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Sports Astrology
The Inclusive Methodology
of Game Analysis
Dr. Ravi Rao
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Dedication
To my father who had been a sports enthusiast and
had introduced me to sports.
To my mother who has been my guide through life.
To Gurudev Late Sri PVK Punneswara Rao who opened my eyes to the
great expansions that can be made in astrology through research.
To all the other gurujis whose blessings have always been with me.
My Parents
Gurudev
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Acknowledgements
To the Universal College of Astrology and Occult Sciences,
Hyderabad.
My thanks to Professor C. Sambasiva Rao for his
encouragement and support.
To dear friends and BCCI Level C coaches, Mr. Mukund Parmar and
Mr. J. Krishna Rao.
To my wife Komal Rao who supports me through
all my endeavours.
To Veteran Wing Commander Arun Kaul for his
encouragement and support.
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Foreword
By Shri Sanjay Lalbhai
Astrology has largely been in the private
domain and my own deeper awareness
of this domain has been due to my interaction with Dr. Ravi Rao. I found that
being part of the launch of his book on
mundane astrology was a fascinating experience.
Dr. Rao has now extended the concept
of mundane astrology to other domains as well. In building a methodology for
sports astrology, he has created a foundation for astrological predictions related to
sports. The proof of astrology lies in its ability to deliver accurate results. Dr. Rao,
in fact, shows the methodology at work, predicting past matches of the World Cup,
T20 and IPL, and proves that it gives accurate results.
If I had been asked what I thought of astrology before his book of mundane astrology was written, I would have answered that astrology is probably a static subject
which follows rules that had been set centuries ago. It comes as welcome learning
to me that astrology is dynamic in nature which, in this case, allows itself to be
modelled on the principles of the sport it tries to predict. As a cricket enthusiast, I
am familiar with the many nuances of the game – the players, their form, the captain and his decisions, the coach, the team owners and the cheering fans, and their
enthusiasm which pushes the teams to give their best.
The strength of the methodology rests on the fact that Dr. Ravi Rao takes into account each of these factors. Dr. Rao’s enthusiasm for the subject is contagious and I
can easily see why the subject of astrology has thrived across centuries. In attempt-
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ing to bring new events within its ambit, the subject, as I understand, is undergoing
continued experiments and research. Due to his efforts, the subject is getting reintroduced and extended to other domains of current interest. He is, thus, creating
a wider interest regarding the subject of astrology. This is particularly significant in
our country since the effort can recreate an interest in our ancient scriptures and
wisdom.
In making itself relevant to today’s world and events, the subject of sports astrology retains a contemporary relevance and is in synchrony with ancient wisdom. Dr.
Rao’s work presents answers to the question of why one team wins and the other
loses in a closely contested match. I can see the wisdom that the subject brings,
showing to players, owners and cheering fans a different perspective with reference to what is played on the field.
I congratulate Dr. Rao on bringing out this book on sports astrology. I believe it will
be of interest both to astrologers and to the cricketing world, the former to expand
their knowledge of the subject and the latter for the wisdom that it can impart.
I wish Dr. Rao the very best and hope that he extends himself to many more current domains and thereby expand our understanding of events.
Sanjay Lalbhai
Chairman & Managing Director - Arvind Limited
13 April 2017
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Foreword
By Shri Kiran More
Subject of astrology was looked upon as
private and esoteric. As an international
cricketer, I had once wondered if it is superstition or scientific. Yet people who believe in astrology are now growing in numbers and the misconception of the past is
slowly giving way.
Astrology today is no more a subject only
for the initiated. Nor is one supposed to pass out from a gurukul. And whether it is
superstition or science hardly matters. People like Dr Ravi Rao have been working
tirelessly to shape astrology into new formats that made divining planets and planetary influence affecting a mundane game like cricket easy to understand.
For Dr Ravi Rao, astrology has not been a mere predictive science in his nearly
three decades of sadhana. For this man from Visakhapatnam, astrology is as definitive as say economics or physics. He also believes in the intrinsic spirituality of
astrology when he connects the predictive part to the spiritual in creating an astrological bridge that makes the subject more appealing.
That is the reason why such efforts have led astrology to be seen even in medical
world, called medical astrology. Many doctors use astro-medical diagnosis to warn
patients of impending disease and how to tackle depression arising out of the diagnosis. Astro guidance - not astro prediction - has become the summum bonum
of predictive astrology.
Dr Ravi Rao in this exhaustive book “Sports Astrology: The Inclusive Methodology”
has grappled with new parameters by including the number on a player’s jersey,
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its colour, nation’s birth chart of the two opposing teams and collating these data
with the likely planetary influence it will have on overall outcome of the game. His
conclusion is surprisingly accurate. When the match was to begin what one saw
was a fight between two fiercely independent and closely contesting teams.
As a layman, this book seems lucid enough. I have never seen a book like this one
which uses Mundane Astrology (studying nation’s horoscopes) and numerology
combined with practical astrology to analyze cricket matches be it World Cup, T20
and IPL.
I hope this book will be a forerunner not only in the study of astrology but in inspiring many more such books from the realm of astrology reaching our drawing
rooms.
Once again, I congratulate Dr Rao for bringing out this book soon after his incredible work of bringing out “A Nation’s Prophecy” that deals with 200 plus birth
charts of countries. Sports astrology is a new domain and attempting it in such an
exhaustive manner will surely inspire budding and trained astrologers.
Wishing all the best to Dr Ravi Rao and hope more such researched books from his
stable keep coming. What was once esoteric and uncommon will be welcomed by
the common man.
Jai Hind
Kiran More
11-03-2017
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Foreword
By Shri Arya Bhushan Shukla
It gives me immense pleasure to write
something about Sri Ravi Rao and his book
“Sports astrology”. Earlier I had an occasion
to see Sri Ravi Rao’s book “Nations Prophecy”. I was quite impressed by his approach.
The present book “Sports Astrology” is
another milestone in Sri Rao’s astrological
journey (I am sure that he shall be establishing many many more such milestones
for budding astrologers to follow).
Sri Rao stands on a different platform as compared to other writers on astrological subjects. He uses classical texts and principles in modern context in a beautiful
manner. The need of the hour is that we should use the ancient wisdom of our
Rishis while keeping ‘Desh Kaal and Patra’ of present time in our mind. If that is
done, we can astrologically understand and predict any game whether played by
our ancestors or being played by present day youths. All modern day sports viz.
cricket, football, baseball, basketball, volleyball, etc. would come under its ambit.
Basically, we have to master the technique through which the competitive spirit of
the two teams can be assessed. Thereafter this can be applied to any game whether cricket or football, etc. Sri Rao has elaborated this concept beautifully. He has
studied the modern games in astrological parlance. What I like is that, this concept
can be used in any modern game.
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Astrology is a spiritual science, I wish its principles would be used by the readers
for their entertainment or satiating their academic thirst only. I wish Sri Ravi Rao all
success, not only for this book but for many, many more books to follow.
A.B. Shukla
President
Indian Council of Astrological Sciences
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Foreword
By Mrs. Gayatri Devi Vasudev
The author Dr. Ravi Rao opens up a new dimension in astrology with this volume on sports astrology, incidentally
establishing the fact once again that Jyotisha, though one
of the oldest sciences known to mankind, has been able
to keep pace with the changing trends of modern times.
He explores the sport of cricket and identifies astrological factors that can help anticipate the winning team in a
cricket match.
The present volume is a first of its kind on the subject of sports coming from a new
generation astrologer. Sports astrology which term the author coins to describe
this branch of the science, has received practically no treatment by modern day
scholars. There have been one or two books on sports by earlier authors such as
the late Satyanarayana Rao’s on horse racing and Donald Bradley’s on sports in a
more general sense. Otherwise, this area of activity which today charges whole nations emotionally has been by and large left untouched. It goes to the credit of Dr.
Ravi Rao for filling in this lacuna with this volume and which may be described as a
benchmark work on sports astrology.
Sports astrology involves teams and their countries and can be broadly brought
under the Samhita branch of Jyotisha as it has a bearing on collective destinies. The
author’s earlier work has dealt with the astrology of nations. The present work covers one more area of what may be described as of national interest and national
pride. The classical works too are also woefully silent on this topic though it cannot be said they never had tournaments and competitions even in ancient times.
Dr. Ravi Rao’s work is therefore a bold and unprecedented step in the world of
astrology.
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The author takes the time of the toss as the basic data for anticipating the results
of the match. This may be open to debate as usually, the time of the start of an
event, the match in this context, would be the ideal basic data to build up the
astrological arguments. Dr. Ravi Rao’s approach may be therefore, deemed to be
experimental. However, the 21 case-studies he presents of the World Cup, TwentyTwenty and Premier League matches prove beyond doubt that his hypothesis of
the toss-time as the basic data cannot be dismissed and merits serious attention.
The analysis proceeds from different angles and draws into its ambit not only the
horoscopes of the countries represented by the teams but also lesser factors such
as the captain’s and the team’s jersey numbers. The detailed analysis presented
against each case-study is both innovative and at the same time also in accordance
with time-tested principles of Jyotisha. Very honestly Dr. Ravi Rao concedes he has
drawn clues from Bradley’s work.
These case-studies incidentally prove yet again the effectiveness of astrological
principles and techniques and can also be relied upon as answering the Test of
Replication which qualifies Jyotisha as a science.
It is hoped Dr. Ravi Rao will investigate astrologically other sports too – both outdoor and indoor – to establish his inclusive methodology as a standard procedure
in astrological analysis and share his findings with all astrology enthusiasts.
I wish the author greater success in his exploration of Jyotisha.
Gayatri Devi Vasudev
Editor: MODERN ASTROLOGY
March 15, 2017
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Contents
Author’s Note......................................................................................................18
Section 1: Inclusive Methodology of Sports Astrology................................21
1. Introduction.....................................................................................................23
2. Sports Astrology..............................................................................................27
3. Inclusive Methodology of Sports Astrology.................................................29
Section 2: World Cup 2015...............................................................................43
1. Finals: Australia vs New Zealand...................................................................45
2. Semi-Final 1: New Zealand vs South Africa.................................................54
3. Semi-Final 2: Australia vs India......................................................................61
4. Quarter Final 1: South Africa vs Sri Lanka....................................................68
5. Quarter Final 2: Bangladesh vs India............................................................76
6. Quarter Final 3: Australia vs Pakistan...........................................................84
7. Quarter Final 4: New Zealand vs West Indies..............................................91
Section 3: Twenty-Twenty (T20).....................................................................101
1. Finals 2014: India vs Sri Lanka.....................................................................103
2. Semi-Final 2: 2014: India vs South Africa...................................................112
3. 2016: India vs Australia................................................................................120
4. 2016: India vs Pakistan.................................................................................127
5. Finals 2016: England vs West Indies...........................................................134
6. 2016: Afghanistan vs West Indies...............................................................140
7. 2016: Australia vs New Zealand..................................................................148
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Section 4: Indian Premier League (IPL).........................................................157
1. Finals 2016: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Sunrisers Hyderabad........159
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
2016: Rising Pune Supergiants vs Kings XI Punjab....................................168
2016: Delhi Daredevils vs Sunrisers Hyderabad........................................177
2016: Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Lions.....................................................184
2015: Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders......................................191
2015: Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore...................198
2015: Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders.......................................205
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About the Author
Dr. Ravi Rao is an astrologer and vaastu practitioner of international repute
with over 20 years of experience. With an intuitive problem-solving approach, he offers guidance in political, corporate, professional and personal
matters. He is based in Ahmedabad, India.
Consultant in Mundane Astrology
Dr. Rao is an active proponent of mundane astrology and is known for his
accurate predictions in the domain, including election results and the future
of nations. Dr. Rao advises functionaries on matters related to national and
state events. He is known for his research and experiments in political, corporate and sports astrology.
Corporate Consultant
Dr. Rao’s services are sought by companies from a wide range of industries,
including, plastics, textile, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, real estate and infrastructure, manufacturing, solar power, retail and printing, among others. He
has a track record of helping companies achieve turnarounds and accelerated growth through his astro-vaastu advice and business logos.
He offers industrial vaastu guidance to new and existing units as well as for
the revival of sick units, guiding them through projects that involve heavy
investments. He has also worked with townships and award-winning architects and projects. Some of the companies that Dr. Rao advises belong to the
Fortune 500 list and extend across Africa, Australia, UK, USA, Canada, UAE
and South-East Asia.
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Dr. Ravi Rao also offers home vaastu and personal advice, including the setting up of muhurat, which can be checked by visitors at www.ravirao.com.
Vaastu App
Check Vaastu has been launched on Google Play Store by Dr. Ravi Rao to
help buyers of factories, offices and homes evaluate for themselves if the
property is vaastu-compliant. The app can be used to assess plots, buildings,
apartments and bungalows. With Check Vaastu, Dr. Rao has brought vaastu
expertise to everyone’s doorstep.
To access Check Vaastu, please scan the QR code.
Android
Apple
www.ravirao.com
Academics & Publications
Dr. Ravi Rao is the Founder-Chairman of the Ahmedabad Chapter of the Indian Council of Astrological Studies (ICAS) which conducts courses in astrology and vaastu in addition to holding monthly workshops and seminars on
the subjects. He is a regular speaker on mundane astrology at national and
international seminars. He is also the founder of magazines focussing on urbanization and vaastu.
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The complete detail of Dr. Ravi Rao’s services and offerings is available at
www.ravirao.com.
Other Books by Dr. Ravi Rao
A Nation’s Prophecy: Inclusive Methodology of Mundane Astrology
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Author’s Note
The year was 1997. I was watching a football match with friends when they
wanted me to predict the outcome. Until then, I had not made predictions
related to sports events. That day, I did and I continued to make predictions
related to that series. About four out of five of my predictions came true. My
friends of course were excited, but I became deeply interested in the subject. I knew then that it was not simply a matter of applying known astrological parameters. Sports astrology required something more. I began experimenting and building the inclusive methodology to predict sports events.
My predictions extended beyond football although the game continued to
dominate my research. I was travelling extensively and I had the chance to
predict the different games that are popular in each country.
One day, I came across Picking Winners by Donald Bradley. There has been
little recognition for Bradley’s work and I found his method of assigning
houses and labelling the teams similar to my own. I began incorporating his
method into Vedic astrology and particularly into cricket. The result is the
inclusive methodology of sports astrology.
I continued testing the methodology and my predictions came true with the
World Cup cricket of 2011. Australia was playing against India in the quarter
final at Motera, Ahmedabad. It was a closely fought match and the key point
that drove sentiments was the fact that no host country had ever won the
World Cup. Hence, Australia was the favoured winner and the odds were
against India. However, my prediction said it would be a win for India and it
came true.
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I had, in fact, watched the semi-finals and the finals of World Cup 2011 live
from within the stadium. That was the point at which I conceived the idea
of sharing my inclusive methodology of sports astrology and made me write
this book. One factor stopped me though. I felt that I should first share the
inclusive methodology of mundane astrology. The reason was that mundane
astrology is the larger domain which encompasses sports astrology.
I published A Nation’s Prophecy: An Inclusive Methodology of Mundane Astrology in 2014. The book explains the methodology behind predicting nations’ futures. It also gives examples of nations, taking the reader through
the key events that a nation had undergone and explaining the astrological
causes that help predict these events. Subsequent to its release, I began
work on this book.
The inclusive methodology of sports astrology is based on my research over
the past 20 years and I am writing the book in the hope that astrologers will
expand it to other sports events too and take the methodology forward. This
is just the starting point for sports methodology.
Learned researchers and astrologers can take it as the starting point of their
own research as well as to improve their predictions and astrological techniques in other areas. The nations’ charts of the playing teams are necessary
components in sports astrology. Researchers who wish to work with this
methodology will find the required nations’ charts in A Nation’s Prophecy:
An Inclusive Methodology of Mundane Astrology.
Some of you might question the absence of reference to the dasha, sub-dasha systems or to methods like the KP system. I would say that you can apply
any method of astrology to data related to the sports event, and the results
would be the same. That is the test of a scientific domain, which astrology is.
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It is not necessary for me to build a methodology that encompasses all
methods. I would be happy to see other astrologers take this inclusive methodology forward and build deeper insights into what I have built. The idea
is that whichever root method you follow to make a prediction, each should
lead to the same prediction. This establishes the sanctity of the science that
is jyotisha.
It is my request that you experiment with different methods, choose one
based on your learning and experience, and undertake further research and
contribute to astrology so that the science is widely disseminated and practiced.
The one caution I give is that the methodology must not be used for betting.
The purpose of building the methodology and sharing it is that it is another
branch of astrology and the more extensively we work in each branch, the
stronger our understanding of astrology becomes and the better we can advance the science in the form that this branch of vedanga deserves.
My best wishes to each of you in your endeavours.
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Section 1
Inclusive Methodology
of Sports Astrology
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The need of the hour is that we should use the ancient wisdom of our Rishis while keeping ‘Desh Kaal and Patra’ of present time in our mind. If that is done, we can astrologically understand and predict any game
whether played by our ancestors or being played by present day youths.
All modern day sports viz. cricket, football, baseball, basketball, volleyball, etc. would
come under its ambit. Basically we have to master the technique through which the competitive spirit of the two teams can be assessed. Thereafter this can be applied to any
game whether cricket or football, etc. Sri Rao has elaborated this concept beautifully, he
has studied the modern games in astrological parlance. What I like is that, this concept
can be used in any modern game.
- Shri A.B.Shukla (President)
Indian Council of Astrological Sciences
The author Dr. Ravi Rao opens up a new dimension in astrology with this volume on
sports astrology … The present volume is a first of its kind on the subject of sports coming from a new generation astrologer. Sports astrology which term the author coins to
describe this branch of the science, has received practically no treatment by modern day
scholars … It goes to the credit of Dr. Ravi Rao for filling in this lacuna with this volume
and which may be described as a benchmark work on sports astrology.
Smt. Gayatri Devi Vasudev
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1. Introduction
The earliest instances of sports astrology can be traced back to the Roman chariot
races 2000 years ago. Although it was the Greeks who had introduced chariot racing to the ancient Olympics a few hundred years earlier, it was the Romans who
made it famous.
Roman chariot races were the stuff of danger and high adrenaline. Driver and horse
alike faced the threat of serious injury and death. Circus Maximus, the stadium in
which the races were held could seat 150,000 to 250,000 people.
Spectator enthusiasm was high with fervent support to one of the four stables
– Red, White, Blue and Green – involved in chariot races. Although women were
barred from watching other sports, they were allowed to watch these races.
Meanwhile, Greek slaves brought astrology to Rome. They were sometimes known
as ‘astrologers of the circus’. Given the intense and widespread support that chariot racing enjoyed and the Roman penchant for betting heavily on the races, they
turned to astrology to predict the winners, according to Joanna Martine Woolfolk
in The Only Astrology Book You’ll Ever Need.
According to Tamsyn Barton’s Ancient Astrology, a simple predictive rule is stated
in a Byzantine text, “You must know that the Moon aids the Greens, the Sun the
Reds, Saturn and Venus the Blues. So, when the Sun meets Venus, if at that moment, the Blues are launching out on the course, then they will win. When it meets
Mars, it is the Greens who win, for Mars is their ally, and when Jupiter is found on
a cardine (angles or angular houses), then infallibly the Blues will win, above all if
the Moon is deprived of light.”
By this method, there was a one-in-three chance that the prediction could come
true. Sports astrology has come a long way since then.
Mundane Astrology
Of the socio-politico-economic domains of mundane astrology, sports astrology
comes within the social sphere. With increasing comprehensiveness and sophistication in technique, it has established itself over the years. The other astrologically
popular social domains include medical astrology, natural events like rainfall, floods
and earthquakes, among others. The political domain of astrology deals with political strategy and future, elections, Governments, type of rule and political stability
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of nations and states; the economic domain deals with the economy, the future of
individual companies, finance and business, including trading, banking, public and
private spending and investments.
These three domains of mundane astrology are interlinked. Political stability influences financial stability which in turn enhances the social aspects – sports are encouraged, quality of medical care improves, tourism rises and so on. As such, the
basic principle of mundane astrology remains the same: it must be inclusive and
hence must consider all the factors that impact an event.
Wins & Losses: A Perspective
When predicting sports events, we must take into account the nature of sports in
order to understand astrology’s association with it.
Sports represent a nation’s prestige. Although nations generally excel in a wide
range of sports, most follow a specific sport with fervour. Citizens’ enjoy the perception of elevated prestige when the nation’s team or players rank high. In the
same vein, hosting the Olympics and World Games is a matter of prestige. Nations
try to make a political statement when they bid for and when they win the right
to host such an event. The Beijing Olympics, for example, was meant to showcase
China’s power of organisation and the fact that it can spend the billions required
to host the event. Or it could be to kick start local economy, or to put a stagnating city on a quick growth path with the immense spend that comes with hosting
the event, or simply to enhance a Government’s image. For the people, it is a time
of fun and happiness in addition to the prestige involved. Further, history shows
that the super powers of a certain period are the leading sporting nations of that
period too. As such, the impact of sports is widespread, encompassing social, economic and political benefits.
With such importance being accorded to sports, at times, tempers rise and disturbances take place. During the 1960s, Honduras and El Salvador had long-pending
issues related to the migration of Salvadorans to the less-populated Honduras and
the imposition of restrictions by the latter. There were trade issues and border
disputes too. It was during this period that the two nations began playing against
each other in the 1970 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Fighting broke out among fans
after the first match. The nations were to play three matches and the fighting grew
progressively more violent. El Salvador’s qualifier win brought matters to a head
and the Football War erupted between the two nations.
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The outcome need not take a violent turn though. Astrology can show that we can
take a different perspective to matches. Its real value emerges from its Sanskrit
name, jyotisha, meaning light. By casting light on the event, astrology has the capacity to bring about greater knowledge and wisdom within us. The same applies
to sports astrology too. If viewed in the right perspective, it can reveal to a person
that when contestants are of comparable strength, wins and losses are a matter of
the day and time. It can thereby temper the emotional highs and lows associated
with a sporting event.
While some turn to astrology to maximise material stability in life, others take a
more philosophical view, using it to understand that which cannot be circumvented. They choose to go through those events and allow the hardship to bring greater
wisdom to themselves.
A person with immense capabilities does not always prove successful in life. Obstacles hamper progress, setting the person back at each stage. Rather than rue
the difficult destiny, a more appropriate approach would be to accept the defeats
and disappointments while continuing to make efforts to move forward.
When it comes to political events, many nations gained independence in the 20th
century. Each stepped into a new independent era with noble intentions, excellent principles and frameworks. Of these nations, some have experienced a sharp
rise, others experience slow growth, yet others lag behind in wealth, safety and
happiness. Nations like Japan, which have meagre natural resources, rose like the
proverbial Phoenix from the ashes of World War-II to become part of the handful
of wealthy nations to reckon with. Yet others like India, with rich natural resources,
grow at a pace which could have been far healthier, while some of its neighbouring
nations with similar richness in natural resources lag far behind.
The same is true for sports personalities and teams too. Some teams with great
strength fail consistently to finish at the top. Others fizzle out after initial promise.
Yet others are the underdogs, turning the tables to emerge winners.
While natural talent plays its role in elevating the individual’s position – be it of a
person, team or of a nation – hard work, focus and determination take them far
ahead. This too does not give the full picture of the outcome. To these two elements, we add another, that of the intended winner. In a contest between equals,
that is, teams with similar talent and strengths, one team must win and the other
must lose. In general parlance, the team that is in better form on the day wins the
match.
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This is best explained through sports astrology. It explains the planetary factors
that throw light not just on the team’s performance, but also on the emotions and
support of fans in the stadium as well as back home, based on which it predicts
the winner.
A person following the match can only see this in action as the match progresses,
not before. In fact, in matches which involve a tight finish, the outcome cannot be
known until the last point. This can be the last minute in time-bound games, or the
last ball or move in other matches.
Astrology, on the other hand, tells us who the winner can be at the time of the toss
or kick-off itself. Although disappointed fans may be furious with their team for
losing a match, blaming it on lethargy, lack of confidence or team spirit or on weak
strategy, it could be one or a combination of all factors and it is less in the hands of
the team on that particular day. By showing this clearly, astrology can temper the
emotions of fans, the nation and of the team itself, steadying the sway of emotions
and taming the aftermath.
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2. Sports Astrology
Ancient Rome’s chariot races were quite similar to today’s sports extravaganzas.
The Roman teams were Blues, Greens, Reds and Whites. Experienced scouts chose
the drivers with care. The drivers became celebrities and enjoyed special treatment. They took part in the deadly sport in a packed stadium with passionate fans
cheering the home teams and cursing the opposing teams with equal fervour. The
elites may have disliked the mob behaviour, but the stadium was the place in which
citizens came in contact with the Roman Emperor. Hopes and fortunes rested on
the extravaganza.
After its decline during the later Christian era, things have come full circle in the
modern world. Millions ride on the outcome of matches and races. With reference
to high-value sponsorships and the extraordinary amounts spent on purchasing
individual players, notably in football and cricket, and the immense popularity and
celebrity status of players, careers are made and unmade on the sports field. Emotions run high, so much so that effigies are burnt when the team loses, while players’ stock rises sky high when they win.
Given the high emotions and the immediate nature of results, astrology needs to
be highly accurate in predicting sports events.
Methods of Prediction
Unlike natal astrology in which the predicted events can take days to years to show
their outcome, sports astrology outcomes are immediate, verifiable and with little
room for misinterpretation. This makes it easier to analyse the methods of sports
astrology and to refine them with immediate effect for greater accuracy.
Given the number of variables involved, predicting the match winner is a complicated affair. Some astrologers apply the principles of natal astrology. While this
forms a sound basis, it is still only the foundation on which a comprehensive methodology must be built.
Some astrologers study the 6th house to analyse competitions, and turn to the
5th house when it comes to outdoor sports. Others study the effect of Mars, the
planet of aggressive energy, and of competitive sport. Yet others make their predictions based on the position of Moon and the aspects and conjunctions related
to it. These methods are small parts that must be integrated into a comprehensive
methodology.
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Some analyse the captains’ natal horoscopes. This method falls short when making predictions for team games, since team effort is involved. Then again, doubts
remain as to what the time of the chart should be. Some use the time of the match
beginning to cast the horoscope. This may not be the right approach for all types
of games.
The key difference between sports astrology and natal astrology is that sports, by
its very nature, involves two or more competing entities. The key factor is that the
two entities should be of similar competency. While team strength is the human
factor, the other is related to nature’s role. In case of cricket, it is related to the
wind direction and velocity, moisture, condition of the pitch, to name a few. The
toss-winning captain takes the decision to bat or bowl at the toss time based on
the pitch and other factors of nature. Astrology encompasses these factors, both
human and of nature, and hence is in a position to predict the outcome.
While one team or captain may seem to be favourably placed for the particular
match, it is possible that the other team is more favourably placed. Then again,
there are many types of sports, ranging from indoor to outdoor games.
Some are individual events like athletics in which a single individual is pitted against
multiple individuals. Other events involve matches between two individuals, like
tennis, badminton, fencing, wrestling, boxing. Yet others are team games like cricket, football, basketball.
Due to the intricacies of each game, the methodology used to predict the outcome
of each can differ. It can even differ across each format of a game. Further, we must
keep in mind the fact that in team games like cricket, the focus is on the game and
not on an individual.
Hence, existing methods of natal astrology cannot be applied blindly to sports
astrology to predict the winner. Such application does not produce consistently
accurate predictions. The redeeming factor is that match results allow for quick
verification of predictions against the actual outcomes. It helps the astrologer refine and enhance the methodology of sports astrology to suit the game it is being
applied to.
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3. Inclusive Methodology of Sports Astrology
Given the immediate nature of results and the intense emotions involved, astrology has a particularly complex relationship with sports. The presence of multiple
team members, decisions taken by the captain and the coach, the presence of a
large audience, the run of high emotions, the need for vitality and aggression, all
these factors require specific sport-related parameters to be taken into consideration in sports astrology even as it rests on the strong foundation of traditional
astrology.
As in other areas of mundane astrology which I have explained in detail in my book,
A Nation’s Prophecy: Inclusive Methodology of Mundane Astrology, a single chart
or parameter is not sufficient to predict the outcome. Multiple impacting factors
must be taken into account. I have analysed hundreds of matches, with different
parameters and have arrived at the Inclusive Methodology of Sports Astrology.
This is applicable to a range of games, football and cricket to name a few, in which
a nation, a club or a franchisee is involved.
After studying Donald Bradley’s method in Picking Winners, I am certain that Vedic
and Western astrology work on similar principles, although Western astrology is
sayana-based as against Vedic astrology’s nirayana-based calculations. The common factor is that Western and Vedic sports astrology rely on the Moon while the
latter can also rely on stellar positions.
Bradley’s method works since it treats the match as the action point, as it must in
team games. The captain or the key player are not the sole entities in team games,
hence they cannot be treated as the focal point. While this method in itself can be
a good indicator, an experienced astrologer can draw accurate predictions when
it is accompanied by analysis of the nations’ charts and by planetary influences
based on certain facets of the team. Additional strength to the sports event is
brought about by the nation’s chart, leading us to the inclusive methodology. It
has its own story to tell with the entire country being emotionally attached to the
event. Hence, predicting solely based on the event can lead to erroneous predictions. In short, the nation’s charts give the missing picture.
Alan Leo, who is considered the father of modern western astrology, allocates a
geographical location to each team. It was one of the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) seasons during 1996-98 and it was Michael Jordan’s second innings. I
analysed the season’s matches by mapping match venues with the assigned locations. To this, I added another component. I began taking into account the captain’s
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jersey number and the team’s jersey colour. When I added these elements, my
predictions turned accurate and I predicted that Chicago Bulls would lift the NBA
trophy.
Exception to the Methodology
I have been making mundane astrology predictions since my foray into the domain
in the mid-90s. The one exception that I have found in sports astrology is that
when the contest is interrupted, the inclusive methodology must be set aside. For
example, in cricket, when the Duckworth-Lewis method comes into effect to decide the overs and runs in a rain-interrupted match, one must no longer rely on the
methodology. Rather, the astrologer must look from a different perspective and
assess the astrological causes of the obstruction, whether it is caused by a natural
or a human calamity. Answers to these questions rest on the astrology of the nation, the state or of the city.
In such cases, the matter is no longer limited to the match. It enters the domain of
the higher mundane astrology. For example, when we refer to manmade disasters
in the form of power failures, curfews or terrorist attacks, and natural disasters like
earthquakes, rain or thunder storms, the interruption itself is a phenomenon that
astrology must take into account. Even when a good muhurat is set for an event, a
large-scale disaster can bring the event to nought. This then, becomes the domain
of mundane astrology and an astrologer must analyse the chart of the city or of
a higher collective. Even when the muhurta is good, if the terrain is wrong, it can
result in a disaster like an earthquake, a curfew or any of the interrupting factors.
In these cases, the higher law rules over the lower law. The astrology of the collective supersedes the astrology of the individual. A weak element in the individual’s
horoscope causes the individual to be affected when higher astrology comes into
play.
Inclusive Methodology
With that as a key precaution, I shall place before you the Inclusive Methodology
of Sports Astrology. I shall then apply the methodology to cricket matches across
different tournaments and formats of the game to prove its efficacy. The inclusive
methodology comprises three components:
Part I: Game Analysis
Part II: Nations’ Charts
Part III: Planetary Influence
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We shall apply the methodology to key international matches of cricket and predict
the outcomes. The matches that I have considered here are from the Cricket World
Cup, Twenty-Twenty, popularly called T20, and the Indian Premier League (IPL). While
the World Cup is held every four years, T20 is held every two years, and IPL, every year.
Based on the analysis, points are assigned to both teams, showing the clear winner
at the end of the astrological analysis.
Part I: Game Analysis
As part of the game analysis, we analyse the chart of the match. The critical elements within the analysis are the time of the match, the choice of ascendants and
the signification of each house. In traditional astrology, each chart carries a single
ascendant. The interesting part in sports astrology is the need for two ascendants
since two teams are playing against each other. We shall deal with each of these
in turn.
1. Time of Match
The general perception is that the time at which the match begins should be the
basis for casting the match chart. In cricket matches though, the time of the coin
toss must be used to cast the horoscope. The reason is clear, the toss determines
the progress of the game and the birth of the contest is with the toss. Names of
team members are submitted before the toss and no changes are allowed thereafter. The toss itself is the point that determines who decides to bat or bowl first.
Every event has a cycle and everything that is born has a logical end at the end
of the cycle. The journey can be seen throughout this cycle, the ups and downs
and whether it is a one-sided match or ends in a close finish. The cycle of a cricket
match begins with the toss.
To look for parallels in political astrology, it is the time and date of announcement
of the election results that is used to cast the new Government’s horoscope although the ruler is yet to take oath and yet to begin governing the nation, state or
other collective. This is because the announcement of results marks the birth of
the journey for the new rulership. Similarly, it is the toss time that must be taken
to cast the match chart.
As a general practice, we can take a half hour prior to the match time as toss time
for cricket. In football though, we must consider the kick-off time, that is, the time
at which the ball is touched for the first time by one of the teams.
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2. Allocating the Ascendants
Native
Ascendant
Rival
Score
Native
Score
Native
Game
Rival
Ascendant
3
2
12
Native
Ascendant
11
1
Rival 4
Score
10 Native
Score
7
5
Rival
Ascendant
6
11
Native
Score
10
8
9
8
12
Rival
Ascendant
7
Native
1 Ascendant
6
2
3
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9
4
Rival
Score
5
The second factor is the question of
whom to allocate the ascendant to since
there are two contestants to a match.
Once the ascendant is allocated to a
team, the second question arises as to
the ascendant of the other team. Opinion is divided on this count and some of
the methods are given below:
Home Team: Some believe that the ascendant of the match must be allocated
to the home team. In the absence of
a home team, the team to which the
ground is allocated becomes the home
team and the chart’s ascendant is to be
allocated to this team.
Defending Champions: In some games,
there is no ground allocation to a particular team. To circumvent this problem, it has been suggested that the ascendant be allocated to the defending
champion. The lacuna in this method is
that not every match has a defending
champion.
Toss Winner: In matches like cricket,
which are based on the toss that signifies the birth of the contest, the team
that wins the toss is allocated the ascendant.
The certainty that one method is more
accurate than the others can come only
with experience and with ongoing research. This involves applying the principles to many matches and comparing
the predictions with the outcomes.
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I have tried the three methods in predicting cricket matches and have been able
to make accurate predictions when I chose the toss winner method. As such, we
allocate the ascendant to the toss-winning team and call it the Native team. The
7th house is treated as the ascendant for the opposing team. We shall call it the
Rival team.
3. Signification of Houses
Native
Coach &
Captain
Native
Fans &
Odds
Native
Ascendant
Native
Penalties
Rival
Game
Rival
Score
Native
Score
Native
Game
Rival
Coach &
Captain
Rival
Fans &
Odds
Rival
Ascendant
Native
Penalties
Native
Fans & Odds
2
Native
Coach & 3
Captain
Rival
Score
Native
Game
5
6
Native
Ascendant
1
10
4
7
Rival
Ascendant
12
11 Rival
Game
Native
Score
Rival
9 Coach &
8
Captain
Rival
Fans & Odds
Rival
Penalties
Rival
Game
Rival
Penalties
Native
Score
Rival
Coach &
Captain
The third factor in the game analysis is the signification of each house.
Based on Donald Bradley’s Picking
Winners, the twelve houses are divided between the two teams. Each
team is allotted six houses to represent six factors, Ascendant, Fans &
Odds, Coach & Captain, Game, Score
and Penalties. The charts show the
signification of each house.
The charts with Aries ascendant
show the signification of each house.
This is a representative depiction
and actual ascendants are based on
the ascendants at toss time.
Houses & Significations
Ascendants: The basic principles of
how to read the chart remain similar to that of traditional Vedic astrology. The ascendant, as in the natal
chart, shows the strength of the
team it represents and holds great
importance. So does the ascendant
lord. The ascendants indicate the
level of confidence of the contestants. It is seen that teams have lost
more than twice as many matches
as they have won when playing
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Game
5
Rival
Ascendant
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Rival
Native
Score
Native
Penalties
11
10
Rival
Coach &
Captain
8
1
7
3
Native
Coach &
Captain
Rival
Ascendant
6
2
Native
Fans &
Odds
Rival
Fans &
Odds
9
12
Native
Ascendant
9 Coach &
Captain
Rival
Fans & Odds
Penalties
Rival
Game
8
4
Rival
Score
5
Rival
Penalties
Native
Game
overseas. This holds true for the
Indian team while playing away
from home, having lost 15 out of
25 Tests before the series win in Sri
Lanka. India won the three-match
series 2-1, and this was the first series win by India in Sri Lanka since
1993. This series win also gave India their first overseas Test series
victory since the 2011 tour of West
Indies. Hence, by helping us predict
the team strength on a given day,
the ascendant and the ascendant
lord hold significance in assessing
the chart.
