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Wimbledon 2019<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Setting out my stall for Wimbledon 2019…!\u00a0 As usual, I will look at the top four seeds for the Women’s and Men’s tennis.<\/p>\n

Women’s Seeds<\/u><\/p>\n

No. 1 Seed: Ashleigh Barty<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Australian Ashleigh Barty’s is a chart I haven’t looked at before.\u00a0 She won the French Open earlier this month.\u00a0 As a child, she was considered a tennis prodigy, but later took time out to play semi-professional cricket.\u00a0 She returned to tennis in 2016.<\/p>\n

She has Sun in Taurus (of short stature) square exactly Uranus – making her a maverick, who thrives on the power of surprise.\u00a0 She also has Mercury loosely opposite Pluto, a possible fearlessness once she overcomes her initial fears.\u00a0 But the possible secret of her success is Saturn trine exactly Pluto natally, a superstrength.\u00a0 With the North Node conjunct Chiron in Libra, she has a healing karmic mission, possibly for later in life.<\/p>\n

At her Grand Slam win, Uranus was transiting her natal Sun and squaring her natal Uranus, emphasizing the role of Uranus and the power of surprise in her chart and transits.\u00a0 Her \u00a0transits for beginning of Wimbledon show:\u00a0 Jupiter sextile her North Node (she feels on a roll starting out); \u00a0contrastingly Saturn on her Jupiter, a little held back, or honing her self-discipline; and\u00a0 Neptune square her Venus – some complexity in her personal life.<\/p>\n

For the end of Wimbledon: Jupiter still sextile her natal North Node, Saturn still on her Jupiter, Saturn square her Nodal Axis (not easy karma), and Neptune still square her Venus.<\/p>\n

I would not expect her to win Wimbledon under these transits.<\/p>\n

No. 2 Seed: Naomi Osaka<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Another chart I haven’t looked at before is that of Japanese tennis player Naomi Osaka (born in Osaka), who won the Australian Open in January playing Serena Williams in the final.<\/p>\n

Being born on a Full Moon (the Sun opposite the Moon), she may arouse strong emotions in others.\u00a0 She says of herself “I fight myself a lot”.\u00a0 She has the Sun conjunct closely Mercury in Libra, but has a difficult set of aspects in her natal chart: the Sun opposite Saturn and square Neptune. Mars sextile exactly Jupiter in her chart, bringing excellent energy and enthusiasm – she has a an aggressive playing style and a powerful serve.\u00a0 Jupiter conjunct Uranus loosely in Aquarius (The Entrepreneur) may be a factor in her success.<\/p>\n

Her ex-coach Sascha Bajin said of her:<\/p>\n

“I thought she was a little bit more of a diva because she didn’t talk much. She doesn’t really look at someone’s eyes, but that’s just because she was always so shy … Back then I didn’t know for what reason.”<\/p>\n

The stand out transits for her Grand Slam win were Jupiter trine her natal Saturn, and Jupiter square her Nodal Axis, reasonable transits for a win.\u00a0 She is to play tomorrow on the first day of Wimbledon, against Putinsteva.\u00a0 Her transits will include: Pluto square her Sun (a difficult time psychologically) and Jupiter trine her Saturn, as at Australian Open win.\u00a0 At the end of Wimbledon she’ll still have Jupiter trine her Saturn but loosely.\u00a0 But in addition she will have Saturn square her Saturn (a test) and the Nodal Axis square her Saturn.\u00a0 These do not look like a winning set of transits.<\/p>\n

No. 3 Seed: Karolina Pliskova<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Karolina won yesterday at Eastbourne against Kerber.\u00a0 Her transits will be almost the same for the beginning of Wimbledon: Saturn on her Uranus in Capricorn (overcoming the odds), the South Node on her Uranus, Saturn on her Neptune, Neptune sextile her Neptune (spiritual balance), the South Node on her Neptune (all in all, a karmic time), plus Pluto sextile her Pluto (self-empowerment).\u00a0 So far so good, that looks quite good for the start of Wimbledon.<\/p>\n

Her transits for the end of Wimbledon look even better: Uranus exactly trine her natal Jupiter (success), Jupiter sextile her Saturn (encouragement), Saturn still on her Uranus (which didn’t harm her chances at Eastbourne), South Node still on her Uranus, and Neptune and Pluto still in favourable position.<\/p>\n

