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Strictly Come Dancing 2019 – Part 1<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

And now something completely different…from politics.\u00a0 Last night, the contestants for this year’s series of Strictly Come Dancing were matched up with their professional partners.<\/p>\n

Here are my first four contestants. \u00a0I struggled to find some that I already knew.\u00a0 Jamie Laing has already left the contest.\u00a0 As usual, I will be picking up the theme every few weeks and writing about more of the hopefuls.<\/p>\n

Anneka Rice<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

I have fond memories of the “Challenge Anneka” days, and of her regression by Andrea Foulkes on This Morning as a sailor on a galleon (the programme wasdecades ago; the lifetime was centuries ago), and like many others it seems, I would love her to do well (although the bookies give her low odds).\u00a0 But it seems she has already suffered some minor injuries, and she says she has never danced.<\/p>\n

She has the Sun exactly conjunct Mercury in Libra in her birthchart, with Venus and the North Node also in Libra. She has a degree in Art, a province of that sign.\u00a0 She would approach everything coolly and mentally.\u00a0 Her South Node is in Aries, pointing to past lives as a Pioneer.\u00a0 She has Mercury trine loosely Mars – an energetic mind and body with quick reactions.\u00a0 Mars closely square Pluto\u00a0 attracts her to danger and possibly extreme sports; she has written books on skiing and scuba-diving.\u00a0 In dangerous situations, buoyed up by faith, with Jupiter conjunct closely Neptune in Scorpio, though if not religious it would be faith in herself.\u00a0 She has immense personal power, with Jupiter sextile Pluto, and a sense of karmic responsibility and awareness with Saturn sextile the North Node.\u00a0 Saturn trine Uranus also gives her the mind of a structural engineer, she had to oversee building structures during her time on Challenge Anneka, and is very capable.\u00a0 With North Node trine Chiron she may have trained in healing in past lives.\u00a0 On the dance floor, she is likely to bring elegance.<\/p>\n

At the opening of the series, Anneka has a splendid trine from Jupiter to her Uranus in Leo, which spells success, so she should shine (though it has been said she disappeared from the dance floor at one point in last night’s show).\u00a0 At the close of the series, Jupiter will be square her natal Chiron, bringing healing issues, Saturn will be trine her Venus (sound, but not exciting; she may have made friends\u00a0 for life, though).\u00a0 Neptune will be trine her Neptune (spiritually in tune, if not in harmony with dance), and Neptune will be opposite her Pluto (she may feel spiritually or psychologically overstretched).<\/p>\n

She is partnered with: Kevin Clifton<\/u><\/em><\/p>\n

That is a gift to her, for if anyone can get the best from a dance partner it is Kevin, but it is seen as a disadvantage to Kevin by his legions of fans.\u00a0 Kevin and Stacey Dooley, who won last year, have of course been an item throughout the last year.\u00a0 I wrote of their synastry last year:<\/p>\n

“Their synastry is strong:\u00a0 His Uranus trines her Jupiter – a sure sign of a successful partnership!\u00a0 In addition, his Pluto sextiles her Uranus, again a great strength for working together.”<\/p>\n

Of his synastry with Anneka, her Mars opposes his Uranus (some antagonism), and her Saturn sextiles his Sun (some steadiness).\u00a0 Not such a special pairing.<\/p>\n

Kevin’s transits at this time are Saturn square his Venus (being partnered with an older woman), the Nodal Axis square his Venus (some karmic unease), but Jupiter on his Mars (has enthusiasm and joe de vivre), Saturn sextile his Jupiter (a new challenge), and North Node trine his Jupiter (a karmic reward at the same time).<\/p>\n

For the final, there are no notable transits, so he might not be there…<\/p>\n

Mike Bushell<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

I know Mike Bushell as the have-a-go sports reporter on BBC Breakfast.\u00a0 He comes from that adventurous sign Sagittarius (traditionally associated with sport), so he won’t be short of enthusiasm on the dance floor.\u00a0 He shares some similar Archetypes as Anneka Rice, most notably the Dare Devil Archetype!\u00a0 He has tried out over 350 sports.<\/p>\n