Fans & Odds (2nd house): The 2nd house stands for Fans & Odds. In natal astrology,
it stands for family and hence for emotions. It is also about hope and aspirations. As
such it stands for the mood and sentiment of fans as well as the odds in favour of
the team. Matches are not played in isolation. A combination of factors, on and off
field, impacts them. Fans both in the stadium as well as back home are an important
factor that affect the match outcome.
As a supportive house to other houses, the 2nd house also describes the supportive
role of fans. The entire nation is attached by their emotions to the 2nd house. While
a win brings euphoria, a loss brings disappointment to fans in the stadium and back
in the country too, sometimes erupting in violent backlash. There have been instances when Pakistan lost to India on the latter’s grounds and the team had to be
practically smuggled through back routes from the airport to their homes. Hence,
it is with reason that players at times fear the 2nd house, that is, the fans. What
happens on the 22-yard pitch affects millions, creating a law and order situation.
Further, 8th house being the house of defeat and 2nd house being 7th from the 8th
house, directly impacts the Fans & Odds.
Coach & Captain (3rd house): The 3rd house stands for Coach & Captain. The house
signifies courage, will power and the potential to take risks. It also signifies com-
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munication and the intelligence that drives the communication, including internal
communication among players as well as with the coach and captain. The strength
of communication can raise the team’s game significantly. As such, coach and captain occupy this house. It allows the entire match to move forward. Further, teams
may comprise strong individual players, but they need a strong coach and captain
to help them work together. As such, communication and team spirit which are
enforced by the coach and captain bring the entire set of elements together to
strengthen the team and give it direction.
Further, the house signifies the strategy mapped by the captain. Strong teams not
only have a well-mapped strategy based on the opposing team’s and their own
strengths and weaknesses, the strategy is also based on the pitch and match conditions. Second, they are in a position to make quick changes to their strategy
when conditions demand. In fact, the mark of a great captain is the ability to make
quick decisions to take advantage of the opposing team’s weaknesses or to leverage the strengths of their own team.
Game (5th house): The 5th house is the house of momentum, clearly indicating
that it stands for the Game. It is how the game is played on the field, the vitality
of the team, their readiness, morale and fitness. It represents the execution of the
coach and captain’s strategy and the response of individual members. Teams with
strong strategy but with limited team strengths fail to execute the strategy and
vice versa. At other times, a team with strong skills is unable to execute a wellcrafted strategy on a particular day. Given the Game house dependence on the
house of Coach & Captain, we shall analyse these two houses together.
Score (10th house): The 10th house is the house of social status and profession,
among other things. A win, and the resultant prestige and status, depends on the
score. Hence, the Score house is signified by the 10th house, which being the midheaven, has a strong influence on the outcome. As such, it has the capacity to become the deciding factor and the team with a particularly strong 10th house can
emerge the winner.
Penalties (12th house): The 12th house stands for losses and hence stands for Penalties, indicating the extras given by a team to the opposing team and can at times
be the influencing factor in turning the course of a match. One must go beyond
the traditional definition of penalties in a cricket match, byes, leg byes, wides, no
balls. When a batsman is saved by a dropped catch or when the umpires give an
erroneous ruling in his favour, the subsequent runs that the batsman makes must
be considered as free runs and hence as penalties.
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The significations of the houses are based on the traditional principles of astrology,
modified to meet the requirements of sports astrology. But, one must be careful
not to map the significations of the individual astrological houses with the actual
performance of that particular element on ground. For example, the strength of
the Score house may not relate to the actual score on the ground. It is to be used
only to add to the astrological point system.
Further, each of these elements cannot individually influence the match outcome.
The significator of execution of strategy is Venus. Let us suppose a strong Venus is
posited in relation to the Score house or to the house lord, it then has the capacity to turn the score in favour of the team. But, in the absence of a strong Coach
& Captain, strategy falls short, communication and team spirit are weakened and
Venus’ execution will be unable to bring great benefits to the team. Or Fans & Odds
could be strongly placed, but when it lacks support from other key houses, it does
not meet fans’ expectations. Hence, one must carefully assess the other parameters to judge whether a particularly strong house can in fact save the match.
Order of Priority
As in natal astrology, with experience, one can at a glance assess whether the chart
favours the native or the rival team. But, I would discourage that practice. The ideal
practice is to assess the houses and the parameters in an orderly fashion and assign points to each before going on to the next component of the methodology.
One must remember that the game analysis is a single component of the full methodology. Unless the points are overwhelmingly in favour of one team, one must go
about the assessment methodically and to the end. It is only after assigning points
and totalling them that one must make the prediction.
To take the important parameters first, one must judge the strength of the ascendant, placement of the ascendant lord and the strength of the house of Score.
These are the key parameters with a strong influence on the match. Subsequently,
assess the Game, Coach & Captain, Fans & Odds, and Penalties in that order. The
Game closely follows the Coach & Captain and the steps they take, hence I have
shown the two together in the points table.
Part II: Nations’ Charts
The second component of the inclusive methodology is the analysis of the nations’
charts of the participating teams. These play a vital role in determining each team’s
chances of winning or losing. Many times, the teams belong not to nations, but to
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clubs, franchisees and governing bodies. In such cases, it is the club, franchise or
governing body’s chart that must be taken into consideration. Let me refer to it as
the nation’s chart for easy reference.
For the purpose of sports astrology, the nation’s chart is to be treated as the birth
chart and the match chart as the transit chart. Two elements in the nation’s chart
must be analysed to move towards the prediction of the match outcome - Moon
and nation’s ascendant.
First, transpose Moon from the nation’s chart onto the transit match chart and
study the placement and strength of Moon from the point of view of the transit
ascendant and the planetary positions, aspects and conjunctions.
Matches are played on the pitch, but contrary to popular thinking, that isn’t all that
affects the match outcome. Matches are mind games first and only then are they
physical games. Fans, their emotions, the nation’s sentiment as well as the team’s
state of mind affect the match and it is Moon that signifies these factors. As such, it
connects the team, sports enthusiasts and their nation. It denotes sentiments and
disappointments, which are particularly important in sports.
Even when matches are played in far off nations, the millions of fans back home
drive the excitement. Moon indicates this emotion and the position of Moon
guides us towards the upswing or downswing of a match. Hence, in sports astrology as in other domains of astrology, Moon is to be accorded special importance.
Second, we must transpose the ascendants of each team from their respective
nation’s charts onto the transit chart and study the comparative merits of each.
Similar to the transposing of the ascendant of the natal birth chart on the transits,
the strength of the nation’s ascendant with respect to the transit match chart is
a factor influencing the match. It is important to analyse the influence of transit
Moon too on the nation’s ascendant. It is also important to study the effect of the
larger planets, Saturn, Jupiter and Mars, with respect to the nation’s Moon and
ascendant. This becomes particularly important in case of a tie in the astrological
points.
Part III: Planetary Influence
Among the many factors that influence outcomes in sports astrology is the planetary influence which is different from the planetary positions in the match and nation’s charts. The captain’s jersey number and its relation to the date of the match
and to the day of week, in addition to the team’s jersey colour and its relation to
the day of week play their role in the match outcome.
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As I continued my analysis, my predictions took on a certainty when I added these
factors. The reason was clear. For a team to emerge the winner, every factor must
be in consonance. Numbers, days and their ruling planets must be favourable to
the captain and the team on the match day.
In some matches, you will find that planetary influence is simply an additional tool
for you to confirm the predictions. But, in matches with a close astrological score,
it makes the picture clear since numerology and astrology are simply two different
paths through which we arrive at the same prediction.
Captains’ Jersey Numbers: With respect to the captain’s jersey number, we analyse the strength of the jersey number and relationship of the jersey number with
the match date.
First, we must recognise that the captain is the identity and the point of recognition for the winning or losing team. Further, the captain plays the strongest role in
determining the way the match is played by virtue of the decisions taken and by
the manner in which the team responds to the captain. Hence, the captain’s jersey
number must be viewed for its ability to carry the team to victory.
For beginners of numerology, if the captain’s jersey number is in double digits,
each digit must be added to arrive at a single digit number. The planet representing
that number is the one to be analysed.
To elaborate further, certain planets have greater influence on specific games.
Mars being the planet that rules outdoor sports, it is the significator of such games
and sports. So is Jupiter. Football is a game played with the legs, hence Mars again
is the influencing planet.
In case of indoor games, the significators are Saturn and Mercury. Venus is the
planet to look for in individual games and sports. Boxing and wrestling too being
physical games, Mars is the relevant planet. In case of billiards, look for the placement and strength of Venus. For chess, Saturn and Mercury are the planets to look
for since chess is an analytical, thinking game.
The caution is that the influencing planet does not remain the same for every form
of a particular game. For example, one-day cricket matches involve planning and
strategising to a greater extent than some other forms of the game, hence Jupiter
and Mars are the influencers. In case of Twenty-Twenty, that is T20 form of cricket,
the significators are Mars, Moon and Mercury – Mars standing for aggression and
energy that rules this form of cricket, Moon for the rapid shift of emotions and
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Mercury signifying the mercurial nature of this short and quick form of the game.
Test cricket, on the other hand, is influenced by Jupiter and Saturn since it is a mind
game in which players must hold the fort for a long time, retaining the wickets in
the face of the ever-present danger of an unexpected loss of wicket.
Lucky captains are those who carry sports-friendly jersey numbers. To be a successful captain, the favourable numbers are 9 and 7 followed by 3, 5 and 1 in that
order. On the unfavourable side are captain’s jersey numbers which total to 8, 4
or 2.
When we consider the success rate of captains in an individual capacity, their jersey number must have a good relationship with their personal date of birth too,
but this factor is more relevant in predicting a captain’s overall success. Further,
it is not relevant to our current methodology since we are analysing a team game
and a specific match.
Second, the relationship of the planet representing the captain’s jersey number
with the date of the match is a crucial factor. Analysis and assignment of points
are based on this relationship. It is important to consider only the date and not the
month and the year. Here too, the date must be totalled and the resultant single
digit number must be considered for the purpose of prediction.
Numbers and Signifying Planets
Planet
Number
Colour
Day of Week
Sun
1
Maroon
Sunday
Moon
2
White
Monday
Mars
9
Red
Tuesday
Mercury
5
Green
Wednesday
Jupiter
3
Gold
Thursday
Venus
6
Yellow
Friday
Saturn
8
Black, Blue
Saturday
Rahu, North Node
4
Brown
-
Ketu, South Node
7
Grey
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Planets and Relationships
Day of Week: Astrology has given birth to the seven days of week, represented
by the seven planets. The North and South Nodes being shadow planets with no
physical presence, are not included in the days of the week. The characteristics of
the planet representing the particular day of the week rule the day. Hence, just as
the captain’s jersey number must have a positive relationship with the date of the
match, it must have such a relationship with the day of the week too.
Planets
Friends
Neutral
Enemies
Sun
Moon, Mars,
Jupiter
Mercury
Venus, Saturn, North
Node
Moon
Sun, Mercury
Mars, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn
North Node
Mars
Sun, Moon, Jupiter
Venus, Saturn
Mercury, North Node
Mercury
Sun, Venus, North
Node
Mars, Jupiter, Saturn
Moon
Jupiter
Sun, Moon,
Mars
Saturn, North Node,
South Node
Mercury, Venus
Venus
Mercury, Saturn,
North Node
Jupiter, Mars
Sun, Moon
Saturn
Mercury, Venus,
North Node
Jupiter
Sun, Moon, Mars
North Node
Mercury, Venus,
Saturn
Jupiter
Sun, Moon, Mars
North Node
Mercury, Venus,
North Node,
Saturn
Jupiter
Sun, Moon, Mars
Jersey Colours: The colour of the team’s jersey too plays a role in the match outcome. It indicates the planet influencing the team. Hence, the resulting planet’s relationship with the day of the week must be taken into consideration when assigning
points to each team.
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How to Assign Points
The inclusive methodology of sports astrology requires the astrologer to analyse
the match in a step-wise manner. The astrological score system allows such an
analysis and gives unambiguous results.
In the game analysis and analysis of the nations’ charts, when malefics occupy a
house or are aspected by one, zero points are to be assigned. The same applies
within planetary influence when the relationship is of an enemy.
When a house is free of aspect or if no planets occupy the house, it is considered
neutral and is assigned one point. Similarly, within planetary influence, when the
relationship between two planets is neutral, one point is assigned.
When the house is occupied or is aspected by benefics, it is to be assigned two
points. The same applies when two planets are friendly in case of planetary influence. When a conjunction or aspect is particularly strong with a powerful benefic,
one may consider assigning three points.
System of Astrological Score
Relationship
Points
Malefic / Enemies
0
Neutral
1
In this manner, one must assign points
based on the astrological analysis. The
sum total of the points will lead you to
the conclusive outcome.
It is necessary to remember that a lead
in points at any of the intermediate
Powerful Benefics
3
stages does not give an indication of the
match outcome. We must complete the
assessment of the entire set of parameters before we make the prediction.
Benefic / Friends
2
Also, remain cautious against being partial towards one team based on the nonastrological perception of a certain team’s strength and the assumption that it will
win. The best of teams is sometimes felled by the weakest of teams.
I now leave the inclusive methodology of sports astrology with you. This is just the
beginning of sports astrology.
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I suggest that you take this research forward and enhance its scope and bring
deeper insights into the methodology. You may wish to experiment with the dasha
system, KP system, or other components or streams of astrology in order to make
the subject deeper.
I must give a caution at this stage. I would go as far as to say that the method will
not work for persons involved in betting. I would like to call it astrology’s curse.
If you place a bet and make the prediction, again it will not work. This entire methodology is meant only for the purpose of research.
With that caution, I wish you the best in implementing the inclusive methodology
of sports astrology.
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1. Australia vs New Zealand: http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc-cricket- worldcup-2015/engine/match/656495.html
2. New Zealand vs South Africa: http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc-cricketworld-cup-2015/engine/match/656491.html
3. Australia vs India: http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc-cricket- world-cup-2015/
engine/match/656493.html
4. South Africa vs Sri Lanka: http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc-cricket- worldcup-2015/engine/match/656483.html
5. Bangladesh vs India: http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc-cricket- worldcup-2015/engine/match/656485.html
6. Australia vs Pakistan: http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc-cricket- worldcup-2015/engine/series/509587.html
7. New Zealand vs West Indies: http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc-cricket- worldcup-2015/engine/match/656489.html
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1. Finals
Australia vs New Zealand
Toss Win: New Zealand
The match was scheduled to begin at 2.30 PM and I have taken the toss time as
half hour ahead of the match time. Hence, the time of the chart is 2 PM, Melbourne time.
As discussed in the inclusive methodology, it is not possible to allocate the ascendant either to the defending champion or to the home team in this match.
Defending World Cup champion, India had lost in the semi-finals. Further, both
Australia and New Zealand are local teams since the World Cup was co-hosted
by the two nations. Hence, it becomes imperative to take the toss winner as the
native team.
Chart 1hart
Date: 29 March, 2015 | Time: 14:00:00 | Day: Sunday | Place: Melbourne
NZL
Score
Ve
Ma
Su
Ke
Me
Australia
Game
NZL
Penalties
Australia
Coach &
Captain
NZL
Ascendant
NZL
Fans &
Odds
Ju
Mo
Australia
Score
NZL
Coach &
Captain
Australia
Fans &
Odds
Ra
Sa
Australia
Ascendant
Australia
Penalties
Asc-02 46' 53"
Sun-14o 02' 12"
o
NZL
Game
Australia
Score
Mon-04 31' 06"
Mar-04o 01' 45"
o
NZL
Fans & Odds
Ju Mo
4
NZL
NZL
Coach & 5
Ascendant
Captain
NZL
Game
7
3
Ra 6
8
12
9
NZL
Penalties
2
1 Australia
Game
12
NZL
Ascendant
Australia
11 Coach &
10 Captain
Mer-C-02 19' 55"
Jup-R-18o 41' 46"
Australia
Coach &
Captain
11
NZL
Fans &
Odds
Ju
Mo
Australia
Ascendant
9
8
4
5
6
7
Sa
Australia
Penalties
Ra
Ven-19 57' 56"
Sat-R-10o 40' 58"
o
3
NZL
Coach &
Captain
Australia
Fans &
Odds
10
2
Su
NZL
Ke
Score
Me
Australia
Fans & Odds
o
Ve
Ma
NZL
Penalties
1
Australia
Ascendant
Sa
Australia
Penalties
NZL
Score
Su
Ke
Me
Australia
Game
Ve
Ma
Australia
Score
NZL
Game
Rah-R-15 55' 54"
Ket-R-15o 55' 54"
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Game Analysis
New Zealand had won the toss and becomes the native team, occupying the Gemini ascendant. The 7th house becomes the opposing team’s ascendant. Hence,
Australia becomes the rival team with Sagittarius as its ascendant. New Zealand
elected to bat.
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Based on the game analysis, New Zealand’s Fans & Odds occupies the 2nd house
(Cancer), Coach & Captain the 3rd house (Leo), New Zealand’s Game can be seen
from the 5th house (Libra), Score from the 10th house (Pisces) and Penalties from
the 12th house (Taurus).
With respect to Australia, reading from its Sagittarius ascendant, Fans & Odds occupies the 2nd house (Capricorn). Australia’s Coach & Captain occupies the 3rd
house (Aquarius), its Game occupies the 5th house (Aries), Score is seen from the
10th house (Virgo) and Penalties from the 12th house (Scorpio).
According to the inclusive methodology, the three primary factors are the strength
of the ascendant, placement of ascendant lord and strength of the house of Score.
We shall assess these factors first.
The ascendants remain unaspected for both teams, hence we treat them as balanced in this respect. The placement of the ascendant lords brings clarity to the
situation. New Zealand’s ascendant lord Mercury is debilitated and the strength it
derives is from its conjunction with Sun and from Jupiter’s aspect. Australia’s ascendant lord Jupiter is exalted and in conjunction with Moon, lending great strength
to the team. Mars’ 4th aspect is not enough to diminish Jupiter’s strength. Hence,
Australia leads with respect to the ascendant lord.
New Zealand’s Score house has Sun and debilitated Mercury posited within under
Jupiter’s 9th aspect, lending strength to the team. Australia’s house of Score is
aspected by Sun and house lord Mercury which strengthens the team’s ability to
build a good score. Hence, the two teams remain balanced in this matter.
New Zealand’s Game house is aspected by house lord Venus as well as by Mars, the
latter deriving strength from being posited in its own house. While the team will
be strong in execution, Mars’ aspect exerts pressure on the team and drives them
towards some rash decisions. Australia’s Game house, with Venus and house lord
Mars posited within, shows greater strength since Mars is a significator of outdoor
sports. They will play an aggressive game coupled with strong implementation.
Hence, they take a lead in this parameter. But, let us view it along with the Coach
& Captain, since the Game house implements the strategy and decisions taken by
the coach and the captain.
New Zealand’s Coach & Captain comes under Saturn’s 10th aspect whereas Australia’s house is unaspected, leaving New Zealand weaker in this respect. Under
Saturn’s aspect, New Zealand plans a cautious game and will not be quick in changing tactics on the field. Further, house lord Sun is posited in the 8th house from the
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house of Coach & Captain. Despite Jupiter’s 9th aspect, Sun’s placement indicates
difficulties in the team accomplishing their task. On the other hand, in case of Australia, house lord Saturn is posited in the 10th house from the house of Coach &
Captain and is under Jupiter’s 5th aspect, giving strength to Australia.
When we view the house of Coach & Captain along with the Game house strengths,
we find that New Zealand will be slow to respond on the field and will in fact come
under Mars’ aggression on the one hand and Saturn’s caution on the other hand
which is not conducive to a match.
New Zealand’s Fans & Odds has Moon posited in Cancer in conjunction with exalted Jupiter. Despite Mars’ aspect, the team derives strength from the two benefics,
elevating the mood of the fans and strengthening the odds in the team’s favour.
Australian Fans & Odds is under house lord Saturn’s aspect, turning it weaker in this
parameter. Yet, being the house lord, Saturn does not harm the prospects of the
house and only works to minimise extreme highs and lows. Further, Jupiter’s direct
aspect lends strength.
In the matter of Penalties, New Zealand comes under Saturn’s aspect, forcing them
to give away penalties unless they play with a certain amount of caution. On the
other hand, Australian house of Penalties is occupied by Saturn. It also comes under Jupiter and Mars aspects. Mars being the house lord does not harm the house
while Jupiter strengthens the house. Overall, Australia leads in this parameter.
As we can see, Australia takes a consistent lead in the parameters, but let us go
further and analyse the nations’ charts.
(Nations’ Charts Continued...)
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Nation’s Chart – New Zealand
Date: 17 January, 1853 | Time: 00:00:00 | Day: Monday
Place: Wellington, New Zealand
Nation’s Chart – Australia
Date: 01 January, 1901 | Time: 00:00:00 | Day: Tuesday | Place: Melbourne
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We now transpose the Moon and the ascendant of each team’s nation’s charts
on to the game chart. We treat the latter as the transit chart and see how the nations’ horoscopes support the team. As stated earlier, the nation stands behind
the team by virtue of its emotions, thereby offering support and encouragement.
New Zealand’s Moon in its nation’s chart is posited in Pisces. Transposing this on
the game chart, we find that it occupies the 10th house which is occupied by transit Sun and Mercury under Jupiter’s 9th aspect, lending strength to the team and
to fans both within and outside the stadium. This is a significant fact given that
Moon holds great importance in determining match outcomes.
Australia’s Moon, on the other hand, is posited in Aries in its nation’s chart. Transposing it on the game chart, we find that it occupies the 5th house from Australia’s
Sagittarius ascendant. The 5th house being the significator of outdoor games, this
is a particularly strong placement for Australia’s Moon. With transit Venus and
house lord Mars occupying the sign, Australia stands stronger in the matter of the
nation’s Moon.
New Zealand carries a Libra ascendant in the nation’s chart. When transposed
onto the game chart, we find that it comes under transit Mars and ascendant lord
Venus aspect. The latter in its role as the ascendant lord lends strength while Mars
brings pressure onto the team. Australia’s ascendant in its nation’s chart is Virgo.
Superimposing this on the transit game chart, we find that it comes under Sun and
ascendant lord Mercury’s aspects.
Further, we find that exalted Jupiter is posited in the 11th house from Australia’s
Virgo ascendant. It is also the 4th lord, representing outdoor games and the 7th
lord, indicating strength over opposition. By virtue of this standing, Jupiter lends
great strength to Australia. In comparison, although Jupiter is posited in the 10th
house from New Zealand’s nation’s Libra ascendant, it is the 3rd and 6th lord and
is not in a position to offer comparative strength. Hence, Australia takes the lead
with respect to the ascendants of the nations’ charts.
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Planetary Influence
Jersey Numbers
New Zealand’s Captain Brendon McCullum has the jersey number 42 which equates
to 6 of Venus. Australia’s Captain Michael Clarke has the jersey number 23 which
equates to 5 of Mercury. Of the two, Venus proves stronger.
The date of the match was 29 which equates to 2 of Moon. Moon is neutral to Venus although Venus views Moon as enemy. Moon is friendly to Mercury, but Mercury views Moon as an enemy. Hence, Australia is at an advantage in this respect.
Day of Week
The day of the week was Sunday, the lord being Sun who views New Zealand captain’s 6 as an enemy while being neutral to Australia’s 5. In terms of the day of the
week, Australia emerges stronger.
Jersey Colour
New Zealand’s jersey is the black of Saturn. Australia’s jersey is the yellow of Venus,
giving the lead to Australia. Further, Saturn being a particularly strong enemy to
Sun, who is the lord of the day of the week, Australia takes the lead in this parameter.
(Astrological Summary Table Continued...)
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Astrological Summary Table
Parameters
New Zealand
Australia
Remarks
1
1
N: Unaspected A: Unaspected
Game Analysis
Ascendant
Ascendant
Lord
1
3
N: Debilitated ascendant lord Mercury
conjunct Sun under Jupiter’s aspect
A: Exalted ascendant lord Jupiter
conjunct Moon, under Mars aspect
Score
2
2
N: Sun conjunct debilitated Mercury,
under Jupiter aspect
A: Sun and house lord Mercury aspects
Game, Coach
& Captain
1
3
N: Game: Mars and house lord Venus aspects
Coach & Captain: Saturn aspect, house
lord Sun in 8th from Coach & Captain
A: Game: House lord Mars conjunct Venus; Coach
& Captain: Unaspected, house lord Saturn in 10th
from Coach & Captain, under Jupiter aspect
Fans & Odds
2
1
N: House lord Moon conjunct exalted
Jupiter under Mars aspect
A: House lord Saturn and Jupiter aspects
Penalties
0
2
N: Saturn aspect
A: Saturn under Jupiter and house lord Mars aspect
1
2
N: Occupies 10th house with transit Sun and
debilitated Mercury, under Jupiter aspect
A: Occupies 5th house with transit
house lord Mars and Venus
1
2
N: Mars and ascendant lord Venus aspect
3rd and 6th lord Jupiter exalted in 10th house
A: Sun and ascendant lord Mercury aspect
4th & 7th lord Jupiter exalted in 11th house
Jersey
Numbers
1
1
N: Venus stronger than Mercury
Moon neutral to Venus
A: Venus stronger than Mercury
Moon friendly to Mercury
Day of the
Week
0
1
N: Sun views Venus as enemy
A: Sun is neutral to Mercury
Jersey Colour
0
1
N: Saturn strong enemy to Sun
A: Venus enemy to Sun
Total
10
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Moon
Ascendant
Lord
Planetary Influence
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How the Match was Played
Strong Australian game, weak resistance from New Zealand and a touch of luck
is the story of Cricket World Cup 2015 finals. Australia won its fifth cricket World
Cup, stamping its authority on this format of the game. New Zealand lost three
early wickets to Australia’s searing pace. Ross Taylor and Grant Elliott steadied the
innings though, but once Taylor was caught, the rest of the wickets fell in quick succession with the tail order offering little resistance. New Zealand had four ducks,
including one from the captain, a feat that a team can ill-afford in any match, least
of all the finals, and the team was all out for 183 in the 45th over.
Although Australia lost its first wicket during the second over, their batting remained strong. Luck too favoured the team and when Steven Smith’s ball touched
the stumps, the bails remained intact. The match ended with Smith hitting the winning boundary and Australia won the match with 101 balls to spare.
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Conclusion
The astrological score showed a steady gain by Australia. The astrological background of the match is of the strengths of the respective ascendant lords. While
New Zealand played through the weakness of a debilitated ascendant lord Mercury, not only did Australia play with the strength of an exalted ascendant lord,
Jupiter, it derived further strength from the lord’s conjunction with Moon, making
the team particularly strong.
Although New Zealand’s Score house was under house lord Jupiter’s aspect, it only
served to lower debilitated Mercury’s weakness rather than grant winning strength
to the house. Further, with a weaker Game house which came under Mars aspect,
and Coach & Captain which came under Saturn’s aspect, New Zealand found that
each of its key houses suffered from malefic aspects. As such, malefic influences
outweighed the strengths of the benefics for the team.
With respect to the nations’ charts, Moon, which determines emotions and the
state of the fans, favoured Australia. In the matter of the nation’s ascendant, Jupiter proved more beneficial to Australia. Hence, at each stage of the analysis, we
find Australia widening the lead between New Zealand and itself.
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At the start of the World Cup, Australia was considered favourites, along with India and South Africa. As the tournament progressed, New Zealand, by virtue of
its strong performance, began gaining momentum as a favourite. While Australia
defeated India in the semi-finals, New Zealand defeated the other favourite, South
Africa to make its maiden entry into the World Cup finals. Yet, it could not sustain
its strong winning streak and fell to Australia by a wide margin with an astrological
score of 10:19.
Hence, as far as the astrological analysis is concerned, it does not matter who the
favourite team is. We can judge the outcome of the match when the toss takes
place. The planetary alignments clearly predicted an Australian win.
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2. Semi-Final 1
New Zealand vs South Africa
Toss Win: South Africa
The match was scheduled to begin at 2 PM, hence I have taken the toss time as
1.30 PM Auckland time.
Chart 2hart
Date: 24 March, 2015 | Time: 13:30:00 | Day: Tuesday | Place: Auckland
Su
Ke
NZL
Game
S Africa
Penalties
Ve
Ma
Mo
S Africa
Ascendant
Me
Ju
Ju
S Africa
Coach &
Captain
S Africa
Score
NZL
Coach &
Captain
NZL
Ascendant
Asc-22o 11' 55"
Sun-08o 58' 52"
3
S Africa
Game
S Africa
Game
Mon-28o 29' 54"
Mar-00o 13' 28"
Ve S Africa
Ma Penalties
Mo
Su
Ke
1
S Africa
12 NZL
Ascendant
Game
2
11 Me
5
8
S Africa
Score
6
7
NZL
Fans & Odds
Mer-C-23 18' 03"
Jup-R-18o 54' 25"
o
Su
Ke
Mo Ve
Ma
Me
12
11
S Africa
Fans &
Odds
1
9
NZL
8 Sa Ascendant
2
4
Ven-13o 51' 50"
Sat-R-10o 47' 05"
5
6
7
Ra
Ju
S Africa
Coach &
Captain
NZL
Fans &
Odds
10
3
NZL
10 Coach &
Captain
9
NZL
Ascendant
NZL
Penalties
S Africa
Penalties
NZL
Coach &
Captain
S Africa
Score
NZL
Game
S Africa
Ascendant
Sa
Ra
Ra
NZL
Penalties
S Africa
Coach & 4
Captain
NZL
Score
NZL
Score
Sa
NZL
Fans &
Odds
S Africa
Fans & Odds
S Africa
Fans &
Odds
NZL
Score
NZL
Penalties
S Africa
Game
Rah-R-15o 55' 12"
Ket-R-15o 55' 12"
Game Analysis
South Africa had won the toss and becomes the native team, occupying the Taurus
ascendant. New Zealand is the rival team, occupying the Scorpio ascendant. South
Africa chose to bat in this first semi-final.
This match was interrupted by rain and hence the required runs were set based on
the Duckworth-Lewis (D/L) method. While conjectures were on if the D/L method
turned the match in favour of New Zealand, let us see how the astrological scores
stack up for each team. The key point is that once a match is interrupted, the astrological score based on the toss can no longer be relied upon to predict the winner
of the match. Natural and manmade disasters are a matter of the collective, and
the city or sometimes a higher collective comes into play. The horoscope of the
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collective takes over. The higher rule rules over the lower rule and the astrology
of the collective supersedes the astrology of the individual. Still, let us see how it
holds for this match.
Based on the game analysis, South Africa’s Fans & Odds occupies the 2nd house
(Gemini), Coach & Captain the 3rd house (Cancer), South Africa’s Game can be
seen from the 5th house (Virgo), Score from the 10th house (Aquarius) and Penalties from the 12th house (Aries).
With respect to New Zealand, reading from its Scorpio ascendant, Fans & Odds
occupies the 2nd house (Sagittarius). New Zealand’s Coach & Captain occupies the
3rd house (Capricorn), its Game occupies the 5th house (Pisces), its Score is seen
from the 10th house (Leo) and Penalties occupies the 12th house (Libra).
Assessing the strengths of the ascendants, ascendant lords and the house of Score,
we find that South Africa’s ascendant Taurus is under Saturn’s aspect, bringing obstacles to their play. New Zealand’s ascendant on the other hand has Saturn posited within. It also comes under ascendant lord Mars’ 8th aspect as well as Jupiter’s
5th aspect. The team is likely to have a slow start to their game but with Jupiter giving opportunities, they will be able to leverage these well. Further, ascendant lord
Mars’ helps them play with its aggression. Although Saturn-Mars conflict brings
periodic disturbances to their game, the combined position and aspects places
them in a better situation than South Africa in the matter of ascendant.
Regarding the ascendant lord, South Africa’s ascendant lord Venus occupies the
12th house leading to losses and penalties and a tendency to gamble. This is accentuated by its conjunction with Mars and Moon. New Zealand’s ascendant lord
Mars is posited in the 6th house, allowing them to play as a unit and with aggression. Further, its conjunction with Venus and Moon lead to strong execution and
rouses fans’ emotions. Hence, in the matter of the ascendant lord, New Zealand
scores better than South Africa.
South Africa’s Score house is occupied by 2nd and 5th lord Mercury, allowing the
team to build some quick runs. New Zealand’s Score house comes under Saturn’s
10th aspect, slowing their run rate from time to time. Mercury’s direct aspect helps
them overcome this to some extent. Overall, South Africa is ahead of New Zealand
in the matter of the Score house.
South Africa’s Game house comes under Sun’s aspect, allowing them to play with
courage, but it also brings undue sensitivity to the twists and turns of the match.
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New Zealand’s Game house is occupied by Sun, bringing balance and resourcefulness. It comes under Game lord Jupiter’s aspect, enhancing their ability to respond
intuitively within the match. Further, the Game lord being exalted lends further
strength to New Zealand’s Game.
Let us take a look at the Coach & Captain to analyse how the decisions of the
captain and coach impact the game. South Africa’s Coach & Captain is occupied
by exalted Jupiter, enabling them to strategise well. Jupiter being posited in the
4th house from Moon enhances its strength further. But Mars’ 4th aspect leads to
some rashness in their decisions. Further, house lord Moon being posited in the
12th house is not in a position to lend strength. New Zealand’s house of Coach
& Captain is under house lord Saturn’s 3rd aspect, placing obstacles in their path
from time to time. Yet, being the house lord, these obstacles are in the nature
of opportunities to the team. Jupiter’s aspect strengthens the team further and
holds them as a unit. It also strengthens the communication with the team and the
ability to strategise around Saturn’s obstacles. Hence, New Zealand leads in this
parameter.
Analysing the house of Coach & Captain and Game house, we find that New Zealand’s strong strategy and team spirit drive a strong Game house, helping the team
leverage the strengths of these two key houses. South Africa’s house of Coach &
Captain is strong but with the Game house not having the strength to leverage the
former, they stay behind New Zealand at the end of these two parameters.
South Africa’s house of Fans & Odds is unaspected. With house lord Mercury posited in the 10th house, the team can expect elevation to the fans’ emotions and
enhance the odds in their favour. New Zealand’s house too is unaspected. House
lord Jupiter is exalted in the 9th house. Further, it occupies the 4th house from
Moon, enhancing the gains it can offer. As such, it gives consistent and high elevation to fans’ emotions and enhances the odds in New Zealand’s favour, taking it
ahead of the opposing team in this parameter.
South Africa’s Penalties is occupied by house lord Mars in conjunction with ascendant lord Venus and 3rd lord Moon, controlling the penalties the team gives away.
New Zealand, with its house of Penalties under the aspects of Mars and Moon,
could have given away many penalties, but house lord Venus comes to their rescue
and limits the penalties. Hence, the two teams are balanced in this matter.
(Nations’ Charts Continued...)
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Nation’s Chart – South Africa
Date: 27 April, 1994 | Time: 00:00:00 | Day: Wednesday | Place: South Africa
Nation’s Chart – New Zealand
Date: 17 January, 1853 | Time: 00:00:00 | Day: Monday
Place: Wellington, New Zealand
In South Africa’s national chart, we find Moon in Libra. When we transpose it on
the transit game chart, we find that it occupies the 6th house and is under the
aspects of Mars, Venus and transit Moon. As such, the team is unable to dominate
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the game and is expected to face a particularly strong opposition, leaving their
fans disappointed.
New Zealand has its Moon in Pisces in its nation’s chart. Transposing this on the
transit game chart, we find that Moon is posited in the 5th house, occupying a
friendly sign and is under Jupiter’s aspect. These factors lend clarity of thought
and the ability to play effectively against the opposition. Further, the team is able
to take strategic risks, lending great strength to New Zealand and elevating their
fans’ emotions.
South Africa’s national chart has its ascendant in Capricorn. Transposing this on
the transit game chart, we find that transit Saturn not only casts its 3rd aspect
on the ascendant, it also casts its 10th aspect on the 8th house. Further, transit
ascendant lord Saturn itself comes under Mars aspect. New Zealand’s national
chart has a Libra ascendant. In the transit chart, Mars casts its direct aspect on the
ascendant. Further, Saturn occupies the nation’s 2nd house and casts its aspect on
the nation’s 8th house.
