Strictly Come Dancing 2022 – Part 3

This is my third blog attempting to cover the contestants for this year’s contest.  So far, some really wonderful dancers have been eliminated because the public have been voting in the “joke” performer Tony Adams.  Meanwhile he has honed his dance skills, to make it more difficult to eliminate him.  As there are five contestants I haven’t yet covered, I am now completing my researches.

Helen Skelton

Helen Skelton is a Cancerian mother of three, and her big breakthrough came when she began presenting Blue Peter in 2008.  She subsequently took part in many adventurous challenges, as Blue Peter presenters often do!  These included kayaking down the Amazon, and cycling to the South Pole, all for charity.  This adventurous streak comes from her Sun trine Jupiter and South Node in Sagittarius.  She trained originally in Journalism, and has a trine between her Mercury and Jupiter which fits her for that and for presenting.  She has a tricky love life, with a T-square between Venus and Jupiter/Uranus opposite her Chiron.  She married in 2013, and had her third child last December (2021), and she reported that her husband had left in April of this year.  But her Jupiter/Uranus conjunction is very enterprising.  She has had Pluto opposing her Sun this year, including during the period of the Strictly contest, so she has been super brave to take part (natally she has the resources of an unaspected Mars and Moon in Scorpio).

She is paired with Gorka Marquez, of whom I have written “With the Sun exactly trine his Neptune, he is born to dance.  The Moon square Mars means he could be quick to temper.  But Mercury trine exactly Saturn at the same time gives him good concentration – he could be a hard taskmaster.”

Their synastry shows his Venus trine her natal Neptune, a natural attunement which translates well into dance; his Venus sextile her natal Pluto, which enables her to express her deep feelings, his Mars on her Chiron, so her wounds are brought up to the surface for healing; his Uranus trine her natal Venus, he can take her out of herself – all in all, a healing relationship.

Their prospects for the tournament: this weekend for her – she has Neptune square her Nodal Axis (some confusion), Pluto still opposite her natal Sun, and Pluto square her Pluto. Gorka does not have standout transits.  For the final weekend:  she will still have Neptune square her Nodal Axis and Pluto square her Pluto, but Pluto square her Saturn will add some strength.  Gorka will have Mars square his natal Sun (danger zone) and Uranus opposite his natal Pluto (difficult change).  Therefore they may go out of the contest imminently, despite being a great dance couple – last week’s jive was superb.

Tyler West

Tyler has the Sun in Aries, and boy does he have the energy to match!  He has worked presenting children’s television programmes, as well as broadcasting on radio.  With half his planets (5) in Cardinal signs, he is a natural leader – that may stand him in good stead in the ballroom dances!  His Sun is conjunct Mercury, so he may be good with numbers – again that will help count the beats, especially in the cha cha!  His Sun in Aries is conjunct Mars, which adds extra energy on top of the natural energy of Aries.  And his Sun squares Jupiter, providing extra enthusiasm, making for a wholehearted individual.  His Sun exactly opposes Chiron, so he may be prone to health crises.  Mercury exactly squares Jupiter, so he may be prone to overload himself with information or things to do.  Venus trines Neptune in his chart, which is superb for dance sensitivity.  He is not all confidence though, as Saturn conjoins with his Mars from the sign of Pisces, so he sometimes considers his direction carefully.  Mars sextile Uranus provides electrical energy, and we’ve certainly seen a lot of electricity in his performances.  And Mars (my how supercharged his Mars is!) trines Pluto, giving him a powerhouse of energy.  With Chiron conjunct his North Node in Libra, there is healing potential in his karmic mission, possibly in the realm of relationships.

He is paired with bright red-haired Dianne Buswell (who advised on “hair” on The Wheel), of whom I have written “She is a… supportive Taurean, with Chiron, Mars and the Moon in Cancer (the sign of musical rhythm).”  Their synastry shows her Mercury sextile his Mars (good mutual co-ordination), their Venuses exactly conjunct (a harmonious personal relationship). Tyler has his Neptune trine her Venus, ideal for dancing.  Their Marses are locked in an exact square, so some tension to balance out the harmony!  His Chiron trines her Jupiter, to mutual benefit.  Her Neptune squares his Sun, which can confuse him; and her Neptune also squares his Chiron, creating a creative T-square of tension.

Their performance level was raised again last night. Their transits this weekend: Tyler has Uranus trine his Jupiter (the power to surprise with a good result), and Jupiter on his Saturn (raising his game).  She has Saturn square her Sun (a slightly stifled performance), but North Node trine her Saturn (on point karmically), Chiron square her Saturn (other factors hampering her), North Node trine her Neptune (on point spiritually), Chiron square her Neptune (perhaps some health issue going on) and the South Node on her Pluto (dealing with something karmically in her life) – a lot of complexity going on for her.

Their transits at the final: Mars sextiles his Sun (dancing with strength, speed and vigour), Chiron on his Sun (health issues or healing), Pluto trine his Venus (reaching potential artistically), Uranus still trine his Jupiter, Jupiter still on his Saturn, Pluto on his Neptune.  He could overcome all issues and reach the final.

