Category: Sports Astrology

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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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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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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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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France, the odds-on favourites, are signified solely by Mars (lord 1). 

Mercury, lord 10, who would otherwise be France’s co-significator, already has a key role as dispositor of the Part of Fortune. 

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

There is only one aspect of note in this contest chart: The Part of Fortune is conjunct the antiscion  her dispositor, Mercury (at 03 Gemini 38).  Mercury is retrograde, so this conjunction is applying, favouring the favourites, France.  

The contest chart agrees with the pundits: France will have the better game.  

*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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Germany are odds-on favourites to win against Paraguay. However, Paraguay have earned their place in the Round of 32, and are not to be underestimated. 

What do the heavens say?  Not much.  In common with many of these early-stage World Cup matches, this contest chart is lacking in definitive testimonies.  Hopefully we will start to see stronger charts during the latter stages of the tournament.

In fact, there is only one testimony of note:  The Moon applies to trine the antiscion of Venus (at 11 Taurus 07) lord of the 7th house, for Paraguay.  This is not a strong enough testimony to guarantee them a win, but suggests they could make things very tricky for the favourites.  

What, if anything, can we infer from this inconclusive World Cup contest chart? Germany will be confident of victory but Paraguay, may make the match more challenging than the favourites expect.  

*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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The pundits favour Canada for this opening match of the round of 32. In reality, the teams are better matched than the odds suggest, with both Canada and South Africa finishing second in their group.  

Bookies’ favourites Canada are represented by Mercury (ruler of the 1st and 10th houses) while rivals South Africa have Jupiter (ruler of the 7th and 4th houses) as their significator.  

In contest charts, only major aspects are considered, so the lunar quincunx to Mercury does not signify. Nor does the lunar quincunx to Jupiter which is also beyond the usual 5-degree orb considered most effective give for 90-degree football matches.  

With no significant lunar aspects, or any other testimonies by placement, this contest chart is an enigma.  How might we interpret it? 

The Moon makes no major aspect to any relevant planet whilst in her current sign of Sagittarius.  Sometimes this indicates a foregone conclusion; the favourites will win.   The problem here is, although Canada are nominally the favourites, both teams may be better matched than the betting odds imply, making it tricky to decide who the favourites actually are.  Nor can we use the alternative technique of allotting houses 1 and 10 to the home side, and 7 and 4 to the away team.

In a run-of-the-mill league game, an inconclusive chart such as this one could point to a draw.  However, we are in the knockout stages of a World Cup tournament, where a draw is not possible.  Extra time, and possibly a penalty shootout may be on the cards (or in the heavens!).  If the bookies are correct, Canada might have a slight edge over their rivals, but this chart indicates that it’s all to play for.  

*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)