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Favourites Italy are signifed by Saturn (Lord 1) and Mars (Lord 10).  

Their opponents Belgium have just one representative, Venus (Lord 4). This is because the Moon, ruler of the 7^th house is already spoken for as significator of events, and Saturn (the Moon’s dispositor) has already been claimed by Italy.  

Mars on 4^th cusp, so favourites Italy dominate Belgium’s hopes of victory and should have the edge in this match. However, with Venus (Lord 4) on the cusp of the 7^th house, Belgium will be in fine form and will not allow an easy victory for Italy.  

With a chart so similar to the Italy vs Belgium match, a similar outcome can be expected for the Iceland vs France game: Here, France are the favourites, and despite a spirited performance from Iceland, should look forward to a place in the quarter finals.  

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As favourites, Sweden are represented by Mars (Lord 1) and Mercury (Lord 10). Mercury is combust, a serious debility which could cause problems for Sweden. 

Portugal played with resilience and determination against both the Netherlands and Switzerland and are not to be underestimated. They are signified by Venus (Lord 7) and Jupiter (Lord 4). 

The Moon applies to the 4^th house cusp: A powerful boost for Portugal. However the Moon’s next aspect, a trine to the Part of Fortune, favours Sweden. 

The Moon next applies to oppose the antiscion of Jupiter (at 21 Virgo 29); a minor testimony for Portugal.  

The heavens promise a close result. A draw is not beyond the bounds of possibility.  

Note that the Moon next applies to trine Mercury, before moving on to square Venus. Both these aspects are well beyond the 5-degree orb usually effective for a 90-minute football match. Should the game extend into extra time, opportunities are promised for both sides.  

There is so little difference between the chart of Switzerland Women vs Netherlands Women, and the chart of Sweden Women vs Portugal Women that the game should play out in a similar way.  

Here, Netherlands are favourites and will have to contend with Mercury (Lord 10, victory for the favourites) being combust, a serious debility. 

Switzerland, as the team less favoured to win, have the advantage of the Moon applying to the 4^th house cusp. The Netherlands will benefit from the Moon’s trine to the Part of Fortune, while the minor testimony of the lunar opposition to the antiscion of Jupiter (21 Virgo 29) again favours Switzerland.  

A closely fought match is forecast, with Switzerland having potential to do much better than the odds suggest.  

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Eight-times tournament champions Germany are the favourites, and are represented by Saturn (Lord 1) and Mars (Lord 10).  

The Moon, ruler of the 7^th house, is already spoken for as significator of events, so Jupiter (the Moon’s dispositor) stands in as the main representative for Finland. They are also signified by Venus (Lord 4). 

The Moon’s sextile to Mars is a highly positive testimony for the favourites.  

Mars hovers near to the 4^th house cusp (signifying Finland’s hopes for victory quashed by Germany), but may be a little too far from the cusp to be significant (an orb of 1-2 degrees is preferred).  

Similarly, the antiscion of the Part of Fortune (at 13 Taurus 28, placed inside the 4^th house cusp) is not as strong a testimony for Finland as it would be if closer to the cusp (again, 1-2 degrees is preferred). 

There is potential here for goals for both sides, but Germany should come out ahead. 

Again, the favourites (Spain) are signified by Saturn (Lord 1) and Mars (Lord 10). Opponents Denmark are signified by Jupiter (dispositor of the Moon, Lord 7) and Venus, Lord 4.

As in the Finland vs Germany match, the Moon still applies to sextile Mars; an important testimony for favourites Spain. But the antiscion of the Part of Fortune (at 11 Taurus 16) lies directly on the 4th house cusp; this is highly fortunate for Denmark.

Whether this is enough to upset the pundit’s predictions remains to be seen, but this promises to be a more evenly matched fixture than expected. A draw cannot be ruled out.

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Following their decisive 8-0 victory against Norway, England are favourites and are signified by Saturn (Lord 1) and Mars (Lord 10). 

Northern Ireland are represented by just one planet; Venus (Lord 4): The Moon (Lord 7) and the Moon’s dispositor (Saturn) are already spoken for, as significator of the progress of events and main significator for England respectively.  

Mars (Lord 10) is placed on the cusp of the 4^th house, showing England overriding Northern Ireland’s hopes of victory.  

Even more significant for the favourites, the Moon applies to conjunct Saturn (Lord 1). As lunar conjunctions with a main significator are usually conclusive, we need look no further for the result: England to win. 

Austria are doing better on goal difference (Norway’s defeat to England again taking its toll) but the betting is siding with Norway to win.

This highlights the biggest challenge when judging contest charts: There must be a favourite, but they can sometimes be very difficult to determine.

If you believe the bookies, Norway look set to win.

But Austria’s form makes them a more convincing favourite (their match against England is a case in point; England won, but Austria held them to a 1-0 score).

Unless Norway can regain their form, Austria seem the more likely winners.

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Italy will aim to come back fighting after their 5-1 defeat to France in their debut match of the tournament. The pundits think they can do it and have named them favourites: They are represented by Mars (Lord 1) and Mercury (Lord 10).  

Iceland’s significators are Venus (Lord 7) and Jupiter (Lord 4). 

