Author: louiseofarabia

At the time of writing, Tottenham are just one place and point in the table ahead of hosts Brighton. Nevertheless, the pundits seem confident in their expectation of victory for Spurs. 

As favourites, Spurs are awarded the 1^st house and its ruler, Saturn (the traditional ruler of Aquarius).  They have Jupiter (the ruler of the 10^th house, the house of victory for the favourites) as their co-significator.   

The Sun, ruler of the opposing 7^th house, represent Brighton.  Mercury, ruler of the 4^th house, is their co-significator.   

However, none of these planets play a major role in the contest chart for this match.  Instead, the Moon’s applying trine to the Part of Fortune (at 26 Pisces 22), is most likely to decide the result in favour of the favourites, Tottenham.   

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Currently placed at number 3 in the table (opponents Ipswich are 17^th), Aston Villa are considered favourites to win Sunday’s match.   

As favourites, Aston Villa are signified by Jupiter, lord of the 1^st house, and Venus, lord of the 10^th house (the house of victory for the favourites).   

Hosts Ipswich Town are represented by Mercury (lord of the opposing 7^th house) and Mars, lord of the 4^th house.   

Mercury (Ipswich) is severely weakened by his approaching conjunction with the South Node, and combustion with the Sun.  These are challenging testimonies, which work powerfully against Ipswich.   

Jupiter (lord of the 1^st house, for Aston Villa) sits on the cusp of the 7^th house, dominating the fortunes of their rivals.  

The Moon, whose aspects often determine the events of the match, has little to do in this game:  She makes no aspects to significant planets over the 5-degree orb usually considered most effective for a 90-minute football match.  Her next aspect, at just over 6 degrees, is a sextile to Venus (lord of the 10th house), which again favours Aston Villa.   

However, it is the debility of Mercury (combust and applying to conjunct the South Node) and the placement of Jupiter (on the 7^th house cusp) which play decisive roles in this chart, which inclines towards a win for Aston Villa.  

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Manchester United are currently on a winning streak, having won their last three games. Can they make this match against Crystal Palace their fourth win in a row?    

Their last match against Crystal Palace saw Manchester United held to a 4-0 defeat.  Nevertheless, United are currently placed 10^th in the table to Palace’s 16^th and the pundit’s favourites: They are awarded Saturn (ruler of the 1^st house) and Jupiter (lord of the 10^th house, the house of victory for the favourites).   

Rivals Palace are signified by the Sun (ruler of the opposing 7^th house) and Mercury (ruler of the 4^th house). 

Jupiter, ruler of the 10^th house (for Manchester United) is placed in the 4^th house.  Were Jupiter closer to the house cusp, this would be a powerful testimony in favour of Crystal Palace:  The 4^th house is the house of victory for the underdogs, so Jupiter, a significator for the favourites placed near the cusp of the 4^th house would show the fortunes of Manchester United held hostage by Crystal Palace.   

A more convincing testimony is the applying lunar trine to Mercury, ruler of the 4^th house cusp.  The Moon shows the progress of events, so her applying aspect to one of Palace’s main significators inclines the match in their favour.   

In the absence of any testimonies in favour of the favourites (Manchester United) it looks likely that Palace have the advantage in this game, and the better chance of victory.   

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Pluto casts his shadow over the fortunes of the favourites, Aston Villa, applying retrograde to conjunct the cusp of the 1^st house.  This suggests that Aston Villa will not play as well as expected: Will this be enough to deny them victory in this Saturday’s game against Everton? 

As favourites, Aston Villa are signified by the 1^st house, its ruler Saturn.  They are also represented by Jupiter (ruler of the 10^th house, the house of victory for the favourites).   

Everton would usually have the ruler of the 7^th house as their main significator, but the Moon (7^th house ruler) already has a key role describing the events of the match.  The Moon’s dispositor, Saturn, who would usually step in as substitute, has already been signed to Aston Villa as their main significator.  

As a result, Everton have only one planet to represent them; Mercury (ruler of the 4^th house, the house of victory for the underdogs).   

The aspect from Pluto to the 1^st house cusp is the only aspect of note within the 5-degree orb considered most effective for a 90-minute football match. Pluto is placed just inside the 1^st house, rather than on the cusp: This mitigates his venom, but is a powerful affliction, nonetheless.   

The Moon applies to trine the Part of Fortune but must travel over 6 degrees to do so:  This suggests that favourites Aston Villa will have a better second half than the first, especially if the game strays into extra time.   

Due to the affliction from Pluto, Aston Villa will find this match a struggle.  It is unlikely to be one they remember fondly.  The longer the game stays in play, the better the chances of a win for the favourites, but it is in Pluto’s power to undo all their hopes.   

