{"id":4039,"date":"2016-07-03T06:58:15","date_gmt":"2016-07-03T06:58:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.lanawooster.co.uk\/?p=4039"},"modified":"2016-07-03T07:08:25","modified_gmt":"2016-07-03T07:08:25","slug":"aspects-for-the-week-beginning-3-july-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.lanawooster.co.uk\/?p=4039","title":{"rendered":"Aspects for the week beginning 3 July 2016 – Wimbledon 2"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wimbledon 2016 – Week 2<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

That first week was quite rain-drenched at Wimbledon, and there is some catching up to do to remain on schedule.\u00a0 We have had the upset of top Seeds going out (Djokovic at No. 1 and Wawrinka, No. 4 men’s Seeds and Muguruza No. 2 ladies Seed).\u00a0 Muguruza leaving makes it easier for Serena Williams to come out on top.<\/p>\n

So here is a look at the next Seeds coming up, to start the final week.\u00a0 As usual, I will be adding commentary as we go along.<\/p>\n

Men\u2019s Singles<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Kei Nishikori \u2013 No. 5 Seed<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Nishikori’s chart is very Capricornian, with Uranus\/Sun, Neptune, Saturn Moon and Mercury in that sign!\u00a0 That is 6 of his 10 planets.\u00a0 He is not completely Capricornian, though.\u00a0 The proximity of Uranus to his Sun (2 degrees) opposing Jupiter (2 degrees) means he is more flamboyant.\u00a0 But all that Capricorn makes him very grounded.\u00a0 He has 7 planets in the Cardinal signs, which makes him a leader (in a sport which is not necessarily about leadership).\u00a0 Jupiter opposes Uranus exactly which means he is more of a risk-taker than the average Capricorn, calculated risk-taking being a large part of high level tennis playing.\u00a0 Saturn conjuncts Neptune (by 4 degrees) opposed by Chiron, so depression could plague him from time to time.\u00a0 One of his greatest strengths is Saturn closely sextile his Pluto, Pluto strengthening the innate perseverance of his ruling planet Saturn to a high degree. Pluto trine Chiron is also an asset in weathering extremely difficult situations psychologically.<\/p>\n

At the beginning of week 2, Nishikori has Jupiter sextile his Chiron, which is very strong for keeping body and soul together, plus Neptune sextile his Neptune (spiritually at one), plus Pluto sextile his Pluto (psychologically rock solid). Things look good for him. At the end of Wimbledon, Neptune is still sextile Neptune, and Pluto is still sextile Pluto, but Pluto is on his natal Saturn, which is not so favourable.\u00a0 That lessens his chances of making the final.<\/p>\n

Milos Raonic \u2013 No. 6 Seed<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

I wrote in 2014:<\/p>\n

\u201cMilos has 5 planets plus the North Node in the sign of Capricorn- a steadfast line up for a tennis player.\u00a0 His Venus is exactly trine Pluto, giving him a strong presence on and off the court.\u00a0 Mars trines his North Node closely, so it is important for him to attain and sustain a peak fitness.\u00a0 His serve is highly praised in the tennis world, and that may be a product of his Mars-North Node trine.\u201d<\/p>\n

At the beginning of week 2, he has Mars opposite his natal Mars (the possibility of injury, or loss of temper).\u00a0 But Jupiter is trine his Neptune, which could regulate his mood on a higher level (e.g. rising above all those close calls).\u00a0 Saturn is also trine his Jupiter, which is steadying, though he may incline to err on the side of caution.\u00a0 At the end of Wimbledon, Jupiter is trine his Venus (which is celebratory and successful), but Uranus will be forming a T-square with his exact natal Saturn-Chiron opposition (so he will be very tense).\u00a0 He will need a little luck to come through.<\/p>\n

Richard Gasquet \u2013 No. 7 Seed <\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

I have written about Gasquet before: “…<\/em>Venus exactly on the Ascendant in Leo, which makes him astrologically a bit of an Adonis.\u00a0 But tenniswise it means he is a showman and greatly competitive.\u00a0 The competition is a very serious matter, as Saturn is at the beginning of the 5th<\/sup> House of Sport closely trine his natal Ascendant\/Venus.”<\/p>\n

