Category: Sports Astrology

Please note:  All contest charts are cast for BST, hence the different date and time from that locally advertised.           

The local kick off time for this Quarter Final between Sweden and England in Zurich, Switzerland is 9pm CET on 17^th July 2025.

In contest charts, the favourites are usually signified by the rulers of the 1^st and 10^th house, whilst their rivals are represented by the 7^th and 4^th house rulers.   

Here, Saturn, (ruler of the 1^st house), represents the favourites.   

Their opponents are usually signified by the ruler of the 7^th house but when (as in this case) the Moon rules the 7^th house, her dispositor (Mars) steps in to represent them, leaving the Moon free to describe the events of the match.   

The role of Venus as dispositor of the Part of Fortune takes precedence over her role as ruler of the 4^th house.  

This leaves both teams with one planet each, as the ruler of the 10^th house (Mars) and the ruler of the 4^th house (Venus) are otherwise occupied.  

The Moon applies to conjunct the 4th house cusp: This gives a significant boost to the fortunes of the least favoured team.

Retrograde Saturn (lord 1) may receive assistance from his proximity to retrograde Neptune: Simon Chokoisky in his book “Gambler’s Dharma” notes that Neptune is energising when retrograde and has a dampening effect when direct. Here, the conjunction does not perfect, but may still be close enough to influence the fortunes of the favourites for the better.   

Mars closely applies to conjunct the South Node.  In contest charts, this is a serious debility. Mars is substitute ruler for the 7^th house, so his proximity to the South Node is bad news for the underdogs.   

At the time of writing, England have the better odds to win.  This is unsurprising, as they have a great deal of local support from the English bookies.  The reality may be more nuanced:  Sweden have yet to lose a match this tournament and finished top of Group C, while England conceded a game to France and finished second in Group D.   

England are the defending champions, making them the most likely favourites, but by a much smaller margin than the pundits suggest.  Expect a very close match, with a spirited challenge from Sweden. The applying conjunction between Mars and the South Node may prove the key to the result.   

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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).

Please note:  All contest charts are cast for BST, hence the different date and time from that locally advertised.         

The local kick off time for Club World Cup Final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey is 3pm (ET) on 13th July 2025    Both Chelsea and Paris Saint Germain can be proud of how they have played this tournament, conceding just one game each.  Of the two, Paris Saint Germain are considered this most likely to lift the Club World Cup Trophy:  As favourites they are signified by Mars (lord of the 1^st house) and the Sun (lord of the 10^th house, the house of victory for the favourites).   

Chelsea, as the rivals of the favourites, are represented by Venus, ruler of the opposing 7^th house, and Saturn (ruler of the 4^th house).   

The Moon is void of course (she makes no further aspects in her current sign).  Some astrological sports forecasters believe that if the Moon is void of course, a draw is possible.  However, this is a Cup Final – there must be a winner.  In this context, a void of course Moon shows that the status quo will be maintained, and the favourites are the likely victors.  

The South Node applies retrograde to conjunct Mars (lord 1). This is a minor affliction for PSG but would need to be much closer (within 1-2 degrees) to do serious damage.  

Neptune applies retrograde to conjunct Saturn, lord of the 4^th house (the house of victory for the underdogs).  In contest charts, Neptune can put a dampener on the match unless (as here) he is retrograde, when his effect is energising. He was certainly helpful to Spain in their recent Women’s Euro match against Italy and may prove a useful ally to Chelsea this Sunday.   Note added: 10:01 am BST on 13th July 2025 – Saturn is also retrograde. The retrograde motion of Saturn will not affect Chelsea’s performance, but may weaken Neptune’s ability to help, as the aspect, although close, will be separating.

Overall, this chart favours the favourites (mainly due to the testimony of the Void of Course Moon). However, if Neptune decides to lend his assistance to Chelsea’s cause, Paris Saint Germain may face a tougher challenge than the pundits expect.   

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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).

Please note:  All contest charts are cast for BST, hence the different date and time from that locally advertised.           

The local kick off time for this final Group B match between Spain and Italy at Bern in Switzerland is 9pm CET on 11^th July 2025   

Spain are hotly tipped to secure the top spot in their group with a win against Italy: As favourites, Spain are signified by Saturn (lord of the 1^st house) and Mars (lord of the 10^th house). 

Both the Moon (ruler of the 7^th house, the house of Spain’s rivals, Italy) and Saturn, the Moon’s dispositor already have jobs:  The Moon charting the flow of events and Saturn as the main significator for the favourites.  This means that, unusually, Italy have just one planet to represent them in this game, Venus the ruler of the 4^th house.   

The Moon immediately applies to sextile Saturn, (ruler of the 1^st house) showing an advantage for Spain. As the aspect is already so close, this may occur during the early stages of the game.   

However, the Moon then runs straight into a conjunction with Pluto.  This is bad news for Spain, as Pluto is known to reserve his malice for the most favoured team.  In contest charts, the Moon describes the general flow of events, so Pluto’s detriment is more generalised than if either of Spain’s planets (Saturn or Mars) were directly involved.  Nevertheless, this conjunction is a warning that Spain will find this game tougher than they may expect.   

