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World Cup 2014<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

I haven\u2019t watched one football match during the world cup, but I think my husband has watched them all.\u00a0 Nevertheless, some of the stories of this year\u2019s tournament have piqued my astrological curiosity, and I thought I would look at some of them today.\u00a0 I wrote about Luiz Suarez a couple of weeks ago, in case you missed it and would like to catch up.<\/p>\n

England<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Where did it all go wrong for our team?\u00a0 At the very start of the tournament, the United Kingdom (I do not have a separate chart for England) had Jupiter on the Moon, high hopes.\u00a0 Saturn was however squaring the U.K. Neptune (a set up for disillusionment).<\/p>\n

Much of the pressure rested on Wayne Rooney, who had a reasonable transit of Uranus trine his Uranus at the outset.\u00a0\u00a0 That should have brought the capacity to surprise, but it seems he neither distinguished or disgraced himself.<\/p>\n

Disappointment followed disappointment, and by 20th<\/sup> June England had been finally knocked out of the competition.\u00a0 By then the brilliance that had failed to show its promise for Wayne Rooney (Uranus trine his natal Uranus) had faded.\u00a0 And for the U.K. chart, a deep wound was showing\u00a0 (Pluto square the U.K. natal Chiron).\u00a0 The transits to the national chart seem to have been more relevant than the transits to that of Rooney the player.<\/p>\n

Perhaps a look at Roy Hodgson\u2019s chart may elucidate matters, I thought.\u00a0 At the start of the tournament he too had glowing transits: Uranus exactly trine his natal Sun (brilliance) and Chiron trine his natal Jupiter (excellent prospects for success!)\u00a0 By the time England were knocked out, he was still holding those wonderful transits, plus the North Node exactly trine his natal Uranus (a karmic surprise).\u00a0 A sorry tale for football, and astrology.\u00a0 It seems again that the chart of the nation was more relevant to the individual.\u00a0 Hopefully, the astrology will hold up elsewhere in the tournament.<\/p>\n

Brazil<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

A heartrending passage through the World Cup story, that of Brazil.\u00a0\u00a0 They took an economic risk in the project to host the tournament, and found it difficult to complete the work in time.\u00a0 Again, a country full of hope, but initial hopes fulfilled by getting a good way through the tournament.\u00a0 Their best player \u00a0(Neymar) honoured by his success, but then badly injured, and knocked out of the contest.\u00a0 Then at their very next game, an unprecedented 7 \u2013 1 defeat, at the hands of Germany, meant not only hope destroyed, but a sense of humiliation.<\/p>\n

At the beginning of the tournament Saturn was squaring the Brazil chart Venus (was this a portent of the sadness to come?)\u00a0 At the 7 \u2013 1 defeat in the semi-finals, Uranus was exactly conjunct Brazil\u2019s natal Chiron (a shock wound).\u00a0 Neptune was exactly square their natal Moon, too (seeing themselves as humiliated, and also some disillusionment).<\/p>\n

Neymar<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Does Neymar’s chart show his brilliance as a footballer?\u00a0 He has Mercury exactly conjunct Saturn (precision and application) and Mars sextile Pluto (great strength and energy), and his skill and complex dexterity may be depicted by his Mars close to \u00a0a conjunction of Uranus and Neptune.\u00a0 At the beginning of the World Cup he had Jupiter trine his Pluto and Pluto trine his natal Jupiter (a peak of power), plus and minus some mixed aspects.\u00a0 At the time of his injury, Mars was exactly square his Mars, which would indicate an injury, but I would not have expected it to be as severe or far reaching in its implications.<\/p>\n

Argentina<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

At the beginning of the World Cup Argentina had Saturn exactly trine its Sun (a steady climb).\u00a0 Now at the final of the tournament, Saturn squares its Mars and Uranus trines its Mars, which could indicate a tough struggle but the possibility of a sudden breakthrough for them.<\/p>\n

