Author: louiseofarabia

This chart is problematic: Firstly, the Moon is void of course (she makes no further aspects in her current sign).  In a run-of-the-mill league game this would often signify a draw, but in a World Cup quarter final this is not possible.  

Another interpretation of a void of course Moon is a win for the favourites: Essentially, “nothing changes”; the stronger team at the start of the match is the stronger team at the finish.  

More concerningly, Neptune is conjunct the cusp of the 7th house. Neptune’s disruptive influence has already been observed in this tournament, particularly with reference to delayed kickoffs. If the match starts late this will invalidate the contest chart.  Forecasting in advance of the event, we must nevertheless make do with the information available.  

As favourites, Spain are signified by Venus (lord 1).  The Moon, ruler of the 10th house (the house of victory for the favourites) already has a role describing the flow of events, so Spain is without a co-significator for this match.  

Mars (lord 7) and Saturn (lord 4) represent rivals Belgium.  

Venus, (lord 1) is closely conjunct the debilitating South Node.  The aspect is separating, but may yet prove challenging for Spain.

Saturn (lord 4) is trine the Part of Fortune, but this aspect is also separating. Furthermore, John Frawley in his book Sports Astrology, comments that only conjunctions and oppositions from team significators to the Part of Fortune work with any degree of reliability. 

Mars (lord 7) is conjunct disruptive Uranus.  This aspect is also separating.  

It seems that everything of interest in this chart has occurred in the past. Could the heavens be telling us this match is already a foregone conclusion? That would certainly be one interpretation, but not one I favour, preferring to hope that, however the odds are stacked, free will must have some influence in any sporting contest. 

The void of course Moon is a strong argument of a win for the favourites, but the disruptive effects of Neptune are not to be underestimated: He may work against Belgium (he is placed just above the cusp of the 7th house) but could also shake things up by delaying the kickoff. Time will tell.   

*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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France (the odds-on favourites) have won all their games in this tournament, whilst Morocco’s World Cup progress has seen them win four games and draw one.  The pundits predict this game will be close, with a strong likelihood of extra time. But what do the heavens say?

As favourites, France are signified by Mars (lord 1) and Mercury (lord 10).

Morocco are represented by Venus (lord 7) and Jupiter (lord 4).

In contrast to charts from the early rounds of the tournament, testimonies for this match are plentiful.  

Venus (lord 7) applies to the cusp of the 10th house (the favourite’s house of victory).  To indicate a win for Morocco, Venus would need to be a little closer to the house cusp (within 2-degrees is ideal) but this does show that they have the ability to put France under serious pressure.  

However, Venus is closely conjunct the South Node. This is a powerful testimony against Morocco, and weakens the otherwise positive placement of Venus close to the 10th house cusp. 

Mercury (lord 10) is under the sunbeams and going retrograde to combustion (within degrees of the Sun). Potentially, this is a serious hindrance to France.

Retrograde Mercury (lord 10) immediately applies to conjunct the antiscion of Mars (lord 1) at 22 Cancer 13. This shows victory (lord 10) approaching the favourites France (lord 1).   (Thank you, Raja Z Ali, for highlighting the potential of this aspect in a comment on a previous post). 

The Moon who describes the progress of events during the match, applies first to sextile the Sun, and then (more significantly) to trine the Part of Fortune, which favours France.  

These are the only aspects within the 5-degree orb considered most reliable for 90 minute football matches.  Lunar aspects beyond this point often have reference to extra time, when this is possible.  

The Moon will need to travel almost 10-degrees to conjunct Mercury and the antiscion of Mars, but this hints that, should the match stray into extra time, it would be an opportunity for France to consolidate any advantage.  

In this chart, more testimonies favour France than support Morocco.  The likelihood is a victory for France, but Morocco will make them work for it.  

*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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Gambler’s Dharma by Simon Chokoisky (Sports Charts analysed with traditional and modern Vedic Astrology techniques)

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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Sports Astrology by John Frawley    

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Brazil are odds on favourites, and are represented by Mars, (lord 1) and the Sun (lord 10).  

Rivals Norway have Venus (lord 7) and Saturn (lord 4) as their significators. 

Venus, for Norway, applies to conjunct the 10th house cusp.  This shows Brazil’s 10th house (their house of victory) under siege by Norway.  At less than 2-degrees from the cusp, Venus is close enough to award Norway the match, unless contradicted by stronger testimonies.

One such testimony exists: The Moon applies to trine the Part of Fortune; a strong testimony for the favourites, Brazil.  

This is a contest chart where the testimonies are equally balanced, one for each side.  

In a run-of-the-mill match, this would likely result in a draw.   However, at this knockout stage of the World Cup, a draw is not possible.  Instead, expect a closely fought contest which will go down to the wire. 