Neptune applies retrograde to conjunct Saturn (lord 1) and sextile the Moon.  In his book ‘Sports Astrology’, John Frawley notes that Neptune is inconsistent in his influence but, like Pluto, may have a grudge against the favourites.  In ‘The Gambler’s Dharma’ a book which tests Vedic astrology techniques (traditional and modern) through the lens of contest charts, Simon Chokoisky observes that Neptune puts a dampener on the performance of any team whose planets or houses he contacts, unless Neptune is retrograde (as in this chart) when his influence is energising.

Clearly, more research needs to be done the effects of Neptune in contest charts, and his influence in this game will be noted to see if he helps or hinders the cause of the favourites.   

The Moon’s next (and final aspect over the usual 5-degree orb for a 90-minute football match) is a trine with the antiscion of the Part of Fortune, at 04 Gemini 14.  As with the Moon’s sextile to Saturn (lord 1) this also boosts the fortunes of Spain.   

The only testimony which directly supports Italy is a trine between the Moon and Venus (lord of the 4^th house, the house of victory for the underdogs).  At over 7 degrees distant from perfection, this trine lies well outside the 5-degree orb of reliability for 90-minute football matches so will only come into play during extra time or penalties, which may prove Italy’s best chance against their rivals.   

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Christian Astrology by William Lilly

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

Please note:  All contest charts are cast for BST, hence the different date and time from that locally advertised.          

The local kick off time for this Group A match between Norway and Iceland at Arena Thun in Switzerland is 9pm CET on 10^th July 2025  

This chart shows just one powerful testimony:  The placement of the Moon in the 1^st house, giving a boost to the fortunes of the favourites, Norway.   To make this more certain, the Moon could be closer to the house cusp but, in the absence of any more powerful testimonies, gives the advantage to Norway.

If the game started earlier, the Moon’s opposition to the part of Fortune would be equally helpful for the underdogs (Iceland).  However, by the time the game kicks off, this aspect will already be past.   

This match will give favourites Norway a chance to consolidate their place at the top of Group A and qualify for the next round.   

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At the time of writing, Germany are second favourites to be tournament victors:  Only defending champions Spain have better odds.  

In their debut match, Germany won convincingly against Poland (2-0), while Denmark conceded points to Sweden, losing 0-1 to a goal in the 55^th minute.  

This game against Germany will be Denmark’s toughest challenge in Group C, and they will need to do well to assure their place in the next round.   

The 1^st house and its ruler, Jupiter, represent favourites Germany:  At 06 Cancer 33, Jupiter is still afflicted by the Sun at 16 Cancer 44, by being ‘under the sunbeams’.  This debility is much weaker than affliction by combustion but is worthy of note.   

Mercury (ruler of the 7^th house) signify their opponents, Denmark.  

The ruler of the 10^th house would usually be co-significator for the favourites, just as the ruler of the 4^th house would co-signify the underdogs.  This chart is slightly unusual in that the ruler of the 10^th house (for Germany) is Mercury, the main significator for Denmark and the 4^th house ruler (for Denmark) is Jupiter, who is already spoken for as main significator for Germany: Jupiter’s and Mercury’s roles as rulers of the 1^st and 7^th house take precedence, so the teams have just one significator each.  

The Moon’s aspects decide more sporting contests than any other testimonies:  In this chart, she makes just one aspect of significance (over the usual 5-degree orb of reliability for 90-minute football matches), an opposition to the antiscion of Jupiter at 23 Gemini 27.  Despite the challenging nature of the opposition aspect, this boosts the fortunes of favourites, Germany.  It is a weaker than if the Moon made a bodily aspect to Jupiter, but in the absence of any stronger testimonies, is a sign that the game will go Germany’s way.   

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Please note:  All contest charts are cast for BST, hence the different date and time from that locally advertised.         

The local kick off time for the CONCACAF Gold Cup Final at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas is 6pm (Local Time) on 6th July 2025.

Both the USA and Mexico have earned their place in the CONCACAF Gold Cup Final:  Mexico are favoured to win, but eight-times trophy victors USA will not make it easy for them.   

As favourites, Mexico are signified solely by Jupiter (lord of the 1^st house).  They would usually have the ruler of the 10^th house (Mercury) as their co-significator, but (as ruler of the 7^th house) he is busy representing their rivals, USA.   

There are no testimonies in this chart which point clearly to a winner.   

The Moon applies to sextile Saturn, who can prove a general hindrance to either (or both sides) if not occupied as a significator for one of the teams.  

The next lunar aspect is a sextile to Neptune, who can also be the author of mischief when so inclined.  

The Moon’s final aspect, (over the 5-degree reliable orb for 90-minute football match) is a sextile to Pluto.  John Frawley has observed that Pluto appears to have a grudge against the favourites, but that he is most effective when on a team house cusp, or aspecting the Part of Fortune, its antiscion or dispositor by conjunction or opposition. This is not the case here, but the aspect is worth noting in the absence of anything more convincing.  