For Dianne, Pluto trines her Venus (reaching potential artistically), Chiron still squares her Neptune.  But if she gets through the intervening period, some of her tricky aspects will be receding, and she too could overcome all issues.  This astrologically could be a contending pair for the final.

Fleur East

Fleur is half-Ghanaian, and studied journalism and contemporary history at London University, before coming second in X-Factor in 2014.  A passionate, energetic and driven Scorpio, she comes across on the dance floor as a force of nature.  Of course, she has Pluto conjunct her Sun, magnifying her Scorpio qualities.  She has half (5) of her planets in the Fixed signs, making her very strong willed indeed, in whatever she sets her mind to.  Sun exactly sextile Neptune increases her sensitivity, and also her talent for the medium of dance.  Mercury conjoins Pluto, so she is a deep thinker.  And with Mercury also trine Chiron, she has a problem-solving brain.  Jupiter trine Saturn gives her balanced judgement, and Jupiter trine Uranus gives her entrepreneurial skills.  The Nodal Axis is at 0 degrees Aries, a point which focuses karmically on the development of the Self.  She scored 39 points last night for her “Hot, Hot, Hot!” Samba, topping the leaderboard.

Some of the new professionals this year are “Hot, Hot, Hot!”  She is partnered with newbie Vito Coppola, with a suitably musical Sun and Moon sign of Libra.  Their synastry shows her Mars on his Mercury (his mind is fired up by her energy!)  Her Mercury conjoins his Venus, which is good for communication and friendship.  There is also a spark, with her Mars square his Uranus.

Their transits now: She has Neptune trine her Venus (inspired dance), Chiron opposite her Mars (slight dancer of injury), Saturn sextile her Saturn (incredible discipline) and Mars opposite her natal Uranus (unpredictability in her life).  He has Pluto trine his Jupiter (all power to him at the moment), Nodal Axis square his Saturn (tempers some of his will, on the other hand, through karmic considerations), and Chiron square his natal Uranus (unpredictability, including in health).

Their transits for the final:  She still has Neptune trine her Venus (so she could follow through with a beautiful level of dancing), Mars trine her Mars (super energy, through the roof even for her), and Chiron still opposite her Mars (still on the edge).  He will have Pluto exactly trine his Jupiter to the day (a phenomenal high), Mars trine his Saturn (extra effort), Chiron sextile his Saturn (problem resolving), but Saturn square his Pluto.  They could make the final, but I don’t think they will lift the trophy.  She has been in the dance-off twice.  Can she win over the public?

Tony Adams

Tony Adams has de-railed this contest.  Can he continue to do so?

As a Libran, ex-Arsenal playerTony Adams does not have a typically footballing chart, but Libra may explain his ability to learn musicality, enough to keep him in the game of Strictly.  Like Fleur East, he has 5 planets in the Fixed signs, and the determination to go with that.  Moreover, his Sun is loosely conjunct Venus, so the musicality which looked completely lacking on his first appearance in Strictly, was there beneath the surface.  Mercury square Jupiter describes a mind that gets overstretched, which could also be applied to some comments from the judges that he is “all over the place”.  He was born during the high intensity years of the mid-1960s when the anarchic and chaotic conjunction of Uranus and Pluto was operative in Virgo.  He has been the wild card in the competition, and this may be described by his karmic mission of Uranus (the wild card) trine his North Node (karma), as if it is his job to shake things up.

He is partnered with the brilliant Katya Jones, of whom I have written “a solid dependable Taurean, with the nimbleness of a few planets sprinkled in Gemini.  She has a very positive mindset from Mercury conjunct Jupiter, which together with Joe’s positivity can move mountains.”  Is there no rawness she cannot tame?  She is also incredibly ingenious in her choreography.  Their synastry, though there is rumoured tension between them, has a surprising dynamism, from his Uranus trine her Sun, and his Jupiter sextile her Venus.  The tension comes from his Venus square her Mars.

Their prospects?  This weekend Mars is square his Saturn, and Uranus is transiting his North Node, plus he has Neptune on his Chiron.  This could be the week he goes out.  For Katya, her transits are lacklustre, which supports this.  She has done her best!

For the final (a highly unlikely prospect), he has Saturn square his Neptune (disappointment and disillusionment, though he must be realistic!)  It may refer to something else in his life.  Katya will have Saturn square her Sun (deflation), Mars on her Jupiter (a desire for pastures new), Chiron sextile her natal Jupiter (recuperation, and possibly a new opportunity), and Chiron square her Neptune (some draining of energy at the same time).

I need say no more.