The key factor here is Saturn casting its aspect on the two nations’ 8th houses.
Both ascendants come under either Saturn or Mars aspects – while South Africa’s Capricorn ascendant comes under Saturn’s aspect, New Zealand’s ascendant
comes under Mars aspect. Further, Saturn which causes the greatest disturbance
in the chart at the time of the toss, comes under Mars’ aspect.
These planetary positions, occupancies and aspects at the time of the match relative to the nations’ ascendants give the indication that a higher power is at play.
They in fact, indicate disaster which for our purpose means that any predictions
we make related to the match can go wrong. Hence, we shall not take the analysis
further.
(Astrological Summary Table Continued...)
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Astrological Summary Table
Parameters
South Africa
New Zealand
Remarks
1
2
S: Saturn’s aspect
N: Saturn under ascendant lord
Mars and Jupiter aspects
Game Analysis
Ascendant
Ascendant
Lord
1
2
S: Ascendant lord Venus in 12th
house conjunct Mars, Moon
N: Ascendant lord Mars in 6th house
conjunct Venus and Moon
Score
2
1
S: Mercury
N: Saturn-Mercury aspects
Game, Coach
& Captain
3
4
S: Game: Sun’s aspect
Coach & Captain: Exalted Jupiter in 4th
house from Moon and under Mars aspect.
House lord Moon in 12th house
N: Game: Sun under house lord Jupiter’s
aspect. Exalted house lord Jupiter
Coach & Captain: Saturn-Jupiter aspects
Fans & Odds
1
3
S: Unaspected, house lord Mercury in 10th house
N: Unaspected, house lord Jupiter exalted and
in 9th house, also in 4th house from Moon
Penalties
1
1
S: House lord Mars conjunct Moon
and ascendant lord Venus
N: Aspects from Mars, Moon and house lord Venus
Nations’ Charts
Moon
S: In 6th house under Mars, Venus, Moon aspects
N: In 5th house under Jupiter’s aspect
Ascendant
Lord
S: Saturn aspects Capricorn ascendant
and 8th house. Mars aspects Saturn.
N: 2nd house Saturn from Libra ascendant,
aspecting the 8th house. Mars aspects ascendant.
How the Match was Played
The match was interrupted by rain when the momentum was shifting South Africa’s way and the score stood at 216 for 3 in 38 overs. After winning the toss and
electing to bat, South Africa had slowed in the initial overs. New Zealand’s captain
Brendon McCullum came in for praise for his captaincy.
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With rain interrupting the match, New Zealand was left to chase the DuckworthLewis target of 298 runs in 43 overs. In a nail-biting finish, Grant Elliott hit six runs
off the last ball, taking New Zealand to 299 for the loss of 6 wickets. Once again,
South Africa is halted in the semi-finals and New Zealand made its first entry into
the World Cup Finals.
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Conclusion
As I stated earlier, astrological predictions based on the inclusive methodology are
likely to go wrong when the D/L method comes into play. Although South Africa
played a good game, they lost the match and hence lost the chance of making their
first entry into the finals of a World Cup.
This is a match in which the nation’s ascendant clearly indicates a calamity to the
smooth progression of the match. This came in the form of rain and interrupted
the match. The result was that the D/L method came into play. I have tested the
impact of such an interruption and of the D/L method determining the number of
overs and runs and have found that the methodology must be set aside in these
circumstances. It is for future research to analyse the factors that can in fact help
us make predictions in such interrupted matches.
However, when the interruptions in matches do not lead to curtailing of overs and
the D/L method does not come into force, the inclusive methodology stands good
and we can make our predictions on its basis.
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3. Semi-Final 2
Australia vs India
Toss Win: Australia
The match was scheduled to begin at 2.30 PM and I have taken the toss time as
half hour ahead of this match time. Hence, the time of the chart is 2 PM, Sydney
time.
Chart 3hart
Date: 26 March, 2015 | Time: 14:00:00 | Day: Thursday | Place: Sydney
Ve
Ma
Su
Ke
Australia
Score
Mo
Australia
Penalties
India
Game
Australia
Ascendant
Me
Ju
India
Coach &
Captain
Australia
Fans &
Odds
India
Penalties
Asc-08o 13' 51"
Sun-11o 04' 02"
Australia
Game
2
1 India
Game
India
Score
Mon-26o 54' 51"
Mar-01o 47' 44"
Australia 7
Game
8
Sa
India
Penalties
Australia
Score
India
Game
Ve
Ma
Su
Ke
Ve
Ma
Australia
Penalties
1
Mo
India
Coach &
Captain
12
Me
11
10
2
3
Ra 6
Australia
Penalties
Mo
12
9
Su Australia
Ke Score
Australia
Ascendant
Me
Ra
Sa
India
Ascendant
India
Score
Australia
Coach &
Captain
India
Fans &
Odds
Australia
Fans & Odds
Ju
4
Australia
Australia
Coach & 5
Ascendant
Captain
India
11 Coach &
10
Captain
India
Ascendant
India
Fans & Odds
Mer-C-26o 57' 17"
Jup-R-18o 48' 37"
3
Ju
Ven-16o 23' 02"
Sat-R-10o 44' 52"
India
Ascendant
9
8
4
Australia
Fans &
Odds
Australia
Coach &
Captain
India
Fans &
Odds
5
6
Ra
India
Score
7
Sa
India
Penalties
Australia
Game
Rah-R-15o 56' 27"
Ket-R-15o 56' 27"
Game Analysis
Australia had won the toss and becomes the native team, occupying the Gemini
ascendant. Australia chose to bat. India becomes the rival team, occupying the
Sagittarius ascendant.
According to the game analysis, Australia’s Fans & Odds occupies the 2nd house
(Cancer), Coach & Captain the 3rd house (Leo), Australia’s Game can be seen from
the 5th house (Libra), Score from the 10th house (Pisces) and Penalties from the
12th house (Taurus).
From India’s Sagittarius ascendant, Fans & Odds occupies the 2nd house (Capricorn). India’s Coach & Captain occupies the 3rd house (Aquarius), its Game occupies the 5th house (Aries), Score is seen from the 10th house (Virgo) and Penalties
from the 12th house (Scorpio).
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Let us take it from the beginning with the ascendant, ascendant lord and Score
house. Australia’s Gemini ascendant is unaspected and with ascendant lord Mercury posited in the 9th house, the team is strengthened. India’s ascendant too
is unaspected and although ascendant lord Jupiter is exalted, it occupies the 8th
house from India’s ascendant and is unable to strengthen the team.
Australia’s ascendant lord Mercury occupying the 9th house brings clarity of
thought to the team and strengthens the team. India’s ascendant lord Jupiter, on
the other hand, is strong by virtue of its exaltation. But, in occupying the 8th house,
it is unable to lend strength to the team. Under Mars’ 4th aspect, it drives the team
to take some risky decisions. Hence, Australia leads in this parameter.
Australia’s Score house is occupied by 3rd lord Sun, driving the team to play an aggressive game and with the team playing as a single unit. Further, with house lord
Jupiter aspecting the house, the team plays a strategic and well-thought through
game which brings them gains. India’s Score house comes under Sun’s aspect but
with occupancy proving stronger than aspect, India lags behind Australia in this
parameter.
Australia’s Game house is under Mars and house lord Venus’ aspects. It involves
a combination of meticulous execution coupled with aggression that can border
on rashness. India’s Game house is occupied by house lord Mars and 6th lord and
11th lord Venus, bringing in courage and aggression along with execution to their
game, enabling them to play effectively against the opposing team. Further, with
Mars being the significator of outdoor games, India leads in this parameter by a
slight margin.
Let us now analyse whether the house of Coach & Captain carries the strength to
leverage the strong Game houses. Australia’s house of Coach & Captain is under
Saturn’s 10th aspect and Mercury’s aspect, driving them to take cautious yet strategic decisions. Saturn places obstacles in their path, yet Mercury’s aspect enables
them to take quick tactical decisions and convert these into opportunities. House
lord Sun occupying the 10th house is in a strong position which can bring them
praise for well-timed decisions and a courageous game. India’s Coach & Captain is
occupied by 7th and 10th lord Mercury, allowing them to take quick, tactical decisions. Yet, house lord Saturn which occupies the 12th house in Scorpio is not strong
enough to give depth and insight to the decisions taken by the captain. Hence,
Australia leads in this parameter.
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Viewing both the Coach & Captain and Game houses together, we find that Australia by virtue of a stronger Coach & Captain is able to leverage the strength of their
Game house better than India.
Australia’s house of Fans & Odds is occupied by exalted Jupiter, elevating fans’
emotions and enhancing the odds in the team’s favour. India’s house comes under
Jupiter and house lord Saturn’s aspects leading to a certain amount of ups and
downs in their play and in the fans’ emotions. Hence, Australia leads in this parameter.
In the matter of Penalties, Australia has exalted Moon posited within, protecting
the house from giving away penalties. Saturn’s aspect gives away some penalties
though. India’s Penalties is occupied by Saturn. It also comes under Moon and
house lord Mars’ aspects, forcing them to give away penalties.
Nation’s Chart – India, Republic Day
Date: 26 January, 1950 | Time: 10:15:00 | Day: Thursday | Place: New Delhi
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Nation’s Chart – Australia
Date: 01 January, 1901 | Time: 00:00:00 | Day: Tuesday | Place: Melbourne
We transpose Moon and the ascendant of the teams’ nations’ charts on the game
chart, treating the latter as the transit chart. Australia’s Moon is posited in Aries
in the nation’s chart. Transposing this on the game chart, we find transit house
lord Mars as well as Venus posited in this house. While this conjunction strengthens Australia’s Moon, it gains further strength by virtue of its position in the 11th
house from Australian team’s transit ascendant, bringing gains to the team. India’s
Moon too is posited in Aries, but in the 5th house from India’s transit ascendant,
lending them greater strength since the 5th house is the significator of outdoor
sports. With transit Mars and Venus occupying the house, the house is strengthened further. The team has the complete support of fans in the stadium and back
home. Hence, India leads in this parameter.
Australia’s ascendant in its nation’s chart is in Virgo. Transposing this on the game
chart, we find transit Jupiter exalted in the 11th house and transit Moon exalted in
the 9th house. India with its nation’s ascendant in Pisces, houses transit Sun and
is under Jupiter’s 9th aspect. This in addition to exalted Jupiter in the 5th house
lends strength to the team. However, India’s 9th house is occupied by transit Saturn and is under Mars’ aspect. Saturn also aspects the 11th house, lowering the
team’s chances. Hence, in the matter of the nations’ ascendants, Australia takes
the lead.
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Planetary Influence
Jersey Numbers
Australia’s Captain Michael Clarke has the jersey number 23 which equates to 5
of Mercury, while India’s Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s jersey number is 7 of the South
Node. The date of the match is 26, which equates to 8 of Saturn. Saturn is friendly
to Mercury and is neutral to the South Node, offering an advantage to Australia.
Day of Week
The day of the week is Thursday ruled by Jupiter. Jupiter views Australia’s 5 as an
enemy and is neutral to India’s 7, these two numbers correspond to the respective
captains’ jersey numbers. Hence, India takes the lead.
Jersey Colour
Australia’s jersey is yellow, corresponding to Venus whereas India’s jersey is Saturn’s blue. Venus takes the lead over Saturn in the matter of games. Further, the
day of the week is ruled by Jupiter which is neutral to Saturn, but considers Venus
an enemy. Considering both factors, the teams stand evenly balanced.
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Astrological Summary Table
Parameters
Australia
India
Remarks
Ascendant
1
0
A: Unaspected, ascendant lord Mercury in 9th house
I: Unaspected, ascendant lord Jupiter is
exalted and occupies the 8th house
Ascendant
Lord
2
1
A: Mercury in 9th house
I: Jupiter in 8th house and under Mars’ 4th aspect
Score
3
1
A: 3rd lord Sun under house lord Jupiter’s aspect
I: Sun’s aspect
Game Analysis
Game, Coach
& Captain
3
2
A: Game: Mars-house lord Venus aspects
Coach & Captain: Saturn-Mercury aspects;
house lord Sun in 10th house
I: Game: Occupied by house lord Mars and Venus
Coach & Captain: Occupied by Mercury; house
lord Saturn in Scorpio in the 12th house
Fans & Odds
2
1
A: Exalted Jupiter
I: Jupiter-house lord Saturn’s aspects
Penalties
2
1
A: Exalted Moon under Saturn’s aspect
I: Saturn under Moon and house lord Mars aspects
2
3
A: Moon in 11th house with house lord Mars and Venus
I: Moon in 5th house with house lord Mars and Venus
1
A: Sun’s aspect, exalted Jupiter in 11th
house, exalted Moon in 9th house
I: Occupied by Sun under Jupiter’s aspect, exalted
Jupiter in 5th house, Saturn in 9th house under
Mars aspect, Saturn aspects 11th house
Nations’ Charts
Moon
Ascendant
Lord
2
Planetary Influence
Jersey
Numbers
1
1
A: Mercury
Mercury viewed as friend by Saturn
I: South Node
Saturn neutral to South Node
Day of the
Week
0
1
A: Mercury viewed as enemy by Jupiter
I: South Node viewed as neutral by Jupiter
A: Venus
Jupiter views Venus as enemy
I: Saturn
Jupiter is neutral to Saturn
Jersey Colour
1
1
Total
19
13
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How the Match was Played
Australia won the second semi-final against India. Australia didn’t get off to a
promising start. Of the opening pair, David Warner was dismissed early and Aaron
Finch’s performance was not up to the mark. Steve Smith then walked to the pitch
and things changed. He made 105 runs, stabilising Australia’s score. After his dismissal, wickets fell fast, but Australia regrouped, closing at 328 runs for the loss
of 7 wickets, becoming the only team to go past the 300-run mark in a knock-out
match in this World Cup. India got off to a good start with its openers, but once
Shikhar Dhawan was out, the line-up crumbled. Captain Dhoni’s 65 runs off 65
balls was too late to hold up the Indian side and the team fell to the Australian onslaught, losing by 95 runs, the highest margin in a World Cup semi-final.
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Conclusion
On the surface, matches seem to turn on the strength of a wicket. While cricketing experts speak of the individual team’s strengths, their form on the match day,
their strategy and tactics and their consistent performance, astrologically, we view
the planets, their conjunctions and their aspects related to different factors of the
match. A quick look at the 8th house begins to show us that this would not be an
easy match for India. With ascendant lord Jupiter posited in the 8th house, its exalted status and its aspect on India’s Fans & Odds is not enough to strengthen the
team. Australia’s ascendant lord posited in the 9th house gives greater strength to
the Australian ascendant.
With that as the beginning, we find that Australia is strengthened by Jupiter’s aspect on its own house, the Score house as well as its exalted status in the house
of Fans & Odds. Hence, in three crucial houses, the ascendant, Score house and
Fans & Odds, Australia stands stronger by virtue of its well-placed ascendant lord,
Jupiter being strong for the team and by Jupiter’s inability to lend strength to the
opposing team. The other planets play their role in strengthening or weakening
each team, but it is the play of Jupiter that is notable in this match. Australia won
over India with an astrological score of 19:13.
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4. Quarter Final 1
South Africa vs Sri Lanka
Toss Win: Sri Lanka
The match was scheduled to begin at 2.30 PM and I have taken the toss time as
half hour ahead of this match time. Hence, the time of the chart is 2 PM, Sydney
time.
Chart 4hart
Date: 18 March, 2015 | Time: 14:00:00 | Day: Wednesday | Place: Sydney
Sri Lanka
Score
S Africa
Coach &
Captain
Su
Ma
Ke
Ve
S Africa
Game
Sri Lanka Ju
Fans & Odds
Sri Lanka
Penalties
Me
Mo
Sri Lanka
Ascendant
Ju
Sri Lanka
Fans &
Odds
Ra
Sa
S Africa
Ascendant
S Africa
Score
Sri Lanka
Coach &
Captain
S Africa
Fans &
Odds
S Africa
Penalties
Asc-01o 02' 51"
Sun-03o 07' 17"
Sri Lanka
Game
Sri Lanka 4
Coach & 5
Captain
S Africa
Score
Mon-00o 56' 40"
Mar-25o 48' 15"
Sri Lanka
Game
7
8
Sri Lanka
Penalties
2
Sri Lanka
Ascendant
3
Ra
6
12
9
Sa
S Africa
Game
Su Sri Lanka
Ma
Score
Ke
S Africa
Fans & Odds
Mer-13o 33' 48"
Jup-R-19o 15' 00"
S Africa
Game
Ve
Sri Lanka
Penalties
Sri Lanka
Score
Su
Ma
Ke
1
12
S Africa
Coach &
Captain
Mo
Me
Mo
Me
10
3
Ju
Ven-06o 46' 20"
Sat-R-10o 50' 57"
S Africa
Ascendant
9
8
4
Sri Lanka
Fans &
Odds
Sri Lanka
Coach &
Captain
S Africa
Fans &
Odds
11
2
Sri Lanka
Ascendant
S Africa
11 Coach &
10 Captain
S Africa
Ascendant
S Africa Penalties
1
Ve
5
6
Ra
S Africa
Score
7
Sa
S Africa
Penalties
Sri Lanka
Game
Rah-R-15o 55' 49"
Ket-R-15o 55' 49"
Game Analysis
Sri Lanka had won the toss and hence becomes the native team, occupying the
Gemini ascendant. South Africa becomes the rival team, occupying the Sagittarius
ascendant. Sri Lanka elected to bat.
According to the game analysis, it isn’t simply a question of the ascendant and
planetary positions of each match’s toss time. External factors like fans and emotions affect the match as much as internal factors like strategy and the way the
game is played. Hence, we shall consider Sri Lanka’s Fans & Odds which occupies
the 2nd house (Cancer), Coach & Captain represented by the 3rd house (Leo), Sri
Lanka’s Game can be seen from the 5th house (Libra), Score from the 10th house
(Pisces) and Penalties from the 12th house (Taurus).
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With respect to South Africa, reading from its Sagittarius ascendant, Fans & Odds
occupies the 2nd house (Capricorn). South Africa’s Coach & Captain occupies the
3rd house (Aquarius), its Game occupies the 5th house (Aries), its Score is seen
from the 10th house (Virgo) and Penalties is viewed from the 12th house (Scorpio).
The three primary factors, according to the inclusive methodology, are the strength
of the ascendant, placement of the ascendant lord and the strength of the Score
house. We shall assess these factors first.
Sri Lanka’s ascendant comes under Mars’ 4th aspect, which lowers their morale
and confidence. Further, Saturn aspects Sri Lanka’s 8th house, giving a severe setback to the team. South Africa’s ascendant on the other hand stands unaspected
giving them the lead in this parameter.
When it comes to the ascendant lord, Sri Lanka’s ascendant lord Mercury is in
conjunction with Moon, affecting the team’s thought process and weakening their
ability to take tactical decisions with steadiness on field. South Africa’s ascendant
lord Jupiter on the other hand stands exalted. But, in occupying the 8th house, its
ability to strengthen the team is reduced. In comparison, Sri Lanka leads in this
parameter.
Sri Lanka’s Score house is occupied by Sun and Mars, allowing the team to play
with aggression and valour. Mars as 6th and 11th lord negatively affects the house.
Score lord Jupiter’s 9th aspect tempers the aggression and allows the team to add
to their score. South Africa’s Score house comes under Sun and Mars’ aspects and
the resultant aggression can prove detrimental to the team’s ability to add runs to
their score board unless they channel their game through strong strategy. Hence,
Sri Lanka proves stronger in the matter of the Score house.
You may be tempted to match these parameters with the actual score during the
match, however it is not always comparable, since other factors like pitch and terrain have their impact.
Sri Lanka’s Game house comes under house lord Venus aspect and Mars’ 8th aspect, affecting their ability to execute well and the team struggles to play to their
plan. South Africa’s Game house is occupied by Venus, strengthening their on-field
execution. Further, house lord Mars occupies the 4th house in conjunction with
Sun. It is also under Jupiter’s 9th aspect, bringing satisfaction through aggression
in the game. They will also play to a well-orchestrated strategy driven by Jupiter.
Hence, South Africa leads in the matter of the Game house.
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Viewing the house of Coach & Captain, Sri Lanka’s house comes under Saturn’s
10th aspect placing obstacles in their strategy and communication with the team.
Further, Moon and Mercury aspects bring a certain amount of wavering in their
thought process, affecting their strategy. South Africa’s house of Coach & Captain is occupied by Moon and Mercury and while the conjunction does affect their
thought process, it also aids them in responding well with tactical decisions.
Viewing the two houses together, we find that in case of Sri Lanka, the team is unable to cover the gaps in their strategy through on-field execution. South Africa on
the other hand may not have a significantly stronger house of Coach & Captain, but
a strong Game house allows them to take effective tactical decisions and respond
well on the field. They will be quick on their feet and hence overall, they lead in
these two parameters.
Sri Lanka’s house of Fans & Odds is occupied by exalted Jupiter, elevating fans’
emotions and enhancing the odds in the team’s favour. South Africa’s house of
Fans & Odds comes under house lord Saturn and Jupiter’s aspects, strengthening
the house further, lending ambition and depth to their play. Hence, the enthusiasm
of South Africa’s fans is more consistent and the odds are stronger than those of
Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka’s house of Penalties comes under Saturn’s aspect and unless they play
with insight and precision, they will give away penalties. South Africa’s house of
Penalties is occupied by Saturn under Jupiter’s 5th aspect which protects them
from giving away too many penalties.
(Nations’ Charts Continued...)
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Nation’s Chart – Sri Lanka, Republic Day
Date: 22 May, 1972 | Time: 12:43:00 | Day: Monday | Place: Colombo
Nation’s Chart – South Africa
Date: 27 April, 1994 | Time: 00:00:00 | Day: Wednesday | Place: South Africa
We must now analyse the effect of transit planets on the nation’s Moon as well as
on the nation’s ascendant.
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We find Moon posited in Virgo in the nation’s chart of Sri Lanka, occupying the
4th house in the transit game chart. Further, it comes under Sun and Mars’ aspects bringing a certain amount of rashness to their game and limiting their ability to think on their feet and play with tactical responses on the field. Indications
are that the team and its fans will face extreme disappointment. In the nation’s
chart of South Africa, Moon is posited in Libra, the 11th house in the game chart.
Although Mars casts its aspect on Libra, house lord Venus too casts its aspect,
strengthening the nation’s Moon. South Africa stands stronger in the factor of the
nation’s Moon.
Matches are played on the pitch, but contrary to popular thinking, that isn’t all
that affects the match outcome. Matches are mind games first and only then are
they physical games. In addition, fans, emotions, the nation’s sentiment, each of
these affect the match and it is Moon that signifies these factors. Hence, in sports
astrology, one must never ignore the effect of Moon.
Now, let’s look at the nations’ ascendants. The nation’s chart of Sri Lanka has a Leo
ascendant which comes under transit Saturn’s 10th aspect as well as Moon and
Mercury’s aspects. South Africa’s Capricorn national ascendant has ascendant lord
Saturn casting its 3rd aspect. Additionally, transit Jupiter’s 7th aspect places the
team in a particularly strong position. While Saturn casts its aspect on the nations’
ascendants of both teams, in aspecting South African ascendant as the house lord,
it lends greater strength. Further, in case of Sri Lanka, Mercury is weakened by its
conjunction with Moon and is unable to lend its full strength.
Planetary Influence
Although predictions based on the match chart and the nations’ charts themselves
can help us arrive at predictions, sports astrology being what it is, the match can
be such a tight finish that additional confirmation can help us ascertain the prediction beyond doubt.
Jersey Numbers
The captains’ jersey numbers are a relevant parameter in predicting the match
outcome on the particular day. Sri Lanka’s captain Angelo D Mathews has the jersey number 69 which equates to 6 of Venus. South Africa’s captain AB De Villiers
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has the jersey number 17 which equates to 8 of Saturn. With Venus being more
favourable to games, Sri Lanka leads in this parameter.
The match was played on the 18th and the date totals to 9. While 6 is neutral to 9,
8 views 9 as an enemy. Hence, the captains’ jersey numbers favour Sri Lanka.
Day of Week
The day of the week was Wednesday, ruled by Mercury. Mercury is friendly to the
Sri Lankan captain’s 6 and it is neutral to the South African captain’s 8. Hence, Sri
Lanka stays marginally ahead.
Jersey Colour
Sri Lanka’s blue jersey indicates Saturn which is friendly to the day of the week.
South African jersey is the green of Mercury, the same as the day of the week.
Further, in the matter of sports astrology, Mercury is stronger than Saturn, offering
greater strength to South Africa.
(Astrological Summary Table Continued...)
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Astrological Summary Table
Parameters
Sri Lanka
South Africa
Reason
Ascendant
0
1
SL: Mars aspect, Saturn aspects the 8th house
SA: Unaspected
Ascendant
Lord
2
1
SL: Ascendant Lord Mercury in conjunction
with Moon in 9th house
SA: Ascendant lord Jupiter is exalted in 8th house
Score
3
1
SL: Sun conjunct Mars under house lord Jupiter’s aspect
SA: Sun-Mars aspects
Game Analysis
SL: Game: Venus’ aspect and Mars’ 8th aspect
Coach & Captain: Saturn-Moon-Mercury aspects
SA: Game: Occupied by Venus; House lord
Mars conjunct Sun under Jupiter’s aspect
Coach & Captain: Moon conjunct Mercury
Game, Coach
& Captain
1
3
Fans & Odds
2
3
SL: Exalted Jupiter
SA: House lord Saturn and Jupiter’s aspects
Penalties
0
1
SL: Saturn’s aspect
SA: Occupied by Saturn under Jupiter’s aspect
Moon
1
2
SL: Sun-Mars aspects
SA: Venus-Mars aspects
Ascendant
Lord
1
3
SL: Saturn-Moon-Mercury aspects
SA: Ascendant lord Saturn and Jupiter aspects
Jersey
Numbers
2
0
SL: Venus; Neutral to Mars
SA: Saturn; Enemy of Mars
Day of the
Week
2
1
SL: Mercury friendly to Venus
SA: Mercury neutral to Saturn
Jersey Colour
0
2
SL: Saturn; Friendly to Mercury
SA: Mercury; Same planet
Total
14
18
Nations’ Charts
Planetary Influence
How the Match was Played
South Africa lost the toss to Sri Lanka who chose to bat. South Africa was to chase
the latter in this first knockout match, which is not considered the most auspicious
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of beginnings for the chasing team. Yet, South Africa turned this belief on its head.
The match was one-sided with South Africa knocking Sri Lanka out during the first
quarter final by 9 wickets. South African bowlers kept up the pressure on the Sri
Lankan batsmen. A brief spell of rain did not bring respite to Sri Lanka and with
three ducks, they were all out for 133. South Africa began its batting well, losing
Hashim Amla’s wicket in the seventh over which would be their only wicket loss.
With Quinton de Kock setting up a crackling run rate – he would end the match
with an unbeaten 78 off 57 deliveries – and Faf du Plessis providing strong support,
South Africa raced to victory with 32 overs to spare.
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Conclusion
South Africa entered the semi-finals for the first time in World Cup history. Emotions were high and the underdogs turned out to be one of the best performing
teams so far, raising the emotional point higher.
This is a match in which Mars and Saturn played their roles. In aspecting Sri Lanka’s
ascendant as well as the Game house, Mars played the primary role in lowering
the team’s chances. Saturn weakened the team further by aspecting the house of
Coach & Captain. Sri Lanka’s ascendant lord Mercury could not come to the rescue
since it was affected by its conjunction with Moon.
In case of South Africa, Mars aspect is limited to the Score house. Although this is
a key house, the team is saved by Saturn’s ability to support the team by virtue of
being the house lord when it aspects the house of Fans & Odds. Even in the case
of the house of Penalties, while Saturn casts its direct aspect on Sri Lanka’s house,
its occupancy of South Africa’s house of Penalties does not cause much harm since
Jupiter comes to the rescue with its 5th aspect.
As such Jupiter plays a supporting role in this match, saving South Africa’s house
of Fans & Odds and the house of Penalties. Further, as the ascendant lord of South
Africa, it is strong by itself in its exalted status and although its position in the 8th
house does not allow it to lend much strength to the team, it still proves stronger
than Mercury, Sri Lanka’s ascendant lord. With an astrological score of 14:18 for Sri
Lanka and South Africa, the latter becomes the winner.
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5. Quarter Final 2
Bangladesh vs India
Toss Win: India
The match was scheduled to begin at 2.30 PM and I have taken the toss time as
half hour ahead of this match time. Hence, the time of the chart is 2 PM, Melbourne time.
Chart 5art
Date: 19 March, 2015 | Time: 14:00:00 | Day: Thursday | Place: Melbourne
India
Score
Su
Ma
Ke
Ve
Ju
India
Fans & Odds
Bangladesh India
Penalties
Game
Me
Mo
Bangladesh
Coach &
Captain
India
Ascendant
Ju
4
India
Coach & 5
Captain
India
Fans &
Odds
Ra
Sa
Bangladesh Bangladesh India
Ascendant Penalties
Game
Asc-07o 30' 51"
Sun-04o 09' 29"
India
Game
Bangladesh
Score
Mon-16o 39' 43"
Mar-26o 35' 14"
7
8
Sa
Bangladesh
Penalties
2
India
Ascendant
Bangladesh
Ra 6
Score
India
Coach &
Captain
Bangladesh
Fans &
Odds
India
Penalties
3
9
Ve
1 Bangladesh
Game
Su
12 Ma
Ke
Mer-15o 13' 51"
Jup-R-19o 10' 55"
1
India
Ascendant
Bangladesh
11Coach &
10 Captain
Bangladesh
Fans & Odds
Ve
India
Penalties
Bangladesh
Coach &
Captain
Su
Ma
Ke
12
Mo
Me
India
Fans &
Odds
Ju
10
3
Bangladesh
Ascendant
9
8
4
5
6
Ra
7
India
Coach &
Bangladesh
Captain
Score
Ven-08o 01' 41"
Sat-R-10o 50' 31"
Bangladesh
Fans &
Odds
11
2
India
Score
Mo
Me
Bangladesh
Ascendant
India
Score
Bangladesh
Game
Sa
Bangladesh
Penalties
India
Game
Rah-R-15o 54' 33"
Ket-R-15o 54' 33"
Game Analysis
India had won the toss and hence becomes the native team, occupying the Gemini ascendant. Bangladesh, the rival team, takes the Sagittarius ascendant. India
elected to bat. I would like to give a note of caution at this point, particularly since
India was considered the favourites against Bangladesh. While it is important to
understand the nuances of the game, the playing teams, the venue and the pitch,
it is far more important not to allow the relative team strengths to influence one’s
predictions. Tables can be turned and the underdog often wins the match. We only
have to remember Bangladesh’s win over India in the One-Day International series
of 2015 held in Bangladesh to remember that we must delink the mind’s perceptions from astrological predictions.
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Based on the game analysis, India’s Fans & Odds occupies the 2nd house (Cancer),
Coach & Captain, the 3rd house (Leo), India’s Game can be seen from the 5th house
(Libra), Score from the 10th house (Pisces) and Penalties from the 12th house (Taurus).
With respect to Bangladesh, reading from its Sagittarius ascendant, Fans & Odds
occupies the 2nd house (Capricorn). Bangladesh’s Coach & Captain occupies the
3rd house (Aquarius), its Game occupies the 5th house (Aries), its Score is seen
from the 10th house (Virgo) and Penalties occupies the 12th house (Scorpio).
To begin with, we look at the ascendant, the ascendant lord and the strength of the
house of Score. India’s ascendant comes under Mars’ aspect, causing aggression
and a tendency to take risks. Mars’s aspect will not let India take things easy. They
will be under pressure and it will prove to be a challenging time for India. Bangladesh’s ascendant remains unaspected. Hence, in the matter of the ascendants,
Bangladesh leads.
We find that India’s ascendant lord Mercury occupies the 9th house in conjunction
with Moon, causing the team to take decisions under pressure which can affect the
steadiness of their game. Bangladesh’s ascendant lord Jupiter is exalted, but given
its position in the 8th house from the team’s ascendant, it is not in a position to
lend much strength. Hence, India leads in this parameter.
India’s house of Score is occupied by Sun and Mars. As 6th and 11th lord, Mars
places pressure on the team while Sun being the 3rd lord in the 10th house, helps
them play with aggression. Jupiter’s benefic aspect brings finesse to their game
and helps them convert opportunities into winning moves. It must also be noted
that house lord Jupiter stands exalted, bringing further strength to the team. Bangladesh’s Score house comes under Sun and Mars aspects, leading to excess of aggression that can affect their game negatively. Hence, India stands stronger in the
matter of the Score house.
India’s Game house is under house lord Venus’ aspect, strengthening their ability
to execute. But, Mars’ 8th aspect quickens their pace which can affect methodical
execution. Bangladesh’s Game house is occupied by Venus and hence the team
is capable of executing well. With house lord Mars posited in the 4th house in
conjunction with Sun, it brings satisfaction to the team provided they play with
caution and hold the team together. House lord Jupiter’s aspect on the Game lord
enables them to work as a team, helping them realise the results of the Game
house. Hence, Bangladesh leads in this parameter.
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India’s Coach & Captain comes under Saturn’s 10th aspect which places obstacles
in matters of strategy and communication. Although Moon, Mercury aspects make
them take quick decisions, it could come at the expense of steadiness in the game.
Bangladesh’s house of Coach & Captain is occupied by Moon and Mercury and
with the quick adaptability brought in by these two planets, Bangladesh stands
ahead in this parameter.
When we analyse these two houses in combination, we find that Bangladesh is in a
position to implement their strategy effectively, and even though they have some
gaps in the Coach & Captain’s strategy, the team is in a position to leverage the
strategy itself and takes the lead in these two parameters.
India’s Fans & Odds, with exalted Jupiter posited within, rouses fans’ emotions and
raises the odds in the team’s favour. Bangladesh’s house is under house lord Saturn and Jupiter’s aspects which gives greater strength. Hence, Bangladesh stands
ahead in this parameter.
India’s house of Penalties is under Saturn’s aspect while Bangladesh’s house of
Penalties is occupied by Saturn and comes under Jupiter’s 5th aspect. Hence, Bangladesh leads in the matter of Penalties.
At the end of the game analysis, India falls behind Bangladesh with an astrological
score of 6:9. Let us analyse the nations’ charts and the planetary influence before
we make the prediction.
Nation’s Chart – India, Republic Day
Date: 26 January, 1950 | Time: 10:15:00 | Day: Thursday | Place: New Delhi
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Nation’s Chart – Bangladesh
Date: 16 December, 1971 | Time: 11:01:00 | Day: Thursday | Place: Dhaka
The two parameters we shall consider are Moon and the ascendant from the nations’ charts and the effect of transit planets on them.
Moon in India’s nation’s chart is posited in Aries. It occupies the 11th house from
the transit ascendant, lending great strength to India. Further, with transit Venus
occupying the house, the team is able to execute well, thereby giving a fillip to
fans’ emotions and raising the odds in the team’s favour. Additional strength accrues from the fact that transit Jupiter occupies the 4th house from the nation’s
Moon, forming a strong combination that is beneficial to the team.
In Bangladesh’s nation’s chart, Moon is debilitated. With transit Saturn occupying
the house, it weakens the power of the nation’s Moon while placing obstacles in
the team’s path. Further, in occupying the 12th house from the transit ascendant,
the nation’s Moon indicates some losses to the team. Jupiter’s 5th aspect is not
enough to counter the twin effect, hence, Moon which has a strong effect on the
match outcome is beneficial to India.
As regards India’s Pisces ascendant, house lord, transit Jupiter is exalted in the 5th
house. Being powerful in the house that signifies outdoor games, the ascendant
lord strengthens the team considerably. Further, by casting its 9th aspect on India’s
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Pisces ascendant, it bestows its full strength on the team. Bangladesh’s Aquarius
ascendant has transit Saturn in the 10th house under Jupiter’s 5th aspect. India
proves far stronger in the matter of the nation’s ascendant.
At the end of the game analysis and of the nations’ charts, we find the combined
astrological ratio at 12:11 for India to Bangladesh with India taking the lead. Let’s
analyse the planetary influence before we draw our conclusion. Even at this point,
things can go either way.