*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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Sports Astrology by John Frawley    

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Gambler’s Dharma by Simon Chokoisky (Sports Charts analysed with traditional and modern Vedic Astrology techniques)

At the time of writing, France are favourites.  They have Mars (lord 1) and Mercury (lord 10) as their significators. 

Rivals Paraguay are represented by Venus (lord 7), and Jupiter (lord 4).  

The Moon applies to conjunct the 4th house cusp.  The orb is wide; 2-degrees or under is ideal, whereas, here, the Moon must travel almost 4-degrees to conjunct the house cusp: This testimony cannot be read as signifying a win for Paraguay, but does show that they will play well, and prove stronger opposition to France than the pundits expect.  

More significant is the Moon’s applying square to the antiscion of the Part of Fortune (at 07 Gemini 45).  This also favours Paraguay.  

France are the favourites, but this chart is all about Paraguay. The result is in their hands, for better or worse.  

*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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There is are only one aspect of note in this chart, a square from the Moon to the antiscion of Pluto (at 25 Scorpio 11).  Other than this aspect, the Moon is void of course (she makes no other aspects whilst in her current sign). 

In contest charts, a void of course Moon often indicates a draw, which is not possible in this knockout stage of the tournament.  It can also suggest a lack of surprises: The favourites win as expected.  

Pluto has been observed to have a grudge against the favourites, but a lunar square to the antiscion of Pluto is a minor testimony which is might limit his malice.  

The odds are close, the match will be closer.  

At the time of writing, the pundits favour Egypt for the win, which seems the most likely result, unless Pluto decides to step in as Australia’s 12th player. 

*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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Home side USA finished top of their group.  They are the favourites for this match and are represented by Mars, ruler of the 1st house and Mercury, ruler of the 10th house.  

Bosnia and Herzegovina have shown themselves to be a very capable side and may yet cause an upset.  They are signified by Venus (lord of the 7th house) and Jupiter (lord of the 4th house).  

The Moon, who shows the progress of events, first applies to trine Mars (lord 1, for the USA).  

After her next trine, to disruptive Uranus, the Moon next trines the antiscion of Mercury (lord 10) at 03 Gemini 57. This testimony also favours the USA, but to a lesser degree than the lunar trine to Mars.  

Finally (over the 5-degree orb considered most reliable for 90-minute football matches), the Moon conjuncts Pluto.  This sounds a note of caution for the USA, as (noted by John Frawley in his book “Sports Astrology”), Pluto often has a grudge against the favourites. 

The Moon also squares the antiscion of Venus (for Bosnia & Herzegovina) but, at 08 Taurus 41 it is far outside the 5-degree limit of aspect.  It may, however, point to an opportunity in extra time.  

USA have the greater number of testimonies in their favour, but if Pluto lends his assistance to Bosnia and Herzegovina, the favourites may have to fight hard for the win.

Add the disruptive influence of Uranus to the equation, and this match promises a closely fought contest from which we should expect the unexpected, especially if the match strays into extra time.  

*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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Sports Astrology by John Frawley    

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Gambler’s Dharma by Simon Chokoisky (Sports Charts analysed with traditional and modern Vedic Astrology techniques)

All today’s matches promise to be closely fought, but the contest chart for Belgium vs Senegal has some interesting testimonies which invite further analysis.  

Belgium, as the favourites, have Venus (lord 1) as their sole significator.  The Moon who, as lord 10, would have been their co-significator, already has a role describing the flow of events.  

Senegal are represented by Mars (lord 7) and Saturn (lord 10).  

The first aspect the Moon makes (over the 5-degree orb considered most reliable for 90-minute football matches) is a trine to Mars.  This favours Senegal.  She then trines Uranus and conjuncts Pluto in quick succession.  

In astrology, Uranus is something of a bye word for disruption, whilst Pluto (as observed by John Frawley in his book Sports Astrology) often appears to have a grudge against the favourites: Judging by the Moon’s aspects alone, this match promises surprises.  

Neptune on the cusp of the 7th house (Senegal) may be significant: In the right mood, he can cause upsets to rival Uranus.  Neptune’s influence is more difficult to gauge that Pluto’s: Whether he chooses to favour or hinder Senegal remains to be seen. 

There is little in this chart to favour Belgium.  The Moon eventually squares the antiscion of Venus (at 08 Taurus 52) but has to travel beyond the 5-degree orb of reliability to do it: This could describe an opportunity in the latter stages of the game, most likely during extra time. 

The strongest testimony in this chart (the lunar trine to Mars), favours Senegal.  Belgium’s best chance is likely in the latter stages of the game.  

However, the prominence of Uranus, Neptune and Pluto in this chart caution us to expect the unexpected.  

*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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Astrology by LouiseOfArabia    

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Sports Astrology by John Frawley    

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Gambler’s Dharma by Simon Chokoisky (Sports Charts analysed with traditional and modern Vedic Astrology techniques)