Messi<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Lionel Messi Is being hailed as Argentina\u2019s finest hope now.\u00a0 His footballing brilliance chartwise is shown by Jupiter (success) exactly sextile Mars (football).\u00a0 At the beginning of the tournament, his transits were glowing: Jupiter trine his natal Jupiter and Uranus sextile his Chiron, and this has been a great tournament for him.\u00a0 His personal final transits do not look remarkable.<\/p>\n

Germany<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Germany have done exceedingly well in this tournament, memorably beating Brazil 7 \u2013 1 in the semi-finals.\u00a0 Their closest transit at the beginning of the tournament was Mars trine exactly their natal Mars (good transits for football!)\u00a0 At the time they defeated Brazil, Pluto was exactly on their natal Neptune and Saturn exactly on their natal Pluto (a heavy cosmic test triumphantly won \u2013 they had trained to perfection!).\u00a0 For tonight\u2019s final, the same two transits apply, so provided they have kept up the overtraining, there is no reason why they should not win.<\/p>\n

Aspects<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Early this morning, Mercury entered the sign of Cancer, bringing a new mental tempo: from strictly factual to incorporating emotion into mental evaluations.<\/p>\n

This morning too, Venus trined Mars, so it could be an indulgent, sensual day.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 It is a good day for exercise, body awareness and body psychotherapy.\u00a0 It can be a day of pleasure-seeking, and balancing the male-female relationships in your life, as well as \u00a0balance between your own Inner male and female.\u00a0 The aspect could also bode well for tonight\u2019s final of the World Cup, as Mars rules football and Venus could add elegance to the game which has been too full of injury and foul play at times.<\/p>\n

Mars is also conjunct the North Node today, which fits well with having such a crucial football match, but if your interests do not lie there, activity and warriorship will be strongly highlighted generally, and may apply to your own karma in some way.<\/p>\n

Wednesday (16th<\/sup>) is the most important day astrologically this week.\u00a0 It starts with the Sun squaring the Nodal Axis, which is generally about karmic power play.\u00a0 You may find yourself in a group situation where people are jostling for power, but the aim should be the fair sharing of power.<\/p>\n

Jupiter in Leo<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The most important aspect of the week, by a mile, is the entry of Jupiter into Leo, which takes place at 10.30 a.m. on Wednesday.\u00a0 Hopefully, you have processed some of\u00a0 your home and family issues while Jupiter has been in Cancer for the last year.\u00a0 Pat yourself on the back for any successes in this sphere\u00a0 Jupiter as a planet is in great harmony with the sign of Leo, as its natural sign Sagittarius is a fire sign.\u00a0 Leo allows a full expression of the exuberance of Sagittarius.\u00a0 It also allows an expansion for Leos and Aries of their personalities and lifestyles, including increased foreign travel.\u00a0 All signs may experience an influx of energy when Jupiter crosses the threshold into Leo.\u00a0 Jupiter\u2019s year in Leo will benefit the pursuit of the enjoyment of life, the leisure industry, creativity and new interests.\u00a0 So mid week could bring a taste of the high life.<\/p>\n

Friday (18th<\/sup>) sees the entry of Venus into Cancer.\u00a0 Though we have lost a big player from Cancer, we have gained two everyday planets (Mercury and Venus) and so continue to monitor family issues this month.\u00a0 Venus in Cancer brings warmth and love to family relationships.<\/p>\n

There is a complex pair of aspects early on Saturday (19th<\/sup>) which may have relevance to you in planning the week.\u00a0 First, Mercury trines Neptune, an aspect of spiritual inspiration.\u00a0 But shortly afterwards, the Sun squares Mars, which is super fiery, and Health and Safety issues may need to be addressed quickly:\u00a0 check smoke alarms and have the fire extinguisher ready.\u00a0 The aspect which precedes it may mean you might suddenly have to go from meditation mode to high alert, but if you can combine the two you\u2019ll be well equipped.<\/p>\n

Overall, this week you should be buoyed up by Jupiter\u2019s entry into Leo.\u00a0 If you have a lot of activities planned for the rest of the summer, you should be super-charged in anticipation.\u00a0 Jupiter in Leo is the ultimate in feel-good factor.<\/p>\n

The week in bullet points:<\/p>\n