Planetary Influence
Jersey Numbers
India’s Captain, Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s jersey number is 7 while Bangladesh Captain, Mashrafe Mortaza’s jersey number is 2. As 7 functions in a manner similar to
Mars which stands for sports, India has an inherent strength.
The date of match being the 19th, the resultant number is 1. 7 considers 1 as an
enemy while 2 is friendly to 1. Hence, the two teams are balanced in this respect.
Day of Week
The day of the week is Thursday, representing Jupiter which is neutral to 7 ruled
by the South Node and is friendly to 2 which is ruled by Moon. But, with the South
Node displaying an effect similar to Mars, India will play to win.
Jersey Colour
India’s jersey is blue, the colour of Saturn which is neutral to Jupiter who represents the day of the week. Bangladesh’s jersey is primarily green, representing
Mercury. Jupiter views Mercury as an enemy. Hence the jersey colour favours India.
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Astrological Summary Table
Parameters
India
Bangladesh
Reason
Ascendant
0
1
I: Mars aspect
B: Unaspected
Ascendant
Lord
2
1
I: Ascendant lord Mercury in 9th house conjunct Moon
B: Ascendant lord Jupiter exalted and in 8th house
Score
1
0
I: Sun conjunct Mars under house lord Jupiter’s aspect
B: Sun-Mars aspects
Game Analysis
Game, Coach
& Captain
1
3
I: Game: Venus’ aspect and Mars’ 8th aspect
Coach & Captain: Saturn-Moon-Mercury aspects
B: Game: Occupied by Venus; House lord
Mars conjunct Sun under Jupiter’s aspect
Coach & Captain: Moon conjunct Mercury
Fans & Odds
2
3
I: Exalted Jupiter
B: House lord Saturn and Jupiter’s aspects
Penalties
0
1
I: Saturn’s aspect
B: Saturn under Jupiter’s aspect
3
1
I: Occupies 11th house with transit Venus
B: Debilitated Moon with transit Saturn
in the house under Jupiter’s aspect
1
I: Ascendant lord Jupiter exalted in 5th house from
nation’s ascendant, casts 9th aspect on ascendant
B: Ascendant lord Saturn in 10th
house under Jupiter’s aspect
Nations’ Charts
Moon
Ascendant
Lord
3
Planetary Influence
Jersey
Numbers
1
1
I: South Node functions similar to Mars
South node enemy to Sun
B: Moon
Moon friendly with Sun
Day of the
Week
2
1
I: South Node functions similar to Mars,
Jupiter neutral to South Node
B: Moon is friendly to Jupiter
I: Saturn
Jupiter neutral to Saturn
B: Mercury
Jupiter views Mercury as enemy
Jersey Colour
1
1
Total
16
14
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How the Match was Played
With 302 for the loss of 6 wickets, India scored the second highest score in a World
Cup knockout match, beating Bangladesh by 109 runs. India opened with a solid
start, but Bangladesh defended with intensity, leading to the fall of Shikhar Dhawan and Virat Kohli’s wickets in the 17th and 18th overs. Although Ajinkya Rahane
fell with 19 runs, things went India’s way. Rohit Sharma went on to make 137 runs
off 126 balls.
While Bangladesh tried to get off to a quick start, wickets fell with consistency and
the team lost two wickets in the 7th over. They found the chase difficult against
India’s strong bowling and the match ended with a win for India, making it MS
Dhoni’s 100th One Day International win as captain.
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Conclusion
As I have stated at the beginning of this chapter, astrologers must not let the nonastrological perception influence their predictions. If influenced in such a manner,
it is quite possible that they would be led by their subconscious to allocate higher
score to India.
It is interesting to note that the game analysis offers a 6:9 score to India:Bangladesh.
When we look solely at this part of the methodology, it is easy to be led into a mistaken prediction. When we look at the nations’ charts though, we can see that
India steals a march both in the matter of the nation’s Moon and the ascendant,
taking the combined score to 12:11. The planetary influence favours India, tilting
the final balance firmly in favour of India with a total score of 16:14.
When we look at the game analysis, we find that the match was directed by Mars
and Saturn with Jupiter playing a supporting role and turning the score in favour
of Bangladesh. Mars played the key role by aspecting India’s ascendant and Game
house, with Saturn weakening the team by aspecting the house of Coach & Captain. All that Jupiter can do by virtue of its placement and aspects is save India’s
Fans & Odds and the house of Penalties.
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Matters turn in the opposite direction when we move to the analysis of the nations’ charts. Jupiter takes on the primary role and Mars and Saturn take on the
supportive roles. Being particularly strong by virtue of its exaltation, Jupiter now
brings its full power to enable India to move ahead. In the matter of India’s nation’s
Moon which occupies Aries, Jupiter aspects house lord Mars. Further, it does not
just become the ascendant lord of the nation’s ascendant, it also casts its 9th aspect on the ascendant, strengthening the team greatly.
Further, we must note the fact that in the transit match chart, Jupiter occupies
India’s 2nd house, that of Fans & Odds and it occupies the 4th house from the nation’s Moon which confers a particularly strong combination of the two planets on
the team. These two events themselves show us the strength of the fans by virtue
of the 2nd house as well as by Moon, reminding us that we must never limit the
match analysis to what happens on field. Spectators both within the stadium as
well as back home play a role by virtue of their expectations and enthusiasm.
Further, Jupiter occupies the 5th house from the nation’s ascendant strengthening
the team in this outdoor sport. Thus, Jupiter plays a dominant role from the point
of view of the nation’s chart to help India take the lead.
If we look at Jupiter’s role in Bangladesh’s game, we find that even though it is the
ascendant lord, it occupies the 8th house and is unable to bring the strength of its
exaltation to the team. Further, although it aspects the nation’s Moon in Scorpio,
it is merely to minimise the weakness conferred by the 12th house occupancy and
of Saturn. Further, it stands in the 6th house from the nation’s Aquarius ascendant
and is unable to brings its strength to the team despite being its ascendant lord.
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6. Quarter Final 3
Australia vs Pakistan
Toss Win: Pakistan
The match was scheduled to begin at 2 PM, hence I have taken the toss time as
1.30 PM Adelaide time.
Chart 6art
Date: 20 March, 2015 | Time: 13:30:00 | Day: Friday | Place: Adelaide
Ve
Mo Su
Ma
Ke
Australia
Pakistan
Pakistan
Game
Ascendant
Penalties
Pakistan
Fans & Odds
Pakistan
Fans &
Odds
Ju
Me
Ju
Australia
Coach &
Captain
Australia
Score
Australia
Score
Ra
Sa
Australia
Fans &
Odds
3
Pakistan
Coach & 4
Captain
Pakistan
Coach &
Captain
Pakistan
Score
Australia
Ascendant
Asc-21o 09' 11"
Sun-05o 06' 40"
Australia
Penalties
Pakistan
Penalties
Ve
Pakistan
Game
Mon-01o 12' 44"
Mar-27o 18' 24"
Ra
1
Pakistan
Ascendant
2
5
8
7
Australia
Penalties
Australia
Game
Pakistan
Score
Australia
Game
Pakistan
Penalties
Ve
Su
Mo Ma
Ke
Australia
Coach &
Captain
Me
12
11
Pakistan
11 Me
Score
Pakistan
Ascendant
9
Australia
8 Sa Ascendant
2
3
Australia
10 Coach &
Captain
9
Australia
Ascendant
Australia
Fans & Odds
Mer-16o 47' 05"
Jup-R-19o 07' 19"
Pakistan
Fans &
Ju
Odds
Pakistan
Coach &
Captain
Ven-09o 10' 57"
Sat-R-10o 50' 02"
Australia
Fans &
Odds
10
1
Sa
Pakistan
Game 6
12
Su
Mo Ma
Ke
4
5
6
7
Ra
Australia
Score
Australia
Penalties
Pakistan
Game
Rah-R-15o 53' 53"
Ket-R-15o 53' 53"
Game Analysis
Pakistan had won the toss, becoming the native team and occupies the Taurus
ascendant. Australia is the rival team, occupying the Scorpio ascendant. Pakistan
elected to bat first.
Based on the game analysis, Pakistan’s Fans & Odds occupies the 2nd house (Gemini), Coach & Captain the 3rd house (Cancer), Pakistan’s Game can be seen from
the 5th house (Virgo), Score from the 10th house (Aquarius) and Penalties from the
12th house (Aries).
With respect to Australia, reading from its Scorpio ascendant, Fans & Odds occupies the 2nd house (Sagittarius). Australia’s Coach & Captain occupies the 3rd
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house (Capricorn), its Game occupies the 5th house (Pisces), its Score is seen from
the 10th house (Leo) and Penalties occupies the 12th house (Libra).
Let’s begin with the ascendant, the ascendant lord and the strength of the house
of Score in that order. Pakistan’s Taurus ascendant comes under Saturn’s aspect
which weakens the ascendant and places obstacles in their path. Australia’s Scorpio ascendant is occupied by Saturn. But by virtue of coming under Jupiter’s 5th
aspect, the team can overcome the obstacles placed by Saturn and convert these
into opportunities that strengthen their game. Hence, Australia leads in the matter
of the ascendant.
Pakistan’s ascendant lord Venus occupies the 12th house from Pakistan’s ascendant and hence is not in a position to lend strength to the team. They tend to
take some risky gambles which can only give negative results. Australia’s ascendant
lord Mars, on the other hand, is posited in the 5th house, the house that signifies
outdoor games and is in a position of strength. This strength is accentuated by its
conjunction with Sun and Moon, allowing it to play with courage and balance and
giving steady basis for fans’ enthusiasm. In addition, Jupiter’s 9th aspect enables it
to enhance all these favourable positions and conjunctions, and is one of the most
favourable combinations for the ascendant lord.
Pakistan’s Score house is occupied by 2nd and 5th lord Mercury which allows the
team to play with quick intelligence and brings gains. But, Score lord Saturn posited
in an enemy house stands weakened. Despite Jupiter’s aspect, Saturn is unable to
lend full strength to the Score house. Australia’s Score house comes under Saturn’s
10th aspect and hence faces obstacles in building their score. Yet, with house lord
Sun posited in the 5th house from Australia’s ascendant, its conjunction with Mars
and Moon in addition to coming under Jupiter’s aspect, enable the team to play
a strong game against the opposition. Hence, the two teams are balanced in the
matter of the Score house.
Pakistan’s Game house comes under the combined aspects of Sun, Mars and Moon,
forcing them to play a risky game and with undue aggression. Further, their ability
to take measured decisions can be impaired too. Yet, Game lord Mercury posited in
the 10th house brings strength to the house. Australia’s Game house has Mars, Sun
and Moon posited within under house lord Jupiter’s 9th aspect, lending strength,
valour and courage to their game, combined with a balanced thought process. Further, Game lord Jupiter stands exalted and lends further power to the game. These
positions, aspect and conjunctions enable the team to play a strong game.
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Pakistan’s house of Coach & Captain is occupied by exalted Jupiter who allows the
captain to take strategic decisions and hold the team together. Australia’s house
comes under house lord Saturn’s 3rd aspect as well as Jupiter’s aspect, bringing a
combination of insight and foresight to their strategy.
Viewing the houses of Game and Coach & Captain together, we find that although
Pakistan’s house of Coach & Captain is strong, the weaker Game house does not
allow it to leverage the strength of the former. In case of Australia, a steady house
of Coach & Captain allows the Game house to play to its full strength. Hence, Australia leads in these two parameters.
Mars’ 4th aspect on Pakistan’s house of Fans & Odds brings turmoil to the house,
affecting fans’ expectations and the odds of the team winning. Unaspected house
lord Mercury in the 10th house brings some gains though. Australia’s house of Fans
& Odds is unaspected, and with house lord Jupiter being exalted, it is in a position
to rouse fans’ emotions and enhance the odds in the team’s favour. Hence, Australia leads in this parameter.
Pakistan’s house of Penalties is occupied by ascendant lord Venus, preventing the
team from giving away too many penalties. Australia’s house of Penalties comes
under Mars’ 8th aspect, forcing the team to give away penalties. Hence, Pakistan
leads in this parameter.
Nation’s Chart – Pakistan, Independence
Date: 14 August, 1947 | Time: 09:30:00 | Day: Thursday | Place: Karachi
Ra
Su
Ve
Me
Sa
Ke
Asc-05o 43' 58"
Sun-27o 24' 31"
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Ju
Ke
Su
Ve
Me
Sa
As
Mo
Ma
Mo
Ma
Ra
As
Ra
As
Mon-24o 53' 51"
Mar-07o 03' 31"
Su
Ve
Me
Sa
Ju
Mo
Ma
Ju
Ke
Mer-12o 35' 37"
Jup-25o 49' 36"
Ven-C-21o 48' 55"
Sat-C-20o 23' 45"
Rah-R-05o 49' 27"
Ket-R-05o 49' 27"
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Nation’s Chart – Australia
Date: 01 January, 1901 | Time: 00:00:00 | Day: Tuesday | Place: Melbourne
Now, we shall assess the match from the Moon and the ascendant in the nations’
charts. Moon in Pakistan’s Independence chart is posited in Gemini and comes
under transit Mars’ 4th aspect, disturbing fans’ enthusiasm. In fact, Moon’s presence in Mercury’s sign makes the team speculate without sound basis and with an
inclination to act before they think. It also indicates erratic mood and emotions.
Australia’s national chart has Moon posited in Aries. With transit Venus occupying
the house, the team is expected to execute the match methodically and with balance in thought. Hence, Moon which is a powerful influencer in sports astrology,
takes Australia ahead by virtue of its placement in the nation’s chart.
Now, when we see the strength of each nation’s ascendant on the day, we find that
Pakistan’s Independence chart as well as Australia’s national chart carry a Virgo
ascendant under Mars’ direct aspect, leaving the two teams with similar strengths
in this respect. Hence, it is the nation’s Moon that swings this component of the
inclusive methodology in Australia’s favour.
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Planetary Influence
Jersey Numbers
Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq’s jersey number is 22, adding to 4, ruled by the
North Node. Australia’s captain Michael Clarke’s jersey number is 23, adding to 5
of Mercury. Of the two, 5 carries greater strength than 4 in the matter of thought
process and judgement. As such it proves to be a better leader than 4.
The date of the match is 20, resulting in 2 which is ruled by Moon. 2 does not view
5 as an enemy while it views 4 as an enemy. These two factors give Australia the
lead in the matter of jersey numbers.
Day of Week
The day of the week is Friday, owned by Venus which is friendlier to Mercury than
to the North Node. Considering Mercury’s influence in sports astrology, Australia
takes the lead in this parameter.
Jersey Colour
Pakistan’s jersey is the green of Mercury which is friendly to Venus, represented by
the day of the week. Australia’s jersey is yellow, standing for Venus. Hence, Australia takes the lead.
(Astrological Summary Table Continued...)
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Astrological Summary Table
Parameters
Pakistan
Australia
Reason
Ascendant
0
2
P: Saturn’s aspect
A: Occupied by Saturn under Jupiter’s 5th aspect
Ascendant
Lord
1
3
P: Ascendant lord Venus in 12th house
A: Ascendant lord Mars in 5th house conjunct
Sun-Moon under Jupiter’s 9th aspect
1
P: Occupied by Mercury, house lord Saturn in
enemy house and under Jupiter’s 5th aspect
A: Saturn’s aspect, Score lord Sun in 5th house
conjunct Mars-Moon under Jupiter’s 9th aspect
Game Analysis
Score
2
Game, Coach
& Captain
3
4
P: Game: Sun-Moon-Mars aspects, house
lord Mercury in 10th house
Coach & Captain: Occupied by exalted Jupiter
A: Game: Sun, Moon, Mars under Jupiter’s
aspect, Exalted house lord Jupiter
Coach & Captain: House lord Saturn and Jupiter’s aspects
Fans & Odds
1
2
P: Mars’ 4th aspect, unaspected house
lord Mercury in 10th house
A: Unaspected, exalted house lord Jupiter
Penalties
2
0
P: Occupied by ascendant lord Venus
A: Mars’ 8th aspect
Moon
0
2
P: Moon in Gemini under Mars’ aspect
A: Moon in Aries with transit Venus
Ascendant
Lord
0
0
P: Virgo ascendant under Mars’ aspect
A: Virgo ascendant under Mars’ aspect
Nations’ Charts
Planetary Influence
Jersey
Numbers
0
2
P: 4
2 views 4 as enemy
A: 5
2 does not view 5 as enemy
Day of the
Week
0
1
P: Venus friendlier to Mercury than to North Node
A: Same as above
Jersey Colour
1
1
P: Green, friendly to Venus
A: Yellow ruled by Venus
Total
10
18
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How the Match was Played
Australia scored 216 for 4, winning over Pakistan by 6 wickets with 97 balls remaining. Having won the toss, Pakistan elected to bat on the fast Adelaide wicket, but
the openers fell in the 5th and 6th overs, leaving Pakistan at 24 for 2 early in the
match. Misbah-ul-Haq and Haris Sohail’s 73-run partnership was the only highlight
of Pakistan’s batting and they ended with 213 in the final over.
Although Australia lost its openers in the 3rd and 9th overs, followed by Clarke
in the 11th over, Shane Watson and Steven Smith stabilised the chase. Pakistan’s
fielding left much to be desired with Rahat Ali dropping a simple catch and despite
Wahab Riyaz’s strong spell, Australia went on to win the match.
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Conclusion
This match is directed by exalted Jupiter with Mars supporting it closely. In aspecting three key houses of Australia – ascendant, Coach & Captain and Game houses
– Jupiter lends great strength to the team. Further, as the house lord of Australia’s
Fans & Odds and the Game house, it stays completely in support of the team. In
case of Pakistan, it can only strengthen the house of Coach & Captain. Analysing
the role of Mars, we find that in aspecting two key houses of Pakistan, Fans &
Odds and Game house, Mars weakens the team. It also weakens the nation’s Moon
which is posited in Gemini. On the other hand, it strengthens Australia’s Game
house by its occupancy and conjunctions within the house.
Hence, it is a match that Australia won by virtue of strong support from Jupiter. It is
also a match that Pakistan lost due to its weakening by Mars’ aspects. The result of
these positions was played on the field and is clear to see. While Pakistan remains
dependant on one or two players, Australia carries broad-based strength. Further,
its relative strength is particularly strong in the matter of Coach & Captain. This is
visible from the manner in which the captain changes tactics constantly based on
the demands of the match. The players wait with patience in the difficult overs and
let it loose when things are in their favour, helping the team emerge the winner. In
conclusion, with an overall astrological score of Australia’s 18 to Pakistan’s 10, the
former gains the lead and wins the match by a wide margin.
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7. Quarter Final 4
New Zealand vs West Indies
Toss Win: New Zealand
The match was scheduled to begin at 2 PM and I have taken the toss time at 1.30
PM, Wellington time.
Chart 7art
Date: 21 March, 2015 | Time: 13:30:00 | Day: Saturday | Place: Wellington
Ve
Mo Su
Ma
Ke
W Indies
NZL
Game
Penalties
NZL
Ascendant
Me
3
NZL
Coach & 4
Captain
NZL
Coach &
Captain
W Indies
Coach &
Captain
W Indies
Score
W Indies
Ascendant
Ra
Asc-16o 39' 37"
o
Sun-06 00' 07"
W Indies
Penalties
Su
Ma
Mo Ke
1
12 W Indies
Game
NZL
Game
NZL
Game
Mon-14o 45' 50"
Mar-27o 58' 43"
Ve
NZL
Ascendant
6
7
W Indies
Penalties
NZL
Score
W Indies
Game
Su
Mo Ma
Ke
NZL
Penalties
5
8
NZL
11 Me Score
NZL
Ascendant
W Indies
Coach &
Captain
Me
12
Ve
2
11
W Indies
10 Coach &
Captain
9
W Indies
Ascendant
1
9
W Indies
8 Sa Ascendant
2
W Indies
Fans & Odds
Mer-18o 15' 17"
o
Jup-R-19 04' 07"
4
NZL
Fans &
Odds
5
6
Ven-10o 15' 39"
o
Sat-R-10 49' 29"
7
Ra
Ju
NZL
Coach &
Captain
W Indies
Fans &
Odds
10
3
Sa
Ra
W Indies
Score
Sa
NZL
Penalties
Ju
Ju
NZL
Score
W Indies
Fans &
Odds
NZL
Fans & Odds
NZL
Fans &
Odds
W Indies
Score
W Indies
Penalties
NZL
Game
Rah-R-15o 53' 38"
o
Ket-R-15 53' 38"
Game Analysis
New Zealand had won the toss, becoming the native team and occupies the Taurus
ascendant. West Indies, the rival team, occupies the Scorpio ascendant. New Zealand elected to bat first.
Based on the game analysis, New Zealand’s Fans & Odds occupies the 2nd house
(Gemini), Coach & Captain the 3rd house (Cancer), Game can be seen from the 5th
house (Virgo), Score from the 10th house (Aquarius) and Penalties from the 12th
house (Aries).
With respect to West Indies, reading from its Scorpio ascendant, Fans & Odds occupies the 2nd house (Sagittarius). West Indies Coach & Captain occupies the 3rd
house (Capricorn), its Game occupies the 5th house (Pisces), its Score is seen from
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the 10th house (Leo) and Penalties occupies the 12th house (Libra).
As usual, we shall look up the strengths of the ascendants, ascendant lords and
the house of Score for both teams. New Zealand has its ascendant in Taurus which
is under Saturn’s direct aspect, placing obstacles in the team’s path. West Indies’
Scorpio ascendant has Saturn posited within, making them deviate from the welltrodden path. Jupiter’s 5th aspect lends strength, helping them overcome Saturn’s
hurdles and make good use of opportunities. As such, West Indies leads in the matter of the ascendant.
New Zealand’s ascendant lord Venus is posited in the 12th house from the team’s
ascendant. Hence, the team is likely to suffer a certain amount of losses and their
implementation is affected. West Indies’ ascendant lord Mars is posited in the 5th
house, lending strength to the team and its game. Its conjunction with Sun and
Moon drives the team to play with courage and aggression. Further, with Jupiter’s
9th aspect elevating their game, West Indies leads in this parameter too.
2nd and 5th lord Mercury occupies New Zealand’s house of Score, bringing gains to
the team through its tactical intelligence and quick on-field responses. Score house
lord Saturn posited in an enemy house stands weakened, and although Jupiter’s
aspect elevates it to some extent, it is not in a position to strengthen the team.
West Indies’ Score house is under Saturn’s 10th aspect, impairing their ability to
build their score. House lord Sun occupying the 5th house, is in conjunction with
Moon and Mars. The conjunction and Jupiter’s aspect on the Score lord enables
them to play with courage and valour against the opposing team. These positions,
aspects and occupancies make the two teams balanced with respect to the Score
house.
New Zealand’s Game house is aspected by Sun, Mars and Moon which makes
them play with great aggression bordering on risky gambles. It remains to be seen
whether these gambles will in fact pay off. Game lord Mercury’s position in the
10th house is a good combination, strengthening the house and allowing the team
to bring their tactical intelligence into play. West Indies’ Game house is occupied
by Mars in conjunction with Sun and Moon. It also comes under house lord Jupiter’s 9th aspect, allowing the team to play a steady game of courage and balance.
With house lord Jupiter being in an exalted state, further strength accrues to the
team’s game.
In the matter of the Coach & Captain, New Zealand’s house is occupied by exalted Jupiter, allowing the captain to take strategic decisions and communicate well
with the team. West Indies’ house of Coach & Captain is under house lord Saturn’s
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3rd aspect. Although being the house lord, Saturn does not hamper the team’s
decision-making capability, it does place some obstacles in the team’s path which
can force them to enhance their decision-making. Further, Jupiter’s direct aspect
brings insight and thoughtfulness to the team’s strategy.
One must bear in mind that the analysis points towards a stronger West Indies
Coach & Captain as well as a stronger Game house, enabling the team to take the
lead in these parameters too.
New Zealand’s house of Fans & Odds comes under Mars’ 4th aspect, affecting the
gains, fans’ enthusiasm and the odds. House lord Mercury is unaspected and is
posited in the 10th house, minimising the loss of gains. West Indies’ house of Fans
& Odds remains unaspected. House lord Jupiter being in a strong position due to
its exalted state, fans’ emotions are elevated, so are the odds in the team’s favour.
Hence, West Indies leads in this parameter too.
New Zealand’s house of Penalties finds ascendant lord Venus posited within, coming to its rescue. With strong implementation, it prevents the team from giving
away too many penalties. West Indies’ house of Penalties though comes under
Mars’ 8th aspect making the team give away too many penalties. Hence, New Zealand leads in this parameter. At the end of the game analysis, we find that West
Indies takes the lead over New Zealand with an astrological score of 12:9. We must
now look at the nations’ charts to see the relative strengths of the two teams.
Nations’ Charts
West Indies, as we know, comprises individual cricketing nations and their boards
in the region. Representatives of the various territories in West Indies formed the
West Indies Cricket Board of Control (WICBC). It is still referred to by this name by
some, although it changed its name in 1996 to West Indies Cricket Board (WICB).
In November 2015, the board made the resolution to rename itself Cricket West
Indies as part of a restructuring exercise that would also see the creation of a separate commercial body. The board has its headquarters in St. John’s, Antigua and
Barbuda.
During the WICBC’s preliminary meeting, the informal West Indies Cricket Conference was founded in 1926 whose first official meeting was held on 22 January 1927
in Bridgetown, Barbados. It was at this January meeting that the delegates decided
to form the WICBC. Hence, we take this 1927 date as the date of the official formation of the West Indies team.
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The West Indian Cricket Board was elected as Full Member of the Imperial Cricket
Conference (ICC) on 31 May 1926, along with the boards of New Zealand and India.
This election meant West Indies could play test matches.
In this case, we consider the date of formation of the board as the relevant chart
under the nations’ charts.
Nation’s Chart – New Zealand
Date: 17 January, 1853 | Time: 00:00:00 | Day: Monday | Place: Wellington, New
Zealand
Board’s Chart – West Indies Cricket Board
Date: 22 January, 1927 | Time: 12:00:00 | Day: Saturday | Place: St. John’s,
Antigua and Barbuda
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We find that in New Zealand’s nation’s chart, Moon occupies a friendly sign Pisces.
This is the 11th house in the transit match chart, carrying Jupiter’s 9th aspect.
Further, transit Mars, Sun and Moon occupy the house, bringing courage and aggression to the game. Hence, Moon, which is the key determinant of a match’s
outcome, brings gains to the team which are enhanced by Jupiter’s aspect. Further,
transit Jupiter in its exalted state is strong and lends greater strength to Moon’s
position.
In case of West Indies, we must consider the WICB’s chart. In this chart, Moon is
posited in Virgo under transit Mars, Sun and Moon aspects. Hence, it raises risky
aggression and courage in the team, lowers the steadiness in their thought process
and affects the mood of fans too. Hence, New Zealand leads in the matter of the
nations’ Moon.
Taking the nation’s ascendants, New Zealand’s nation’s chart has its ascendant in
Libra. With ascendant lord Venus casting its direct aspect, it augurs well for the
team’s relationship, interest and dedication of team members and the team’s image. This translates into strong team spirit and performance, lending strength to
their ability to implement their strategy methodically. The factor that brings disturbance in their game is Saturn’s aspect on the 8th house.
WICB’s chart carries an Aries ascendant. Transit Saturn posited in the 8th house
indicates a disappointing performance and loss of image. Going back to events
prior to the World Cup, with Saturn in the board’s 8th house, West Indies Cricket
has been going through a crisis from long-pending contractual disputes between
the debt-ridden board and its players. The dispute came to a head during the West
Indies tour of India in 2015, with the West Indies team pulling out of the tour.
Coming back to the World Cup quarter final, 8th house Saturn brought plenty of
unrest within the players. Accentuating this situation is the board’s ascendant lord
Mars transiting through the 12th house, which indicates obstacles and losses.
As such, the nation’s and board’s charts give a strong lead to New Zealand both
from the position of Moon as well as from the ascendant.
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Planetary Influence
Jersey Numbers
New Zealand’s captain, Brendon McCullum’s jersey number is 42, totalling to 6
while West Indies captain, Jason Omar Holder’s jersey number is 98, and works out
to 8. Even before we consider the match date, we see that 6 is more favourable
than 8 with respect to match outcomes and captains.
The date of match being 21, the resultant number is 3 which views 6 as an enemy
while it is neutral to 8, balancing the points on this front.
Day of Week
The day of the week is Saturday which stands for Saturn who is favourable to Venus, representing the jersey number of New Zealand’s captain. The West Indies
captain wears Saturn’s own number. Hence, the day of week is favourable to both
teams.
Jersey Colour
New Zealand’s jersey is the grey of South Node. West Indies’ jersey is maroon,
standing for Sun. The South Node fares better than Sun in games. While the South
Node is friendly to Saturn who rules the day of the week, Sun is Saturn’s enemy.
Hence, in the matter of jersey colour in relation to the day of the match, New Zealand is at an advantage.
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New
Zealand
West Indies
Ascendant
0
2
N: Saturn’s aspect
W: Occupied by Saturn under Jupiter’s 5th aspect
Ascendant
Lord
1
3
N: Ascendant lord Venus in 12th house
W: Ascendant lord Mars in 5th house conjunct
Sun-Moon under Jupiter’s 9th aspect
Score
2
1
N: Occupied by Mercury, house lord Saturn in
enemy house under Jupiter’s 5th aspect
W: Saturn’s aspect, Score lord Sun in 5th house
conjunct Mars-Moon under Jupiter’s 9th aspect
Parameters
Reason
Game Analysis
Game, Coach
& Captain
3
4
N: Game: Sun-Moon-Mars aspects, house
lord Mercury in 10th house
Coach & Captain: Occupied by exalted Jupiter
W: Game: Sun, Moon, Mars under Jupiter’s
aspect, Exalted house lord Jupiter
Coach & Captain: House lord Saturn and Jupiter’s aspects
Fans & Odds
1
2
N: Mars’ 4th aspect, unaspected house
lord Mercury in 10th house
W: Unaspected, exalted house lord Jupiter
Penalties
2
0
N: Occupied by ascendant lord Venus
W: Mars’ 8th aspect
3
0
N: Moon in 11th house with transit Mars, Sun,
Moon under transit Jupiter’s 9th aspect
W: Transit Mars-Sun-Moon aspects
0
N: Libra ascendant under ascendant lord Venus’
aspect, Saturn’s aspect on 8th house
W: Saturn in 8th house
from Aries ascendant, ascendant lord Mars in 12th house
Nations’ Charts
Moon
Ascendant
2
Planetary Influence
Jersey
Numbers
2
1
N: 6 more favourable than 8
3 views 6 as enemy
W: 6 more favourable than 8
3 is neutral to 8
Day of Week
1
1
N: Favourable
W: Own number
Jersey Colour
2
0
N: South Node; Friendly to Saturn
W: Sun; Enemy to Saturn
Total
19
14
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How the Match was Played
With 393 for the loss of 6 wickets, New Zealand beat West Indies by 143 runs. Martin Guptill’s unbeaten double century at 237 is the highest World Cup score and the
second highest in all One Day Internationals. With that knock, New Zealand moved
into the semi-finals for the seventh time. With West Indies’ Marlon Samuels dropping Guptill’s catch, the latter ended up facing the first as well as the last balls of
the match. While his first hundred came off 111 balls, his second hundred came off
just 41 deliveries.
West Indies put up a listless performance in batting too. Wickets fell with consistency, beginning with Johnson Charles in the 2nd over and they were bowled out
for 250, moving barely past Guptill’s score.
http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc-cricket-world-cup-2015/engine/match/656489.
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Conclusion
While the game analysis places West Indies ahead, the nation’s and board’s charts
as well as the planetary influence tilt the balance firmly in favour of New Zealand.
The reason is clear. Sports astrology is a complex domain. Its predictions do not
depend on a single factor. As with political astrology, sports astrology too is dependent on multiple factors for its predictions, from the planetary positions in
the game charts themselves to their transit positions relative to the placement of
Moon and the ascendant of the nation’s or the club’s charts. In addition, planetary
influences by virtue of the captain’s jersey number, the jersey colour, date of the
match and the day of the match too impact outcomes.
In this match, transit Saturn in the 8th house from the ascendant in WICB’s chart
had set the stage for the match. When we view the game chart, it is easy to come
to the conclusion that West Indies will be the winner. But, bigger things were at
play. The discontent within the team with respect to WICB and the need for correction overshadowed the strong planetary placements in the game chart. This match
goes to prove that Saturn has the power to bring about correction despite the
strengths of Jupiter and Mars. Saturn’s occupancy of the 8th house in the board’s
chart indicates constant correction of unresolved issues and the resultant instability.
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It is interesting to note that not only did West Indies have an 8th house Saturn in
transit from its board’s ascendant, it also had Saturn occupying its game chart ascendant. Further, Saturn aspects the house of Coach & Captain as well as the Score
house, setting the stage for correction to take place. This match teaches the lesson
that Saturn brings its power to play when correction is required and is capable of
enhancing the team’s game when no such correction is impending.
In conclusion, we must take into account the factors that play outside the stadium
too before we arrive at predictions of match outcomes. The result is that with an
astrological score of 19:14 to New Zealand:West Indies, the former was predicted
to win the match.
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Section 3
Twenty-Twenty (T20)
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1. India vs Sri Lanka: http://www.espncricinfo.com/world-t20/engine/
match/682965.html
2. India vs South Africa: http://www.espncricinfo.com/world-t20/engine/
match/682963.html
3. India vs Australia: http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc-world-twenty20-2016/
engine/match/951363.html
4. India vs Pakistan: http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc-world-twenty20-2016/
engine/match/951341.html
5. England vs West Indies: http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc-world-twenty20-2016/engine/match/951373.html
6. Afghanistan vs West Indies: http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc-world-twenty20-2016/engine/match/951365.html
7. Australia vs New Zealand: http://www.espncricinfo.com/icc-world-twenty20-2016/engine/match/951337.html
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1. Finals 2014
India vs Sri Lanka
Toss Win: Sri Lanka
The match was scheduled to begin at 19:00 Bangladesh time, hence I have taken
the toss time as 18:30.
Chart 8rt
Date: 06 April, 2014 | Time: 18:30:00 | Day: Sunday | Place: Dhaka
Me
Su
India
Ascendant
Ju
Mo
Ke
India
Fans &
Odds
India
Coach &
Captain
Sri Lanka
Score
Ve
India
Game
India
Penalties
Sri Lanka
Game
India
Score
Sri Lanka
Fans & Odds
Sa
Ra
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
7
Ascendant
Coach & 8
Captain
Ma
Sri Lanka
Penalties
Sri Lanka
Coach &
Captain
Asc-26o 36' 06"
Sun-22o 34' 16"
Ma
Sa
Ra
Sri Lanka
Fans &
Sri Lanka
Odds
Ascendant
India
Score
Sri Lanka
10
Game
Mon-13o 24' 37"
Mar-R-25o 47' 08"
9
6
Sri Lanka
Penalties
5
Ju Sri Lanka
Mo Score
Me
Su
India
Penalties
4 India
Game
Sri Lanka
Score
Ju
Mo
Sri Lanka
Penalties
4
5
3
12
11
Ve
India
Game
India
2 Coach &
Captain
1
Ke
India
Ascendant
India
Fans & Odds
Mer-04o 01' 37"
Jup-17o 53' 44"
Sri Lanka Ma 6
Ascendant
Sa 7
3
India
Coach &
Captain
2
1
India
Fans &
Ke Odds
12
Me India
Su Ascendant
11
Ve
10
Ra
8
India
9
Sri Lanka
Penalties
Fans &
Odds
Sri
Lanka
Sri Lanka
India
Game
Coach &
Score
Captain
Ven-06o 38' 57"
Sat-R-28o 16' 49"
Rah-R-04o 23' 53"
Ket-R-04o 23' 53"
Game Analysis
Sri Lanka had won the toss and becomes the native team, occupying the Virgo ascendant. India is the rival team with Pisces ascendant. Toss winner Sri Lanka chose
to bowl first.
Based on the game analysis, Sri Lanka’s Fans & Odds occupies the 2nd house (Libra), Coach & Captain occupies the 3rd house (Scorpio), Game occupies the 5th
house (Capricorn). Sri Lanka’s Score occupies the 10th house (Gemini) and Penalties the 12th house (Leo).
Viewing India from its Pisces ascendant, Fans & Odds occupies the 2nd house (Aries). India’s Coach & Captain occupies the 3rd house (Taurus), its Game occupies
the 5th house (Cancer), its Score is seen from the 10th house (Sagittarius) and Penalties occupies the 12th house (Aquarius).