In his chart, he has a tense T-square composed of Saturn\/Chiron opposite Uranus\/Pluto\u00a0 (anarchic energy) square with his Sun, so he is restless and has to keep moving.\u00a0 He thrives on the unexpected, and loves to be on the edge.\u00a0 Mercury conjunct exactly South Node in Sagittarius gives him Adventurer\/Explorer and Teacher Archetypes from past lives. Venus trine exactly North Node\u00a0 could give him some artistry.\u00a0 According to Wikipedia “He also seems, perhaps rather worryingly, to be a bit of a ‘ladies man’ & appears to be rather flirtatious.”\u00a0 He has some super aspects to his Mars (energy): a trine to his Uranus, a sextile to his Neptune (which may make for some sensitive footwork in the competition), a trine to Pluto (boundless energy) and a sextile to Chiron.<\/p>\n

On 11th April 2018 he apparently fell in a swimming pool while interviewing swimmers in Australia, and the footage went viral.\u00a0 The transits for this event are rather interesting:<\/p>\n

Jupiter sextile his natal Mars – a jolly jape<\/p>\n

Jupiter conjunct his natal Neptune – (literally) <\/em>– A Sagittarian in the Water<\/p>\n

Uranus sextile his natal Jupiter – good fun, with a surprise twist<\/p>\n

Pluto on his Mars – hot water!<\/p>\n

His current transits at the start of the contest are: Mars exactly transiting his Pluto by conjunction (scary for him!), Neptune sextile his natal Venus (artistry on the dance floor), Neptune sextile his Pluto (complex work) and Pluto on his Mercury (mentally demanding).\u00a0 At the end of the contest, he has Chiron on his Mars (a possible injury – but surely dancing can’t be rougher than his usual fare), the North Node sextile his Saturn (feeling realistic), Chiron sextile his Neptune (mastering the art of dance) and Jupiter sextile his natal Pluto (maybe he wins despite a slight injury!)<\/p>\n

He is partnered with: Katya Jones<\/u><\/em><\/p>\n

Katya caused a stir last year when she kissed her celebrity partner Seann Walsh.\u00a0 She recently split from her husband Neil Jones, who is now appearing as a professional mentor for the first time.\u00a0 Of her relationship with Seann Walsh, I wrote last year: ” In their relationship, there is a karmic tie with her Sun on his South Node.”<\/p>\n

Her synastry with Mike Bushell is strong energetically (her Sun trine his Mars), but confusing in some ways (her Sun opposite his Neptune).\u00a0 Her transits right now include Pluto trine her Sun (transformative), Mars trine her Saturn (galvanizing), and her Saturn Return (decisive).\u00a0 She also has\u00a0 the South Node on her Saturn (requiring a more mature approach), Chiron square her Uranus (some sharp learning curves), Mars trine her Neptune (some inspired footwork), Mars sextile her Pluto (an injection of energy), Saturn sextile her natal Pluto (concentration at a deep level) and last but not least the North Node trine her natal Pluto (this is going to be an important time for her development and evolution).<\/p>\n

At the end of the contest Saturn trines her Venus (steady progress), Neptune setiles her natal Uranus (complex undertaking), Pluto is on her Neptune (deep learning), the North Node trines her Neptune (spiritual progress), and Pluto sextile her natal Pluto (self-empowerment). They could reach the final.\u00a0 I am not sure if they would win.<\/p>\n

Catherine Tyldesley<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

As a Corrie fan, I know Catherine Tyldesley as the character Eva Price on that soap. Catherine has attention to detail, with Sun in Virgo conjunct Mercury.\u00a0 Mercury is a key planet in her chart, as it also squares the Nodal Axis exactly. Her performing side comes from Venus closely conjunct Mars in Leo, while her Venus\/Mars also trine Neptune – she’ll be capable of inspiration on the dance floor, and sensitive footwork.\u00a0 She also has the Entrepreneur Archetype (Jupiter conjunct exactly Uranus) and can turn her hand to several skills – I have recently seen her cooking on television.\u00a0 She also sings, and has released an album.<\/p>\n

