Category: Sports Astrology

Although Manchester United are (at the time of writing) 3^rd place in the table and Brighton & Hove Albion’s 8^th, the bookies favour The Seagulls to win the second of this weekend’s FA Cup Semi Finals. 

As favourites, Brighton are signified by Mercury (ruler of the 1^st and 10^th houses), whilst Jupiter (7^th and 4^th house ruler) represents their opponents Manchester United. Mercury is retrograde (not a problem in contest charts) but is also under the sunbeams (within 17 degrees of the Sun and in the same sign) signalling a minor setback for the favourites.    

In this chart, cast for the date and time of kickoff, there are few testimonies of note: A trine from the Moon to the antiscion of the Part of Fortune at 22 Aquarius 02 is the most significant.  

The Moon also applies to conjunct the cusp of the 10^th house (victory for the favourites).  

Both these testimonies favour the favourites, but the orb of aspect in each case is greater than the 5-degrees considered most effective in 90-minute football matches: The most likely outcome is a win for the favourites, with the latter stages of the game deciding the result, and extra time a strong possibility. 

If the bookies are correct and Brighton truly are the favourites, they should have cause to celebrate this Sunday.  

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Bibliography

Sports Astrology by John Frawley

Christian Astrology by William Lilly

Manchester City are the clear favourites to win this weekend’s first Semi-Final fixture, but the contest chart for the match appears to contradict this view. 

As favourites, Manchester City are represented by Mercury, who rules both the 1^st house and the 10^th house (victory for the favourites). 

Jupiter, lord of the opposing 7^th house (also lord of the 4^th house; victory for the underdogs), signifies Sheffield. 

There are two key testimonies in this chart, both in favour of Sheffield: Firstly, Jupiter applies to bodily opposition with the Part of Fortune. The aspect could be closer, but as it is just within the 5-degree orb which is considered most effective for a 90-minute football match, this is highly positive for Sheffield. 

The Moon also applies to square the antiscion of Jupiter (at 05 Virgo 40). In his book “Sports Astrology), John Frawley notes that aspects other than the conjunction or opposition are less reliable but seem to work if there is nothing to overrule them. In a chart bereft of any stronger testimonies, the lunar square to the antiscion of Jupiter further supports the case for Sheffield.  

Could Sheffield be on the way to the FA Cup final? This chart certainly promises a closer game than expected, with potentially a few surprises in store. 

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Sports Astrology by John Frawley

Christian Astrology by William Lilly

The pundits expect Fulham to win this Saturday, but do the stars agree?   

As favourites, Fulham are represented by the Sun, ruler of the 1^st house and Mars (ruler of the 10^th house; victory for the favourites). 

Opponents Leeds are signified by Saturn, ruler of the 7^th house and Venus, lord of the 4^th house (victory for the underdogs).   

The Sun (for Fulham) is placed in the 10^th house:  This would be a sure sign of victory were the Sun closer to the 10^th house cusp, and in the same sign as the Midheaven (an orb of around 2 degrees is most effective in contest charts).   However, with the Sun placed too far from the 10th house cusp, and in a different sign, this testimony does not signify.

The applying trine from the Part of Fortune to its dispositor, retrograde Mercury, is highly favourable testimony for Fulham, if not as positive as a conjunction. 

The Moon often holds the key to the outcome of the match. Here, she applies to a square with Saturn; very positive for outsiders Leeds. Just over 4 degrees separate the Moon and Saturn from exact aspect.  As this is as close to the 5-degree limit considered most effective for a 90-minute football match, Leeds should look out for opportunities which arise towards the end of the match.    

This fixture promises to be much closer than expected.  Leeds have the potential to surprise the pundits and gain the advantage; their best chances occurring in the latter stages of the game.   

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Sports Astrology by John Frawley

Christian Astrology by William Lilly

This chart for Saturday’s Premier League fixture between Aston Villa and Newcastle illustrates the importance of the Moon in forecasting sporting contests.  

Although Aston Villa have a home side advantage, Newcastle (placed 3^rd in the table to Aston Villa’s 6th) are the pundits’ choice to win.  

As favourites, Newcastle are awarded the 1^st house and its ruler the Sun. They are also signified by Mars, ruler of the 10^th house (victory for the favourites). 

Their hosts and opponents are represented by Saturn (lord of the 7^th house) and Venus (lord of the 4th house; victory for the underdogs). 

Venus, lord of the 4^th house, applies to conjunct the Part of Fortune. This is highly favourable for Aston Villa but not a conclusive testimony of victory (as it would be if the conjunction to the Part of Fortuna involved the 1^st or 7^th house rulers).  

Instead, the applying lunar sextile to the Sun is to likely to decide this match for the favourites: Expect goals for both sides, but a win for Newcastle.

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Sports Astrology by John Frawley

Christian Astrology by William Lilly

At the time of writing (3rd April 2023), Arsenal currently lead the Premiership table, while Liverpool are placed 8^th. Despite this, the pundits favour Liverpool to win. But do the stars agree? 

The favourites are described by the 1^st house and its ruler the Sun. They are also represented by Venus, ruler of the 10^th house (victory for the favourites). 

Their opponents are awarded the 7^th house and its ruler Saturn.  Their co-significator is Mars, ruler of the 4^th house (victory for the underdogs).  