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Let us analyse in the order of the ascendant, ascendant lord and the house of
Score. Sri Lanka’s ascendant carries Mars posited within. Mars being the significator of outdoor games, lends great energy and aggression to the team. It is particularly strengthened by the ascendant lord Mercury, aspecting the ascendant.
As for India’s Pisces ascendant, the significant factor is that Saturn occupies the 8th
house, indicating a disappointing performance and loss of image. The presence of
6th lord Sun in the ascendant brings an element of conflict and complaint into the
team’s movement and performance and thereby into their ability to compete. 4th
and 7th lord Mercury is debilitated in the ascendant, affecting India’s chances of
gaining satisfaction. It also weakens the team’s competitiveness. Mars aspect on
the ascendant too leads to some rash decisions and does not favour the team.
We must also consider the fact that Sri Lanka’s 6th lord Saturn exchanges houses
with 2nd lord Venus, creating a combination which places obstacles in their path
and is detrimental to their game. In case of India, we find that 12th lord Saturn
exchanges houses with 8th lord Venus, conferring a beneficial combination on the
team. It indicates hard work and the ability to overcome adverse circumstances.
Since this is a strengthening factor, for the purpose of the astrological score, we
shall consider the additional point with India’s ascendant.
Sri Lanka’s ascendant lord Mercury being in debilitation has little strength to offer
to the team. India’s ascendant lord Jupiter is posited in the 4th house, enhancing the team’s chances of attaining happiness and consolidation. This is further
strengthened by its conjunction with Moon. Hence, in the matter of ascendant
lord, India is in a stronger position.
For Sri Lanka, the mutual exchange of houses between 7th lord Jupiter and 10th
lord Mercury brings good luck to the team. In case of India, the exchange is between the ascendant lord and the 4th lord, delivering fortune and greater strength.
Jupiter occupies Sri Lanka’s house of Score in conjunction with Moon. This conjunction has a strong beneficial effect on the team, enhancing their strength. India’s house of Score is aspected by Jupiter and Moon, and the conjunction does
give its benefit to them too. But, with occupancy delivering greater strength than
an aspect, Sri Lanka stays ahead. Further, Saturn and Mars casting their 3rd and
4th aspects respectively on India’s Score house weaken the team’s prospects in the
matter of Score.
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Hence, at the end of the three key parameters of ascendant, ascendant lord and
Score, Sri Lanka takes the lead. Let us look further at the other positions, aspects
and conjunctions to see whether they continue to strengthen Sri Lanka or if India
begins to move ahead.
While Sri Lanka’s Game house remains unaspected, India’s Game house is under
Saturn’s 10th aspect, slowing the latter’s game and creating obstacles to it. Now,
let us see how the house of Coach & Captain fares since we analyse these two
parameters together. The reason is that the Game is dependent on the strategy
charted by the coach and the captain. The Coach & Captain’s houses of both teams
remain unaspected.
Sri Lanka’s Coach & Captain’s lord Mars is posited in the ascendant, building courage and movement while enhancing communication, all of which are important
in strengthening team efforts and in holding the team together. In case of India,
house lord Venus is posited in the 12th house. As a result, communication is affected, so is confidence at key junctures. It also indicates losses at key points of the
game. Hence, in the matter of Coach & Captain, Sri Lanka stays ahead of India. This
in turn will impact how the Game is played by the teams.
Sri Lanka’s Fans & Odds is occupied by exalted Saturn. While it makes the team
work for their results, its exalted status under the benefic influence of Jupiter’s
5th aspect turns favourable to the team. On the other hand, India’s Fans & Odds is
under Saturn’s direct aspect as well as Mars’ 8th aspect, affecting the mood of the
fans in the stadium as well as back home. In comparison to Sri Lanka, the odds too
are less favourable to India.
Let us take a look at the position of Moon which drives the emotions of fans in the
stadium as well as in the nation. We find that Moon occupies the 10th house for Sri
Lanka and the 4th house for India. Of the two placements, the 10th house placement proves stronger, enhancing the mood of Sri Lankan fans.
While Sri Lanka’s house of Penalties is unaspected, India’s Penalties is occupied by
Venus under Jupiter’s 9th aspect, giving the latter a lead in this respect.
(Nations’ Charts Continued...)
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Nation’s Chart – Sri Lanka, Republic Day
Date: 22 May, 1972 | Time: 12:43:00 | Day: Monday | Place: Colombo
Nation’s Chart – India, Republic Day
Date: 26 January, 1950 | Time: 10:15:00 | Day: Thursday | Place: New Delhi
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We now transpose the Moon and the ascendant of each team’s nation’s charts on
to the game chart. We treat the latter as the transit chart and see how the nations’
horoscopes support the team. As stated earlier, the nation stands behind the team
by virtue of its emotions, thereby offering support and encouragement.
Moon in Sri Lanka’s nation’s chart is posited in Virgo. Transposing this on to the
transit game chart, we find that it occupies Sri Lanka’s transit ascendant in conjunction with Mars, bringing immense support from fans and the nation to the
team. The team’s morale too will remain high. In India’s case, Moon in its Republic
Day chart is posited in Aries. Transposing this onto the transit game chart, we find
that it is under Saturn’s direct aspect as well as Mars’ 8th aspect. This indicates
disappointment both to fans as well as to the team.
Sri Lanka’s national ascendant is in Leo. Transposing this onto the transit game
chart, we find that ascendant lord Sun is transiting through the 8th house, lending
no help to the team. This indicates difficulties to Sri Lanka in their goal of winning
the T20 World Cup. Yet, Sri Lanka’s ascendant lord in the 8th house proves far less
malefic than India’s 8th house Saturn, the latter being a powerful contributor to
defeat and disappointment by virtue of its placement.
India’s national ascendant is in Pisces which is the same as its transit ascendant.
Transposing the Pisces ascendant on the game chart, we find the same results, that
of Saturn posited in the 8th house, indicating heavy obstacles and disappointment.
If we look further, we find that the ascendant comes under Mars’ direct aspect and
the ascendant itself is occupied by debilitated Mercury and the 6th lord, pointing
towards further difficulties and losses. Hence, in the matter of the nations’ ascendants, Sri Lanka is stronger than India.
Planetary Influence
Jersey Numbers
Sri Lanka’s captain SL Malinga’s jersey number is 99 which equates to 9. India’s
captain MS Dhoni’s jersey number is 7. The number 7 functions in a manner similar
to 9 which itself is conducive to outdoor games. Hence, both jersey numbers are
equally strong.
The date of the match is 6, ruled by Venus. The number 9, represented by Mars
is neutral to Venus. Whereas, 7 represented by the South Node views Venus as a
friend. Hence, India is stronger in this parameter.
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Day of Week
The day of the week is Sunday whose lord is Sun. With Sun viewing Malinga’s 9 as
friend and Dhoni’s 7 as an enemy, the day of the week favours Sri Lanka.
Jersey Colour
The Sri Lankan and Indian jerseys are in blue, although in different shades of the
colour. As such, both are influenced by Saturn and hence the effect would be similar.
(Astrological Summary Table Continued...)
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Parameters
Sri Lanka
India
Remarks
Game Analysis
Ascendant
2
1
SL: Mars in ascendant under ascendant lord
Mercury’s aspect and Sun’s aspect, 6th lord Saturn
exchanges houses with 2nd lord Venus
I: 8th house Saturn, debilitated 4th & 7th lord Mercury
and 6th lord Sun in ascendant, Mars aspect, 12th
lord Saturn exchanges houses with 8th lord Venus
Ascendant
Lord
1
3
SL: Debilitated ascendant lord Mercury, 7th lord
Jupiter exchanges houses with 10th lord Mercury
I: Ascendant Lord Jupiter in conjunction with
Moon in 4th house, ascendant lord Jupiter
exchanges houses with 4th lord Mercury
Score
2
1
SL: Jupiter-Moon conjunction
I: Jupiter-Moon aspect, Mars’ 4th
aspect and Saturn’s 3rd aspect
Game, Coach
& Captain
2
0
SL: Game: Unaspected; Coach & Captain: Unaspected,
house lord Mars occupies ascendant
I: Game: Saturn’s 10th aspect; Coach & Captain:
Unaspected, house lord Venus occupies 12th house
Fans & Odds
2
0
SL: Exalted Saturn under Jupiter’s aspect
I: Saturn-Mars aspects
Penalties
1
3
SL: Unaspected
I: Occupied by Venus under Jupiter’s aspect
Moon
1
0
SL: In Virgo with transit Mars
I: Saturn-Mars aspects
Ascendant
1
0
SL: Ascendant lord Sun in 8th house
I: Saturn in 8th house, Mars aspect on ascendant,
occupied by 6th lord Sun and debilitated Mercury
Jersey
Numbers
1
2
SL: Mars; Neutral to Venus
I: South Node; Friendly to Venus
Day of Week
1
0
SL: Sun friendly to Mars
I: Sun enemy of South Node
Jersey Colour
0
0
SL: Saturn; Saturn enemy to Sun
I: Saturn; Saturn enemy to Sun
Total
14
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How the Match was Played
Sri Lanka won the match by 6 wickets with 13 balls to spare. They made 134 runs to
India’s 130 for the loss of 4 wickets. These 2014 T20 finals will be remembered for
Yuvraj Singh’s slow innings. India had recovered from its slow start to make 95 for
2 at the end of 15 overs and with an aggressive Virat Kohli at the crease, the team
was all set to pick up the pace. Then began Yuvraj Singh’s struggle. He made a mere
11 runs off 21 balls which itself is a call for defeat in the fast-paced T20 match. The
batsman, known for his courageous innings, couldn’t find his form.
The bigger trouble was that he kept the in-form and raring-to-run Kohli off the
striker’s end, so much so that Kohli faced just eight balls in the last four overs of
their partnership. This sapped India of its momentum and the fall of Yuvraj’s wicket
and Dhoni’s entry could not make up for it.
The Indian team did have its share of luck. It came in the form of a dropped catch
by Malinga for a Kohli hit, but none of that could make up for the lost momentum.
The Sri Lankan bowlers did a commendable job, executing their plans well. Kumar
Sangakkara with 52 runs off 35 balls was the man of the match.
While the defeat ended India’s longest winning streak, it also ended Sri Lanka’s
drought in world cup. This was their first win in the final of a world event since the
time they held the 1996 World Cup. India’s score was the second lowest in a T20
match and the lowest by a team batting first in a World T20 final.
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Conclusion
This T20 World Cup final is a classic story of obstacles surrounding one team, and
great support to the opposing team. For India, it is primarily a story of the 6th, 8th
and 12th houses. 8th house Saturn created obstacles and brought their game to
a standstill. We witness this during Yuvraj Singh’s slow innings. It came in such a
form that this otherwise courageous and aggressive player not only could not find
his pace, he also proved to be a hindrance to Kohli who was in form. Saturn’s effect
does not end here. With its 3rd aspect, it adversely affected India’s house of Score.
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Further, the coach and captain are represented by the 3rd house whose house lord
is Venus. Venus posited in the 12th house limited the team’s confidence, courage
and communication. Added to this, 6th lord Sun in the ascendant brought conflict
and complaint within the team’s performance, hindering their ability to compete.
In addition to the effect of the 6-8-12 houses, 4th and 7th lord Mercury is debilitated in the ascendant, affecting India’s chances of gaining satisfaction and weakening
the team’s competitiveness. Ascendant lord Jupiter in the 4th house in conjunction
with Moon allowed India to play its game around Saturn’s obstacles.
On the other hand, three key planets strengthen the Sri Lankan team. Mars in Sri
Lanka’s ascendant gave energy and aggression. Jupiter-Moon conjunction in the
10th house lent great strength to the team. Exalted Saturn in the 2nd house, that
is, of Fans & Odds enhanced the team’s odds and brought cheer to the fans.
Few game charts give as clear an indication as the 2014 T20 final game chart did. In
the matter of the nation’s charts too, India’s bad luck continued with 8th house Saturn. Coupled with the nation’s Moon being under transit Saturn and Mars aspects,
India fell further behind and lost the match. The astrological score only makes this
all too evident, standing 14:10 in favour of Sri Lanka.
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2. Semi-Final 2: 2014
India vs South Africa
Toss Win: South Africa
The match was scheduled to begin at 19:00 Bangladesh time, hence I have taken
the toss time as 18:30.
Chart 9
Date: 04 April, 2014 | Time: 18:30:00 | Day: Friday | Place: Mirpur, Dhaka
Me
Su
India
Ascendant
Ke
India
Fans &
Odds
Ju
Mo
India
Coach &
Captain
S Africa
Score
Ve
India
Game
India
Penalties
S Africa
Game
India
Score
S Africa
Fans & Odds
Sa
Ra
S Africa
S Africa
7
Ascendant
Coach & 8
Captain
Ma
India
Score
S Africa
Penalties
S Africa
Coach &
Captain
Asc-24o 48' 56"
Sun-20o 36' 06"
S Africa
Fans &
Odds
Sa
Ra
Ma
S Africa 10
Game
S Africa
Ascendant
Mon-18o 57' 05"
o
Mar-R-26 32' 02"
9
6
S Africa
Penalties
5
S Africa
Score
Mo
Me
Su
India
Penalties
4 India
Game
India
Coach &
Captain
Ju
S Africa
Penalties
4
3
Mo
2
1
5
3 Ju
12
11
Ve
S Africa
Score
India
Game
India
2 Coach &
Captain
1
Ke
India
Ascendant
India
Fans & Odds
Mer-00o 42' 35"
Jup-17o 42' 47"
S Africa Ma 6
Ascendant
Sa 7
S Africa
Fans &
Odds
Ra
S Africa
Coach &
Captain
Ven-04o 31' 48"
Sat-R-28o 23' 05"
India
Fans &
Ke Odds
12
11
8
9
India
Score
10
Me India
Su Ascendant
Ve
India
Penalties
S Africa
Game
Rah-R-04o 22' 28"
Ket-R-04o 22' 28"
Game Analysis
The second semi-final was a clash between India and South Africa. Having won the
toss, South Africa becomes the native team, occupying the Virgo ascendant. Consequently, India becomes the rival team with Pisces as its ascendant. South Africa
chose to bat.
South Africa’s Fans & Odds occupies the 2nd house (Libra), Coach & Captain occupies the 3rd house (Scorpio), Game occupies the 5th house (Capricorn). South
Africa’s Score occupies the 10th house (Gemini) and Penalties the 12th house (Leo).
Viewing India from its Pisces ascendant, Fans & Odds occupies the 2nd house (Aries). India’s Coach & Captain occupies the 3rd house (Taurus), its Game occupies
the 5th house (Cancer), its Score is seen from the 10th house (Sagittarius) and Penalties occupies the 12th house (Aquarius).
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Of the three key parameters, the ascendant, the ascendant lord and the house of
Score, let us take the ascendant first. Mars occupies South Africa’s ascendant, lending energy to the team and helping them play a courageous game.
India’s Pisces ascendant, on the other hand, is occupied by Sun and 4th and 7th
lord Mercury who is debilitated. Exalted Saturn in India’s 8th house has the capacity to place great obstacles in the team’s way although Jupiter’s benefic 5th aspect
reduces the impact.
We must also consider the fact that South Africa’s 6th lord Saturn exchanges houses with 2nd lord Venus, creating a detrimental combination which places obstacles
in their path. In case of India, we find that 12th lord Saturn exchanges houses with
8th lord Venus, conferring a benefic combination on the team. It indicates hard
work and the ability to overcome adverse circumstances. Since this is a strengthening factor, for the purpose of the astrological score, we shall consider the additional point with India’s ascendant.
South Africa’s ascendant lord Mercury being debilitated, the team does not gain
much strength in this parameter. Jupiter, who is India’s ascendant lord, is posited
in the 4th house from India’s ascendant and is in a position to bring satisfaction to
the team.
An interesting phenomenon is the mutual exchange of houses between Jupiter and
Mercury. In case of South Africa, the exchange is between the 7th and 10th lords,
lending good luck to the team. In India’s case, the exchange of houses is between
the ascendant lord and the 4th lord, delivering fortune and greater strength to
India.
In the matter of Score, South Africa finds 4th and 7th lord Jupiter in the Score
house, lending strength over opposition. India’s Score house however has a combination of aspects. While Saturn and Mars cast their special 3rd and 4th aspects respectively on India’s Score house, house lord Jupiter casts its direct aspect, reducing their impact. As such, in the matter of Score, the two teams are evenly placed.
South Africa’s house of Game remains unaspected while India’s Game house is under Saturn’s 10th aspect, bringing obstacles to their path. Yet, its Game house lord
Moon is exalted in Taurus. The combination of Saturn’s aspect on the Game house
and Game lord Moon’s exalted status enhances their ability to execute.
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We must assess the strength of the teams’ strategy and planning which in fact
confers greater strength to the Game. We analyse the Coach & Captain for this
purpose.
South Africa’s house of Coach & Captain is aspected by Moon, pointing the way
towards success and lending strength to fans’ emotions. In case of India, the house
is occupied by exalted Moon, indicating courage, strength of mind and the ability
to hold the team together, all of which point towards effective leadership. These
factors form the basis for good execution. With occupancy proving stronger than
aspect, India leads in this parameter.
South Africa’s Fans & Odds is occupied by exalted Saturn. As 5th lord in the 2nd
house, Saturn enhances the fans’ emotions and the odds in favour of the team,
provided the planning is strong and the team executes it methodically. Jupiter’s
5th aspect lends strength to the house. India’s Fans & Odds is under Saturn’s direct
aspect, which can lower fans’ enthusiasm and the odds in their favour. House lord
Mars casts its 8th aspect, bringing relief.
Now, if we consider the placement of Moon, which is the significator of emotions,
in case of South Africa, Moon is the 11th lord posited in the 9th house. For India,
Moon is the 5th lord placed in the 3rd house, the house of courage. Although the
placement for South Africa is strong in a general capacity, when it comes to sports
astrology, 5th house being the house of outdoor games, Moon turns more favourable towards India.
South Africa’s house of Penalties comes under Venus aspect whereas Venus occupies India’s house of Penalties and is under Jupiter’s 9th aspect. Venus, which
drives execution, enhances India’s strength in this parameter and makes them give
very few penalties.
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Nation’s Chart – South Africa
Date: 27 April, 1994 | Time: 00:00:00 | Day: Wednesday | Place: Pretoria
Nation’s Chart – India, Republic Day
Date: 26 January, 1950 | Time: 10:15:00 | Day: Thursday | Place: New Delhi
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We now analyse the position of Moon and the ascendant of the nations’ charts,
transposing these onto the transit game chart.
South Africa’s national chart carries Moon in Libra. Transposing it on the transit
game chart, we find that it is posited in the house of Fans & Odds with exalted
Saturn in transit. Further, Jupiter casts its benefic 5th aspect on the nation’s Moon.
This is a position of strength, raising the odds and the emotions of fans. But, Saturn’s presence dictates the need to plan and execute well and work with team
spirit. A lone performer cannot come to South Africa’s rescue. If any of these factors is found lacking, Saturn could very well turn the tables.
Moon in India’s national chart is posited in Aries, coming under Saturn and house
lord Mars’ aspects. Two interesting similarities emerge. The nation’s Moon is posited in the 2nd house for each team. Saturn has its effect on both teams. That
is where the similarity ends. In case of South Africa, exalted Saturn occupies the
house whereas it casts its direct aspect on India’s Moon. Further, India’s Moon is
in a friendly house with the house lord casting its aspect. In balance, transit Jupiter
casts its aspect on South Africa’s nation’s Moon, taking South Africa ahead of India
in this respect.
In the matter of the ascendants in the nations’ charts, South Africa’s ascendant
is in Capricorn. Transposing this onto the transit game chart we find that it is unaspected. As ascendant lord occupying the 10th house, exalted Saturn minimizes
the natural ups and downs that it places in the team’s path. Further strength arrives in the form of Jupiter’s 5th aspect on the ascendant lord.
India’s nation’s chart carries the Pisces ascendant. Mercury’s debilitated status
confers little benefit while Mars’ direct aspect has an adverse effect on the team.
Undue aggression is a distinct possibility. But, the presence of 6th lord Sun in the
ascendant, indicates the team’s ability to overcome their enemies. Further, ascendant lord Jupiter’s position in the 4th house points towards gains and satisfaction,
protecting the team. Overall, South Africa fares better in this respect.
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Planetary Influence
Jersey Numbers
Faf du Plessis is South Africa’s captain and his jersey number is 18 which equates
to 9. India’s captain MS Dhoni’s jersey number is 7 whose signification is similar to
that of 9 and is conducive to outdoor games. Hence, both teams are balanced in
this parameter.
The date of the match being 4, it represents the North Node. It is friendly with 7
and views 9 as the enemy. Hence, when we compare the jersey numbers with the
date of the match, India takes the lead.
Day of Week
The day of the week is Friday whose lord is Venus. Venus is neutral to Mars, representing 9 of the South African captain’s jersey. It is friendly to the South Node
which stands for the Indian captain’s jersey number 7.
Jersey Colour
The South African jersey is in the yellow of Venus whereas the Indian team is outfitted in blue represented by Saturn. Hence, South Africa takes the lead in the matter
of jersey colour. Analysing this in association with the day of the week which is
ruled by Venus, South Africa takes the lead.
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Astrological Summary Table
Parameters South Africa
India
Remarks
Game Analysis
Ascendant
2
1
SA: Mars in ascendant, ascendant lord
Mercury’s aspect, Sun’s aspect, 6th lord Saturn
exchanges houses with 2nd lord Venus
I: Sun conjunct 4th and 7th lord Mercury
(debilitated) under Mars’ aspect, exalted Saturn
in 8th house under Jupiter’s 5th aspect, 12th lord
Saturn exchanges houses with 8th lord Venus
Ascendant
Lord
1
3
SA: Debilitated ascendant lord Mercury
Exchange of 7th and 10th lords
I: Ascendant Lord Jupiter in 4th house
Exchange of ascendant lord and 4th lord
Score
1
1
SA: Occupied by Jupiter
I: Saturn-Mars-Jupiter aspects
Game, Coach
& Captain
2
4
SA: Game: Unaspected
Coach & Captain: Moon’s aspect
I: Game: Saturn’s 10th aspect, house lord Moon exalted
Coach & Captain: Occupied by exalted Moon
Fans & Odds
2
3
SA: Exalted Saturn under Jupiter’s aspect
Moon: 11th lord in 9th house
I: Saturn-Mars aspects; Moon: 5th lord in 3rd house
Penalties
1
3
SA: Venus’ aspect
I: Occupied by Venus under Jupiter’s aspect
2
SA: Moon in 2nd house with transit exalted
Saturn under Jupiter’s 5th aspect
I: Moon in 2nd house under Saturn
and house lord Mars aspects
2
1
SA: Exalted ascendant lord posited in
10th house under Jupiter’s aspect
I: 6th lord Sun conjunct debilitated 4th
and 7th lord Mercury under Mars aspect,
ascendant lord Jupiter in 4th house
Jersey
Numbers
1
2
SA: Mars; North Node enemy to Mars
I: South Node; North Node friendly to South Node
Day of Week
1
2
SA: Venus neutral to Mars
I: Venus friendly to South Node
Jersey Colour
2
1
SA: Venus; Same as lord of day of week
I: Saturn; Friendly to lord of day of week
Total
18
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Moon
Ascendant
3
Planetary Influence
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How the Match was Played
India scored 176 runs, winning the match with 6 wickets and 5 balls to spare. Having won the toss, South Africa opted to bat and made a poor start, losing Quinton
de Kock’s wicket within the first over. From this unpromising start, Captain Faf du
Plessis began the task of rebuilding the runs. He added 35 runs with Hashim Amla
and shared a bigger partnership with JP Duminy, adding another 71 runs to the
scoreboard. Du Plessis himself scored 58 off 41 balls. AB de Villiers too was in for a
quick dismissal while Duminy went on to score 45 not out. The South African bowling strategy of starting with Duminy and Albie Morkel helped the Indian batting
side ease into the match. The bowlers could not threaten the Indian batting and
Rohit Sharma and Ajinkya Rahane were off to a quick start, racing to 33 in three
overs. It was an early sign that India was moving past their opponents.
Once Rohit Sharma was out, Virat Kohli and Rahane settled down to a steady
pace. The fact that they went through the next three overs without boundaries displayed their poise and ability to hold in the aggression when the situation
demanded it. And when the required run rate rose, they brought in the power
play. Rahane was out having scored 32 runs. Yuvraj Singh walked in and although
he made just 18 runs, his partnership with Virat Kohli brought in 53 runs in
6.3 overs. Kohli was 72 not out, helping the team cruise to victory once again.
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Conclusion
At first glance, the fact that India carries 8th house Saturn in the game chart seems
to stack up the obstacles in their path. Yet, when we take a second glance, we find
three auspicious combinations benefiting India, the presence of 12th lord in 8th
house, of 8th lord in 12th house as well as their mutual exchange of houses. Further, 8th house Saturn is exalted and is under Jupiter’s benefic aspect, allowing it
come to the aid of the Indian team. By its position as the 5th lord in the 2nd house,
Saturn benefits South Africa too, but the benefits it confers on India are far more.
We can see this influence in the match. Whether we assess the batting or the bowling, we find South Africa get off to a poor start and then struggle to rebuild their
score. India, on the other hand, is quick to dismiss South Africa’s opening batsman
and when it is their turn to bat, they are off to a flying start, eventually winning the
match. Hence, one must view 8th house Saturn with caution in judging its effect. It
can very well be the game changer in the positive sense too.
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3. 2016
India vs Australia
Toss Win: Australia
The match was scheduled to begin at 19:30 India time, hence I have taken the toss
time as 19:00.
Chart 10rt
Date: 27 March, 2016 |Time: 19:00:00 | Day: Sunday | Place: Mohali
Me
Su
India
Ascendant
India
Coach &
Captain
India
Fans &
Odds
Australia
Fans & Odds
Sa
Mo
Ma
Australia
7
Australia
Ascendant
Coach & 8
Captain
Australia
Score
Ve
Ke
India
Game
India
Penalties
India
Score
Ju
Ra
Australia
Game
India
Score
Australia
Penalties
Australia
Coach &
Captain
Sa
Ma
Asc-18o 43' 14"
Sun-13o 13' 36"
Mo
Australia
Fans &
Odds
Australia10
Game
Australia
Ascendant
Mon-27o 19' 26"
o
Mar-12 22' 09"
11
Ve
Ke
India
Penalties
9
6
3
12
Australia
Penalties
Ju
Ra
5
4 India
Game
Australia
Score
Australia
Penalties
Ju
Ra 5
Australia
Ascendant
India
2 Coach &
Captain
1
India
Ascendant
India
Fans & Odds
Mer-C-17o 03' 51"
Jup-R-21o 50' 02"
4
3
Australia
Fans &
Odds
11
7
8
Sa
Ma
India
Fans &
Odds
1
12
Australia
Coach &
Captain
Ven-24o 37' 27"
Sat-R-22o 19' 06"
India
Coach &
Captain
2
6
Mo
Me
Su
Australia
Score
India
Game
9
India
Score
10
Me India
Su Ascendant
Ve
Ke India
Penalties
Australia
Game
Rah-R-27o 38' 02"
Ket-R-27o 38' 02"
Game Analysis
In this much-awaited match, Australia won the toss and became the native team.
As such, it occupies the Virgo ascendant. India occupies the Pisces ascendant as the
rival team. Australia chose to bat first. At stake here is a berth in the semi-finals.
Based on the game analysis, Australia’s Fans & Odds occupies the 2nd house (Libra), Coach & Captain occupies the 3rd house (Scorpio), Game occupies the 5th
house (Capricorn). Australia’s Score occupies the 10th house (Gemini) and Penalties the 12th house (Leo).
Viewing India from its Pisces ascendant, Fans & Odds occupies the 2nd house (Aries). India’s Coach & Captain occupies the 3rd house (Taurus), its Game occupies
the 5th house (Cancer), Score is seen from the 10th house (Sagittarius) and Penalties occupies the 12th house (Aquarius).
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Let us begin with the assessment of the three key parameters, the ascendant, ascendant lord and the house of Score. The Australian ascendant is aspected by ascendant lord Mercury and by Sun. India’s Pisces ascendant is occupied by Sun and
debilitated Mercury. Although Mercury is not in a position to bring strength, overall India gains from their presence.
The interesting fact is that India’s ascendant lord Jupiter and 6th lord Sun are in
mutual exchange of their houses. While the exchange reduces the strength of the
ascendant to some extent, it also enhances the positive strength of the 6th house
and gives the team the capacity to overcome opposition.
Australia’s ascendant lord Mercury stands debilitated and hence is not in a position to offer great strength to the team. On the other hand, India’s ascendant lord
Jupiter posited within Leo, a friendly house, lends greater strength to the team. It
is also under Saturn’s 10th aspect which points towards obstacles. The indication
is that, India will have the chance to overcome these obstacles. Whether it will in
fact do so, depends on the other planetary strengths.
Australia’s Score house, Gemini is aspected by Mars, affecting their performance
and the outcome. Further, house lord Mercury is debilitated and hence is of little
help. India’s Score house is under Score lord Jupiter’s 5th aspect, enabling the team
to build a high score.
Australia’s house of Game is under house lord Saturn’s 3rd aspect, slowing their
game and creating obstacles. Much depends on Australia’s ability to plan with care.
They also need to switch tactics on field in response to unexpected obstacles and
this can happen only by remaining in the flow of things. We need to assess two
parameters to understand whether they will in fact respond intuitively on the field.
First is the placement of the lord of the Game house. Second is the strength of the
house of Coach & Captain since it decides the game strategy as well as on-field
change of tactics.
Game house lord Saturn is posited in enemy house Scorpio which also happens to
be the house of Coach & Captain. Further, it is in conjunction with house lord Mars.
The resultant weakening of Saturn and its conflict with Mars affects Australia’s play
on the field. It also limits their courage and aggression on the field.
India’s Game house is unaspected. Its house lord Moon is posited in the neutral
house Libra which works in its favour. Further, Moon is posited in the 4th house
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from India’s house of Game and Moon being the significator of emotions, indicates
satisfaction regarding the team’s game. India’s house of Coach & Captain is aspected by Saturn and Mars, creating obstacles and setting the team back from time to
time, giving Australia the lead in these two parameters.
Australia’s house of Fans & Odds is occupied by Moon, lending strength to the
team. In India’s case, its house of Fans & Odds carries Jupiter’s 9th aspect, raising
the fans’ emotions and enhancing the odds in favour of the team.
Since Moon plays an important role given the emotional highs and lows of a match,
let us assess the role of Moon further. In case of Australia, Moon is the 11th lord
posited in the 2nd house. In this capacity, it raises the emotions of the fans and of
the nation itself and gives strength to the team. In case of India, Moon is the 5th
lord posited in the 8th house. It diminishes the team’s chances and indicates quick
changes in fortunes, leading to particularly strong highs and lows in fans’ emotions.
In the matter of Penalties, Australia has Jupiter posited in its 12th house, offering
strength to the team and limiting the number of penalties they give away. Saturn’s
10th aspect however creates a certain amount of obstacles. India’s house of Penalties houses Venus under Jupiter’s direct aspect, lending strength to the team.
When we take an overall view, we find that in the matter of Penalties, the two
teams are balanced.
Nation’s Chart – Australia
Date: 01 January, 1901 | Time: 00:00:00 | Day: Tuesday | Place: Melbourne
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Nation’s Chart – India, Republic Day
Date: 26 January, 1950 | Time: 10:15:00 | Day: Thursday | Place: New Delhi
The next step in the inclusive methodology is to transpose Moon and the ascendant of the nation’s chart of each team onto the transit game chart. The reason is
that the nation stands behind the team by virtue of its emotions and support and
has an impact on the outcome of the match.
In Australia’s national chart, Moon is posited in Aries. Transposing this on to the
transit game chart, we find that it is posited in the 8th house from the team’s
transit Virgo ascendant. Despite this placement, being under transit Jupiter’s 9th
aspect, it offers strength to the Australian team. In case of India too, Moon is posited in Aries in the nation’s chart. Being placed in the 2nd house from the transit
game ascendant, it offers enormous strength to the Fans & Odds, offering greater
strength to India.
Australia’s national ascendant is in Virgo. Transposing this onto the transit game
chart, we find that ascendant lord Mercury is debilitated. As such, it does not lend
sufficient strength to the team. Saturn-Mars conjunction in the 3rd house too lowers the team’s competitiveness and confidence.
On the other hand, Indian Republic Day’s Pisces ascendant carries the benefits of
the transit Pisces ascendant. To recount, ascendant lord Jupiter occupying a friendly house lends strength to the team. Although Saturn-Mars conjunction in the 9th
house does not give the 9th house benefits, the team stays a step ahead of Australia.
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Planetary Influence
Jersey Numbers
Australia’s captain Steve Smith’s jersey number is 49 which equates to 4. India’s
captain MS Dhoni’s jersey number is 7. The number 7 functions in a manner similar
to 9 which itself is conducive to outdoor games. Hence, India stands ahead of Australia in this parameter.
The date of the match is 27 which equates to 9. The number 9 represented by Mars
holds the North Node, representing 4 as an enemy. On the other hand, Dhoni’s 7
functions in a manner similar to 9, lending strength once again to the Indian team.
Day of Week
The day of the week is Sunday whose lord is Sun. With Sun viewing both jersey
numbers as enemies, the two teams are balanced in this parameter.
Jersey Colour
The Australian jersey is in the black of Saturn while the Indian jersey colour is blue
which too is represented by Saturn. Hence, neither team is favoured in this parameter.
(Astrological Summary Table Continued...)
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Astrological Summary Table
Parameters
Australia
India
Remarks
Ascendant
1
1
A: Sun and ascendant lord Mercury aspecting ascendant
I: Sun conjunct debilitated Mercury.
Ascendant lord exchanges house with 6th lord Sun
Ascendant
Lord
0
1
A: Debilitated ascendant lord Mercury
I: Ascendant Lord Jupiter in friendly
house under Saturn’s aspect
Score
0
2
A: Mars’ aspect, debilitated house lord Mercury
I: House lord Jupiter’s 5th aspect
Game Analysis
Game, Coach
& Captain
2
4
A: Game: Saturn’s aspect, house lord
Saturn in enemy house with Mars
Coach & Captain: Saturn conjunct Mars
I: Game: Unaspected, Game lord Moon
in 4th house from Game house
Coach & Captain: Saturn-Mars aspects
Fans & Odds
2
3
A: Occupied by Moon; Moon: 11th lord in 2nd house
I: Jupiter’s 9th aspect, Moon’s aspect
Moon: 5th lord in 8th house
Penalties
1
3
A: Occupied by Jupiter under Saturn’s 10th aspect
I: Occupied by Venus under Jupiter’s aspect
Moon
1
2
A: Moon in 8th house under Jupiter’s aspect
I: Moon in 2nd house under Jupiter’s aspect
Ascendant
1
2
A: Debilitated ascendant lord Mercury,
Saturn-Mars in 3rd house
I: Ascendant lord Jupiter in friendly
house, Saturn-Mars in 9th house
Nations’ Charts
Planetary Influence
Jersey
Numbers
0
2
A: North Node
Enemy to Mars
I: South Node
Functions similar to Mars
Day of Week
0
0
A: Sun views North Node as enemy
I: Sun views South Node as enemy
A: Saturn
Sun views Saturn as enemy
I: Saturn
Sun views Saturn as enemy
Jersey Colour
0
0
Total
7
15
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How the Match was Played
India won the match with 6 wickets and 5 balls to spare. Having won the toss, Australia had elected to bat. It made a strong start and was on its way to making a big
score when Indian bowlers restricted the team to 160 for 6. Ashish Nehra bowled
well, mixing the pace effectively and taking Usman Khawaja’s wicket. He, along
with Ravindra Jadeja and Yuvraj Singh, slowed the Australian run rate, giving India
a chance at the semi-final berth.
The match stands out for Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 82 off 51 balls. Once again, Kohli
came to India’s rescue, leading them into the semi-finals. India was off to a disappointing start with the top order batsmen, Shikhar Dhawan, Rohit Sharma and
Suresh Raina, making a total of just 35 runs. With the responsibility falling on his
shoulders, Kohli made half the entire winning score, steering India to its semi-final
berth. When MS Dhoni walked in, Kohli was in full swing and it didn’t take long for
the captain to seal the match with the winning runs.