Molly Rainford

Young singer Molly Rainford, born in the year 2000, is a definite favourite with the judges.  She has the verve of her Sun in Sagittarius, and has had consistently high scores but has been in the dance-off.  She entered the public eye as an 11-year old on Britain’s Got Talent, but has subsequently worked as an actress and television presenter.  She has half her planets (5) in Air signs, so primarily processes her experiences through the mind.  However, she produced a steamy Rumba last night, and was pronounced by one of the judges to have given a “more mature” performance.  She has Mercury sextile Venus in her natal chart, so is a good communicator., and Mars trines Jupiter giving her the ability to combine energy and enthusiasm.  There is also an electrical quality to her energy, with Mars trine Uranus.  She also has the energy powerhouse Mars sextile Pluto, so she can always find the energy she needs.  Jupiter trine Neptune means she can be inspired, and has enough faith in life and in herself to do well.  Power can be a sticky issue for her though, with Jupiter opposite Pluto.

She is partnered with incoming new professional Carlos Gu.  We do not have a birth date for him, though!  We know his age to be 28, so he could be proving himself on his first Saturn Return.  So on transits we can only go on Molly’s own prospects.  This weekend she has the South Node on her Mercury, it’s an important and instructive time for her, and karmic, too.  Pluto is trine her natal Saturn, so she may feel powerful and in control.  Uranus squaring her natal Uranus brings the surprise element in her life now – she certainly was pleasantly surprised at her score last night.  Chiron also trines her Pluto.  Looking forward, beyond Blackpool next week, and right to the end of the contest, Mars will be opposite her natal Pluto (explosive) but Jupiter will be trine her Sun (lucky), which is an unusual mixture.  What may tip the balance is that the Pluto trine to her natal Saturn is exact on the day, and that could produce an exciting and tight final.  She may get there.

So…we have three possible contenders this week for the final: Tyler West, Fleur East and Molly Rainford, in that order.  Also highlighted from an earlier blog Kym Marsh, though the public do not seem keen on any of the women, having put them in the dance-offs.

Aspects

Some reasonable aspects this week, and we start today with Venus sextile Pluto.  This aspect has the capacity to get to the root of a problem, be it Love and/or Money, both of which are represented by aspects of Venus and Pluto.  It could be a time of difficult but rewarding soul searching with loved ones.  In finance, there could be hard won but satisfying bargaining and balancing.  If you are an artist or musician, you could take a step further in your art, and deepen the value and content of the material you are working with.

Tuesday (15th) brings another sextile, that of Mercury with Pluto, which takes place in the early hours of the morning.  You could make real progress, or have deeply meaningful dreams.  This aspect can produce profound thought and communication,  honouring the gravity of a situation if necessary, and enabling meaningful debate to occur.  If you have something important lined up, you may be successful in getting your point across.

Just a little later, but still in the early hours, the Sun trines Neptune, enhancing inspiration even further.  Your dreams could be magical, and produce a morning glow!  It promises a graceful day:   expand your consciousness, and allow your imagination to embellish your work, or project in hand.

After breakfast, we are treated to the best aspect of the year (most Astrologers would agree), that of Venus trine Jupiter.  Something may provide you with a richness of heart.  Venus with Jupiter is so very social, and can be romantic too.  It’s an aspect to savour and enjoy.  Proposals and engagements often occur under this combination.

Venus enters Sagittarius on Wednesday (16th), which expands the social outlook.  You may be gearing up for Christmas or be getting into party mood.  Venus in Sagittarius ensures that the mood stays through to 10th December, when she enters Capricorn.  The mood is there if you need it.  Venus in Sagittarius is a good-will-to-all men and women vibe.

More good news for that day, the aspect of good news itself: Mercury trine Jupiter.  This could bring productivity, and good conversation.  .  Mercury trine Jupiter expands our minds and philosophies.  This is an upbeat vibe mentally, and can bring opportunities.  It is also helpful for writing projects and studying.

Another change of sign occurs on Thursday (17th), with Mercury entering Sagittarius.  Mercury leaves the intense mental requirements of Scorpio, and enters into the more upbeat mindset of the sign of Sagittarius.  Increased optimism may give rise to widening horizons, more positivity, and luck.

More positivity on Friday (18th), with the Sun sextile with Pluto, which can bring powerful help.  If you dig deep, you can find the treasure you need.  It is a profound aspect which may help to show us the direction we need to solve our collective problems, and understanding the meaning behind our dilemmas.  This sextile can bring a profound air of quiet contemplation.  Use the opportunity of this aspect to strengthen your situation…

…For the more difficult aspect of Mars square Neptune occurs right at the end of the week, on Saturday (19th), after hopefully a week of real progress, so allow some space on the Saturday to digest experiences and deal with any strange glitches.  Mars likes to act unimpeded, but Neptune forces it to be more sensitive, and possibly also more spiritualized.  Energies may be frittered, and water currents could be flowing in unhelpful directions, e.g. leaks.  Generally under such an aspect, meditation can be helpful, and particularly those which combine physical movement with a stilling of the mind, such as Tai Chi.

The week in bullet points:

  • Today – Love and Money in Harmony
  • Tuesday – Deep and Meaningful; Enhanced Inspiration; Social and Romantic
  • Wednesday – Expanding Social Outlook; Expansive Communication
  • Thursday – Increased Optimism
  • Friday – Digging Deep to find Treasure
  • Saturday – Drained Energy
Date: Nov 13th, 2022 · Comments RSS · Tags: Celebrities