At the beginning of this second week, Mercury sextiles his Mercury (a minor aspect, but favouring his nervous system). But Uranus squares his Mars (a possibility of injury or upset) which could prevent him reaching the final at some stage this week.\u00a0 At the end of Wimbledon Chiron is square his Sun (again, a possibility of injury), with no other strong aspects to back him up.\u00a0 On that reckoning, his appearance in the final looks unlikely.<\/em><\/p>\n

Tomas Berdych \u2013 No. 10 Seed<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Here’s my analysis from 2015:<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n

“As a Virgoan, Tomas is very analytical, but he has a sense of showmanship with Venus and Mars in Leo.\u00a0 We do not have his birth time, so his Moon could be in Libra or Scorpio.\u00a0 If in Scorpio, that would make him extremely emotionally intense as the Moon would be conjunct with Pluto in that sign.\u00a0 There is a lot of seriousness overall in his make up, with the Sun exactly sextile Saturn, and Venus exactly square Saturn.\u00a0 His great energy is coming from Mars closely sextile Pluto.\u00a0 He has hidden depths, and a very strong will (5 of his 10 planets in Fixed signs).”<\/p>\n

At the beginning of week 2, he has minor transit Mercury trine his natal Mercury, again strengthening to his nervous system.\u00a0 But Jupiter squares his natal Uranus (a risk too far), which may dominate his performance, dotting it with errors.\u00a0 If he were to make it right through to the final, he will have Mars sextile his Sun (energy and strength), Uranus trine his Venus (surprise), and Mars on his Saturn (a loosening of inhibition, but also tension).\u00a0 Therefore his prospects at the end of this week are better that those early this week, if he can go so far.<\/em><\/p>\n

Ladies Singles<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Simona Halep \u2013 No.5 Seed<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

From 2014:<\/p>\n

\u201cShe has Neptune conjunct her North Node natally.\u00a0 This points to spiritual leadership potential, so she may have many followers who do not only follow her for her tennis playing.\u00a0 She is Libran, one of the commonest Sun signs for tennis skill, because it involves a close monitoring of the person the other side of the net!\u201d<\/p>\n

At the beginning of week 2, Pluto is square her Mars, which raises the possibility of injury, and doesn’t help her keep her cool.\u00a0 But Jupiter trines her Neptune, so somehow she may be able to keep her equilibrium on a higher level.\u00a0 The Pluto threat could really upset the applecart, though.<\/p>\n

Roberta Vinci \u2013 No.6 Seed<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

It’s my first time looking at Roberta Vinci.\u00a0 She has two stunningly placed exact conjunctions: Venus conjunct Mars in Pisces (balancing her male and female side in this incarnation) and Jupiter conjunct Uranus in Sagittarius (the Inner Entrepreneur).\u00a0 She also has a stunning trine composed of her Sun in the last degree of Aquarius (which could be very socially evolved) trine her natal Pluto at the end of Libra (emotional and psychological intelligence).<\/p>\n

At the beginning of the second week, Chiron is on her Mars (a physical or health battle), which does not make things easy for her at this time, but she has great inner resources.\u00a0 At the end of Wimbledon if she gets through, Mars trines her Venus (some physical resilience), but Chiron is still on her Mars.\u00a0 That doesn’t look strong enough for a win.<\/p>\n

Venus Williams – No. 8 Seed<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Venus, of course, is no stranger to these pages, but she is looking stronger this year than in recent times, struggling with her debilitating Sjogren\u2019s Syndrome.\u00a0 In her natal chart, Venus has Venus conjunct her Sun in Gemini, which indicates her interest in fashion.\u00a0 Libra rises in her chart, emphasizing the rulership of Venus.\u00a0 She has the Moon conjunct Jupiter, which gives emotional positivity, and may reflect the strong women of her family.\u00a0 Mars is conjunct Saturn, so she has a great deal of control physically.<\/p>\n