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Conclusion
The obstacles placed by Saturn are evident with India getting off to a slow start,
both in its bowling and in batting. The astrological prediction that India’s fans will
see extreme highs and lows is borne out by the game. Indian fans found little to
cheer when Australia got off to a strong start and again when India’s top order
batsmen fell in quick succession.
Eventually though, Indian bowlers brought the cheer back to the fans while Virat
Kohli sent them to an all-time high. Although India’s 9th lord Mars loses strength
in conjunction with Saturn, being the house lord, Mars brings its natural aggression into play. Jupiter’s influence as the ascendant lord and on the Score house is
evident with India reaching the required winning score of 161 with 6 wickets to
spare. With an astrological score of 15 to Australia’s 7, Indian won the match and
reached the semi-finals.
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4. 2016
India vs Pakistan
Toss Win: India
The match was scheduled to begin at 19:30 India time, hence I have taken the toss
time as 19:00.
Chart 11rt
Date: 19 March, 2016 | Time: 19:00:00 | Day: Saturday | Place: Kolkata
Me
Su
Pakistan
Ascendant
Pakistan
Coach &
Captain
Pakistan
Fans &
Odds
India
Score
Ve
Ke
Mo
India
Fans & Odds
Sa
Ma
India
7
India
Ascendant
Coach & 8
Captain
Pakistan
Game
Pakistan
Penalties
Pakistan
Score
Ju
Ra
India
Game
Pakistan
Score
India
Penalties
India
Coach &
Captain
Sa
Ma
Asc-22o 50' 04"
Sun-05o 17' 46"
India
Fans &
Odds
India
Game
India
Ascendant
Mon-21o 26' 59"
Mar-10o 20' 21"
9
6
India
Penalties
Ju
Mo
Ra
5
4 Pakistan
Game
India
Score
3
12
11
Ve
Ke
Pakistan
Penalties
India
Penalties
India
Ascendant
Mo
Ju
Ra 5
Pakistan
2 Coach &
Captain
1
Pakistan
Ascendant
Pakistan
Fans & Odds
Mer-C-01o 08' 54"
Jup-R-22o 47' 34"
12
6
India
Coach &
Captain
Ven-14o 44' 05"
Sat-22o 17' 38"
Pakistan
Fans &
Odds
2
1
11
8
Sa
Ma
India
Fans &
Odds
Pakistan
Coach &
Captain
3
4
7
Me
Su
10
India
Score
Pakistan
Game
9
10
Pakistan
Score
Me Pakistan
Su Ascendant
Ve
Ke Pakistan
Penalties
India
Game
Rah-R-27o 43' 46"
Ket-R-27o 43' 46"
Game Analysis
In this match of the neighbours, India won the toss and became the native team,
occupying the Virgo ascendant. Pakistan occupies the Pisces ascendant as the rival
team. India chose to bowl, allowing Pakistan to bat first.
Based on the game analysis, India’s Fans & Odds occupies the 2nd house (Libra),
Coach & Captain occupies the 3rd house (Scorpio), Game occupies the 5th house
(Capricorn). India’s Score occupies the 10th house (Gemini) and Penalties the 12th
house (Leo).
In case of Pakistan, from its Pisces ascendant, Fans & Odds occupies the 2nd house
(Aries). Pakistan’s Coach & Captain occupies the 3rd house (Taurus), its Game occupies the 5th house (Cancer), its Score is seen from the 10th house (Sagittarius)
and Penalties occupies the 12th house (Aquarius).
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As always, the ascendant, ascendant lord and the house of Score take precedence
in the game analysis. India’s ascendant is under ascendant lord Mercury’s aspect,
strengthening the team. Pakistan finds its ascendant occupied by 6th lord Sun
and debilitated Mercury. Since it is debilitated, Mercury cannot bring satisfaction,
while Sun helps them elevate their game to some extent.
Interestingly, Jupiter is in exchange of houses with the 6th lord Sun, weakening the
ascendant to some extent and indicates obstacles in the Pakistan team’s path.
India’s ascendant lord Mercury stands debilitated. Pakistan’s ascendant lord Jupiter occupies a friendly house. Yet, being the 6th house, it loses some strength in
the process. Saturn’s 10th aspect further weakens its capacity to give profitable
results. Overall, Pakistan is ahead of India in this respect.
India’s Score house is under Mars’ aspect which has a negative impact on the
team’s energy and aggression. In addition, with house lord Mercury being debilitated, the Score house does not stand strong. Pakistan’s Score house, on the other
hand, is under house lord Jupiter’s 5th aspect, lending strength to the team. Hence,
in this respect, Pakistan stays ahead of India.
India’s house of Game is under house lord Saturn’s 3rd aspect, slowing their game
and creating obstacles. But, being the house lord, Saturn does not cause harm to
the house. It will in fact give hidden opportunities. It is for India to convert the obstacles into opportunities. Pakistan’s house of Game on the other hand is occupied
by house lord Moon, which can make them intense and emotional rather than
being cool and measured in their game. They will have their fan support though.
Now, let us assess the strength of the Coach & Captain to view their ability to plan
the strategy and the tactics. India’s house of Coach & Captain is occupied by Saturn and house lord Mars, leading to a certain amount of conflict. Pakistan’s house
comes under Saturn and Mars’ aspects. House lord Venus on the other hand is
under Jupiter’s aspect. But, being posited in Pakistan’s 12th house, it stands weakened and Pakistan’s strategy as well as its implementation is expected to suffer
obstacles. Viewing the Coach & Captain and the Game houses and their lords, we
find that Pakistan will struggle in matters of strategy and communication as well as
in implementation. Although India is not offered everything on a platter – conflict
and obstacles are indicated – they are in a better position to take advantage of
their opportunities.
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India’s house of Fans & Odds is unaspected. But, its house lord Venus is posited in
the 6th house, weakening the fans’ emotions and tempering the odds. Pakistan’s
Fans & Odds is under Jupiter’s 9th aspect, lending strength to it. House lord Mars,
occupying its own house is strong, but its conjunction with Saturn brings conflict,
dampening the fans’ enthusiasm and tempering the odds in its case too. Yet, with
Jupiter’s benefic aspect, Pakistan leads in this parameter.
In case of Penalties, Jupiter is posited in India’s house of Penalties. It is under Saturn’s 10th aspect which diminishes its strength. Pakistan’s house of Penalties is
occupied by 8th lord Venus who helps them implement effectively. Jupiter’s direct
aspect lends further strength to it. As such, the teams are balanced in this respect.
Nation’s Chart – India, Republic Day
Date: 26 January, 1950 | Time: 10:15:00 | Day: Thursday | Place: New Delhi
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Nation’s Chart – Pakistan, Independence Day
Date: 14 August, 1947 | Time: 09:30:00 | Day: Thursday | Place: Karachi
Ra
Su
Ve
Me
Sa
Ke
Asc-05o 43' 58"
Sun-27o 24' 31"
Ju
Ke
Su
Ve
Me
Sa
As
Mo
Ma
Mo
Ma
Ra
As
Ra
As
Mon-24o 53' 51"
Mar-07o 03' 31"
Su
Ve
Me
Sa
Ju
Mo
Ma
Ju
Ke
Mer-12o 35' 37"
Jup-25o 49' 36"
Ven-C-21o 48' 55"
Sat-C-20o 23' 45"
Rah-R-05o 49' 27"
Ket-R-05o 49' 27"
We must now transpose the nations’ Moon and the respective ascendant lords on
to the transit game chart and assess the situation.
In India’s national chart, Moon is posited in Aries. Transposing it on to the transit
chart, we find that it is posited in the 8th house from the Indian team’s Virgo ascendant. As such, Moon is in a weaker position. Yet, Jupiter’s 9th aspect protects
it and lends strength to the Indian team and rouses fans’ enthusiasm. Pakistan’s
Moon is posited in Gemini under Mars’ 8th aspect. The aspect brings aggression
without sufficient caution. Further, house lord Mercury views Moon as an enemy.
As such Moon is in discomfort, heightening instability in thought process. Hence,
in this parameter, India is ahead of Pakistan.
India’s national ascendant is Pisces. Transposing this on the transit chart, we find
that the ascendant is occupied by 6th lord Sun which makes them competitive. It
also helps them play a professional and adventurous game. Debilitated Mercury
lends little strength though. Although house lord Jupiter loses some of its strength,
being posited in the 6th house and under Saturn’s 10th aspect, it does protect the
team from losses and competitors.
Pakistan’s ascendant in the national chart is in Virgo. Transposing this on the transit
chart, we find that the ascendant lord Mercury casts its aspect. But, being debilitated, it stands weakened. Hence, it is not in a position to lend much protection
and strength to the team. Hence, in this parameter, India is ahead of Pakistan.
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Planetary Influence
Jersey Numbers
India’s captain MS Dhoni’s jersey number is 7. With 7 holding characteristics similar
to 9 and hence providing strength in outdoor games, India is strong in this parameter. Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi’s jersey number is 10 which equates to 1. While
strong in itself, it is a step behind Dhoni’s 7.
The date of the match is 19 which equates to 1 for our purpose. Dhoni’s 7, the
South Node views 1 as an enemy. Hence, Pakistan leads with respect to the date
of the match. Considering both these parameters, we find that the teams are balanced.
Day of Week
The day of the week is Saturday whose lord is Saturn. Given Saturn’s relationship
with Sun and the South Node, India leads in this parameter.
Jersey Colour
The Indian jersey is in the blue of Saturn. Pakistan sports a green jersey, represented by Mercury which is more favourable. Hence, Pakistan is ahead in this parameter.
Now, we view it in association with the day of the week’s lord, that is Saturn. Given
that Indian jersey is the blue of Saturn, it leads in this parameter. Hence, the two
teams are balanced in the matter of jersey colour.
(Astrological Summary Table Continued...)
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Astrological Summary Table
Parameters
India
Pakistan
Remarks
Ascendant
1
1
I: Sun and ascendant lord Mercury’s aspects
P: 6th lord Sun conjunct debilitated Mercury
Ascendant
Lord
0
1
I: Debilitated ascendant lord Mercury
P: Ascendant Lord Jupiter in friendly house,
but in 6th house under Saturn’s aspect
Score
0
2
I: Mars’ aspect, debilitated house lord Mercury
P: Jupiter’s 5th aspect
Game Analysis
Game, Coach
& Captain
2
1
I: Game: House lord Saturn’s aspect
Coach & Captain: House lord Mars conjunct Saturn
P: Game: Occupied by house lord Moon
Coach & Captain: Saturn-Mars aspects, house lord
Venus in 12th house under Jupiter’s aspect
Fans & Odds
2
3
I: Unaspected, house lord Venus in 6th house
P: Jupiter’s 9th aspect, house lord Mars conjunct Saturn
Penalties
1
1
I: Occupied by Jupiter under Saturn’s 10th aspect
P: Occupied by Venus under Jupiter’s aspect
1
0
I: Moon in 8th house under Jupiter’s aspect
P: Moon in 4th house (Gemini), under Mars’ aspect
3
1
I: Sun conjunct debilitated Mercury, ascendant
lord Jupiter under Saturn’s aspect
P: Sun and ascendant lord Mercury’s
aspects, debilitated ascendant lord
Jersey
Numbers
1
1
I: South Node; Enemy to match date
P: Sun; Same as match date
Day of Week
1
0
I: Saturn friendly to South Node
P: Saturn enemy to Sun
Jersey Colour
1
1
I: Saturn; Same as day of week
P: Mercury; Friendly to day of week
Total
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Moon
Ascendant
Planetary Influence
How the Match was Played
India won the match by 6 wickets with 13 balls remaining. Although at the time of
the match, India’s win ratio against Pakistan in World Cups was 10-0, Pakistan is a
worthy opponent and India needed a win to remain in control of its future in the
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2016 World Cup. Heavy showers turned it into an 18-over match. Ahmed Shehzad
and Sharjeel Khan struggled to give a quick pace to Pakistan’s innings in the face of
Indian spinners’ ability to keep them under control. With the dismissal of Sharjeel
Khan when Hardik Pandya took the catch, India began consolidating their good
start. Soon, Shahid Afridi was out too, again to Pandya’s credit, and Pakistan were
60 for 3 in the 12th over. Umar Akmal came to the rescue and later he was joined
by Shoaib Malik, taking Pakistan to a final score of 118 for 5. India’s strong beginning with Rohit Sharma slowed when he was caught at cover off. With Shikhar
Dhawan and Suresh Raina getting out on consecutive balls, India seemed to teeter
on the edge. It is not always the ascendant lord who decides the game, the 3rd, 5th
and sometimes, the 7th house which indicate strong implementation, have their
say. Virat Kohli walked on to the pitch and remained unbeaten with 55 runs off 37
balls. With Yuvraj Singh at the other end, the pair made 61 runs. In the end, it was
Kohli who took India to victory, taking India’s win ratio against Pakistan to 11-0.
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Conclusion
It is to be noted that the methodology does not work only when the DuckworthLewis method comes into play which was not the case in this match. Although
Pakistan had the support of ascendant lord Jupiter with its aspect on the house
of Score, and on Fans & Odds, it failed to leverage the opportunities. In a houseto-house comparison, India’s Game house stood stronger with house lord Saturn’s
aspect in comparison to Pakistan’s Game house although the latter was occupied
by house lord Moon. It is important to note the kind of strength that each house
gains. While Saturn strengthened the team’s game by bringing in cool responses
and depth to the play, Moon lent emotional support which in the end must be
supported by the game played on the field. Second, India’s house of Coach & Captain was occupied by house lord Mars, albeit in conjunction with Saturn. This was
visibly stronger than Pakistan’s house of Coach & Captain which came under the
combined aspects of Saturn and Mars. Further, with house lord Venus occupying
the 12th house, this house too was weak in comparison. It is only in the matter of
Score that Pakistan stood stronger. But, this was not enough given that the Game
and Coach & Captain which can result in a good Score were in India’s favour. Also,
with a strong 3rd house that also denotes strength of the team as a whole, their
internal dynamics and individual performance, India stood tall. With an astrological score of 13 to 12, India won the match against Pakistan.
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5. Finals 2016
England vs West Indies
Toss Win: West Indies
The match was scheduled to begin at 19:00 India time, hence I have taken the toss
time as 18:30.
Chart 12
Date: 03 April, 2016 | Time: 18:30:00 | Day: Sunday | Place: Kolkata
Ve
Su
England
Ascendant
W Indies
Fans & Odds
Sa
Ma
W Indies
7
W Indies
Ascendant
Coach & 8
Captain
Me
England
Coach &
Captain
England
Fans &
Odds
W Indies
Score
Ke
England
Game
England
Penalties
Ju
Ra
Mo
W Indies
Game
England
Score
W Indies
Penalties
W Indies
Coach &
Captain
Sa
Ma
Asc-29o 28' 12"
Sun-20o 07' 04"
W Indies
Fans &
Odds
England
Score
W Indies
Ascendant
Mon-26o 02' 42"
o
Mar-13 41' 35"
6
12
3
W Indies
Score
Ve
Su
Mo
W Indies10
Game
9
W Indies
Penalties
Ju
Ra
5
4 England
Game
11
Ke
England
Penalties
W Indies
Penalties
Ju
Ra 5
W Indies
Ascendant
4
3
W Indies
Fans &
Odds
2
1
England
Fans &
Me Odds
12
8
Sa
Ma
W Indies
Coach &
Captain
Ven-03o 14' 54"
Sat-R-22o 15' 12"
England
Coach &
Captain
6
11
7
England
2 Coach &
England
Captain
Ascendant
1
Me
England
Fans & Odds
Mer-01o 13' 16"
Jup-R-21o 04' 55"
W Indies
Score
England
Game
9
10
England
Score
Mo
Ve England
Su Ascendant
Ke
England
Penalties
W Indies
Game
Rah-R-27o 34' 58"
Ket-R-27o 34' 58"
Game Analysis
The finals of T20 2016 saw England and West Indies battling for the title. West
Indies won the toss and became the native team, occupying the Virgo ascendant.
The team chose to bowl first. England became the rival team and occupied the
Pisces ascendant.
Based on the game analysis, West Indies’ Fans & Odds occupies the 2nd house
(Libra), Coach & Captain the 3rd house (Scorpio), Game occupies the 5th house
(Capricorn). West Indies’ Score occupies the 10th house (Gemini) and Penalties the
12th house (Leo).
Viewing England from its Pisces ascendant, Fans & Odds occupies the 2nd house
(Aries). England’s Coach & Captain occupies the 3rd house (Taurus), its Game the
5th house (Cancer), its Score is seen from the 10th house (Sagittarius) and Penalties
occupies the 12th house (Aquarius).
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Once again, we assess the three important parameters first, the ascendant, ascendant lord and the house of Score. West Indies ascendant is aspected by Sun and exalted Venus which is beneficial to the team. In particular, the aspect of 2nd and 9th
lord Venus indicates meticulous planning and strong execution, raising the level of
their game. England’s Pisces ascendant is occupied by Sun and exalted Venus, indicating comparatively greater strength in this matter. Further, the mutual exchange
of houses between England’s 6th lord Sun and ascendant lord Jupiter causes the
ascendant to lose some of its strength, while the 6th house gains. Hence, in the
matter of ascendant, the two teams carry equivalent strength.
West Indies’ ascendant lord, Mercury is posited in the 8th house. Yet, Jupiter’s
9th aspect lends strength to the ascendant lord. In case of England, although ascendant lord Jupiter occupies friendly Leo, it occupies the 6th house and is caught
under Saturn’s 10th aspect, indicating delays and disappointment. Given these factors, we find that West Indies stays ahead of England in the matter of the ascendant lord.
West Indies’ Score house is under Mars’ 8th aspect. This indicates an edge-ofthe-seat match with Mars driving courageous decisions that border on rashness
while Jupiter-aspected Score lord Mercury lends intelligence to these decisions.
England’s Score house on the other hand is under house lord Jupiter’s 5th aspect,
lending greater strength to them.
West Indies’ house of Game is occupied by Moon under house lord Saturn’s aspect,
lending strength to their game and bringing about measured thinking in their decisions. In case of England, the house of Game is aspected by house lord Moon, yet
it gains comparatively lower strength than that of West Indies.
West Indies’ house of Coach & Captain is occupied by Saturn and house lord Mars.
The resultant conflict can weaken the house. But, Mars being the significator of
outdoor games and occupying its own house, the house retains its strength. Second, Saturn and Mars aspect England’s house of Coach & Captain. With occupancy
proving stronger than aspect, West Indies takes the lead in this parameter. In the
matter of strategy and execution, West Indies will be able to work as planned while
England will lag behind.
West Indies’ house of Fans & Odds carries Mercury’s aspect. At the same time,
house lord Venus is exalted, giving hope to fans and enhancing the odds in favour of West Indies. In case of England, Mercury occupies Fans & Odds. The house
comes under Jupiter’s 9th aspect, strengthening the odds and bringing cheer to
the fans. As such, in the matter of Fans & Odds, England takes the lead.
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Jupiter occupies West Indies’ house of Penalties. Although it remains under Saturn’s 10th aspect, it lends strength to the team. In case of England, the house
comes under Mars and Jupiter’s aspects. The planetary positions indicate that England will give away more free runs than West Indies.
Board’s Chart – West Indies Cricket Board
Date: 22 January, 1927 | Time: 12:00:00 | Day: Saturday | Place: St. John’s,
Antigua and Barbuda
Nation’s Chart – England (United Kingdom)
Date: 07 December, 1922 | Time: 15:28:00 | Day: Thursday | Place: Westminster
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Now, we analyse the nations’ charts to see whether these charts lend strength to
their respective teams. Since the West Indies team comprises a group of cricketing
nations represented by the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB), we take the chart of
the WICB as the relevant chart.
We shall now take the Moon and the ascendant from the charts of England and
WICB and transpose these onto the transit game chart. This analysis will tell us
whether the nation and the citizens are behind the teams in their quest for the
winning trophy.
In the West Indies’ chart, Moon occupies Virgo. Transposing this onto the transit
game chart, we find that it occupies the transit ascendant of the team and is under
the aspects of Sun and Venus. This placement gives enormous strength to the West
Indies team in the form of support from the nation and all the fans. It enhances the
team spirit and implementation while elevating the team’s prestige. Moon in the
United Kingdom’s chart occupies Cancer, its own house. As such, it is strong and
rouses fans’ enthusiasm. Moon being the significator of emotions and of the fans,
it is a key element in determining each team’s fate. Overall, West Indies is ahead of
England in this crucial parameter.
In the matter of the nation’s ascendant, WICB’s ascendant is in Aries. In the transit game chart, not only is it occupied by Mercury, it also comes under Jupiter’s
benefic 9th aspect. While Mercury lends intelligence, Jupiter brings wisdom and
strength to its game, allowing the team to strategise and execute effectively. United Kingdom has its ascendant in Taurus which comes under Saturn and Mars’ direct aspects, weakening the team’s strength. Given these placements, transit Saturn occupying the 8th house from the WICB ascendant is not enough to negatively
impact the team. Hence, West Indies is stronger in this parameter.
Planetary Influence
Jersey Numbers
West Indies captain, Darren Sammy’s jersey number is 88 which equates to 7. England captain, Eoin Morgan’s jersey number is 16 which too is 7. Hence, both teams
are evenly placed in this parameter.
Day of Week
The day of the week is Sunday whose lord is Sun. With Sun viewing both jersey
numbers as the enemy, the two teams stand with equal strength in this parameter.
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Jersey Colour
The West Indies jersey is maroon which stands for Sun. England’s jersey is the red
of Mars. Hence, England leads in this parameter. Although Mars is the significator
of outdoor games, the match was played on a Sunday, the lord being Sun. Hence,
West Indies leads when we consider the jersey colour with the day of the match.
Astrological Summary Table
Parameters
West Indies
England
Remarks
Ascendant
2
2
WI: Sun-Venus aspects
E: Sun conjunct exalted Venus, 6th lord Sun
exchanges houses with ascendant lord Jupiter
Ascendant
Lord
2
1
WI: 8th house Mercury under Jupiter’s 9th aspect
E: 6th house Jupiter under Saturn’s aspect
Score
1
2
WI: Mars’ aspect, house lord Mercury under Jupiter’s aspect
E: Jupiter’s 5th aspect
Game Analysis
Game, Coach
& Captain
3
1
WI: Game: Occupied by Moon under
house lord Saturn’s aspect
Coach & Captain: Saturn conjunct house lord Mars
E: Game: House lord Moon’s aspect,
Moon under Saturn’s aspect
Coach & Captain: Saturn and Mars aspects
Fans & Odds
1
2
WI: Mercury’s aspect, exalted house lord Venus
E: Occupied by Mercury under Jupiter’s 9th aspect
Penalties
1
0
WI: Occupied by Jupiter under Saturn’s 10th aspect
E: Mars and Jupiter’s aspects
Moon
2
1
WI: Moon occupies transit ascendant
under Sun-Venus aspects
E: Moon in own house
Ascendant
2
0
WI: Occupied by Mercury under Jupiter’s 9th aspect
E: Saturn-Mars aspects
Jersey
Numbers
1
1
WI: South Node
E: South Node
Day of Week
0
0
WI: Sun views South Node as enemy
E: Sun views South Node as enemy
Jersey Colour
2
2
WI: Sun; Same as day of week lord
E: Mars; Friendly to day of week lord
Total
17
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Planetary Influence
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How the Match was Played
West Indies won the sixth T20 World Cup by 4 wickets, making 161 runs. After a
shaky start in which England lost 3 wickets by the time they made 23 runs, Joe Root
and Jos Buttler steadied the innings with a crucial 61-run partnership. It seemed
that England was back in the match when the fourth wicket fell. Once again, the
batting collapsed and England ended their innings with 155 for the loss of 9 wickets. West Indies fielding was near-perfect and its bowlers were unrelenting and
intelligent in their bowling.
England bowled well, restricting West Indies to 137 at the end of 19 overs. It looked
like the World Cup could be theirs. West Indies had to make 19 runs in the last
over. Marlon Samuels who was at 85 off 66 balls was on the non-striker’s end. Carlos Brathwaite did the unthinkable. He swung Stokes’ first ball for a six. Then the
second. Now, West Indies needed just seven runs off four balls. He sent the next
two balls for another two sixes and the match was theirs. West Indies became the
Champion of the T20 2016 World Cup. And West Indies became the first nation to
win the T20 World Cup twice.
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Conclusion
The T20 2016 finals is a matter of planetary strengths and weaknesses working in
favour of West Indies. With the WICB’s Aries ascendant, we find that the board’s
chart has Saturn in the 8th house. This indicates obstacles and disappointments
which will eventually lead to renaissance.
It is a well-known fact that the WICB was undergoing difficult times. The board
lacks funds and the team was on the verge of not making it to the T20 2016 World
Cup. Disobedience and misunderstandings were rife between the team and the
officials. This outbreak of trouble is the result of 8th house Saturn. It points towards Saturn at work, indicating renaissance, bringing victory to the truthful and
the downtrodden side. It will do the unthinkable and bring about change in the
board and bring West Indies back to their times of glory. The indications towards
these impending events are already there with both the men and the women’s
West Indies teams winning. And hopefully, the saga of a strong West Indies will go
on for a long time to come.
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6. 2016
Afghanistan vs West Indies
Toss Win: West Indies
The match was scheduled to begin at 15:00 India time, hence I have taken the toss
time as 14:30.
Chart 13
Date: 27 March, 2016 | Time: 14:30:00 | Day: Sunday | Place: Nagpur,
Maharashtra
Me
Su
Afghanistan
Coach &
W Indies
Captain
Score
W Indies
Fans & Odds
Ju
Ra
W Indies
Coach &
Captain
6
Afghanistan W Indies
Game
Penalties
Ve
Ke
Afghanistan
Fans &
Odds
W Indies
Ascendant
Ju
Ra
W Indies
Fans &
Odds
Afghanistan
Ascendant
Sa
Ma
Afghanistan W Indies
Penalties
Game
Asc-19o 33' 33"
o
Sun-13 02' 28"
W Indies
Penalties
W Indies
Ascendant
Afghanistan
Mo 7
Score
Sa
Ma
W Indies
Game
Mo
W Indies
Afghanistan Coach &
Captain
Score
5
8
o
Mon-25 05' 35"
o
Mar-12 19' 40"
9
Afghanistan
Penalties
4
10
3
2
Afghanistan
Game
Afghanistan
Game
W Indies
Penalties
Afghanistan
Coach &
Captain
W Indies
Score
2
1
Me
Su
12
3
1
W Indies
Score
W Indies
Ascendant
Me
Su
Afghanistan
Afghanistan
Coach &
Ascendant
Ve
Captain
Ke
12
Afghanistan
Fans & Odds 11
Mer-C-16o 40' 55"
o
Jup-R-21 51' 19"
Ju
W Indies Ra
Fans &
Odds
o
Ven-24 23' 33"
o
Sat-R-22 19' 09"
10
4
Afghanistan
Ascendant
9
5
W Indies
Coach &
Captain
Afghanistan
Fans &
Ve Odds
11 Ke
6
7
8
Mo
Afghanistan
Score
Sa
Ma
Afghanistan
Penalties
W Indies
Game
Rah-R-27o 38' 27"
Ket-R-27o 38' 27"
Game Analysis
West Indies won the toss and became the native team, occupying the Cancer ascendant. The team elected to bowl first. Afghanistan became the rival team, occupying the Capricorn ascendant.
Based on the game analysis, West Indies’ Fans & Odds occupies the 2nd house
(Leo), Coach & Captain occupies the 3rd house (Virgo), Game occupies the 5th
house (Scorpio). West Indies’ Score occupies the 10th house (Aries) and Penalties
the 12th house (Gemini).
Viewing Afghanistan from its Capricorn ascendant, Fans & Odds occupies the 2nd
house (Aquarius). Afghanistan’s Coach & Captain occupies the 3rd house (Pisces),
its Game occupies the 5th house (Taurus), its Score is seen from the 10th house
(Libra) and Penalties occupies the 12th house (Sagittarius).
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Let us take the three key parameters first, ascendant, ascendant lord and the
house of Score. While West Indies ascendant remains unaspected, Afghanistan’s
ascendant is under ascendant lord Saturn’s 3rd aspect. Hence, Afghanistan proves
stronger in this parameter.
West Indies’ ascendant lord Moon occupying Libra remains unaspected. Afghanistan’s ascendant lord Saturn is in conjunction with house lord Mars. This planetary
placement results in a certain amount of conflict and weakening of the team’s play.
West Indies’ house of Score is in Aries. Although house lord Mars is in conjunction
with Saturn which weakens their game, Jupiter’s 9th aspect on the Score house
comes to the rescue, lending strength to the house. With West Indies being the
favourites to win the match, it takes fortitude and mental strength for Afghanistan
to play a strong game. This is just what Moon delivers to them. Occupying the
Score house, it brings emotional and mental strength to the team while helping
them score well. Being the 7th lord in the 10th house, Moon has the capacity to
allow the team to take good memories of the tournament back with them. Further,
Afghanistan’s Score house lord Venus is under Jupiter’s aspect, strengthening the
team’s implementation.
West Indies’ Game house is occupied by Saturn in conjunction with Mars, creating obstacles to execution, but house lord Mars continues to drive their game.
Afghanistan’s house of Game is under Saturn-Mars aspects and these powerful
malefics weaken the house.
Let us view the Game along with the house of Coach & Captain, since the former
depends heavily on the latter for direction, strategy and tactics. West Indies’ house
of Coach & Captain is aspected by Sun and house lord Mercury, allowing the team
to play with intelligence. On the other hand, Afghanistan’s house of Coach & Captain is occupied by Sun, indicating a strong display of leadership which provides
direction to the team. The team itself will perform with courage. Debilitated Mercury can sap the team of their third house resolve and place them under stress, but
the presence of Sun is capable of stabilising them. As such, Afghanistan remains
ahead of West Indies in this crucial parameter. When we view the houses of Game
and Coach & Captain, we find that Afghanistan leads since its strategy by virtue of
a stronger Coach & Captain results in a stronger Game house.
West Indies’ Fans & Odds is occupied by Jupiter. But, it comes under Saturn’s 10th
aspect, indicating disappointment to fans and lowering West Indies’ odds. In case
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cates that Afghanistan will be strong in execution and gains the support of its fans
despite the uphill task it faces against the much stronger opponent. It is not the
favourite team and it has no chance of making it to the next round, yet it retains
the support of its fans and the nation. Although, the house comes under Mars’ 4th
aspect, it also carries Jupiter’s direct aspect, neutralizing Mars-inflicted conflict. As
such, Jupiter’s aspect elevates the odds and brings cheer to the fans.
West Indies’ house of Penalties comes under Mars’ 8th aspect, forcing the team to
give away free runs and penalties. Afghanistan’s house of Penalties on the other
hand, comes under Jupiter’s 5th aspect, strengthening them in this regard. The
indication is that they will play a tighter game.
At the end of the game analysis, we find a surprising turn of events if we considered the individual team’s on-ground strengths. The astrological score stands at
5:9, favouring Afghanistan although West Indies were strong favourites to win.
Board’s Chart – West Indies Cricket Board
Date: 22 January, 1927 | Time: 12:00:00 | Day: Saturday | Place: St. John’s,
Antigua and Barbuda
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Nation’s Chart – Afghanistan
Date: 17 July, 1973 | Time: 00:00:00 | Day: Tuesday | Place: Kabul
Now, we shall analyse the nation’s chart of Afghanistan and the West Indies Cricket
Board’s chart since the West Indies is a group of cricket-playing Caribbean nations
represented by the WICB.
It is the Moon and the ascendant of these two charts that are important and can
turn the events in favour of one of the teams. Although the match is played by each
team of 11 members in the stadium, the nation and the fans within and outside the
stadium indicate their support through these charts. This support has great impact
on match outcomes.
Let us first take the Moon from each team’s nation and board charts. In the WICB
chart, Moon occupies Virgo. When we transpose it onto the transit game chart, we
find that it occupies the 3rd house from West Indies’ transit ascendant and is under
transit Sun and Mercury’s aspects.
Moon in Afghanistan’s national chart occupies Capricorn, the team’s ascendant in
the transit game chart. In addition, Moon comes under transit ascendant lord Saturn’s 3rd aspect. These facts elevate the mood and emotions of fans while bringing
determination and resolve to the team and a measure of cool-headed thinking to
their game.
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The WICB and Afghanistan ascendants are in Aries. Transposing this onto the transit game chart, we find that transit Saturn occupies the 8th house. Further, its
conjunction with house lord Mars brings great conflict as well as difficulties and
disappointment. Jupiter’s 9th aspect on the Aries ascendant comes to the rescue,
lowering the negative impact to a certain extent. Both teams will face obstacles
and the winner must overcome these.
But, one must go deeper to analyse the role of Saturn in case of the two teams.
From a cricketing point of view, Saturn gives a win-win situation to both teams. It
will give a win or loss that brings correction to the system.
Planetary Influence
Jersey Numbers
West Indies captain, Darren Sammy’s jersey number is 88 which equates to 7. Afghanistan captain, Asghar Stanikzai’s jersey number is 44 which equates to 8. Since
7 signifies outdoor games, the jersey number favours West Indies.
The date of the match is 27 which equates to 9 and is represented by Mars. Mars
functions similar to the South Node, representing 7. Further, it is viewed as an enemy by Saturn, representing 8. Hence, in this parameter too, West Indies takes the
lead.
Day of Week
The day of the week is Sunday whose lord is Sun. Both the South Node and Saturn
view Sun as the enemy. Hence, the two teams are balanced in this parameter.
Jersey Colour
The West Indies jersey is maroon which stands for Sun. Afghanistan’s jersey is the
blue of Saturn, giving the lead to West Indies. Since the lord of the day of week is
Sun, West Indies leads in this parameter.
(Astrological Summary Table Continued...)
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Parameters West Indies Afghanistan
Remarks
Game Analysis
Ascendant
1
2
WI: Unaspected
Af: Ascendant lord Saturn’s 3rd aspect
Ascendant
Lord
1
0
WI: Unaspected Moon
Af: Saturn conjunct house lord Mars
Score
1
1
WI: Jupiter’s 9th aspect, house lord Mars conjunct Saturn
Af: Occupied by 7th lord Moon, house
lord Venus under Jupiter’s aspect
Game, Coach
& Captain
1
2
WI: Game: Saturn conjunct Mars
Coach & Captain: Sun and house lord Mercury’s aspects
Af: Game: Saturn-Mars aspects
Coach & Captain: Sun conjunct debilitated Mercury
Fans & Odds
1
2
WI: Jupiter under Saturn’s 10th aspect
Af: Venus under Mars-Jupiter aspects
Penalties
0
2
WI: Mars’ 8th aspect
Af: Jupiter’s 5th aspect
Moon
1
3
WI: Moon in 3rd house under Sun and Mercury aspects
Af: Moon in transit ascendant under
ascendant lord Saturn’s aspect
Ascendant
1
1
WI: Jupiter’s 9th aspect, 8th house Saturn
Af: Jupiter’s 9th aspect, 8th house Saturn
Nations’ Charts
Planetary Influence
Jersey
Numbers
2
0
WI: South Node
South Node similar to Mars
Af: Saturn
Saturn views Mars as enemy
Day of Week
0
0
WI: South Node views Sun as enemy
Af: Saturn views Sun as enemy
WI: Sun
Same as lord of day of week
Af: Saturn
Saturn views Sun as enemy
Jersey Colour
2
0
Total
11
13
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How the Match was Played
Afghanistan won the match, making 123 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in 20 overs.
They didn’t make a promising start and were 5 for 56 in the 12th over. But, their
perseverance paid off and Najibullah Zadran remained unbeaten with 48 off 40
balls. His score included five boundaries and a six.
The chase for West Indies looked small. But, when it was Afghanistan’s turn to
bowl, the bowlers maintained their line and length with discipline. The result was
that West Indies was down three wickets for 38 runs. Dwayne Bravo and Denesh
Ramdin’s partnership of 41 runs steadied the innings, but Mohammed Nabi soon
took Bravo out. The story of West Indies’ batting is one of a steady fall of wickets
through their innings. In the final over, West Indies needed 10 runs for a win. Nabi
bowled, giving just three runs in this last over, ensuring an Afghan victory.
Although West Indies had already qualified for the semi-finals, this match will be
remembered for Afghanistan’s spirited game and discipline in the face of great
odds. Throughout the tournament, they had put up a courageous display. Their win
over West Indies was the culmination of that display.
