First, my brief and totally non- astrological analysis done a few months ago led me to a final 4 of Spain, Germany Brazil and Argentina. Goldman Sachs now agree with this! ( Really? I would have given them my guesses for a fraction of the price!!) But whereas they have Brazil and Argentina ( see chart at the end of this post) in the final I had Spain and Germany with Germany narrowly pipping Spain to the title. This was of course completely uninformed deduction, but I am aware that one goes into these things with confirmation bias.
Secondly, I am not an England supporter and usually support
The Netherlands followed by Spain on the grounds of nice to watch football. I
want them to win so might be inclined to look for confirmation of this too.
Thirdly, my attempts at interpreting the Brazil chart in the
past have been very poor. And it will be further complicated by the location of
the tournament – separating the country’s economic benefits from trophy success
is likely to be difficult at best.And fourthly, I will always be tempted to plump for the outsider if there is a chance because I love drama, so I have to watch my choices carefully to see that no ‘drama bias’ drops in.
Now my approach:
I’m using country charts; on the basis of the mood of the
nation. Obviously this can only be applied to big international
competitions. I found it worked quite
well last time, but it does have some limitations. If a country isn’t a major
footballing nation emotionally ( e.g. USA) the result is less likely to show up
in the chart
I already work with charts for the following countries (
list 1) and where I have a chart I’ve used it regardless of my expectation for
progression.
UK (
arguably the England chart should be used but with pubs in Wales being allowed
to stay open for England matches I think we can reasonably apply the 1801
chart). Brazil, Argentina , Mexico
, USA , Japan, South Korea , France , Germany, Greece,
Spain, Italy, Switzerland,
Australia, Iran
I’ve used
commonly used charts for the following ( list 2) but have never applied them
for any other reason so don’t know if they will work for me
Croatia,
Chile, Netherlands , Ivory Coast,
Uraguay , Ecuador, Nigeria ( but I
relocated to Abuja the new capital), Portugal, Algeria
To avoid
overburdening myself I have ignored teams not in list 1 which my original
analysis didn’t expect to progress:
Cameroon, Costa,
Rica, Honduras, Bosnia H, Ghana,
Using the
charts I focus on a mix of transits and progressions. The group games for each team are known so
these form the basis of the initial forecasts. After this stage there are too
many dependencies to use the actual charts of intermediate matches, ( i.e.
which teams play each other and on what
day and also when the matches end as they could easily go to extra time and
penalties). So, merely dynamic transits are reviewed.
Synastry
with the final opening and closing charts is possible for all teams so this is
also applied where it looks like a country will or may progress from the group
stages.
I’ll return
at the end of the group stages to update for any miscalls in readiness for the
next stages.
I focus on strong positive connections from
transiting mars and Jupiter ( especially if supported by outer planets), and
strong positive connections to natal/progressed mars, Jupiter, sun and moon.
Indicators that all is not well are hard aspects to these by Saturn and Uranus
(upsets) and also in relation to Mars and the Moon squares to Neptune ( makes
Mars ineffective and with Moon shows disappointment for that country’s
people/fans).
Mercury
would usually play a lesser role but with the retrograde is likely to prove
direction changing.
Key dates
when there may be drama or a change in favourite then are:
21st June when Sun
changes signs
23rd June when Mars opposes Uranus 27th June new moon
1 July after Mercury goes direct
8th July when Sun squares Uranus
The final when Mercury changes signs
Right, here
we go:
Brazil’s
start to the competition is somewhat lacklustre, though they might win in the
last minutes. We must remember that
there is a lot of expectation for Brazil, they are expected to sail through so
any good performance won’t show as an event – it would have to be
extraordinary. There is however nothing bad enough to suggest they have to
leave at this stage. So they ‘ll do ok and
progress, though Croatia might end up
topping the group following their final game with Mexico on 23rd .
It is Croatia who seem to have the best
performance ( though possibly in comparison to expectation) at this stage.
There is
nothing too convincing or exciting in Mexico’s chart. I assume this is where
they go home.
Group B
This is a much
more mixed prospect than A and much, much harder to call. I ‘m thinking there might be some draws which confuse the
final tally.
Spain’s
first match is against the Netherlands – given that these were the two
finalists in 2010 ( and, as mentioned, my favourite teams!) this should be a
cracker. But it is also likely to be decisive for the Netherlands. Spain’s
chart looks better for the match so I think they will win that one but it might
be a draw thus altering the order of the final table.
Group C
There is
nothing particularly exciting about the Greek charts, they could potentially
lose all three matches. Japan’s position
is very active – there may be some controversy associated with their games and
even an inquiry. They are well matched with Colombia – it is hard to call
–having beaten Greece it will al depend on the last game against Ivory Coast.
I think that
the balance of their first two matches slightly favours Colombia who may know that they will qualify
by the game against Japan.
Which leaves
it down to Ivory Coast vs Japan in the last matches, Ivory coast will probably
beat Greece and be waiting on the Japan result- and japan might surprise with a
win against Colombia. The table order might come down to who scored what
against who. My money is on IC to go to the next round with Colombia-
just.
Group D
This looks
to be a tough group. None of the charts show large amounts of positive notes.
Uruguay’s
chart is at best mixed for the period. Every game could seem like an endurance
test although they have the right qualities for that. Having said that they
will probably win the first game in the end and then struggle. It doesn’t
appear that they progress to the next round.
Given that I’ve assumed Costa Rica do not either, this means It is a choice between England and Italy to top the group table. It looks like Italy will top the table – their last game looks the most decisive of the whole group and in their favour, though England’s last game is also their least difficult.