She is now starring in a new sitcom, Scarborough, which aired on Friday evening, so her transits for this new enterprise are virtually the same as for the start of Strictly, which are: Pluto trine her natal Mercury (a transit often found at the beginning of a series for an actor, but also endings).\u00a0 Pluto was exactly trine her natal Mercury when her final episode of Corrie was screened, which highlights the importance of Mercury in her chart.\u00a0 At this time, Chiron is also trine her Jupiter\/Uranus (she will relish this experience, almost as a healing).\u00a0 At the end of the Strictly series, Chiron will be trine her Mercury (a healing), and Neptune will be square her Jupiter (she’ll almost be punch-drunk, certainly dizzy).\u00a0 So she could make the final or semi-final, but may be disappointed at the last hurdle.<\/p>\n

She is partnered with: Johannes Radebe<\/u><\/em><\/p>\n

This is Johannes’ first year as a professional dance mentor on Strictly, and so the first time I am looking at his chart.\u00a0 He has 6 Fire planets, and was born close to a New Moon in Taurus.\u00a0 His dance credentials include the Sun closely trine Neptune.\u00a0 He could do well in the dramatic dances such as the Paso Doble, with the Sun opposite closely Pluto.\u00a0 He has Mercury trine Uranus, so could surprise us with ingenious choreography.\u00a0 With Mars sextile Jupiter, he has energy combined with enthusiasm.\u00a0 Venus\/Jupiter conjunct his North Node could bring him luck in life (in the right place at the right time with the right people).<\/p>\n

In his synastry with Catherine, his Saturn squares her Mercury, which could create a block in their communication.\u00a0 Her Uranus trines his Venus, and her Neptune trines his Mercury, so she could inspire him.\u00a0 His Uranus conjoins her Neptune, so there will be some higher telepathy and empathy between them.<\/p>\n

At the onset of this contest Uranus is on his Sun – he’s electrified!\u00a0 Saturn is square his Jupiter, so he is also cautions and controlled.\u00a0 By the end of the contest, Uranus is on his Pluto, which is a bit uncomfortable.\u00a0 So his final transits do not add anything to hers in terms of increasing her chances.\u00a0 I think she’ll have a good contest though.<\/p>\n

James Cracknell<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

I have to confess I did not know who James Cracknell was, but wanted to write up about two women and two men for this initial blog (Mike Bushell was the only bloke I had heard of).\u00a0 It seems that he is a record-holding British athlete.<\/p>\n

So, getting to know him through his birth chart:\u00a0 He is a Sun Sign Taurus, with Moon in either Aquarius or Capricorn.\u00a0 He has 5 (half) his planets in Air like Anneka, so would also .\u00a0 tend to approach everything coolly and mentally.\u00a0 He has 0 Water planets, though he is a rowing champion.\u00a0 Jupiter trines his Sun, which can denote sporting interests and prowess.\u00a0 Uranus opposes his Mercury, so he is not afraid of controversy, and Chiron conjoins Mercury which gives him problem-solving abilities.\u00a0 Like Anneka, he has Mars square Pluto, tremendous energy and some attraction to extreme sports.\u00a0 He is also a risk-taker by virtue of his square between Jupiter and Uranus.\u00a0 Pluto trines his North Node, so he has a strong, powerful and dramatic karma.<\/p>\n

In the ups and downs of his biography, 2006 was notable for a burglary in which he lost his Olympic medals (but they were retrieved).\u00a0 His transits included Pluto (burglary) opposite his natal Venus (ruling planet, and possessions).\u00a0 The following month he triumphed in the London Marathon, assisted by Jupiter opposite his natal Sun.<\/p>\n

On 20th July 2010, he suffered a serious accident while cycling in Arizona, attributing his survival to having worn a cycling helmet.\u00a0 Saturn was on his Pluto, and Uranus was opposite his Pluto (both serious transits) but karma was on his side in the shape of Saturn trine his North Node and Uranus sextile his North Node.\u00a0 He subsequently campaigned for the wearing of cycling helmets.<\/p>\n