In contest charts, the Moon has one of the most important roles; as she describes the progress of events during the match, she often holds the key to the result.

The first lunar aspect is a sextile to the antiscion of the Part of Fortune (at 00 Libra 43): This favours the favourites.  

The next aspect of the Moon is a trine to the antiscion of the ruler of the 10^th house, Venus (at 01 Leo 57), also a positive testimony for the favourites. 

Finally, the Moon applies to a square with Saturn (7^th house ruler) at 03 Pisces 34. The Moon’s final aspect (over the 5-degree orb considered effective for a 90-minute football match), usually decides the result: Overall, this promises to be a close match, but victory will go to the underdogs.  

If the pundits are correct and Liverpool truly are the favourites, this chart points to a win for Arsenal.

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Sports Astrology by John Frawley

Christian Astrology by William Lilly

Although Crystal Palace are the hosts, Manchester City (currently placed second in the Table) are favourites so are awarded the 1^st house and its ruler, Mercury. 

Rivals Palace are represented by the opposing 7^th house and its ruler, Jupiter. 

The position of Mercury, just on the cusp of the 7^th house, is the key to the result.  If Mercury had been placed inside the 7^th house, this would point to a victory for Palace, showing Manchester City in the power of their rivals. However, Mercury on the cusp of the 7^th house, shows that Manchester City will dominate the match.  With no other significant testimony in this chart, the probable outcome is a victory for the favourites. 

Note that Mercury is in Pisces, the sign of his fall.  In contest charts, essential dignity has little bearing on the outcome of the match.  Manchester City may not play as well as expected, but could still do just enough to win.   

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Sports Astrology by John Frawley

Christian Astrology by William Lilly

The favourites for this World Cup final are described by the 1^st house and its ruler. As Cancer rises and the Moon already has a key role describing the events of the match, the Moon’s dispositor (Venus) is called from the substitutes bench as the favourite’s main significator. They are also awarded Mars (ruler of the 10^th house; victory for the favourites). 

With Venus, ruler of the 4^th house, already occupied, their opponents have just one planet; Saturn, ruler of the 7^th house.  

As with so many competition charts in this World Cup tournament; this chart is inconclusive.

The Moon makes no major aspects to signifiying planets.  

Venus aspects the Part of Fortune by trine, favouring the favourites, but this aspect is separating: Representing the past, this aspect has no bearing on today’s match.  

The only other testimony of note is the placement of Venus (signifying the favourites) on the cusp of the 7^th house (their opponents): A strong testimony the favourites will win.   

Which brings us to the most important question: Which team are the favourites? The pundits give Argentina a slight edge in the competition, but France are a close match in form and ability.  

Conclusion: The favourites will have the edge, but this Tournament promises to keep us guessing until the final whistle.  

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Sports Astrology by John Frawley

Christian astrology by William Lilly

Favourites France are signified by the Sun (Lord of the 1^st house) and Venus (Lord of the 10^th house). Rivals England are represented by Saturn, Lord of the opposing 7^th house and Mars, Lord of the 4^th house.  

Mars applies retrograde to conjunct the antiscion of the Moon at 13 Gemini 27: This is a positive testimony for England. Not as powerful as if Mars applied to a bodily conjunction with the Moon, which is one of the strongest guarantees of victory, but fortunate, nonetheless. 

The conjunction of the Part of Fortune with its dispositor, Jupiter, is a correspondingly fortunate testimony for France. This testimony would be stronger if Jupiter were applying to conjunct the Part of Fortune rather than separating, but it is still powerful.  

This is a balanced chart – time will tell if it translates into a similarly balanced game. However, there must be a winner; a draw will not suffice. The Mars-Moon aspect is applying, rather than separating, which should make it slightly stronger than the separating conjunction between Jupiter and the Part of Fortune: England may possibly win, but the match will be close.

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Sports Astrology by John Frawley

Christian Astrology by William Lilly

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

Opponents the Netherlands are signified by Saturn, ruler of the 7^th house and Mars, ruler of the 4^th. 

The Moon aspects none of the main significators, either directly or by antiscion, within the 5-degree orb usually considered effective for a 90-minute football match.  A square aspect from the Moon to the antiscion of the Part of Fortune (at 13 Libra 28) might look promising for the Netherlands, were it closer to the effective orb.   

The Part of Fortune is in the same sign as her dispositor, but too far away to be of significance.   

In the absence of any testimonies favouring either team, there must still be a result.  In such cases, the favourites usually win by default:  A win for Argentina is the most likely outcome.   

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Sports Astrology by John Frawley

Christian Astrology by William Lilly

As the Moon already has an important role as significator of events, favourites Brazil only have one planet to represent them; Jupiter, Lord of the 10^th house (victory for the favourites). 

Croatia are signified by Saturn, Lord of the opposing 7^th house and Mercury, Lord of the 4^th. 

The Moon applies first to oppose Mercury: A powerful testimony for Croatia.  

Next, the Moon applies to conjunct the 1^st house cusp: This is a tremendous boost for Brazil and will be a difficult testimony to beat. Especially as Jupiter, (Lord 10) is strongly placed in his own sign and house, if slightly too far from the house cusp to guarantee victory.  

In combination, the testimonies of the Moon and Jupiter should add up to a win for Brazil, but Croatia will be determined not to make victory easy for them.  

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Sports Astrology by John Frawley

Christian Astrology by William Lilly