Group E
To start
with there doesn’t seem to be much between the members of this group ; although
France will probably beat Honduras it won’t be dramatic. But by the second
batch of matches things are clearer as Ecuador surprisingly struggles.
Group F
The group
stages start tough for Argentina but get easier as they get into their stride.
They’ll unsurprisingly get through.
Nigeria’s
chart for the period of the groups is excellent. They look like getting through
and may aquit themselves very well indeed against Argentina in the last group
game. It wouldn’t be impossible for Nigeria to top the table, but I’m going
with this as unlikely and that the excitement is about getting to the next
stage.
Group G
Another
group which is quite tight.
Germany’s initial chart is moderately good, though not
stunning. Their second game is much better and the third ok again. They will
progress and might even be favourites by
this point.
The USA
don’t have the positives that Germany does, but look to be steady. Both their
games vs Ghana and Portugal are mildly positive for them. This one is one of
the hardest calls of the group stages, but I’m going to go with USA to progress
by the skin of their teeth and Portugal to be knocked out on points at the end
of the group stage.
Group H
No country
has a more active chart at the beginning of their completion than Belgium. I
think we can safely say they win game 1
against Algeria.
So it is
probably down to who wins the Algeria/Russia match to see who goes through. There
is a very slight bias in the charts towards Algeria. But this one is close.
From 16 to 1
There are a
lot of countries that show substantial activity for the final. This is
surprising as, unless we enter some sort of parallel multidimensional universe
between now and then, only two will be in it!
It gives me
some problems but I will update after the group stages when things start o become clearer.
Last 16
It is really academic who progressed out of Chile and the Netherlands as their journey ends here – whether to Croatia or Brazil is academic. Although
curiously they both show positive
activity ON Final day.
The question
lies over the other 3 : Brazil, Spain
and Croatia and who is playing who. Spain
look like winners at this stage which means one of the others must go.
Croatia still have substantial strength,
but definitely don’t have the momentum to take them to the final.
Brazil are again not as stunning as was
hoped, but again are likely to progress
Colombia have a general positive air – though they
lack anything dramatic. If they play England,
as forecast above , they will probably win.
Based on the
group forecasts we’re assuming the Ivorians
play Italy. Both are looking
good chart wise but the IC has the best progression prospects afterwards so I’m
going to pick them
Argentina should beat Switzerland, who don’t have much
excitement associated with the rest of the competition ( although excitement is
probably not something associated with Switzerland anyway!)
Assuming Nigeria have progressed, they look
likely to lose to France, certainly
their chances are much slimmer throughout the rounds after the groups
Germany will likely be playing Algeria
and surprisingly this is also hard to call. Algeria’s chart has few difficulties, yet rationally we should be
going with Germany. I’m going to call it for Germany but only because logic
decrees it. In either case the paths will be similar throughout the rest of the
competition anyway.
The USA can win their next match ( which
probably will be versus Belgium).
Quarter finals
Brazil, assuming they are still in the
competition start to show their form,. This might be their bets performance of
the tournament and they may be favourites at the end of this stage.
Spain will progress, (as long as they’ve
made it through the last 16 that is). In the unlikely event that Croatia’s is there instead, their form
is dissipating – they will definitely leave in this round if they have not done
so already.
Colombia start to struggle. Their
chances are weakening. I doubt they will make the semis and certainly not the
final.
Argentina continue to look good ,
presumably knocking out the US
Semis
I’m thinking
Brazil go out at this stage. There
doesn’t seem to be anything to suggest they are the centre of attention in the
final.
Spain can progress to the final, but on
balance I don’t think they will either.
Which leaves
us with Argentina and France. The latter might explain the positive mood in both Ivory
Coast and Algeria on finals day.
Final
Based on the
close of match ( assuming no extended time) I’m calling it for Argentina. But it
won’t be a walk-over and both could
score.
And finally.
I did this analysis and then checked the rankings to see whether the group conclusions made sense. They nearly all concur with the rankings where there are big differences in those, and are not unreasonable choices where the rankings are closer or in the top 20. I was partcicularly amused to see Chile next to the Netherlands in the rankings as this one gave me the greatest problem of all.
I did this analysis and then checked the rankings to see whether the group conclusions made sense. They nearly all concur with the rankings where there are big differences in those, and are not unreasonable choices where the rankings are closer or in the top 20. I was partcicularly amused to see Chile next to the Netherlands in the rankings as this one gave me the greatest problem of all.
Germany - world ranking 2nd
Brazil - world ranking 3rd
Portugal - world ranking 4th
Argentina - world ranking 5th
Switzerland - world ranking 6th
Uruguay - world ranking 7th
Colombia - world ranking 8th
Italy - world ranking 9th
England - world ranking 10th
Belgium - world ranking 11th
Greece - world ranking 12th
USA - world ranking 13th
Chile - world ranking 14th
Holland - world ranking 15th
France - world ranking 17th
Croatia - world ranking 18th
Russia - world ranking 19th
Mexico - world ranking 20th
Bosnia and Herzegovina - world ranking 21st
Algeria - world ranking 22nd
Ivory Coast - world ranking 23rd
Ecuador - world ranking 26th
Costa Rica - world ranking 27th
Honduras - world ranking 31st
Ghana - world ranking 37th
Iran - world ranking 43rd
Nigeria - world ranking 44th
Japan - world ranking 46th
Cameroon - world ranking 56th
South Korea - world ranking 57th
Australia - world ranking 61st
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