There is a possible winning set of transits.\u00a0 This could be her time.<\/p>\n

No. 4 Seed: Kiki Bertens<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Kiki was defeated in the final at Eastbourne by Karolina Pliskova.\u00a0 Her appearance in that final, as with Karolina Pliskova, will hold the same or similar transits to the beginning of Wimbledon:\u00a0 She has Jupiter on her Sun, so she will be hopeful and fresh from the Eastbourne final;\u00a0 Neptune squares her natal Sun, so there is some confusion and sensitivity in her life at the moment; Pluto sextile her Pluto, like Karolina Pliskova, but without the added advantage of Neptune sextile natal Neptune.<\/p>\n

By the end of Wimbledon, she loses the upbeat Jupiter transit to the Sun; Neptune still squares the Sun; Mars trines her Mars, a minor energetic boost; and she retains Pluto sextile Pluto.\u00a0 She therefore doesn’t gain any ground over, say Pliskova’s transits or other opponents.<\/p>\n

Therefore, of these four, Karolina Pliskova has my vote for the final and\/or the title.\u00a0 This is dependent on the form and astrological form of other players, which I will try and work with as they come up the ranks.
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Men’s Seeds<\/u><\/p>\n

No. 1 Seed: Novak Djokovic<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

What can I say about defending champion Novak Djokovic? Novak seems to win even if he has lousy transits, defying the astrological odds!<\/p>\n

At the beginning of Wimbledon he has: Jupiter opposite his natal Mercury – a little over-optimistic or complacent (he will still breeze through it!); Uranus exactly on his Venus to the day, some magic in his private life; Neptune squaring his natal Saturn, something sapping at his energy (though Mars closely trine his natal Sun) or a possible health condition.\u00a0 That is all a bit lacklustre for a start, but it is difficult imagining Novak Djokovic not getting through a first round.<\/p>\n

The picture for the end of Wimbledon shows: Uranus still on his Venus (though waning), Neptune still squaring his Saturn, and Mars squaring his Pluto exact to the day (a hint of danger).\u00a0 These aspects don’t look promising, but I won’t repeat the mistake of counting Djokovic out!<\/p>\n

No. 2 Seed: Roger Federer<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Roger is reportedly worried that not enough good players are coming up through the ranks.\u00a0 He and Novak and Rafael have dominated the top table for so long.<\/p>\n

For the beginning of Wimbledon: Jupiter squares his natal Venus in the 1st House in Virgo, while Saturn trines his natal Venus (a duo of aspects which suggests swings and roundabouts); the North Node sextiles his natal Venus bringing him some karmic satisfaction, but that may be in his private life; Chiron opposes his natal Jupiter in 1st House in Libra, there is some imbalance or healing which needs to be healed; and finally Pluto squares his Pluto in Libra in 2nd House, so he may have some financial wrangles ongoing, and psychologically he may feel challenged.<\/p>\n

By the end of Wimbledon, the picture is looking much more optimistic: Jupiter will be exactly trine his natal Sun, so he is in with a chance!; Saturn will be trine his Venus, holding him steady; Neptune will be opposite his Venus in 1st House in Virgo, personally confusing; the North Node will still be sextile his natal Venus,\u00a0 Mars will be sextile his Jupiter, which is super enthusiastic; Chiron will still oppose \u00a0his natal Jupiter but also opposing his natal Saturn in the 1st House in Libra; Pluto still square exactly his Pluto and exact to the day.\u00a0 If he wins he will feel it is against the odds, and a memorable achievement among many.<\/p>\n

No. 3 Seed: Rafael Nadal<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Rafael won the French Open at Roland Garros (his tournament) at the beginning of June, but feels aggrieved that Roger Federer has been seeded above him.<\/p>\n

The transits for the Roland Garros win were as follows: \u00a0Mars on his Pluto, which turned out not to be as dicey as I thought.\u00a0 Jupiter was square his Jupiter, and he used the luck and avoid the pitfalls of that;\u00a0 Chiron was trine his Saturn, a measured healing force.\u00a0 Jupiter was conjunct his natal Uranus (luck and surprise), but on the wane.\u00a0 Uranus was opposing his natal Pluto (great tension) also on the wane; Uranus was also trine his Neptune, so his intuition was strong. <\/strong><\/p>\n