At the start of the contest, he has Jupiter sextile his natal Uranus, so he could get off to a flying start!\u00a0 Jupiter also trines his natal Chiron, so he will find it healing and enriching.\u00a0 But Saturn will also be square his Chiron, so it might be too much for him to cope with on a physical level (though he is not someone to give up easily).\u00a0 By the end, Neptune squares his Neptune, so he might feel a bit confused or at sea with the whole thing, or have other fish to fry.<\/p>\n

He is partnered with: Luba Mushtuk<\/u><\/em><\/p>\n

It is Luba’s first year in the professional mentor role, and all we know of her age is that she is 29 (no birth date or time).\u00a0 This puts her roughly at her first Saturn Return, so the experience is an initiation for her.<\/p>\n

Motsi Mabuse<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Motsi is the new judge to replace Darcey Bussell, and also happens to be the sister of professional dancer Oti Mabuse.\u00a0 Motsi is an Aries (with half her planets in the Fire signs), and Oti is a Leo, so both fiery.\u00a0 She is a real leader, with 8 of her 10 planets in Cardinal signs.\u00a0 Her dance talent is shown by Sun\/Venus trine Neptune in her natal chart (note that Johannes Radebe also has Sun trine Neptune). She can be outspoken (Mercury trine Uranus), and has a teaching karmic mission (Mercury closely trine her North Node).\u00a0 She also has the Entrepreneur Archetype (Jupiter sextile Uranus).<\/p>\n

In her astrological relationship with her sister, she has Chiron square exactly Oti’s Sun, which is more tricky for Oti than for Motsi.\u00a0 Their Venuses are in square relationship to each other, so they express their artistry in contrasting styles.\u00a0 Oti’s Saturn squares Motsi’s Mars, so there are ways in which Oti is able to create boundaries with her sister.\u00a0 Oti’s Uranus also squares Motsi’s Mercury, so there is a telepathy there, but also mental irritation.\u00a0 It would have been interesting to see how they would relate in this professional relationship, but Oti’s partner Jamie Leigh has pulled out of the contest through injury.<\/p>\n

I will review four more contestants in a few weeks’ time.<\/p>\n

Robert Mugabe<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Robert Mugabe died this week.\u00a0 In the absence of an astrological obituary, if you would like to read either of my blogs about him, you will find them in the following dates under the chronological folders:<\/p>\n

4th August 2013, and<\/p>\n

19th November 2017<\/p>\n

Aspects for the week beginning 8 September 2019<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

As I will be away next Sunday, you have a double bill today, so can plan ahead astrologically for the next two weeks.\u00a0 This week we have another chock-full set of aspects.\u00a0 So that you don’t get confused which week you are reading, I have put the dates in bold (a friend of mine watched the whole of last week’s Andrew Marr show on catch up this morning by accident instead of this morning’s show!\u00a0 You know who you are…).<\/p>\n

Today (Sunday 8th September)<\/strong> Jupiter squares the Sun, so what you do today may be imbued with extra enthusiasm and gusto, vim and vigour.\u00a0 It’s also a good day to find the humour in life.\u00a0 However, in politics, as in life, there could be some bending of the rules.<\/p>\n

We also have the Sun sextile the North Node, which favours right action on a karmic level.\u00a0 It is a good day to look at your life path as a whole, your creativity and self-expression and where you would like it to go.<\/p>\n

Mercury trines Pluto tomorrow (Monday 9th September) <\/strong>which brings a profound mindset.\u00a0 It begins another earnest week in Parliament – could proceedings top the shenanigans of last week?\u00a0 Certainly we have another full round of aspects, if that had anything to do with it. \u00a0It is time to dig deep with your mental processes in order to find solutions.\u00a0 Conversations could be life changing: the right word at the right time, striking home in the right place.<\/p>\n