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In John Frawley’s system for forecasting contest charts, the home team cannot always be considered the favourites: So it is with this Sunday’s match at Old Trafford, where the pundits favour visitors Liverpool to win.   

As favourites, Liverpool are represented by Jupiter, ruler of the 1^st house and Venus, ruler of the 10^th house (the house of victory for the favourites).   

Hosts Manchester United are designated by Mercury, ruler of the opposing 7^th house and Mars, ruler of the 4^th house.   

Jupiter (lord 1, for Liverpool) rests exactly on the cusp of the 7^th house, dominating the fortunes of their opponents, Manchester United.  This is a powerful testimony in favour of Liverpool.   

The Moon applies to a sextile to Mars (lord of the 4^th house, the house of victory for the underdogs).  This offers a ray of hope for Manchester United.  As the Moon must travel almost to the limit of the 5-degree orb considered most effective for 90-minute football match, this aspect suggests a late opportunity for Manchester United, most likely in the latter stages of the game.  

With one testimony for each team, the match may prove more equal than the pundits expect.   

The heavens agree that Liverpool are the stronger team:  Jupiter’s domination of the 7^th house cusp is a powerful testimony for the favourites, which is likely to give them the edge.  

Nevertheless, there will be one significant opportunity for Manchester United:  Much will depend on whether they are able to take advantage of a chance which comes their way in the closing stages of the match.   

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Despite Aston Villa having the home advantage, the pundits consider Arsenal the most likely victors at Villa Park.  But do the heavens agree? 

As the favourites, Arsenal have Saturn, ruler of the 1^st house, as their main significator. Mars, the ruler of the 10^th house (the house of victory for the favourites) is their co-significator.  

The ruler of the 7^th house would usually represent their opponents.  However, in this chart, the Moon ruler of the 7^th house, already has an important role describing how the events of the match will unfold.  Because of this, Venus, the Moon’s dispositor, steps in as significator for Aston Villa.   

The Moon’s only aspect (over the 5-degree orb considered most effective for 90-minute football matches) is a trine to the Part of Fortune at 12 Virgo 17.  This favours the favourites.  If the pundits are correct about their choice of favourite, Arsenal should have cause to celebrate this Saturday.  

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According to the pundits, Manchester United are favourites to win this opening game of the Premier League season:  They are signified by Saturn, ruler of the 1^st house and Jupiter (ruler of the 10^th house, the house of victory for the favourites). 

Fulham are represented by the Sun (7^th house ruler) and Mercury (ruler of the 4^th house, the house of victory for the underdogs).   

In this case, the pundits and the heavens are in accord:  The Moon, who describes the progress of events during the game, applies to sextile retrograde Saturn, a powerful testimony for the favourites, Manchester United.   

The Sun (lord of the 7^th house) is strongly placed in his own sign of Leo, indicating that Fulham will prove strong opposition. 

However, the Moon’s applying sextile to Saturn being the more significant testimony, United fans should have cause to celebrate, and renewed hope for this new season.   

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The favourites are solely signified by Saturn (lord 1):  Mars (lord of the 10^th house, already has an important role supporting the underdogs in this chart (see below) and so cannot act as their co-significator.   

With the Moon (lord 7) already busy with her role describing the events of the match, the Moon’s dispositor (Mars) steps in as main significator for the underdogs.  They also have Venus (lord of the 4^th house, as their co-significator.   

Mars is placed in the 4^th house, very near the 4th house cusp, a sign that the least favoured team will bring their A-game to this match.   

The Moon’s aspects also favour the underdogs:   She applies first to square Venus (lord 4), a powerful testimony in their favour.  She next squares the antiscion of Mars (again for the underdogs) at 04 Leo 14.   

As this is the final lunar aspect over the 5-degree orb considered most effective for 90-minute football matches, these aspects hint at victory for the least favoured team.   

At the time of writing, Spain has the better odds to win (even the English bookies agree they are the favourites), so this chart suggests that England may have cause to celebrate tonight.  As no lunar aspects go just beyond the 5-degree limit (to around 5.5 to 6 degrees), we may even be spared extra time or penalties.   

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Saturn (lord 1) and Mars (lord 10) represent the favourites, and Mercury (dispositor of and substitute for the Moon, lord 7) and Venus (lord 4) signify their rivals.   

The Moon, which describes the flow of events during the match, applies to oppose retrograde Saturn. This is a positive testimony in favour of the favourites.  As this is the only testimony of note in this chart, the favourites are likely to win.   

The most difficult puzzle in this chart is determining who the favourites actually are.  The English bookies tip England to win, but realistically, there may be very little to choose between England and the Netherlands, who seem equally matched. 

The decisive nature of the lunar opposition with Saturn should at least spare both sides the anxiety of a penalty shootout, although the result is likely to be decided in the latter stages of the game.  

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