On to his Wimbledon prospects: At the beginning, Pluto will be on his Mars (again, could be dicey);\u00a0 Chiron will still trine his Saturn as at Roland Garros, a measured healing force; \u00a0Uranus will still be trine his Neptune also as at Roland Garros, so his intuition will still be strong. <\/strong><\/p>\n

By the end, that Chiron-Saturn trine will still be there, but not much else of note. So not much help from the stars, not a very distinguished or powerful array of transits at all.\u00a0 He had a lot going on in his charts at the final of Roland Garros. (though a mixed bag).\u00a0 He has very little going on at the end of Wimbledon.\u00a0 Will that be a deciding factor?<\/p>\n

No. 4 Seed: Kevin Anderson<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

At the beginning of Wimbledon and throughout the contest, Pluto trines his Mercury, giving Kevin Anderson tremendous concentration and mental stamina, and ensuring a good innings in the competition.\u00a0 Saturn sextiles his Jupiter – bringing good control <\/span>and balance.\u00a0 The North Node trine his natal Jupiter, also boosting his start at Wimbledon; \u00a0Chiron trine his Saturn, ensuring good steady work, and Uranus trines his natal Neptune, giving him a command of complexity.\u00a0 Finally in the analysis, Uranus opposes his natal Pluto – some possible negativity, which may see him fall before the final.<\/p>\n

At the end of Wimbledon, Pluto will still trine his Mercury,\u00a0 Neptune will be on his Jupiter – he’ll be feeling very idealistic, but if he is not in the final, it will be directed to some other end in his life.\u00a0 Mars will be trine his Saturn, boosting his determination, Chiron will still be trine his Saturn and Uranus still trine his Neptune.\u00a0 And he won’t have quite shaken off Uranus from the opposition with his Pluto.\u00a0 He could still go far in the competition, though maybe not up to the end.<\/p>\n

Of the four, Roger seems to have the best transits, and is most likely to make the final.<\/p>\n

I will try and keep up with all the twists and turns of this year’s Wimbledon.\u00a0 Look for updates under comments.\u00a0 And feel free to ask questions about the progress of your favourite players.<\/p>\n

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

Mars enters Leo tomorrow (Monday 1st July), which is a great start for a sporting competition such as Wimbledon!\u00a0 This will bring energy to your self-expression, or you may observe displays of power.\u00a0 Mars will stay in Leo until 18th August, so it is a good summer transit through the holiday sign of Leo.\u00a0 If you are making hay, you could feel Mars supporting you with extra oomph and bravery.\u00a0 Drama and theatre also receive a boost (hubby and I are going to York at the end of July to see 3 Shakespeare plays at their pop-up theatre).\u00a0 And sporting interests generally will thrive: the English women’s football team seem to be doing well, and women’s football generally is on the ascendancy.<\/p>\n

The eclipse season starts on Tuesday (2nd) with a New Moon at 10 degrees Cancer, making July a potent month in our lives, bringing shifts and changes.\u00a0 We are likely in this month to have a new leader of the Conservative Party and therefore a new Prime Minister.\u00a0 We are also expecting a change in the Liberal Democrat leadership.\u00a0 Our new Prime Minister seems intent on cracking on with changes and progress regarding Brexit, too, as soon as he takes the helm before the end of the month.\u00a0 The eclipsed Full Moon on July 16th will be the other major event of this nature, and keeping us on our toes and dealing with Change.\u00a0 As a new beginning, Tuesday’s New Moon is good for setting intentions on matters which are related to home and family.\u00a0 We renew our thoughts and perspectives on this area of our lives, and also in the House area of our chart which it falls in.\u00a0 On the world stage, you may notice more patriotic pronouncements of putting one’s own country first.<\/p>\n

Wednesday (3rd) brings another change of sign, this time for Venus entering Cancer.\u00a0 This boosts the family-orientated vibe of the New Moon in Cancer, and applies more love and care towards other members of the family.\u00a0 There could be memorable and sentimental occasions arising (Venus stays in Cancer until 28th July) such as family get togethers.\u00a0 And on the world stage, more patriotism and nationalism.\u00a0 We need to be conscious about our emotional boundaries during this period. If you find the family context too cloying, we have the Mars in Leo sunny outdoor vibe with which to let off steam.\u00a0 Hopefully, there can be a balance to be found.<\/p>\n

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