And there’s more: Mars trines Saturn, which means hard work can pay off.\u00a0 Think through what you want to achieve, and set about steadily allowing it to unfold, with some concrete or physical input or ignition on your part.<\/p>\n

Tuesday, 10th September<\/strong> brings an opposition between Neptune and the Sun, so not as practical as Monday, and with fogginess obscuring your aims.\u00a0 Try to apply yourself to the basics and look at the detail (though that may seem impossible).\u00a0 As someone reminded me last week, which had two Neptune oppositions “there’s many a slip between cup and lip”, so that is worth bearing in mind.<\/p>\n

Straightforward karma is the theme of Wednesday 11th September<\/strong>, with a sextile between Mars and the North Node.\u00a0 This could favour those born under Aries, and Warriors.\u00a0 They will be able to get their message across directly and actively.\u00a0 For the more timorous amongst us, we may need to embolden ourselves.<\/p>\n

This is followed by a square between Mars and Jupiter on Thursday 12th September<\/strong>, a dare devil aspect which might be needed to push you into the gym, onto the dance floor, or a fitness regime.\u00a0 Spiritually, too, it is very adventurous.\u00a0 Results are not guaranteed, however!\u00a0 In parliamentary proceedings, we may hear of fiery exchanges, produced by the fire of Mars and the fire of Jupiter set against each other!<\/p>\n

The thought of Friday 13th September<\/strong> may set some people’s teeth or nerves on edge, but I can reassure you that there is that most congenial and mild-mannered of \u00a0aspects Mercury conjunct Venus on that day.\u00a0 This is a splendid literary and cultural aspect.\u00a0 If you watched Mary Beard’s programme “Front Row Late” last Friday night, you’ll be in the groove.\u00a0 They discussed the biography genre (my main reading since the early 1970s) and my eyes were opened to issues which had never occurred to me.\u00a0 Then they discussed self-portraits in the artistic world, which was equally interesting, introducing an intriguing Kashmiri artist.\u00a0 So I will be watching again next Friday night to see if the standard is maintained.\u00a0 Whether you are hosting or attending a cultural event, or actively honing your craft, it should be a satisfying day.<\/p>\n

On the same day, Pluto trines the Sun, which is constructive, though not as mild-mannered as Venus conjunct Mercury.\u00a0 It gets to the heart of the matter, and transforms from that centre.\u00a0 Whereas Venus\/Mercury is content with more superficial pleasures, Pluto demands more meaning and movement in affairs.\u00a0 So on one level you may be content with something on Friday, then realize that you can go to a whole new level, or depth.\u00a0 The two projects or issues may be entirely separate, or consist of a process.<\/p>\n

This in turn may churn up emotions as we go towards the Full Moon in Pisces on Saturday 14th September<\/strong>, often a time of emotional tension.\u00a0 Pisces is one of the most sensitive and emotional Full Moons of the year, so treat yourself with tender loving care and you can then treat others with that sensitivity.\u00a0 Issues which may come up may be the plastic in the sea, or the fishing industry.\u00a0 The Pisces Full Moon reminds us that we are all One.<\/p>\n

As if to amplify those issues, Neptune opposes Mars the same morning (Neptune ruling the sea and fishing, and Mars causing some antagonism).\u00a0 Other themes from this aspect may be vision, and illusion.\u00a0 If you are confused about the way ahead, your best option is literally to rest and reflect.<\/p>\n

Mercury then goes into Libra, after leaving Virgo.\u00a0 You can relax on the small print and enjoy the mental engagement with art and music, or arguing points of law.\u00a0 You may be open to new relationships as you go about your business or social life.<\/p>\n

At lunchtime, Venus also enters Libra, having travelled with Mercury since they teamed up at the literary festival the day before.\u00a0 After engaging the mind with cultural activities on Saturday morning, you can enjoy them on a feeling level when Venus enters her own sign of Libra, where she is very, very comfortable.\u00a0 If you have design skills in art or music, they could be heightened now, and in the near future.<\/p>\n

The week (week beginning 8th September)<\/strong> in bullet points:<\/p>\n