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Rob Burrow (1982 – 2024)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

A beacon of bravery, fortitude and optimism, the rugby player Rob Burrow who died this week, aged only 41, from a long illness of Motor Neurone Disease, was regarded as a hero who raised the profile of the disease and did much for the charity which needed to find something of a cure for the disease.\u00a0 Rugby matches\u00a0 honoured him in tribute yesterday on the field.<\/p>\n

Birth Chart<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

With half his planets (5) in the Cardinal signs, he is marked out as a leader.\u00a0 His Sun was in the sign of Libra, signifying balance.\u00a0 The Sun in his chart was closely sextile to a conjunction of Mars and Uranus in Sagittarius, displaying that high-powered electrical energy and speed which had him flying fast-paced across the rugby field out of reach of his opponents.\u00a0 The conjunction itself throwing up the Archetypes of The Warrior and The Rebel.\u00a0 Having the Moon trine Venus meant he got on well with women – he started out life with two older sisters, to practice on.\u00a0 His ruling planet Venus (from his Sun sign; we do not have a birth time or Ascendant) was closely square to Neptune, which could have been linked with the disease of his later years.\u00a0 Jupiter closely trine the North Node points to a karmic mission as an athlete, an inspirer of positivity, and his ability to show that ever ready Smile – which never wavered, no matter what.\u00a0 Saturn conjunct Pluto, a feature of his birth year 1982, may be responsible for difficult circumstances; it is not known what House this falls in, but possibly in the House of Health (6th).<\/p>\n

Life and Career<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Rob Burrow was born in Pontefract, West Yorkshire.\u00a0 His father was a trade union branch secretary.\u00a0 By the age of seven, it was clear that he had a boisterous excess energy, and to manage that, his parents took him to rugby training.\u00a0 At the age of 17 he joined the Leeds Rhinos, playing in the positions of scrum-half and hooker.\u00a0 In adulthood, he was short in stature, estimated to be 5 ft 5 in., nicknamed the “Mighty Atom”, and for many years was the smallest player in the Super League.\u00a0 He played his first final in 2003, but sustained a concussion on that occasion.\u00a0 All his professional career was spent with Leeds Rhinos, but he also played internationally.\u00a0 In 2007 he was named Leeds Rhinos Player of the Year.\u00a0 He announced his retirement in 2017.\u00a0 In that year, his progressed Sun was trine his North Node, his karmic mission, in\u00a0 Cancer.\u00a0 He had fulfilled the first part of his karmic mission.\u00a0 His last match was the Super League Grand Final of 2017.<\/p>\n

Motor Neurone Disease<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

He was diagnosed with the disease, which still has no known cure, in December 2019, announcing his diagnosis on the 19th of that month.\u00a0 At the time,\u00a0 he had two transiting squares: Jupiter square his natal Sun, and Pluto square his natal Saturn.<\/p>\n

His reaction to the diagnosis was typical of his fighting spirit and positivity:<\/p>\n

“As an athlete you are used to injury, and then you recover and carry on as before.\u00a0 With MND I couldn’t do that.\u00a0 But I did decide immediately that, like an athlete, I would tackle the challenge head-on and carry on competing\u00a0 like I had before.”<\/em><\/p>\n

Together with his fellow team mate Kevin Sinfeld, he set about raising the profile of the disease.\u00a0 In 2021, he published an autobiography “Too Many Reasons to Live” (which won an award), and in 2022, he made a documentary “Living with MND”, which also won an award.<\/p>\n

In his karmic mission, he exchanged his ability to inspire on the rugby field to his ability to inspire as a human being in the face of adversity.<\/p>\n

He played one extra match in 2019, a month after he announced his diagnosis.\u00a0 In 2021 he was awarded an MBE.<\/p>\n

Money was raised to create The Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease in Leeds, which he helped to design.\u00a0 Amazingly, work started on the building on the actual morning after his death, an event which had been planned ahead.<\/p>\n

Kevin Sinfield<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Team Captain of Leeds Rhinos Kevin Sinfeld played an extraordinary part in supporting Rob and helping raise awareness of the condition.\u00a0 He has run several marathons for the cause.\u00a0 Their compatibility reveals a great personal closeness:<\/p>\n

