Strictly Come Dancing 2022 – Part 2

We’ve had a chance now to see what the contestants are made of, and a great standard has been set, with No. 10 Scores already handed out.  Craig Revel Horwood has often been awarding scores that are either abysmally low or very high, developing a Jekyll and Hyde persona.  Last night was an enthralling sojourn through the last hundred years of the BBC, as the contestants performed theme tunes for everything from Blue Peter to Casualty.  Here are my next four analyses:

Jayde Adams

Larger than life personality Jayde Adams has left me wondering where astrologically all her gusto comes from.  It turns out that she is a Sagittarian, so it is Jupiterian gusto, as befitting a comedian.  She is a female warrior, with the Sun sextile Mars.  With the Sun exactly conjunct her I.C. she has strong roots in her life.  And the Sun’s opposition to Chiron makes her very aware of her own wounds.  She has the Moon exactly conjunct Venus, so a deep understanding of the female side of life, and it is in a triple conjunction with her ruler Jupiter, so that is what she is able to transmit in her comedy.  Mercury conjunct Neptune gives the ability to channel, and the ability to engage her brain while dancing, too.  Venus conjunct Jupiter indicates a love of humanity.  Mars square Pluto gives a fierce energy, with a deal of suffering in the past.  She is a healer (Midheaven conjunct Chiron and Chiron trine Mars) and will be able to merge her conventional career (presumably as a comedian) with her karmic mission, having the Midheaven loosely conjunct her North Node.  Her stated aim around dancing with a female professional on Strictly is that she would not be able to find a male professional built like a rugby player.

Of her partner Karen Hauer she has said: “It does give me an advantage because I can lift her.”  I have previously written of Karen: “She has a dreamy Moon/Venus conjunction in Pisces, gliding with a trine to her North Node, so she will always do well in ballroom dancing!  With three planets in Libra, she also connects well in partnership”.  They both therefore have the conjunction of the Moon and Venus, increasing the sympathy and empathy between them.  And remarkably their conjunctions are sextile with one another, so there is a profound mutual understanding.  Their synastry also shows  Jayde’s Neptune (her dancing ability) exactly trine Karen’s Sun, and Karen’s Uranus (ingenuity) exactly conjunct Jayde’s Sun.  A remarkable match altogether.

Of their prospects in the competition, currently Jayde has Mars opposite her natal Mercury, so she could be quite nervy, and Jupiter square her Neptune (a heightened spiritual feeling, though some dance moves which are overblown), and Pluto trines her North Node (it’s an important time for her evolution).  And Karen has Mars trine her natal Pluto, so she will be bringing strong energy; Saturn trine her Saturn, she will be a strong disciplinarian right now; and Uranus is sextile her North Node (so she will be bringing her ingenuity to the table, and possibly feeling that her link with Jayde is karmic).  Last night they performed a Charleston to the Ballad of  Barry and Freda by Victoria Wood.

For the end of the competition, Jayde will have Mars opposite her natal Uranus (the possibility of an injury knocking her out of the competition), and Saturn square her natal Saturn (something is likely to be blocking her); Jupiter square her Neptune and Pluto trine her North Node will still be operational.  Let’s hope we have many more lovely performances from her. And Karen will have Saturn square her Chiron (also the possibility of frustration, blocking and health issues) but Uranus sextile her natal Venus, a friend for life.

Will Mellor

I know him best as the villain Harvey in Coronation Street, but he is known for countless other roles, for example in Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps, and he has starred in Broadchurch.  He has scored highly in the contest so far, except for when he went down with a cold a week ago.

Will has half his planets (5) in the Cardinal signs, which would make him a good leader.  He has intelligence, with the Sun closely conjunct Mercury, and with the placing of this conjunction in Aries I would expect him to have a talent for accounting.  One of the judges described him as “pushy” yesterday.  His Sun is exactly trine Neptune, so he is imaginative and can channel when portraying a role.  With the Sun/Mercury opposite Pluto, he can do drama too (hence the villain Harvey in Corrie, a convincing murderer).  Venus trines Saturn in his chart, so he is loyal in friendship.  Mars is closely trine Uranus, so he may have a talent for engineering too.  Like Jayde, he has Mars square Pluto, so I will reiterate “a fierce energy, with a deal of suffering in the past.”  He also has the Warrior Archetype, with Mars trine the North Node.

His dance partner is Nancy Xu, who has the Sun in performing Leo, but a fair deal of Earth signs, so is at the same time very grounded.  She is a hard taskmaster, with the Sun opposite Saturn, and has a dynamic and hardworking triple conjunction of Venus/Mars/Mercury in Virgo.  She also has a powerful square between Jupiter and Pluto.  Their synastry shows his Uranus square her Sun (there could be the occasional estrangement between them), and his Pluto square her Uranus (capable of instilling transformations in each other), plus his Mars sextiles her Venus (they will be able to portray the romance, and indeed at least one of their dances was pretty raunchy).