The outcome of the match has its impact far beyond a win or loss in the stadium.
Afghanistan is a country in turmoil. Given the situation, cricket can grow into a safe
outlet to the youth and a matter of pride for the nation. The citizens’ response to
the country’s cricket league tournament and to the national team securing a spot
within the 2015 One Day International World Cup is highly encouraging. It is an
indication that things are moving in the right direction. As such, the team’s performance and its win over West Indies gives a boost to the nation’s cricket.
In case of West Indies, relations between the team and the WICB are at a low and
their performance within the tournament is likely to have a strong bearing on the
future direction of Caribbean cricket.
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Conclusion
Afghanistan’s victory over West Indies is the story of Saturn which had scripted the
play. Occupying Scorpio, Saturn was particularly potent both for its corrective action as well as for its ability to deliver beyond expectations.
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Its action begins with its status as the Afghan ascendant lord. As it aspects Afghanistan’s ascendant, it drove the team to discipline and calm play in the face of great
odds. In doing so, it proves once again that this is the only way to seek Saturn’s
favour.
The other side of Saturn’s play shows in its occupancy of West Indies’ house of
Game, affecting the execution of their game. Its conjunction with Mars turns it
particularly potent and the difficulties it places came in the form of Afghanistan’s
disciplined spin bowling. The result was that West Indies’ wickets fell with steady
frequency. In doing so, Saturn did not allow West Indies to score.
The interesting factor is that the nation’s as well as the board’s charts have their
ascendant in Aries. On the transit chart, they share the common fact of 8th house
Saturn. Although the result should have been similar, things differ at this point.
Saturn makes each team fight the battle that it must fight and gives the kind of win
that each team deserves.
Afghanistan had put up a spirited defence throughout the tournament. With Saturn becoming their ascendant lord in the game chart, it was time for Saturn to give
back the result of all that hard work and persistence. To the West Indies though,
their battle lies elsewhere – with the WICB. As such, it wasn’t yet time for the
team to retrieve the benefits. If we analyse the power of Saturn further, we will
find that in giving a loss to West Indies at this stage, it could only have made them
more determined to emerge winners in the tournament. And win they did in the
finals, setting the stage for correction on the WICB front. This proves once again
the power of Saturn in correcting the course and allowing the deserving and the
persistent to win.
Hence, we find that both teams have something to take back with a smile to their
respective nations. West Indies lost the match and won their battle. In winning the
match, Afghanistan went back as the team that won over the eventual winner of
the tournament. In doing so, it took a step forward in their battle to make cricket
an emblem within their nation.
This paradoxical outcome proves once again that Saturn’s blessings were with both
teams. There certainly was disappointment as it does in any win or loss, but each
team had gained too.
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7. 2016
Australia vs New Zealand
Toss Win: New Zealand
The match was scheduled to begin at 15:00 India time, hence I have taken the toss
time as 14:30.
Chart 14
Date: 18 March, 2016 | Time: 14:30:00 | Day: Friday | Place: Dharamsala
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Coach &
Captain
NZL
Score
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Game
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Odds
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Fans &
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Ascendant
Sa
Ma
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Penalties
NZL
Penalties
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Game
Asc-13o 22' 35"
o
Sun-04 06' 56"
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Score
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Fans & Odds
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Ra
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NZL
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Coach &
Captain
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Captain
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Mon-06 29' 55"
o
Mar-09 59' 48"
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Ascendant
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Game
Australia
2 Game
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9
Australia
Penalties
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NZL
Score
NZL
Penalties
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Mo
Australia
Score
NZL
Game
NZL
Penalties
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3
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10
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Ascendant
NZL
Score
NZL
Mo 4
Ascendant
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12 Coach &
11
Captain
Ve
Me
Ke
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Fans & Odds
Mer-C-28o 52' 42"
o
Jup-R-22 56' 31"
Afghanistan
Coach &
Captain
Australia
Su
Fans &
Ve Odds
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Ke
11 Me
NZL
Fans &
Odds
Ju
Ra
NZL
Coach &
Captain
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Ven-13 15' 59"
o
Sat-22 16' 52"
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Australia
Ascendant
9
5
6
7
Mo
Australia
Score
8
Sa
Ma
Australia
Penalties
NZL
Game
Rah-R-27o 42' 49"
Ket-R-27o 42' 49"
Game Analysis
New Zealand won the toss and chose to bat first. It becomes the native team, occupying the Cancer ascendant. Australia becomes the rival team, occupying the
Capricorn ascendant.
Based on the game analysis, New Zealand’s Fans & Odds occupies the 2nd house
(Leo), Coach & Captain occupies the 3rd house (Virgo), Game occupies the 5th
house (Scorpio). New Zealand’s Score occupies the 10th house (Aries) and Penalties the 12th house (Gemini). Viewing Australia from its Capricorn ascendant, Fans
& Odds occupies the 2nd house (Aquarius). Australia’s Coach & Captain occupies
the 3rd house (Pisces), its Game occupies the 5th house (Taurus), its Score is seen
from the 10th house (Libra) and Penalties occupies the 12th house (Sagittarius).
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We begin with the analysis of the three important parameters – the ascendant,
ascendant lord and the house of Score. New Zealand’s ascendant is occupied by
ascendant lord Moon, gaining strength from its presence. Although Australia’s ascendant lord Saturn aspecting the Capricorn ascendant strengthens Australia, the
twin aspects of Saturn and Moon on its ascendant lead to ups and downs in their
emotions, affecting their thinking and game.
In the matter of the ascendant lord, as we have seen, New Zealand’s ascendant lord
Moon occupies the ascendant, strengthening the team and elevating the spirit of
not just the team, but also of the fans watching the match. Australia’s ascendant
lord Saturn occupies Scorpio in conjunction with house lord Mars. Hence, it is in a
conflicted and weakened position.
New Zealand’s Score house, Aries is under Jupiter’s benefic aspect. Although Score
house lord Mars is in conjunction with Saturn, it continues to retain its strength by
virtue of occupying its own house. These factors strengthen New Zealand’s Score
house. Australia’s Score house is unaspected. House lord Venus is in conjunction
with Mercury in Australia’s 2nd house which strengthens their planning and execution. Yet, it does not match the strength of New Zealand’s Score house. Hence, in
the matter of ascendant, ascendant lord and Score house, New Zealand takes the
lead. It remains to be seen whether Australia can overcome this lead through its
other significations.
Saturn and Mars occupy New Zealand’s house of Game, indicating turbulence
caused by conflict between the two planets of opposing nature. Yet, house lord
Mars, occupying its own house continues to give support. On the other hand, Australia’s house of Game is under Saturn and Mars’ twin aspects, resulting in great
turmoil. New Zealand’s house of Coach & Captain is under Sun’s aspect, bringing a
certain amount of conflict in communication and in leading the team. Yet, house
lord Mercury being in conjunction with Venus, helps them execute well. In case of
Australia, Sun occupies the house of Coach & Captain, allowing them to play a courageous game. But, house lord Jupiter occupies the 8th house, affecting their gains.
Taking the significations of the houses of Game and Coach & Captain together, the
indication is that although Australia plays with courage, due to weak planning and
execution, their on-field game suffers. New Zealand on the other hand, struggles
with communication and leadership, but their on-field execution plays out well.
The spirit of New Zealand’s fans is elevated with the presence of Jupiter in the house
of Fans & Odds. Further, Venus and Mercury aspects strengthen the odds in favour
of the team. In case of Australia, the Venus-Mercury conjunction strengthens the
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team’s Fans & Odds. Jupiter’s aspect too brings strength to the house although to a
lesser extent in comparison to New Zealand since occupancy gives greater strength
than an aspect. Hence, in this respect, New Zealand takes the lead.
New Zealand’s house of Penalties is aspected by Mars, forcing them to give away
penalties, while Australia’s house of Penalties is aspected by house lord Jupiter,
protecting them from giving away too many. It is to be noted that penalties refer
not just to the elements that fall under the term’s strict definition, namely, leg
byes, no-balls and so on. They also refer to dropped catches and easy runs that are
given away. In short, it refers to all the advantages a team gives to the other team
due to their own lacklustre performance, rather than due to the opposing team’s
strong game.
Nation’s Chart – New Zealand
Date: 17 January, 1853 | Time: 00:00:00 | Day: Monday | Place: Wellington,
New Zealand
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Nation’s Chart – Australia
Date: 01 January, 1901 | Time: 00:00:00 | Day: Tuesday | Place: Melbourne
We now turn to the nations’ charts. We transpose Moon and the ascendant from
each team’s national chart on to the transit game chart. This is done to ascertain
the strength of the nation’s citizens who back the team, represented by Moon, and
the strength of the nation itself, represented by the ascendant.
New Zealand’s Moon in the national chart is posited in Pisces. Transposing this on
the game chart, we find Sun occupying the house, indicating prestige and recognition. Further, house lord Jupiter occupies a friendly house. In case of Australia,
Moon in its national chart is posited in Aries. The house comes under Jupiter’s 9th
aspect, elevating the citizens’ emotions in the stadium as well as in the nation. Further, ascendant lord Mars, occupying its own house is strong, although in conflict
through its conjunction with Saturn. Hence, in the matter of the nation’s Moon,
Australia takes the lead.
New Zealand’s national ascendant is Libra. Transposing it on the transit game chart,
we find that the house is unaspected. House lord Venus occupies the 5th house
from the nation’s ascendant in conjunction with Mercury. Further, they are under Jupiter’s direct aspect. Both these parameters are conducive to the domain of
sports. 5th house represents games and sports while benefic Mercury stands for
an intelligent game and Venus represents strong execution. Hence, New Zealand
stands strong by virtue of its nation’s ascendant.
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In case of Australia, the national ascendant is Virgo. Transposing this ascendant on
the game chart, we find that the house is under transit Sun’s aspect. But, house
lord Mercury occupies the 6th house which is a point of weakness and cannot bring
gains to the team. But, its conjunction with Venus is a positive event for Australia.
So is Jupiter’s direct aspect on the ascendant lord. These two events, the conjunction with Venus and Jupiter’s aspect protect Australia from weakening further.
Planetary Influence
Jersey Numbers
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson’s jersey number is 22 which equates to the
North Node’s 4. The North Node is not conducive to a victory in the matter of
sports. Hence, it is interesting to note that Australian captain Steve Smith’s jersey
number is 49 which too equates to 4. Hence, the teams are balanced in this respect.
The date of the match is 18 which equates to 9. But, it matters little in terms of
which captain brings the advantage since both represent North Node by virtue of
their jersey number.
Day of Week
The day of the week is Friday whose lord is Venus. With Venus viewing both jersey
numbers as friends, the two teams stand with equal strength in this parameter.
Jersey Colour
The New Zealand jersey is in black and beige, the latter being the predominant
colour. Beige is a neutral shade, generally with undertones of yellow, green, red or
pink and occasionally orange. In New Zealand’s case, the undertones are towards
a shade of pink. Hence, we consider it as red. Red being the colour of Mars which
gives strength to outdoor sports, New Zealand gains strength from the use of this
shade.
The Australian jersey is in the black of Saturn. Although they have a shade of green
on the sides, represented by Mercury, black is the predominant colour and it weakens their position.
Mapping it with the day lord Venus, we find that Venus is friendly to Saturn and
Mercury and is neutral towards Mars. Hence, in the matter of jersey colour, New
Zealand takes the lead by virtue of the shade of red that went into making its beige
jersey.
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Parameters New Zealand
Australia
Remarks
Game Analysis
Ascendant
2
1
N: Ascendant lord Moon occupies ascendant
A: Ascendant lord Saturn and Moon aspect ascendant
Ascendant
Lord
1
0
N: Ascendant lord Moon occupies own house
A: Ascendant Lord Saturn in enemy
house in conjunction with Mars
2
N: Jupiter’s aspect, house lord Mars in
own house conjunct Saturn
A: Unaspected, house lord Venus in 2nd
house in conjunction with Mercury
Score
3
Game, Coach
& Captain
2
1
N: Game: Occupied by Saturn conjunct house lord Mars
Coach & Captain: Sun’s aspect, house
lord Mercury conjunct Venus
A: Game: Saturn-Mars aspects
Coach & Captain: Sun occupies the house,
house lord Jupiter in 8th house
Fans & Odds
3
2
N: Occupied by Jupiter under Venus-Mercury aspects
A: Venus-Mercury conjunction under Jupiter’s aspect
Penalties
0
2
N: Mars’ aspect
A: Jupiter’s aspect on own house
1
2
N: Occupied by transit Sun, Jupiter in friendly house
A: Jupiter’s aspect, house lord Mars in
own house conjunct Saturn
2
1
N: Unaspected, ascendant lord Venus in 5th house
conjunct Mercury under Jupiter’s aspect
A: Sun’s aspect, ascendant lord in 6th house
conjunct Venus under Jupiter’s aspect
Jersey
Numbers
0
0
N: North Node; Enemy to Mars
A: North Node; Enemy to Mars
Day of Week
1
1
N: Venus friendly to North Node
A: Venus friendly to North Node
Jersey Colour
2
1
N: Mars and Saturn; Venus neutral to Mars
A: Saturn and Mercury; Venus friendly to Saturn
Total
17
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Ascendant
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How the Match was Played
New Zealand won the match by 8 runs. The team went on to a quick start with
Martin Guptill’s rapid 39. Australia’s Ashton Agar’s bowling came under fire with
Guptill hitting three 6s in a single over. And Australia’s captain Steven Smith was
forced to take Agar out from bowling. Soon Faulkner dismissed Guptill. New Zealand’s captain Kane Williamson and Corey Anderson followed him out in quick succession. Agar redeemed himself by taking the two catches. New Zealand kept losing wickets until Grant Elliott’s 27 before he was run out. At the end of the innings,
the team stood at 142.
When Australia stepped up to bat, they were about to chase what looked like an
attainable score. Usman Khawaja with 38 runs, including six 4s made a promising
start. But, soon after opening partner Shane Watson and captain Smith were out,
Khawaja was run out too. At this point, Australia were 62. Cricket is a game of unpredictable events and that’s just what things turned into for Australia. They lost
another wicket at 66 runs.
Leg spinner Ish Sodhi gave good bowling support, helping New Zealand take the
lead. Although Australia’s Mitchell Marsh put up a brief fight, New Zealand’s Mitchell McClenaghan took two wickets in the 19th over and New Zealand took an 8-run
win.
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Conclusion
In the final analysis, the key elements did not work in Australia’s favour. It seemed
that Saturn’s aspect on Australia’s Game house came into effect in the form of a
slow pitch which was expected to turn slower as the match progressed and it came
true.
In case of New Zealand, each time the batsmen kept making a good start, they kept
getting caught. It seemed like Mars was constantly with them, driving them with
aggression, while Saturn continued to apply the brakes. But, with Mars constantly
on their side, they managed to make enough runs to take them to victory.
In the final reckoning, Australia’s weak strategy and the inability to execute due to
the positions, conjunctions and aspects of Venus and Jupiter, the house lords of
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Score and Coach & Captain respectively affected their play. Further, with an ascendant that stands weaker than that of New Zealand, they were in no position to recover. Although they made efforts intermittently, their game remained in turmoil.
Under the combined effects of the planets and the houses, Australia was unable
to play a cohesive match. While the selection of spinners left questions regarding
their strategy itself, their tactics and execution came into question when they sent
in Agar to bat ahead of James Faulkner who has the reputation of being a strong
finisher. This proved to be the nail in the coffin. Faulkner finally faced the ball when
21 runs were needed off 10 balls and New Zealand capitalized on these weak moments with McClenaghan taking two wickets and Australia needed 19 runs in the
last over. New Zealand gave the responsibility to Corey Anderson to whose bowling
Faulkner was out and Australia’s last hope was over.
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Section 4
Indian Premier League
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1. Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Sunrisers Hyderabad: http://www.espncricinfo.
com/indian-premier-league-2016/engine/match/981019.html
2. Rising Pune Supergiants vs Kings XI Punjab: http://www.espncricinfo.com/
indian-premier-league-2016/engine/match/981005.html
3. Delhi Daredevils vs Sunrisers Hyderabad: http://www.espncricinfo.com/indianpremier-league-2016/engine/match/981003.html
4. Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Lions: http://www.espncricinfo.com/indian-premier-league-2016/content/story/999177.html
5. Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders: http://www.espncricinfo.com/indian-premier-league-2015/engine/match/829811.html
6. Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore: http://www.espncricinfo.
com/indian-premier-league-2015/engine/match/829821.html
7. Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders: http://www.espncricinfo.com/indianpremier-league-2015/engine/match/829805.html
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1. Finals 2016
Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
Toss Win: Sunrisers Hyderabad
The match was scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM Indian Standard Time, hence I have
taken the toss time as 7:30 PM.
Chart 15
Date: 29 May, 2016 | Time: 19:30:00 | Day: Sunday | Place: Bengaluru
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SRH
Game
RCB
Penalties
Ve
Su
RCB
Ascendant
Ke
Mo
RCB
Score
Ju
Ra
SRH
Coach &
Captain
SRH
Score
SRH
SRH
Ascendant Penalties
Asc-26o 13' 50"
Sun-14o 32' 01"
RCB
Game
Mo 11
Ke
12
1
Me
RCB
Penalties
Mon-15 29' 21"
Mar-R-05o 13' 07"
o
7
Ma
Sa
8
6
SRH
Score
RCB
Game
RCB
Game
SRH
Penalties
RCB
Coach &
Captain
Ju
Ra
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5
4
2
Ju
Ra
SRH
Score
Ma
SRH
8
Ascendant Sa
9
RCB
4 Coach &
Captain
3
RCB
Ascendant
RCB
Fans & Odds
Mer-22o 05' 44"
Jup-19o 46' 14"
SRH
Fans &
Odds
SRH
Coach &
Captain
Ven-C-12o 16' 43"
Sat-R-19o 22' 44"
RCB
Fans &
Odds
3
7
5
Su
Ve
SRH
Game
Sa
Ma
SRH
Penalties
SRH
Ascendant
SRH
9
Coach &10
Captain
RCB
Coach &
Captain
RCB
Score
SRH
Fans &
Odds
SRH
Fans & Odds
RCB
Fans &
Odds
2
10
1
11
Mo
Ke
RCB
Score
12
Su RCB
Ve Ascendant
Me
RCB
Penalties
SRH
Game
Rah-R-23o 58' 12"
Ket-R-23o 58' 12"
Game Analysis
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) won the toss, hence they are the native team and occupy the Scorpio ascendant. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) becomes the rival
team with the Taurus ascendant. As toss-winners, SRH chose to bat.
According to the game analysis, SRH’s Fans & Odds occupies the 2nd house (Sagittarius), Coach & Captain, the 3rd house (Capricorn), SRH’s Game can be seen from
the 5th house (Pisces), Score from the 10th house (Leo) and Penalties from the
12th house (Libra).
RCB with its Taurus ascendant has Fans & Odds occupying the 2nd house (Gemini),
Coach & Captain the 3rd house (Cancer), its Game occupies the 5th house (Virgo),
its Score is seen from the 10th house (Aquarius) and Penalties occupies the 12th
house (Aries).
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We shall now analyse the ascendants, ascendant lords and the house of Score.
With ascendant lord Mars occupying the ascendant, SRH can expect a fast-paced,
aggressive and courageous game. The conjunction with Saturn will result in obstacles and slow the pace intermittently while benefic aspect from Venus indicates
perfection in their game and implementation. Sun’s aspect raises their aggression
and gives them strength in realising their objectives.
In case of RCB, we find that ascendant lord Venus occupies the ascendant, indicating an independent spirit. This is accentuated by its conjunction with Sun and the
team will play a courageous game, but the enmity between the two planets results
in fewer gains. The critical factor though is that ascendant lord Venus is caught in
its own house under the glare of the twin aspects of Mars and Saturn and is helpless in containing the conflict. The result is that the team will be torn in opposite
directions. Mars aspect places pressure and brings about certain rash decisions
while the Sun-Saturn mutual aspect enhances the conflict.
The ascendant is the starting point of the game and it is interesting to note that
both teams find their ascendant lords occupying the respective ascendants. But,
the malefic aspects that RCB suffers from are harsh in comparison to SRH and
hence in the matter of the ascendant, SRH takes the lead.
We find that for both teams, the ascendant lords occupy the respective ascendants,
bringing an independent spirit and a courageous game. But, while SRH’s Mars is in
conjunction with enemy Saturn, it is also under the benefic aspect of Venus. RCB’s
Venus is in conjunction with Sun which it views as an enemy, and is also under the
twin malefic aspects of Mars and Saturn, leaving SRH stronger in this parameter.
The house of Score can be a point of strength with the 10th house being one of the
deciding factors in sports astrology. When we view SRH’s house of Score, we see
an interesting placement of planets. The presence of 2nd and 5th lord Jupiter in
the 10th house brings gains to the team. While 5th lord Jupiter occupies the 10th
house, 9th lord Moon occupies the 4th house, which leads to a strong combination
involving squares and trines. Further, these benefic 5th and 9th lords are in mutual
aspect, which is a key combination that results in gains to the team. These placements and aspects strengthen SRH’s gains immensely. Hence, although Saturn aspects the 10th house, first, the planet is in a weakened state due its conjunction
with Mars. Second, its effect is not enough to weaken the house.
In case of RCB, we find that the 3rd lord Moon occupies the 10th house. It also
comes under Mars’ 4th aspect. These placements and aspects indicate a game
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played with a passionate rather than a cool mind. Jupiter’s direct aspect comes to
their rescue though and helps them recover from time to time. 10th lord Saturn
being weakened in an enemy house in conjunction with the house lord Mars is not
in a position of strength. Hence, SRH leads in the matter of Score.
In the matter of Game, we find that SRH’s Game house is unaspected. House lord
Jupiter occupies friendly Leo. Despite being under Saturn’s aspect, the house lord
allows the team to play a game of forethought and wisdom. RCB’s Game house too
is unaspected. But, the Game lord is posited in the 12th house, weakening their
logic and wisdom. Jupiter’s 9th aspect protects it to some extent.
SRH’s Coach & Captain gains strength from house lord Saturn’s 3rd aspect. The
captain and coach will find that their strategy and communication do not work
at times and they will experience occasional slowness, but viewing the planetary
placements of the other key houses, the indication is that these bouts can serve to
make them take cautious decisions when these are required. RCB’s house of Coach
& Captain is unaspected, but house lord Moon is under Mars’ 4th aspect, leading
to passion coupled with aggression which can lead to ill-timed decisions, despite
being under Jupiter’s benefic aspect.
Hence, when we view the two houses in combination, Game and Coach & Captain,
we find that SRH benefits from forethought, good strategy, communication and
on-field play. RCB on the other hand, can make some ill-thought through decisions
and in fact may not be able to think on their feet at crucial junctures of the match.
Turning to Fans & Odds, in case of SRH, the house carries house lord Jupiter’s aspect. This enables the team to function as a single unit and allows them to play an
ambitious game. Hence, the emotions of fans will be roused and the odds in favour
of SRH are strengthened. RCB on the other hand finds its 2nd house under Mars’
8th aspect, affecting their ambition and effort. This also leads to disappointment
to fans. Further, 2nd lord Mercury occupies the 12th house, leading to penalties
and an irregular thought process. These events pour cold water on fans’ emotions
and lower RCB’s odds.
In the matter of penalties, SRH carries Mercury’s aspect, minimising penalties since
Mercury helps the team play an intelligent and quick-witted game. In case of RCB,
Mercury as we have seen, is the 2nd lord occupying the 12th house, leading to
penalties and losses.
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Sun TV Network Limited (Sunrisers Hyderabad)
Date: 18 December, 1985 | Time: 12:00:00 | Day: Wednesday | Place: Chennai
Royal Challengers Sports Private Ltd (Royal Challengers Bangalore)
Date: 11 March, 2008 | Time: 12:00:00 | Day: Tuesday | Place: Bengaluru
The next stage in the inclusive methodology is to consider the charts of the team
owners. In matches where nations’ teams are involved, we consider each team’s
national charts. In case of IPL, the teams are owned by companies and hence we
consider the charts based on the date of incorporation of these companies. The
time considered in casting the horoscope is 12 noon.
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We take the Moon and the ascendant of each company’s chart and transpose these
onto the transit game chart. Sunrisers Hyderabad is owned by the SUN TV Network
Limited. In their chart, both Moon and the ascendant are in Aquarius. Royal Challengers Bangalore is owned by Royal Challengers Sports Private Limited. In their
chart, Moon is posited in Aries and the ascendant is in Taurus.
It is interesting to note that SUN TV’s Moon occupies the same position as in the
transit chart while Royal Challengers Sports’ ascendant is in the same Taurus sign.
Let us now see how things play out.
Transposing Moon onto the transit chart, we find that in case of SRH, since Moon
occupies the same sign as transit Moon, it gives great strength to fans’ emotions
and indicates satisfaction, particularly with its position in the 4th house from SRH’s
transit Scorpio ascendant. Despite being under transit Mars’ aspect which heightens the aggression, it continues to bring good tidings due to transit Jupiter’s direct
aspect. In case of Royal Challengers Sports, Moon is posited in Aries which is the
12th house from the transit chart’s Taurus ascendant. With Mercury, who views
Moon as an enemy, transiting through the 12th house, the indications are that
their thought process gets affected under stress. Thoughts and emotions become
so intertwined that it could become difficult for them to take decisions with a cool
head. Jupiter’s 9th aspect alleviates matters to some extent but cannot correct the
situation completely. Hence, in this matter, SRH takes the lead.
Transposing SUN TV’s Aquarius ascendant on the transit chart, we find that transit
Moon occupies the ascendant and it is under the 4th aspect of transit Mars. These
factors lead to aggression. Jupiter’s aspect converts the emotions productively and
tilts the balance in favour of insightful thinking. When we transpose Royal Challengers Sports’ Taurus ascendant on to the game chart, the predictions remain
the same as in the game chart. Sun and ascendant lord Venus, transiting through
the Taurus ascendant, are not strong enough to overcome the effect of the direct
aspects of malefic Mars and Saturn. Hence, RCB leads in this parameter.
Planetary Influence
We turn to the captains’ jersey numbers and jersey colours of the teams and we
analyse these independently as well as with respect to the date and day of the
match.
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Jersey Numbers
SRH captain David Warner wore the jersey number 31 which equates to 4. This
number is represented by the North Node. RCB’s captain Virat Kohli wore the jersey number 18 which equates to 9, represented by Mars. Mars being the significator of games, particularly outdoor games, RCB leads in this parameter.
The match date was 29 which equates to 2. The number is represented by Moon
which is viewed as an enemy by the North Node, but Mars views it as a friend.
Hence, here too RCB takes the lead.
Day of Week
The match was played on a Sunday, represented by Sun. Sun views SRH’s North
Node as an enemy and RCB’s Moon as a friend. Hence, in this parameter too RCB
leads.
Jersey Colour
SRH’s jersey is in shades of orange and red, standing for Mars, with dark grey
sleeves. RCB played in red with grey on the top half and for sleeves. Of the two,
SRH has a greater component of the red-orange shade, and hence it leads in this
parameter.
The day of the week is represented by Sun which is friendly to Mars and hence
here too, SRH takes the lead.
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Astrological Summary Table
Parameters
SRH
RCB
Remarks
2
1
SRH: Mars, Saturn in ascendant under Sun-Venus aspects
RCB: Venus, Sun in ascendant under Mars-Saturn aspects
1
SRH: Ascendant lord Mars in ascendant
conjunct Saturn under Sun-Venus aspects
RCB: Ascendant lord Venus in ascendant
conjunct Sun under Mars-Saturn aspects
1
SRH: Saturn’s aspect, 2nd and 5th lord Jupiter in 10th
house aspecting 9th lord Moon, 9th lord in 4th house
RCB: Moon in 10th house under Mars, Jupiter
aspects. Weakened house lord Saturn
Game Analysis
Ascendant
Ascendant
Lord
2
Score
3
Game, Coach
& Captain
3
2
SRH: Game: Unaspected, house lord Jupiter
in friendly house under Saturn’s aspect
Coach & Captain: House lord Saturn’s aspect
RCB: Game: Unaspected, house lord Mercury
in 12th house under Jupiter’s aspect
Coach & Captain: Unaspected, house lord
Moon under Mars-Jupiter aspects
Fans & Odds
1
0
SRH: House lord Jupiter’s aspect
RCB: Mars’ aspect, house lord Mercury in 12th house
Penalties
1
0
SRH: Mercury’s aspect
RCB: 2nd lord Mercury in 12th house
1
SRH: Moon in Aquarius with transit Moon
under Mars, Jupiter aspects
RCB: Moon in 12th house with transit
Mercury under Jupiter’s aspect
2
1
SRH: Aquarius ascendant with transit
Moon under Mars-Jupiter aspects
RCB: Taurus ascendant with transit Venus-Sun
conjunction under Mars-Saturn aspects
Jersey
Numbers
0
2
SRH: 4 of North Node; Views Moon as enemy
RCB: 9 of Mars; Views Moon as friend
Day of Week
0
1
SRH: Sun views North Node as enemy
RCB: Sun views Moon as friend
SRH: Orange-red of Mars
Sun friendly to Mars
RCB: Lesser red of Mars and grey
Sun friendly to Mars
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Moon
3
Ascendant
Planetary Influence
Jersey Colour
2
1
Total
19
11
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How the Match was Played
Sunrisers took an eight-run win against Royal Challengers. Captain David Warner
chose to bat which was his team’s strength. Warner showed an impressive performance with 69 off 38 balls, including eight fours and three sixes. However, it wasn’t
all smooth sailing with Royal Challengers’ bowlers taking wickets at steady intervals, stopping Sunrisers from powering on. Yuvraj Singh pitched in, helping take the
score to over 200. Ben Cutting helped Sunrisers take 40 runs off the last two overs
with an unbeaten 39 runs off 15 balls, including four sixes and three fours. Sunrisers finished at 208 for the loss of 7 wickets.
Chris Gayle came quick and strong for Royal Challengers making 50 runs off 25
balls. Virat Kohli played a steady innings and the team was 100 at the end of nine
overs without a loss of wicket. This placed pressure on the Sunrisers’ bowlers. But,
Cutting broke the opening partnership at 114 runs, taking Gayle out for 76. And
then Kohli began his trademark batting, letting loose and reached his 50 in 32 balls.
It wasn’t for long though. Three balls later he was out after making 54 runs.
Now, Sunrisers worked methodically and wickets fell in steady succession. Bhuvaneshwar Kumar delivered four consecutive yorkers in the 18th over. Requiring
30 runs off the last two overs, the title was still within grasp for the Royal Challengers. In the final over, Royal Challengers needed 18 runs for a win but with
Bhuvaneshwar Kumar giving away only nine runs, the match was sealed. Sunrisers
won their first IPL championship title.
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Conclusion
This game is the play of two sets of elements. One is the comparative strengths
of the ascendant lords, their positions, conjunctions and aspects, particularly the
Mars-Saturn effect. The other is the positive role that squares and trines played
in the game chart. Sunrisers took the lead in the matter of the ascendant and ascendant lord. Mars itself is a planet of sports and hence delivers its strength to
SRH. The story goes further. Despite Saturn’s presence in the ascendant and Sun’s
aspect on this cold planet, the team remains stronger than RCB with the benefic aspect of Venus. RCB too has its ascendant lord in the ascendant and is conjunct with
enemy Sun, but it comes under the twin malefic aspects of two powerful planets,
leaving it behind SRH.
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The second important element that placed the match in SRH’s favour is the combination of squares and trines, 5th lord Jupiter in the 10th house, and 9th lord Moon
in the 4th house. This combination produces a highly positive effect and the two
planets’ mutual aspect as the 2nd and 9th lords sealed the match in SRH’s favour.
We can go a step further and see that with respect to the franchisee’s chart too,
Moon and ascendant, by virtue of their placement in Aquarius for SRH, strengthened the team. As such, a rare astrological occurrence takes place with practically
every planet favouring the SRH team. Even Saturn which causes some amount of
disturbance in the SRH ascendant strengthens their Coach & Captain by aspecting
its own house. Mercury too plays its role by minimising their penalties. Hence,
every planet plays its role in leading to a winning astrological score of 19:11 with
SRH in the lead. Hence, the charts indicate a Sunrisers win over Royal Challengers.
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2. 2016
Rising Pune Supergiants vs Kings XI Punjab
Toss Win: Kings XI Punjab
The match was scheduled to begin at 4:00 PM Indian Standard Time, hence I have
taken the toss time as 3:30 PM.
Chart 16
Date: 21 May, 2016 | Time: 15:30:00 | Day: Saturday | Place: Visakhapatnam
Me
RPS
Ascendant
Ke
RPS
Fans &
Odds
RPS
Coach &
Captain
Ra
Kings XI
Ju Kings XI
Penalties
Ma Fans & Odds
Sa Mo
5
7
Kings XI
RPS
Kings XI
8
4 Game
Ascendant
Coach &
Captain
Ve
Su
Kings XI
Score
RPS
Game
RPS
Penalties
RPS
Score
Ra
Ju
Kings XI
Game
RPS
Score
Kings XI
Penalties
Mo Ma
Sa
Kings XI
Kings XI
Coach &
Fans &
Captain
Odds
Asc-27o 42' 32"
Sun-06o 41' 33"
Kings XI 10
Game
11
Ke
Kings XI
Ascendant
Mon-01o 29' 41"
Mar-R-08o 04' 14"
RPS
Penalties
9
6
3
12
RPS
Ascendant
Kings XI
Score
Ve
Su
RPS
Fans & Odds
Mer-R-C-20o 18' 06"
o
Jup-19 23' 05"
Kings XI
Penalties
4
Ra
Ju
Kings XI
Ascendant
RPS
2 Coach &
1
Captain
Me
Kings XI
Score
RPS
Game
3
Ve
Su
2
1
5
8
9
Ma
Mo
Sa
Kings XI
Coach &
RPS
Captain
Score
Ven-C-02o 14' 27"
Sat-R-19o 58' 17"
RPS
Fans &
Me Odds
RPS
Ascendant
12
6
7
Kings XI
Fans &
Odds
RPS
Coach &
Captain
10
11
Ke
RPS
Penalties
Kings XI
Game
Rah-R-24o 59' 45"
Ket-R-24o 59' 45"
Game Analysis
Kings XI Punjab won the toss, hence they become the native team with Virgo ascendant. They chose to bat. Rising Pune Supergiants (RPS) is the rival team with the
Pisces ascendant.
Based on the game analysis, Kings XI’s Fans & Odds occupies the 2nd house (Libra),
Coach & Captain occupies the 3rd house (Scorpio), their Game can be seen from
the 5th house (Capricorn), Score from the 10th house (Gemini) and Penalties from
the 12th house (Leo).
RPS has its ascendant in Pisces. Hence, its Fans & Odds occupies the 2nd house (Aries), Coach & Captain occupies the 3rd house (Taurus), its Game occupies the 5th
house (Cancer), its Score is seen from the 10th house (Sagittarius) and Penalties
occupies the 12th house (Aquarius).
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Let us take a look at the ascendants, ascendant lords and the house of Score. The
ascendants of both teams remain unaspected. Viewing the ascendant lords, we
find Kings XI’s Mercury occupying the 8th house which can result in sudden turn
of events at any time of the game. RPS’ ascendant lord Jupiter occupies the 6th
house, strengthening their competitiveness. Further, Jupiter occupies a friendly
house and although Saturn casts its 10th aspect, RPS stays ahead of Kings XI in the
matter of the ascendant lord.
Viewing the house of Score, Mars casts its 8th aspect on Kings XI’s house of Score,
affecting their ability to perform and make runs. In case of RPS, their Score house
is under house lord Jupiter’s benefic aspect, strengthening it.
When we view the two teams from the point of view of the ascendant, ascendant
lord and the Score house, we find that RPS takes the lead.
When it comes to the Game house, Kings XI gains strength from house lord Saturn’s aspect. Although the team will face obstacles, Saturn gives them the ability
to overcome these. It remains to be seen whether the house of Coach & Captain
allows them to leverage these obstacles and turn them into opportunities. RPS’
Game house is unaspected, but house lord Moon stands debilitated. Its conjunction with Mars in the latter’s house can rouse the team’s spirit and emotions, but
the Saturn conjunction can dampen their spirit from time to time. The team can
lose its equilibrium and fans face ups and downs in their emotions. Hence, Kings XI
leads in this parameter.
