Argentina, the favourites, are signified by Mercury (lord of the 1st and 10th houses).
Jupiter, lord of the 7th and 4th houses, represents Egypt.
There have been problems with delayed kickoffs this tournament but, if the match starts as scheduled, this contest chart will apply.
The position of the Part of Fortune is linked to the current Moon phase and so will mirror the lunar cycle. For this reason, the bodily placement of the Part of Fortune (in this case, close to the 10th house cusp) does not signify.
The Moon immediately applies to conjunct Saturn. Of Saturn, John Frawley writes; “Unless it is busy being Lord 1or Lord 7, it seems to work as a malefactor, afflicting whatever it touches.” The Moon describes how the events of the game will unfold; a warning that this match could be marred by upsets or controversy.
Following her conjunction with Saturn, the Moon makes just one relevant aspect; a sextile to the Part of Fortune. However, the Moon will need to travel over 7-degrees to perfect this aspect, which is beyond the 5-degree orb considered most reliable for 90-minute football matches. Should the match stray into extra time, this lunar sextile to Fortuna may indicate a late opportunity for the favourites.
Mercury, sole significator for Argentina, is under the sunbeams and applying retrograde to combustion (a state of being within 8-degrees of the Sun). This is a setback for the favourites.
The antiscion of Mercury (at 06 Gemini 01) is exactly conjunct Mars and closely conjunct Uranus. Uranus’ participation in the equation is concerning, as his influence can be severely disruptive.
Jupiter (lord 7) applies to oppose retrograde Pluto.
John Frawley observes that Pluto reserves his malice for the favourites, so this will not be a hindrance to Egypt. However, Pluto’s involvement in the game could make problems for the favourites.
So far in this tournament, Argentina have won all their games. It will take a major upset to overturn this run of good fortune. However, there are enough disruptive influences in this chart to suggest the odds-on favourites will find the match more challenging than expected.
Egypt will prove strong opposition, but Argentina could turn the tide in the latter stages of the game, especially if extra time or penalties come into play.
*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 