As to their transits, his at the moment are Chiron on his Sun (hence the cold!), Neptune on his Venus (social confusion; connecting with dance and music forms), Pluto opposite his Saturn (some inner conflict), and Chiron trine his Neptune (his dance muse operating beautifully). Hers are the North Node trine her natal Neptune (formative experiences in dance, perhaps euphoric), Chiron square her natal Neptune (she may not feel 100%), and Uranus opposite her natal Pluto (a time of transformation).  Last night they performed a strident version of a Viennese Waltz to the theme tune of Line of Duty.

At the end of the contest, his transits are looking very low key, so that could mean, despite his obvious talent, he may not make it to the final.  Hers will be Saturn opposite her Jupiter (she may be stopped in her tracks), but the North Node trine her natal Uranus (there may be an exciting opportunity opening up for her around that time), and Uranus trine her natal Neptune (again, further opportunity).

Ellie Taylor

Another female comedian, another Sagittarian, is tall and lanky Ellie Taylor.  She was born in the same segment (the first decanate) of Sagittarius as Jayde, and in fact their Suns are only one degree apart.  But Ellie is even more Sagittarian (anything for a laugh) than Jayde, with the Sun/Uranus, Jupiter (the ruling planet of Sagittarius)/Mercury and Neptune all in that sign.  She really has a radiant air of joviality, and I admit, does make me smile.  In another coincidence, she also has the Sun sextile Mars (though exact), which I pointed out for Jayde was the “female warrior”.  Her Sun conjunct Uranus gives her a brilliant quick-fire quality, worthy of appearances on Mock the Week (now sadly gone this week).  She has a facility with words, from Mercury exactly sextile Venus, and a wide ranging mind (from Mercury conjunct Jupiter).  Mars sextile Uranus gives an electrical quality to her energy.

She is partnered with Johannes Radebe, of who I wrote when he joined Strictly:

“He has 6 Fire planets, and was born close to a New Moon in Taurus.  His dance credentials include the Sun closely trine Neptune.  He could do well in the dramatic dances such as the Paso Doble, with the Sun opposite closely Pluto.”  Ellie too is high in Fire (5 planets), so there may be fiery exchanges between the two of them.  Their synastry shows: her Sun trine his Venus (a high mutual regard), but her Mars opposes his Venus, which could bring some tension.  His Saturn sextile her Venus will be loyal and protective, though.

As for their prospects in the competition:  Her transits now show up Saturn sextile her Jupiter (she will be trying really hard to be disciplined).  His transits now show Mars sextile his Mercury (extra vigour of body and mind), Pluto square his Mercury (some mental tension, almost explosive), Chiron sextile his Mars (some learning about healing), and Chiron on his Jupiter (learning about comedy).  Last night they performed a beautiful tango to the theme tune of Casualty.  Hearing it will never be the same again – it will always conjure up for me their splendid performance.

Her transits at the end show Saturn sextile her Mercury (a healthy acceptance of her limits and boundaries), Saturn trine her natal Venus (a quiet sense of satisfaction in what she did accomplish), and the South Node on her natal Saturn (some karmic lesson and learning).  His transits at the end  have Chiron still on his Jupiter, and Saturn sextile his Saturn (a steady phase in his career).  Therefore, nothing from either of them to show an appearance at the final.

Hamza Yassin

Sudanese born Hamza Yassin is such an arresting and engaging performer: I could watch his long locks swinging around the dance floor lilke a whirling dervish all night long!  He is a wild life expert, but also appears on CBeebies, as I found out recently when my little granddaughter visited.  He exudes the Piscean gentleness and shyness of his Sun sign, yet holds a spellbinding power from something else in his chart (we do not have a birth time).  He’s a cameraman (Pisces and Neptune rule the filmic arts).  He is definitely his own man, with 7 planets in Cardinal signs, and is appropriately earthy for a wildlife expert (6 planets in Earth).  However, he has 0 Fire planets, which is maybe why he comes over as being so calm.  His Sun trines Jupiter, giving him a love of freedom and wide open spaces.  With Mercury exactly conjunct his North Node, his karmic mission is to be a Teacher. He has a complex energy (Mars aspects) with Mars conjunct Saturn (some restraint), Mars conjunct Neptune (great physical sensitivity) and Mars sextile Pluto (deep but constructive energies; that is possibly the spellbinding power I referred to earlier).

He is partnered with new professional Polishwoman Jowita Przystal, who won the competition “The Greatest Dancer”, part of the prize being to appear on Strictly.  She is a performing Leo, with Mercury sextile Jupiter (signifying prowess in linguistics and wide-ranging travel).  Her dominant element is Water (5 planets), so she will portray emotion well.  Their synastry shows a good mental rapport (Her Mercury trine his Uranus) with possible telepathy, a karmic link (her Venus trines his North Node, great dynamism between them (her Jupiter sextiles his Uranus), and her Pluto sextile his Venus (deep relating).

His transits now: Uranus trine his Mars, electrifying moves, Jupiter square his Jupiter, expansive moves, Chiron square his Neptune (out of his comfort zone), North Node trine his Neptune (coming into his Inner Dancer), Saturn square his natal Pluto (some tough psychological aspects to this challenge) and Uranus opposite his Pluto (a time of transformation and change).  That’s a lot for one person to be dealing with at one time!  Last night they performed a quickstep in Polar Exploration suits.