Jupiter (lord 1) is no longer combust (within approx 8 degrees of the Sun) but is still close enough (within 15 degrees) to be ‘under the sun beams’. This could prove an obstacle to the favourites, Mexico. It is only a weak affiction, but in a chart with so few other testimonies, it may be more significant.   

Although this contest chart has little in the way of major testimonies, it does not mean the game will be dull:  Saturn and Neptune have it in their power to bring generalised mischief and upsets, while Pluto’s aspect to the Moon and Jupiter’s affliction by the Sun suggest that the favourites will not find victory easy.   

A long-drawn out contest, possibly going to extra time and/or penalties is very possible.   

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The local kick off time for the final Quarter Final of this tournament at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey is 4pm (ET) on 5th July 2025    

Real Madrid are five times Club World Cup champions, and have yet to lose a game this tournament.  They are the favourites, and are signified by Mars (lord of the 1^st house) and the Sun (lord of the 10^th house, the house of victory for the favourites).   

Dortmund, as their opponents, are represented by Venus (lord of the 7^th house) and Saturn (lord of the 4^th house).  Although they are the less favoured team (at least in the opinion of the bookmakers), they too have yet to lose a game this tournament and promise another closely fought match as they battle Real Madrid for a place in the Semi-Finals.   

Looking at the contest chart, the Moon makes all the running, pointing the way to the likely result with two powerful testimonies:  She applies to conjunct the 1^st house cusp and (being within 5-degrees of the house cusp) is counted as being placed within that house.  This is a strong argument for victory for the favourites.   

The Moon’s next and final aspect (over the 5-degree orb of reliability for 90-minute football matches) is a trine to the Part of Fortune, which also favours the favourites.   

The absence of any testimonies supporting Dortmund suggests that the team which holds the record as Club World Cup Champions (Real Madrid) will be going on to the next round.  

Dortmund may be underdogs, but they too have yet to lose a game this tournament. Even with the heavens in their favour, it would be a mistake for Real Madrid to assume their place in the Semi-Finals will be easily won.  Dortmund are sure to make them work for it.   

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Please note:  All contest charts are cast for BST, hence the different date and time from that locally advertised.        

The local kick off time for the first Quarter Final of this tournament in Orlando, Florida is 3pm (ET) on 4^th July 2025   

The Moon is in the 1^st house, very close to the house cusp. This gives a strong boost to the fortunes of the favourites.   

The Moon’s first aspect is a conjunction with the antiscion of the Part of Fortune (at 06 Scorpio 19).  Although a conjunction to an antiscion is not always as reliable as a bodily conjunction, this also points to a win for the favourites.  

The Moon’s final relevant aspect is a sextile to Mars, lord of the 1^st house:  Another powerful testimony for the favourites.   This aspect is just over the 5-degree orb of reliability for 90-minute football matches, so an opportunity in extra time may prove significant.   

We have a chart overwhelmingly in favour of a win for the favourites. However, it is less easy to decide who the favourites are.   

Both Fluminense and Al-Hilal have played outstandingly during this tournament:  Fluminense have a win against Inter Milan to their credit, while Al-Hilal can boast the biggest upset of the contest so far, having defeated Manchester City by four goals to three last Tuesday.   

At the time of writing (3^rd July 2025), most bookmakers favour Al-Hilal to win, but the margin is very narrow and Fluminense have strong support as well.   

One thing is certain: This contest between well-matched teams promises to be one of the most memorable of the tournament.   

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Forecasts for the FIFA Club World Cup will continue later in the week but, for now, over to the first day of the Women’s Euro 2025 where Switzerland do battle with Norway in their opening match of the tournament.  

Please note:  All contest charts are cast for BST, hence the different date and time from that locally advertised.       

The local kick off time for this match at St Jakob-Park in Basel is 9pm.

Although Switzerland have the home advantage, the pundits consider Norway to be the stronger side. 

As favourites, Norway are signified by Saturn (lord of the 1^st house).  Their co-significator, Mars, already has a role as dispositor of the Part of Fortune which takes precedence. 

The 7^th and 4^th house (and their rulers) represent Switzerland:  Here, the 7^th house is ruled by the Moon, who already has a role describing the events of the match.  The Moon’s dispositor is Venus, who also rules the 4^th house, making her the ideal significator for Switzerland.  

So, unusually, both teams have just one planet to represent them:  Saturn for Norway and Venus for Switzerland.   

The antiscion of Venus (at 02 Leo 03, for Switzerland) opposes a retrograde Pluto.  Pluto tends to reserve his malice for the favourites so, if Switzerland are truly the underdogs, they should have little to fear.

Saturn (for favourites Norway) applies to conjunct the Part of Fortune.  This powerful testimony would award victory to Norway, but Neptune intercedes between them, preventing the aspect: Norway may have victory in their grasp, but Neptune has it in his power to deny them the win, if the mood takes him.   

Overall, this is an interesting chart, in that both teams have difficult planets to contend with.  The favourites should have the edge, but if Neptune is in the mood for mischief, unexpected outcomes are possible.   

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