At the beginning of week 2, she has minor aspect Mercury sextile her Mercury (her wits about her), Uranus sextile her Venus (strong intuition and power to surprise).\u00a0 The North Node conjuncts her Mars, which could be a karmic reward physically (there is a chance of injury, but the way she is playing it seems more a karmic strength).\u00a0 Venus trines her Ascendant, which though a minor aspect indicates a feeling of harmony.\u00a0 So good transits, but maybe only semi-final material.<\/p>\n

Madison Keys – No.9 Seed<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Another player whose chart I haven’t looked at before.\u00a0 Venus from Capricorn sextiles Saturn in her chart, so she keeps her cards close to her chest, which may make it difficult for her opponents to read her game.\u00a0 She has a difficult exact square between Jupiter and Saturn, which could make her game patchy or swing to extremes, e.g. between caution and abandon.\u00a0 Saturn trines her North Node (karmic mission) so she would be a restrained player, both in her work and in her life.\u00a0 But she has an understanding of complexity, from a conjunction of Uranus and Neptune in Capricorn, and Uranus sextiles Pluto which gives her unusual reserves of strength at times.\u00a0 Uranus also trines Chiron, which can give her remarkable powers of recovery and endurance, which combined with the healing power of Neptune trine Chiron can make her physically impressive.<\/p>\n

At the beginning of week 2, Jupiter trines her Venus (which is a winning theme), but Saturn sits on her Jupiter, so she may not feel she is fulfilling her total potential.\u00a0 More worryingly, Saturn squares her natal Saturn, so something is holding her back.\u00a0 There is some assistance from Mars trine her natal Uranus, so she is not likely to suffer injury or upset.\u00a0 At the end of Wimbledon, Neptune squares her Jupiter (she may be emotional or feel that a close call was unfair, and Uranus squares her Neptune too which is difficult, so I don’t think we are looking at the final winner.<\/p>\n

Murray now has good prospects for the final.\u00a0 Radwanska has good transits for the final, and of course Serena could still come up trumps.<\/p>\n

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

The Sun at11 degrees Cancer trines Neptune in Pisces at 11.01 a.m. this morning, so there is strength in sensitivity, and displays of emotion can be constructive, if for instance you are having a family gathering.\u00a0 Inspiration in the Arts are also favoured, and spiritual connection.<\/p>\n

Then tomorrow, also at 11.01 a.m. (so the numbers 1 and 11 could be important numerologically this week) there is a New Moon in Cancer.\u00a0 This favours a new paradigm of relationships within the family, and the experience of its bonds, plus a new appreciation of its young members and the role they play.<\/p>\n

Tuesday brings a trine between Mercury and Neptune, so again sensitivity is honoured, but this time in relation to mental processes, sharing information sensitively, and the receiving of information, e.g. through channelling.<\/p>\n

Wednesday brings emotional warmth through a trine between Venus and Mars, so that means love, romance and passion and positive connections and possibilities between them.<\/p>\n

On Thursday, it is best to lie low, unless you have already booked yourself a packed schedule.\u00a0 The Sun conjuncts Mercury in the early hours, which concentrates the mind, and you may wake up with insights.\u00a0 You may be able to see your way clearly at the outset.\u00a0 Mercury then opposes Pluto, so you may expect travel difficulties and deeply challenging communication.\u00a0 In the early afternoon, Venus squares Uranus and relationships could be subject to bizarre misunderstandings.\u00a0 The best way through that is direct telepathy, but only telepathy which is free of projections and illusions, if you can manage that.\u00a0 Finally, in the very late evening (U.K. time), the Sun opposes Pluto, so you could have a lot on your mind of a deep nature, and that may make it difficult to settle to sleep.\u00a0 If you are travelling in the evening your journey may not be easy.<\/p>\n

Now if you are in a position to reschedule your travel plans, it would be ideal to choose the next day, for Friday (8th) brings a sextile between Mercury and Jupiter.\u00a0 That is good for travel, communication and sales.\u00a0 It is good for learning and broadening the mind, and looking at life from a positive mental outlook.\u00a0 Hopefully, you can plan ahead this week.<\/p>\n

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