The antiscion of the Moon (at 25 Scorpio 05) is just inside the 1^st house cusp: A boon to the favourites, which offsets the debility of Mercury combust.  

The Moon first squares Mars, then trines the Part of Fortune (both testimonies for favourites Italy). However, the Moon’s next aspect is a sextile to Jupiter; supporting Iceland.  

Iceland drew against Belgium in their opening game. Although Italy will almost certainly prove tougher opponents, the heavens indicate the result of this game could be closer than the pundits expect.  

The Moon’s trine to the antiscion of Mercury (at 10 Gemini 23) is slightly outside the 5 degree orb usually considered effective for a 90-minute football match, but could indicate an opportunity for Italy in the latter stages of the game, most likely during extra time.  

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Favourites Sweden are signified by Mars (Lord 1) and Mercury (Lord 10). Switzerland have Venus (Lord of the opposing 7^th house) and Jupiter (Lord 4) as their representatives.  

Mercury (Lord 10, victory for the favourites) is combust: This is not ideal for Sweden. 

The Part of Fortune’s bodily placement on the 7^th house cusp is not significant: As the Part of Fortune is determined by the relationship between the Sun and Moon, this placement will occur around every month’s Full Moon. Yet the results of matches held at this time vary considerably.

More important is the applying trine between the Moon and the Part of Fortune. This is very fortunate for the favourites, and hints at a likely victory for Sweden (although with Mercury combust there could be some obstacles to be overcome). 

As reigning champions, Netherlands go into this match as favourites and will be seeking to improve on their disappointing opening fixture, where they drew with Sweden. They are signified by Jupiter (Lord 1) and Mars (Lord 10). 

Opponents Portugal are represented by Mercury (Lord 7) and Venus (Lord 4).  

Mercury is combust: As he is Portugal’s main significator, this could present a serious obstacle to their hopes.  

The Part of Fortune’s bodily placement on the 7^th house cusp is routine at the time of the Full Moon and is therefore not significant. However, the lunar trine to the antiscion of Jupiter (at 21 Virgo 40) is a minor boon to the favourites.  

More significant is the placement of Mars (Lord 10, victory for the favourites) on the 4^th house cusp. This is also positive for the favourites. 

All testimonies favour the Netherlands, who can be confident of a better performance than their opening match.  

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Both Denmark and Finland have scored fateful victories against each other in tournaments past, but this time round, the pundits favour Denmark. As favourites, they are represented by Mars (Lord 1) and Mercury (Lord 10).  

Rivals Finland are signified by the lord of the opposing 7^th house, Venus, and by Jupiter (Lord 4).  

The Moon, describing the progress of events during the match, applies first to trine Mars (a testimony for Denmark) but then moves on to square Jupiter (for Finland).  

Mars applies to conjunct the Part of Fortune, a powerful testimony for Denmark, but Mercury (Lord 10, victory for the favourites) is applying to combustion with the Sun, a significant debility.

A draw seems likely, but it is just possible that, despite their current superior form, Denmark could lose out to rivals Finland.  

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Austria reached the semi-finals in 2017 and as favourites for this fixture are signified by Mars (Lord 1) and Mercury (Lord 10). Northern Ireland will be keen to improve on their tournament debut, which saw them lose 4-1 to Norway. They are represented by Venus (Lord 7) and Jupiter (lord 4). 

The Moon applies to oppose Venus, which is an excellent testimony for Northern Ireland. However, the antiscion of Jupiter (at 21 Virgo 46) is placed in the 10^th house, showing that Northern Ireland’s hopes of victory are in the power of Austria. 

The Moon’s trine to the Part of Fortune (a testimony for the favourites) is just outside the 5-degree orb usually considered effective for a 90-minute football match, but extra time is always a possibility.  

This promises to be a closer game than the odds suggest (Austria are hotly tipped to win). Austria are likely to dominate the game but should not allow themselves to become complacent. There is a chance of at least one goal for Northern Ireland. The best chance of victory for Austria is likely to occur in extra time.  

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Switzerland, as favourites, are represented by Mars (Lord 1) and Mercury (Lord 10). Rivals Portugal are signified by Venus (Lord of the opposing 7^th house) and Jupiter (Lord of the 4^th house).  

The placement of the Nodes across the 1^st/7^th house axis does not signify: In contest charts the North and South Node are only effective for good or ill if they fall on a planetary significator, not a house cusp. 

The Moon’s placement directly on the 1^st house cusp should award the game to the favourites. 

Great things are expected of Sweden, especially by their fans, who have arrived at this tournament in record numbers.  

However, the Netherlands will be doing their best to repeat their success of 2017, when they beat Denmark 4-2 to win the tournament.  

As favourites, Sweden are signified by Jupiter (Lord 1) and Mars (Lord 10, victory for the favourites). The Netherlands are represented by Mercury (Lord 7) and Venus (Lord 4, victory for rivals Netherlands). 

The placement of Mars (on the cusp of the 4^th house, shows Sweden dominating Netherland’s hopes of victory. The lunar sextile to the antiscion of Jupiter (Lord 1) at 21 Virgo 53 further supports the favourites: The most likely outcome is a win for Sweden.  

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