Sinfeld’s Mercury conjunct Burrow’s Sun (a mutual understanding); Sinfeld’s Mercury sextile Burrow’s Mars (a close working relationship); Sinfeld’s Venus trine Burrow’s Mars (a closeness and warmth between them); Sinfeld’s Mars trine Burrow North Node (a soul contract for Sinfeld to work on Burrow’s behalf) and Sinfeld’s Uranus sextile Burrow’s Venus (their ability to magnetize people’s affection, and money).<\/p>\n

\u00a315m has been raised for related charities, and the two men were awarded the CBE in 2024.\u00a0 Kevin has declared that he would not stop fundraising until a cure is found.<\/p>\n

Wife Lindsey<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Rob’s wife Lindsey has received an enormous amount of praise for the way she looked after and supported him throughout these last years.\u00a0 They met when they were 15, married in 2006, and had three children together.\u00a0 She was an NHS Physiotherapist, a skill which must have been beneficial for his condition when she became his carer.\u00a0 She has said she is “incredibly proud” of her husband and will keep his legacy alive.<\/p>\n

An amazing man, with a joyous personality, the ability to inspire, leaving many legacies.<\/p>\n

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

This morning Mars entered Taurus in the early hours.\u00a0 Mars has held sway in its own sign since early May, and that energy has been very galvanizing most of the time.\u00a0 But activity for its own sake has its limitations, and though Mars is not so happy in the earthbound sign of Taurus, the testing quality of this energy has its reasons and worth.\u00a0 You may find yourself querying more often why you are doing something, and how to do it, e.g. working more resourcefully and more in alignment with planetary requirements.\u00a0 As Taurus rules the Arts, an aesthetic angle or a musical rhythm may need to come into the equation, for instance.\u00a0 But working on behalf of the Earth is also harmonious with this placement.<\/p>\n

More slowing of energy happened mid-morning, with Saturn squaring the Sun.\u00a0 This may have brought disappointing or deflating news, \u00a0delay or frustration.\u00a0 I certainly can think of one such item, brought to our attention on Laura Kuenssberg’s Sunday morning news programme, of the tragic demise of Michael Mosley, the health guru, whose body had just been found on a Greek island.\u00a0 The Sun-Saturn square is an opportunity to think through what you are doing, and your strategies.\u00a0 If you are making economies, are they the right ones, based on your optimum values?<\/p>\n

Later today Mercury sextiles the North Node, setting up a productive element to the day: the karmic wind will be beneath your wings.\u00a0 Communication will be highly significant and imbued with meaning, though subject to differing interpretations according to belief.\u00a0 Some solutions can be found: today.<\/p>\n

Moving on to Tuesday (11th), we find Venus sextile Chiron, a congenial and healing influence, especially for relationships.\u00a0 It is a good day to combine the Arts with Healing, such as creativity which involves and brings about healing.\u00a0 This is a morning aspect.<\/p>\n

However, at lunchtime, Mars squares Pluto, which is one of the most difficult energies of the year.\u00a0 It’s a volatile combination, which can give way to riots or situations which can get out of hand.\u00a0 Prepare your stock of peaceful vibes beforehand so that you can send out a blast of soothing comfort wherever you go.\u00a0 You may need all your conflict resolution skills.\u00a0 Look to health and safety loopholes, too.<\/p>\n

Wednesday (12th) is awkward, too, I’m afraid, with a square between Saturn and Mercury. If there are obstacles or delays in communication, you’ll know why!\u00a0 Patience may be the key here (e.g. you may have to repeat yourself), and “more haste less speed” may be a useful mantra to follow.\u00a0 This aspect may compound Sunday’s second (middle) aspect if you have not been able to resolve that issue.\u00a0 There may be more to be learned.<\/p>\n

More clarity is possible on Friday (14th) when the Sun conjoins Mercury at 23 degrees Gemini.\u00a0 That brings a touch of sparkle to your consciousness.\u00a0 It is a good day to apply your mind with concentration and focus,\u00a0 make important statements, and look to the future.\u00a0 You may write or speak some memorable lines.\u00a0 Look out for some telepathy, too!<\/p>\n

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