Her transits now: Neptune sextile her natal Uranus (a time of dealing with complexity), and Pluto sextile her natal Pluto (self-empowerment). His transits at the end of the contest: Uranus square his natal Mercury (he could be mentally exhausted).  Her transits at the end of the contest: She will still have Neptune sextile her natal Uranus.  I think somehow their chances will peter out before the final.

None of these four seem to have outstanding winning transits.  So I will be looking at four more in the not too distant future, in the quest to find outstanding final transits!

Aspects

Last week’s aspects were certainly true to form: I highlighted drama on Wednesday, from Pluto squaring the Sun.  This manifested in the resignation/sacking of Suella Braverman, the Home Secretary, then later bullying in Parliament in the fracking vote.  Then I wrote “more drama” for Thursday, based on Pluto squaring Venus.  That of course, was the resignation of the Prime Minister herself, the “not a quitter” Liz Truss.  I may be writing about a new Prime Minister next Sunday!

Today’s aspects are numerous enough to put down a timetable for you:

1 a.m.: Mercury trine Saturn – This combines mental work with practicality, and brings focus and realism to the mental activities.  So it is a good day for making plans.  Serious conversations can also safely take place under this aspect.

4.07 a.m.: Saturn Stationary, prior to turning Direct – This may be experienced as a relief to some, especially for Capricornians, and may release some of their chains or burdens.  Certain matters which have been stuck since June, may slowly start to make progress again.

7.52 a.m.: Venus enters Scorpio, so emotions and passions could be heightened.  This is a time when deep feelings can be experienced and expressed.  Her previous sojourn through Libra focussed on relationships, and on entering Scorpio the quality of relationship deepens.  You can take a relationship to the next level.  Venus will change sign again on 16th November, so make the most of the opportunity.

10.36 a.m: Sun enters Scorpio – Under the Sun in Libra, we were going for negotiation, but now we need to confront the deeper issues and find more lasting solutions which treat the causes and not just the symptoms of a situation.  For this we need more insight, resolve and conviction, qualities of this sign.  The Scorpio gig is a grittier requirement.  You may see two sides becoming more entrenched in a stand off.  With two ingresses in one day, into the same day, you may register the sea-change.

Tuesday (25th) is the chance of a new beginning, with the New Moon and Eclipse at 2 degrees Scorpio.  By then we may be starting to get to grips with the Scorpio season, and sense where we need to place our intentions, be it on financial matters (a Scorpio province) or sending healing for the turbulent world economy.  This is one of the most potent New Moons of the year, and a heightened turning point by virtue of being an Eclipse.  It is a good time to re-set your intentions about life, and to create a new beginning.  Re-setting our government is obviously on the cards for Tuesday, as Monday will be crucial for knowing better how we stand in relation to a new Prime Minister. There may be a certain amount of letting go required, before the fresh start can be established.  You might find yourself being ruthless with your de-cluttering, in accordance with your recent re-evaluation of the past.

The early hours of Thursday (27th) brings us a welcome trine, that of Mercury with Mars.  This will bring a better sense of flow, with Mercury trine Mars.  Your dream life may be vivid.  You may emerge early in the morning starting the day bright and breezy.  Communications may zip along, and the day could be very productive.  You can put your ideas into practice.  Much can be accomplished, in the morning.

But at lunchtime (in the U.K.), Pluto will square Mercury, and there may be a setback or a reversal, so make sure your actions in the morning are solid.  Perhaps there is a twist in the political plot, in the manner of last week.  You may encounter awkward communications or travel.  You may need extra ‘me time’ in order to separate yourself from worried pronouncements about the state of the world.  If you do engage in chatter, choose a worthwhile subject.

Friday (28th) sees Jupiter re-enter Pisces, from its retrograde motion, just briefly until 20th December.  Jupiter entered Aries in May, bringing a much more go-ahead vibe, so we will be back in a more compassionate and introverted mode until just before Christmas.  This may be in connection with the much more thoughtful and stripped back run up to a more economical Christmas that many of us face.  The brashness of Trussonomics will be rowed back on, in this period, before we can recover a little of the gung ho way of being which characterizes Jupiter in Aries.  Then we might be able to do Jupiter in Aries more wisely, or have a more grown up government.  A general election could do that…

Our final astrological feature of the week is Mercury entering Scorpio on Saturday (29th).  By then we’ll be fully immersed in the Scorpio energies.  Collectively, we will look into matters more deeply and forensically.  In your own personal life, you will have more courage to look at what really matters, and to worry less about how things appear to others.  In politics, there will need to be greater accountability, and the holding up of hands, as befits this sign.

The week in bullet points:

  • Today – complex energies, deep and steady
  • Tuesday – new beginning
  • Thursday – the early bird catches the worm; then the worm turns
  • Friday – back to caring and sharing
  • Saturday – courage and depth
Date: Oct 23rd, 2022 · Comments RSS · Tags: Celebrities