of the match start time. All charts will be cast for BST (British Summer Time, which is 1 hour ahead of GMT/UST). Due to local time differences, the date of the contest chart may vary from the local match date. Forecasts are for astrological information and educational purposes only. Charts are set for the scheduled kickoff time. As forecasts are published ahead of the event, there is a possibility that the chart may change if the start of the match is delayed, making the published forecast invalid. In accordance with John Frawley’s system for judging contest charts, the favourites will be chosen on the basis of the bookmaker’s odds in advance of the match
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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)
ASTROLOGY BY LOUISE OF ARABIA 