The interesting point is that the same Moon, Mars, Saturn conjunction takes place
in Kings XI’s house of Coach & Captain. This conjunction prevents the Coach &
Captain from taking balanced decisions. Even as Mars and Saturn pull in different
directions, their combined effect on Moon affects the equilibrium and hence the
decisions taken. Sun’s aspect flares the situation further.
In case of RPS’ Coach & Captain, house lord Venus occupies the house, allowing
the coach and captain to take tactful and courageous decisions and bind the team
members into a single unit. The presence of 6th lord Sun in the third house enables
them to play with courage and fight the opposite team effectively. Further, the
coach and captain exhibit leadership qualities in directing the team and are capable of moving the team in the right direction. Saturn, Mars aspects on the house
bring a certain amount of disturbance but the strength of the house lord and the
presence of the 6th lord in the 3rd house helps them weather these disturbances.
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Now, if we view the Game and Coach & Captain together – since the latter impacts
the Game – we find that although Kings XI leads in the matter of Game, its house
of Coach & Captain does not have the ability to deliver the strength and direction
required to allow the Game house to perform. On the other hand, the house of
Coach & Captain of RPS is strong enough to take their Game forward.
The house of Fans & Odds of Kings XI comes under Mercury’s aspect. Further,
house lord Venus is strong, occupying Taurus in the 9th house. These two parameters lend strength to the team’s fans and elevate their emotions. The odds favouring the team too are strengthened. In case of RPS, 4th and 7th lord Mercury
occupies the house of Fans & Odds, bringing satisfaction to fans. Combined with
the fact that Jupiter aspects the house, the indication is that RPS will play a game of
tact and vision, strengthening the odds in their favour. In addition, house lord Mars
being posited in Scorpio in the 9th house lends further strength and although its
conjunction with Saturn and Moon leads to some disturbance in their thinking, the
strength of the rest of the planetary positions helps them overcome these.
Kings XI’s house of Penalties is occupied by Jupiter. Yet, it is under Saturn’s 10th
aspect and the team will give away a few penalties. RPS’ house of penalties comes
under Mars’ 4th aspect and Jupiter’s direct aspect. With Jupiter prevailing, they
will give away fewer penalties and losses.
KPH Dream Cricket Private Limited (Kings XI Punjab)
Date: 10 March, 2008 | Time: 12:00:00 | Day: Monday | Place: Mohali
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New Rising Promoters Pvt. Ltd. (Rising Pune Supergiants)
Date: 23 December, 2010 | Time: 12:00:00 | Day: Thursday | Place: Kolkata
Let us now analyse the charts of the team owners. The IPL teams belong to franchisees, hence we shall analyse the charts of the franchise owners in place of nations’
charts. The date of incorporation of the franchisee company forms the basis of the
chart.
We transpose the Moon and the ascendant of each company’s chart onto the transit game chart and analyse the resulting transposition. KPH Dream Cricket Private
Limited are the owners of Kings XI Punjab. Moon is posited in Aries in their incorporation chart. Transposing it onto the game chart, we find that 11th lord Moon
occupies the 8th house from Kings XI’s Virgo ascendant. As the 11th lord, Moon
symbolises gains, hence expectations from the team will be high. Yet, in occupying the 8th house, Moon cannot live up to the potential. The team is also likely to
take capricious decisions. Mercury’s transit through Aries exacerbates this factor.
Jupiter’s 9th aspect brings respite and controls the lack of steadiness in thought
process to an extent.
Rising Pune Supergiants is owned by New Rising Promoters Private Limited. In the
latter’s incorporation chart, Moon is posited in its own house, Cancer. Further, it
is the 5th house to RPS’ Pisces lagna, lending poise and balance in addition to enabling the team to make persistent effort. With 5th house standing for outdoor
games, the franchisee company’s Moon strengthens the team further. Hence, in
the matter of the owner’s chart’s Moon, RPS stands ahead.
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Transposing KPH’s Gemini ascendant on the transit chart, we find the ascendant
under Mars’ 8th aspect, causing impulsiveness and rashness in decisions. Ascendant lord Mercury is posited in the 11th house, Aries which brings gains. It is also
strengthened by transit Jupiter’s 9th aspect, but in KPH’s case, Mercury in a fiery
sign is unable to contain the impulsiveness caused by Mars aspect on the ascendant.
Transposing New Rising Promoters’ Pisces ascendant on the transit game chart, we
find that it occupies the same ascendant as RPS and remains unaspected. Ascendant lord Jupiter in the 6th house helps them face their enemies despite Saturn’s
10th aspect. Jupiter’s aspect on the 10th house, which is its own house, enables
them to take decisions with tact and wisdom and perform well on-field. Jupiter’s
9th aspect on the 2nd house enhances the emotions of RPS’ fans. In particular, its
aspect on 4th and 7th lord Mercury elevates the fans’ happiness while enhancing
the team’s strength over the opposition. In doing so, it strengthens the odds in
favour of the team.
Hence, in the matter of franchisee owner’s ascendant, RPS stands ahead of Kings
XI.
Planetary Influence
Turning to planetary influences, let’s assess the captain’s jersey numbers and jersey colours of the teams with reference to the date and day of the match.
Jersey Numbers
Murali Vijay was made Kings XI’s captain, replacing David Fuller after the team lost
five of their first six matches. His jersey number was 26, adding to 8 which is represented by Saturn. RPS’ captain MS Dhoni’s jersey number 7 equates to the South
Node which functions similar to Mars. Hence, it is conducive to outdoor games. In
comparison, Dhoni’s 7 stands ahead of Vijay’s 26.
The date of the match was 21, equating to Jupiter’s 3. Both Saturn and the South
Node are neutral to Jupiter.
Day of Week
The day of the match was Saturday, represented by Saturn, hence Kings XI takes
the lead although the South Node is friendly to Saturn.
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Jersey Colour
Kings XI’s jersey is in red with silver bands. While red is represented by Mars, Moon
stands for the silver shade. RPS’ jersey has pink, yellow and a predominance of
purple. Purple is a mix of red and blue, standing for Mars and Saturn which stand in
conflict. Pink is a mix of red and white, hence it is represented by Mars and Moon.
Venus represents yellow. Hence, RPS too is dominated by Mars which is in some
conflict with Saturn and is supported by Moon and Jupiter. As such, Kings XI with
its Mars dominance and lack of conflict takes the lead in this parameter.
The day of the week Saturn is not friendly to Mars. In this parameter, RPS takes the
lead over Kings XI which has a certain amount of Saturn’s blue on its jersey.
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Astrological Summary Table
Parameters
Kings XI
RPS
Remarks
Ascendant
1
1
KXIP: Unaspected
RPS: Unaspected
Ascendant
Lord
1
2
KXIP: Ascendant lord Mercury in 8th house
RPS: Ascendant lord Jupiter in 6th
house under Saturn’s aspect
Score
1
3
KXIP: Mars’ aspect
RPS: House lord Jupiter’s aspect
Game Analysis
Game, Coach
& Captain
2
3
KXIP: Game: House lord Saturn’s aspect
Coach & Captain: Mars-Saturn-Moon conjunction
RPS: Game: Unaspected, house lord Moon
debilitated and in conjunction with Mars, Saturn
Coach & Captain: House lord Venus and Sun
under Saturn-Mars-Moon aspects
Fans & Odds
1
3
KXIP: Mercury’s aspect, house lord
Venus in 9th house (own house)
RPS: 4th and 7th lord Mercury under Jupiter’s aspect, house
lord Mars in 9th house (own house) conjunct Saturn, Moon
Penalties
1
2
KXIP: Jupiter under Saturn’s aspect
RPS: Mars-Jupiter aspects
1
3
KXIP: Moon (11th lord) in 8th house with
transit Mercury under Jupiter aspect
RPS: Moon (5th lord) in 5th house in Cancer
1
3
KXIP: Gemini ascendant under transit
Mars aspect. Ascendant lord Mercury in
11th house under Jupiter’s aspect
RPS: Unaspected Pisces ascendant, ascendant lord Jupiter
in 6th house under Saturn’s aspect. Jupiter’s aspect on
10th and 2nd houses and on 4th and 7th lord Mercury
Jersey
Numbers
1
2
KXIP: 26 jersey number; Neutral to the date’s 3
RPS: 7 Jersey number; Neutral to the date’s 3
Day of the
Week
2
1
KXIP: Saturn
RPS: South Node friendly to Saturn
KXIP: Red (Mars) and Silver (Moon)
Saturn views Mars and Moon as enemies
RPS: Pink (Mars and Moon), Yellow
(Venus), Purple (Mars and Saturn)
Saturn inimical to Mars and Moon,
friendly to Venus, own shade
Franchisee Charts
Moon
Ascendant
Planetary Influence
Jersey Colour
1
2
Total
13
25
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How the Match was Played
RPS won with a score of 173 runs for the loss of 4 wickets. Kings XI had elected to
bat and the choice worked in their favour – Hashim Amla with 30 off 27 balls gave
them a strong start. This was to be Kings XI’s final match in IPL 2016. Amla was
caught midwicket in the eighth over with R Ashwin and George Bailey’s efforts.
Although Wriddhiman Saha left early, Gurkeerat Singh and captain Murali Vijay
added 58 runs to the third wicket. The captain was the top scorer with 59 runs in 41
balls. Once he fell to Ashwin, wickets fell in quick succession, with 3 wickets falling
for just six runs. Kings XI made a final score of 172 for 7.
RPS batsmen George Bailey and Saurabh Tiwary scored low and fell early. At one
stage, RPS were 80 for the loss of 4 wickets. When captain Dhoni walked in, RPS
needed 95 runs off 52 balls. With Thisara Perera supporting him, Dhoni added 58
runs off 29 balls. In the end, RPS were left with a target of 23 runs off the last over.
With a four and two sixes off the last three balls, Dhoni took his team to a win.
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Conclusion
This match, which is the last one for the two teams, displays the play of Mars and
Saturn against each other and their individual impact on the other houses. Not a
single one of the match parameters is free from their play. They may have left the
ascendants alone, but in impacting the ascendant lords, they show that they drove
this match completely.
The ascendants remain unaspected but Kings XI’s ascendant lord, Mercury in the
8th house occupies an enemy house with house lord Mars in conflict with Saturn.
RPS’ ascendant lord is posited in the 6th house, occupying a friendly house and
under Saturn’s aspect.
With Mars aspecting Kings XI’s house of Score and Jupiter aspecting RPS’ house of
Score, the astrological score begins to stack up in favour of RPS. Mars also became
the deciding factor and the match, which was practically in favour of Kings XI, went
to RPS.
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Saturn aspects Kings XI’s house of Game, its own house while RPS’ house of Game
is unaspected but house lord Moon stands debilitated and in conjunction with
Mars and Saturn, giving benefit to Kings XI. Kings XI’s Coach & Captain’s house is
occupied by Mars, Saturn and Moon. In case of RPS, the Coach & Captain come to
the rescue with Sun and house lord Venus occupying the house, but must struggle
under Mars, Saturn, Moon aspects.
Kings XI’s house of Fans & Odds is owned by Venus which is under Mars and Saturn
aspects. RPS’ house of Fans & Odds is owned by Mars which is weakened by its
conjunction with Saturn. Finally, viewing Penalties, Saturn aspects Kings XI’s house
of Penalties and the planet also happens to be the lord of RPS’ house of Penalties
which is under Mars aspect.
Kings XI’s owner’s charts too are not free from the Mars-Saturn effect. The franchisee’s Moon is housed in Aries, the house of Mars and its ascendant in Gemini
under Mars’ 8th aspect. RPS though is free from their direct effect. RPS’ owner’s
Moon occupying Cancer remains unaffected. RPS’ owner’s ascendant occupies Pisces which too remains free from the Mars-Saturn’s direct effect.
Hence, fiery Mars and cold Saturn pull the two teams in the opposite directions.
Three factors come to RPS rescue. First, ascendant lord Jupiter retains its strength
in the face of Saturn’s aspect. Second, Venus and Sun come to the team’s rescue by
occupying the house of Coach & Captain and absorbing the impact of Mars-Saturn
conflict. Third, the franchise owner’s Moon and ascendant are free from the two
planets’ direct effect.
Hence, in analysing matches astrologically, it is helpful to see the pervasiveness of
planets’ impact. At the same time, it helps to assess whether the other planets are
capable of absorbing some of the malefics’ power and of extending some of their
own strength to the team. The extent to which these two elements take place determines the winner.
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3. 2016
Delhi Daredevils vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
Toss Win: Delhi Daredevils
The match was scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM Indian Standard Time, hence I have
taken the toss time as 7:30 PM.
Chart 17
Date: 20 May, 2016 | Time: 19:30:00 | Day: Friday | Place: Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Me
DD
Game
SRH
Penalties
Ve
Su
SRH
Ascendant
DD
Fans & Odds
SRH
Fans &
Odds
Ke
SRH
Coach &
Captain
SRH
Score
DD
Fans &
Odds
SRH
Score
Ju
Ra
DD
Coach &
Captain
DD
Score
Sa
Ma
DD
Ascendant
Asc-18 32' 20"
o
Sun-05 53' 28"
o
Mo
DD
Penalties
DD
Ascendant
9
DD
Coach &10
Captain
DD
Game
SRH
Game
Mon-21o 30' 34"
Mar-R-08o 21' 28"
Sa
Ma
Ke
12
1
Me
SRH
Penalties
11
8
DD
Penalties
Mo
7
SRH
6 Game
DD
Penalties
Mo
5
2
Ju
Ra
DD
Score
Ven-C-01 12' 59"
o
Sat-R-20 01' 49"
o
SRH
Fans &
Odds
4
3
7
DD
Fans &
Odds
DD
Coach &
Captain
SRH
Fans & Odds
Mer-R-C-20o 23' 54"
Jup-19o 21' 22"
5
Sa
DD
8
Ascendant Ma
SRH
4 Coach &
Captain
3
SRH
Ascendant
SRH
Coach &
Captain
Ju
Ra
6
9
Ve
Su
DD
Score
SRH
Game
2
10
1
11
12
Ve SRH
Su Ascendant
Me
Ke
SRH
Score
SRH
Penalties
DD
Game
Rah-R-25 09' 31"
o
Ket-R-25 09' 31"
o
Game Analysis
Delhi Daredevils (DD) won the toss, becoming the native team with Scorpio as their
ascendant. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) becomes the rival team with Taurus ascendant. DD chose to bowl first.
According to the game analysis, DD’s Fans & Odds occupies the 2nd house (Sagittarius), Coach & Captain occupies the 3rd house (Capricorn), their Game is seen
from the 5th house (Pisces), Score from the 10th house (Leo) and Penalties from
the 12th house (Libra).
SRH’s ascendant rises in Taurus. Its Fans & Odds occupies the 2nd house (Gemini),
Coach & Captain the 3rd house (Cancer), its Game occupies the 5th house (Virgo), Score is seen from the 10th house (Aquarius) and Penalties occupies the 12th
house (Aries).
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Let us analyse the three important parameters, ascendant, ascendant lord and the
house of Score. DD’s ascendant is occupied by ascendant lord Mars but its conjunction with Saturn places plenty of obstacles in the team’s path. While Mars allows
them to play with drive and aggression, Saturn slows the game from time to time.
While Sun’s aspect on the house which is already in conflict leads to greater aggression, Venus’ aspect helps the team in effective implementation. SRH’s ascendant, on the other hand, houses ascendant lord Venus in conjunction with Sun, allowing them to implement their strategy well and to play with courage. With Sun in
the ascendant, aspected by Mars and Saturn, the team will have a tendency to lose
their cool and hence their responses on field can be detrimental to their interests.
Both the teams’ ascendant lords occupy their respective ascendants, and hence
are caught in the house. While DD’s ascendant lord Mars is caught in conflict with
Saturn, the situation is worse for SRH. Venus is not only in conjunction with Sun, it
also comes under Mars and Saturn’s aspects, weakening it further. Hence, DD leads
in this parameter.
DD’s house of Score is occupied by Jupiter, enabling the team to build a good score.
Although Saturn’s aspect weakens the Score house, it merely slows the rate to
some extent rather than prevent them from building a competitive score. Mars’
aspect on SRH’s Score house can force them to play an aggressive game to build
the score rapidly which only forces them to make mistakes. Jupiter’s aspect however, plays a steadying hand and lowers the Mars effect.
DD’s Game house is unaspected. But with house lord Jupiter occupying friendly
Leo, the team is in a position to play with emotional intelligence, foresight and
wisdom. SRH’s Game too is unaspected. House lord Mercury occupies fiery Aries
which allows the team to play a game of logical thinking and quick responses, but
they can have a tendency to waver when they have to take the decisions. Jupiter’s
aspect brings guidance and elevates their game.
Let us go further and analyse the Coach & Captain to see the advantage that strategy and strong communication can give to the two teams.
DD’s house of Coach & Captain comes under house lord Saturn’s aspect who protects the house and gives the team the ability to strategise with a cool head. The
team is also assured of the support of team members in implementing the strategy. SRH’s house of Coach & Captain remains unaspected but house lord Moon
is posited in the 6th house. Hence, it is not in a position to help the captain build
a strong strategy based on the relative strengths and weaknesses of each team’s
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players or on the playing conditions. When we view the houses of Game and of
Coach & Captain, we find that although the Game houses of the two teams are
strong, it is only DD that carries a strong strategic foundation through the house of
Coach & Captain over which the team can build its Game.
DD’s house of Fans & Odds is under Jupiter’s 5th aspect. Aspecting its own house,
Jupiter brings strength, elevating fans’ emotions and enhances the odds in favour
of the team. SRH’s house comes under Mars’ 8th aspect, placing pressure on fans’
emotions and the odds of the team winning. Further house lord Mercury is posited
in the 12th house. But, under Jupiter’s 9th aspect it stabilises the house to a limited extent, giving some basis to the fans’ emotions. With Jupiter aspecting its own
house, DD leads in this parameter.
DD’s house of Penalties is occupied by the 9th lord Moon under Mercury’s aspect,
limiting the number of runs the team gives away. House lord Venus is posited in its
own house and although under Mars-Saturn aspects, it is in a position to strengthen the house. In case of SRH, the house has Mercury posited within under Jupiter’s
benefic aspect. Although house lord Mars occupies its own house, it is in conjunction with Saturn, weakening its natural strength. The two teams are balanced in
this parameter.
GMR Sports Private Limited (Delhi Daredevils)
Date: 19 February, 2008 | Time: 12:00:00 | Day: Tuesday | Place: Bengaluru
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SUN TV Network Limited (Sunrisers Hyderabad)
Date: 18 December, 1985 | Time: 12:00:00 | Day: Wednesday | Place: Chennai
We now analyse the charts of the franchisee companies which own the respective teams just as we analyse the nations’ charts when national teams play against
each other. To do so, we transpose the Moon and the ascendant of each franchise
owner’s chart onto the transit game chart.
GMR Sports Private Limited, which is the owner of DD, carries Moon in its own
house Cancer. Transposing this on to the match chart, we find that it remains unaspected. Further, this happens to be DD’s 9th house and as such Moon elevates
the fans’ emotions and lends overall strength to the team. SRH’s owner SUN TV
Network Limited has its Moon in Aquarius which is the 10th house in the transit
chart. It comes under transit Mars’ 4th aspect as well as transit Jupiter’s direct aspect. Jupiter offsets Mars’ rash aggression to some extent and gives steady fillip to
the fans’ emotions, taking SRH ahead in this parameter.
Transposing GMR’s Taurus ascendant onto the game chart, we find ascendant lord
Venus transiting through Taurus. Further, the presence of Sun within the ascendant
strengthens the team and can give them the lead. Give these positions, Mars aspect drives a courageous game from DD while Saturn’s aspect drives them to work
hard for a win. The twin aspects do affect the team’s temperament and bring ups
and downs, but the presence of a strong house lord Venus brings tact and diplomacy to the game.
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SUN TV’s ascendant on the other hand is in Aquarius which comes under aggressive Mars’ aspect but is counterbalanced by a strong Jupiter’s aspect. Overall, in
the matter of franchisee company’s ascendant, SRH leads with Jupiter’s powerful
aspect.
Planetary Influence
Let us now assess the captain’s jersey numbers and the teams’ jersey colours with
respect to the date and the day of the match.
Jersey Numbers
DD’s captain Zaheer Khan’s jersey number is 34 which adds to 7. The South Node
rules this number which functions similar to Mars and is conducive to outdoor
games. SRH’s captain David Warner’s jersey number 31 equates to 4. The North
Node rules this number and it functions similar to Saturn which places obstacles in
the path and slows the game. Hence, DD is ahead of SRH in this parameter.
The date of the match was 20, that is 2 and is ruled by Moon. Both the nodes view
Moon as an enemy, hence they remain balanced with respect to the match date.
Day of Week
The day of the match was Friday ruled by Venus. With both nodes viewing Venus
as a friend, their score remains equal in this parameter.
Jersey Colour
DD wears a blue jersey with a red band along the lower portion and the neck. Blue
is the colour of Saturn, slowing their game while Mars representing the red band
brings vigour. SRH’s jersey in orange – a mix of red and yellow – with the black band
is strong. With Mars representing red and Venus standing for yellow, their game is
driven by vigour, coupled with good execution. Although Saturn’s black slows the
game from time to time, the team gains its strength from the prominent shades,
red and yellow. Hence, SRH leads in the matter of jersey colour.
Lord of the day of the week, Friday is friendly towards Saturn and neutral towards
Mars. Hence, DD takes the lead in the matter of day of the week.
(Astrological Summary Table Continued...)
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Astrological Summary Table
Parameters
DD
SRH
Remarks
Game Analysis
Ascendant
2
1
DD: Ascendant lord Mars conjunct
Saturn under Venus-Sun aspects
SRH: Ascendant lord Venus conjunct
Sun under Mars-Saturn aspects
Ascendant
Lord
2
1
DD: Ascendant lord Mars conjunct
Saturn under Venus-Sun aspects
SRH: Ascendant lord Venus conjunct
Sun under Mars-Saturn aspects
Score
1
2
DD: Occupied by Jupiter under Saturn’s aspect.
SRH: Mars-Jupiter aspects
Game, Coach
& Captain
3
2
DD: Game: Unaspected. House lord Jupiter
in friendly Leo under Saturn’s aspect
Coach & Captain: House lord Saturn’s aspect
SRH: Game: Unaspected. House lord Mercury
in Aries under Jupiter’s aspect
Coach & Captain: Unaspected. House
lord Moon in 6th house
Fans & Odds
2
1
DD: Jupiter aspecting own house
SRH: Mars’ aspect, house lord Mercury in
12th house under Jupiter’s aspect
1
1
DD: 9th lord Moon under Mercury’s aspect.
House lord Venus in own house conjunct
Sun under Mars-Saturn aspects
SRH: Mercury under Jupiter’s aspect. House lord Mars in
own house conjunct Saturn under Venus-Sun aspects
Moon
1
2
DD: Unaspected. Occupies own house (9th house)
SRH: Occupies 10th house under
transit Mars-Jupiter aspects
Ascendant
3
2
DD: Occupied by house lord Venus conjunct
Sun under Mars-Saturn aspects
SRH: Mars-Jupiter aspects
Jersey
Numbers
2
1
DD: 7 of South Node; Views Moon as enemy
SRH: 4 of North Node; Views Moon as enemy
Day of Week
1
1
DD: South Node friendly to Venus
SRH: North Node friendly to Venus
DD: Blue (Saturn) and Red (Mars)
Venus friendly to Saturn
SRH: Orange (Mars+Venus) and Black (Saturn)
Venus friendly to Saturn and neutral to Mars
Penalties
Franchisee Charts
Planetary Influence
Jersey Colour
2
3
Total
20
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How the Match was Played
Delhi Daredevils beat Sunrisers Hyderabad in a last-ball thriller. With DD choosing to bowl, SRH came to bat first. SRH openers captain David Warner and Shikhar Dhawan, with a 46-run partnership, got the team off to a strong start. Carlos
Brathwaite ran Dhawan out and although DD’s bowlers continued to take wickets
regularly, it didn’t slow Warner down and he continued to hit his shots. With 73
off 56 balls, Warner was the backbone of SRH’s score. His innings came to an end
in the 16th over and it took Bhuvaneshwar Kumar to give a slight lift to SRH, taking
them to 158 for 7 in 20 overs. Things didn’t start well for DD with Quinton de Kock
caught behind in the 2nd over. But Rishabh Pant and Karun Nair with 73 off 59 balls
built a strong footing. Once Pant was dismissed, Nair and JP Duminy built a 35-run
partnership. Aiding them were two dropped catches when Warner dropped Nair
and Bhuvaneshwar dropped Duminy. What Warner did for SRH, Nair did for DD.
He went for boundaries with eight fours and three sixes while the team kept losing
batsmen at the other end. He played the winning shot with a short delivery, when
two runs were required off the last ball. In the end, he stood on an unbeaten 83
runs off 59 balls.
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Conclusion
Both teams had strong partnerships but one was more consistent and had more
than one such partnership – Warner-Dhawan for SRH and Pant-Nair and Nair-Duminy for DD. Both teams had one player who played consistently and with big hits
– Warren for SRH and Nair for DD, showing the Mars effect. There the similarity
ends. Nair could have been given out twice, once for a caught-behind appeal on
23 in the ninth over and once when Warner dropped a catch, displaying the Saturn
effect. Luck seemed to favour him. Duminy too escaped a dropped catch. DD on
the other hand didn’t miss a catch. In fact, Carlos Brathwaite threw an impossibly
quick throw, catching Dhawan short of the crease. Mars as DD’s ascendant lord
favoured the team. The combination of Saturn’s conjunction with fiery Mars under
Venus and Sun’s aspects led to a courageous game, filled with dropped catches by
the other team which the combination of Mars, Venus and Sun enabled them to
take advantage of. SRH, on the other hand, suffered from missed opportunities on
account of the Mars, Saturn aspects on the ascendant, pointing to the underlying
defensiveness and lapses that the team is unable to surmount on the day.
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4. IPL 2016
Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Lions
Toss Win: Gujarat Lions
The match was scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM Indian Standard Time, hence I have
taken the toss time as 7:30 PM.
Chart 18
Date: 16 April 2016 | Time: 19:30:00 | Day: Saturday | Place: Mumbai
Ve
MI
Penalties
Me
Su
MI
Ascendant
GL
Fans & Odds
Ma
Sa
GL
8
Coach & 9
Captain
MI
Coach &
Captain
MI
Fans &
Odds
Ke
GL
Game
GL
Score
MI
Score
GL
Coach &
Captain
MI
Game
GL
Fans &
Odds
Sa
Ma
Asc-11o 30' 12"
Sun-02o 55' 28"
GL
Ascendant
MI
Score
Ju
Ra
Mo
GL
Ke 11
Game
GL
Penalties
Mon-01o 08' 04"
Mar-14o 48' 43"
12
Ve
MI
Penalties
GL
Penalties
GL
Ascendant
10
7
6
MI
Game
Ju
Ra
Mo
MI
5 Game
GL
Penalties
MI
Coach &
Captain
GL
Score
Ju
Ra
Mo
5
4
3
2
6
GL
Score
4
1
Me
Su
GL
Ascendant
MI
3 Coach &
Captain
2
MI
Ascendant
MI
Fans & Odds
Mer-22o 30' 06"
Jup-R-19o 58' 09"
GL
Fans &
Odds
MI
Fans &
Odds
7
Ma 8
Sa
9
GL
Coach &
Captain
Ven-19o 20' 57"
Sat-R-21o 55' 19"
1
12
10
MI
Score
11
Me MI
Su Ascendant
Ve
Ke
MI
Penalties
GL
Game
Rah-R-27o 17' 52"
Ket-R-27o 17' 52"
Game Analysis
Gujarat Lions (GL) having won the toss, become the native team with Libra ascendant. Mumbai Indians (MI) is the rival team with Aries ascendant. GL chose to bowl
first.
Based on the game analysis, GL’s Fans & Odds occupies the 2nd house (Scorpio),
Coach & Captain the 3rd house (Sagittarius), Game is seen from the 5th house
(Aquarius), Score from the 10th house (Cancer) and Penalties from the 12th house
(Virgo).
MI’s ascendant rises in Aries. Its Fans & Odds occupies the 2nd house (Taurus),
Coach & Captain the 3rd house (Gemini), Game occupies the 5th house (Leo), its
Score is seen from the 10th house (Capricorn) and Penalties occupies the 12th
house (Pisces).
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Let us analyse the ascendant, ascendant lord and the house of Score. GL’s Libra
ascendant is under the aspects of Sun and Mercury which strengthen the ascendant and enable the team to play a courageous and intelligent game. In case of MI,
Sun and Mercury are posited in the ascendant itself which allows them to play a
courageous and intelligent game although tinged with impatience. Further, Jupiter
casts its 9th aspect with the result that MI has greater strength in the matter of the
ascendant. Yet, we must also note that Saturn occupies MI’s 8th house, bringing
disappointment.
GL’s ascendant lord Venus is exalted, giving them tact while knitting the team into a
single cohesive unit. Occupying GL’s 6th house, Venus strengthens the team against
the opposition. MI’s ascendant lord Mars on the other hand does not fare as well.
Although it occupies its own house Scorpio, this happens to be the 8th house,
resulting in a tendency to take risky gambles. Mars’ conjunction with 8th house
Saturn plays cold water on its fiery nature, lowering its strength. Hence, GL leads
in this parameter while MI comes under periodic obstacles, and struggles at each
point to regain its pace.
GL’s Score house is unaspected but with score lord Moon standing strong in conjunction with Jupiter, it brings gains to GL’s Score house. The result is also that GL’s
fans’ expectations, represented by Moon, are reinforced. MI’s Score house comes
under house lord Saturn’s 3rd aspect. Being the house lord, it should strengthen
the house, but being Saturn and in particular due to its position in Scorpio and conjunction with fiery Mars, it is not in a position to strengthen the house as much as
it could. Hence, MI is unable to convert the turning points that Saturn gives in the
form of obstacles in their favour. Hence, GL leads in the matter of the Score house.
GL’s Game house is aspected by Jupiter and Moon, enabling the team to play their
game with foresight and wisdom. Additionally, Moon’s aspect raises fan’s emotions
too through a strong Game house. Mars’ 4th aspect brings some rash courage to
their game, but Jupiter’s aspect tempers it with wisdom. MI’s house of Game has
Jupiter and Moon posited within, turning it strong and although they play a good
game on field and rouse fans’ emotions and expectations, it is marred from time
to time by Saturn’s 10th aspect on the house.
GL’s Coach & Captain is under house lord Jupiter’s 5th aspect, allowing the captain
to build a strong strategy. The fact that Mercury aspects the ascendant too lends
them the ability to take quick tactical decisions based on the foundation of the
strong strategy. MI’s Coach & Captain on the other hand is under Mars’ 8th aspect
and they struggle beneath the rash moves they make. Although they are quick to
respond on-field, their responses are reactive rather than responsive in nature and
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can turn against them. The strength of house lord Mercury only minimises the
impact to some extent.
Viewing the strength of the teams’ Game along with the Coach & Captain, we find
that GL, by virtue of the strong house of Coach & Captain builds good strategy and
is capable of implementing it effectively in the form of the on-field game. Sun and
Mercury’s aspects on the ascendant too help them convert the strategy into a responsive on-field game. The result is that the team is able to convert Mars’ aspect
in their favour. MI’s Coach & Captain struggles under Mars’ aspect and where wisdom and foresight are required, their plans and responses are reactive in nature
and hence are unable to give the required underlying strength to their Game. Further, with the Game house suffering under Saturn’s aspect, Jupiter’s conjunction
with Moon in the Game house cannot fully offset these factors.
GL’s house of Fans & Odds has Saturn and house lord Mars posited within. While
Mars heightens expectations and turns the odds in favour of GL, Saturn tempers
it from time to time. MI’s house of Fans & Odds comes under Saturn and Mars
aspects, affecting fans’ expectations and emotions and impacting the odds unfavourably. But, house lord Venus being in an exalted position comes to their rescue.
Ascendant lord Venus aspects GL’s house of Penalties, protecting the team from
giving away too many penalties. In case of MI, exalted Venus is posited within the
house, lending greater strength to the team.
Intex Technologies (I) Limited (Gujarat Lions)
Date: 22 January, 1996 | Time: 12:00:00 | Day: Monday | Place: New Delhi
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Indiawin Sports Private Limited (Mumbai Indians)
Date: 28 Nov, 2007 | Time: 12:00:00 | Day: Wednesday | Place: Mumbai
We now transpose Moon and the ascendant of the franchise owner charts onto
the transit game chart. Intex Technologies India Limited, the owner of Gujarat Lions, has its Moon posited in Aquarius. It comes under transit Jupiter and Moon’s
direct aspects, elevating their game and heightening fans’ enthusiasm. Yet, with
Mars casting its 4th aspect, there will be a certain amount of risk bordering on
rashness but Jupiter’s aspect offers protection. Indiawin Sports Private Limited, the
owner of Mumbai Indians, has its Moon posited in its own house Cancer, lending
strength to fans’ emotions and helping strengthen the odds in the team’s favour.
GL’s Intex Technologies carries an Aries ascendant. With transit Sun posited within,
the team plays a valorous game. Mercury’s presence in the Aries ascendant and Jupiter’s 9th aspect helps them elevate their game with insightful strategy and quick
change of tactics. MI’s Indiawin Sports carries a Capricorn ascendant. Ascendant
lord Saturn posited in Scorpio in conjunction with a strong Mars is not in a position
of great strength. Casting its aspect on the ascendant, Saturn protects MI to some
extent, but it does not match the strength of Intex Technologies’ ascendant.
Planetary Influence
We now assess the captain’s jersey numbers and the teams’ jersey colours with
respect to the date and the day of the match.
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Jersey Numbers
GL’s captain was Suresh Raina with the jersey number 3. Jupiter rules the number,
indicating strategy and wisdom. MI’s captain was Rohit Sharma whose jersey number was 45. The number equates to 9 and is ruled by Mars which energises outdoor
games. Hence, MI rules in this parameter.
The date of the match was 16, totalling to 7. This number is ruled by the South
Node which views Mars as an enemy and is neutral to Jupiter. Hence, GL leads in
this parameter.
Day of Week
The match was played on Saturday which is ruled by Saturn. The planet is neutral
to GL’s Jupiter and views MI’s Mars as an enemy. Hence, GL leads in this parameter.
Jersey Colour
GL wears an orange jersey with blue bands at the bottom and near the neck. Orange is a mix of Mars’ red and Venus’ yellow. MI’s jersey is Saturn’s blue. Mars is
the planet that drives outdoor sports. This, in combination with Venus’ tact helps
GL take the lead over MI.
Further, Saturn as the lord of the day of the week, views Mars as an enemy. Hence,
MI leads when the teams’ jersey colours are applied to the day of the week.
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Astrological Summary Table
Parameters
GL
MI
Remarks
Ascendant
2
3
GL: Sun, Mercury aspects
MI: Sun conjunct Mercury under Jupiter’s aspect
Ascendant Lord
2
0
GL: Exalted ascendant lord Venus in 6th house
MI: Ascendant lord Mars in 8th house
(own house), 8th house Saturn
Score
2
1
GL: Unaspected, House lord Moon conjunct Jupiter
MI: House lord Saturn’s aspect
Game Analysis
Game, Coach & Captain
3
2
GL: Game: Mars-Jupiter-Moon aspects
Coach & Captain: Jupiter aspecting own house
MI: Game: Jupiter conjunct Moon
Coach & Captain: Mars aspect, House lord
Mercury in ascendant under Jupiter’s aspect
Fans & Odds
2
1
GL: House lord Mars conjunct Saturn
MI: Mars-Saturn aspects, Exalted house lord Venus
Penalties
1
2
GL: Venus aspect
MI: Exalted Venus
Moon
2
1
GL: Jupiter-Moon- Mars aspects.
MI: Own house
Ascendant Lord
3
1
GL: Mercury conjunct Sun under Jupiter’s aspect
MI: Ascendant lord Saturn aspect
Franchisee Charts
Planetary Influence
Jersey Numbers
2
2
GL: 3 jersey number
Neutral to the date’s 7
MI: 45 jersey number
Enemy to the date’s 7.
Day of the Week
1
0
GL: Saturn – Neutral
MI: Saturn – Enemy
Jersey Colour
1
1
GL: Orange-Red (Mars) and Yellow (Venus)
Mars enemy of Saturn
MI: Blue (Saturn)
Total
21
14
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How the Match was Played
Gujarat Lions beat Mumbai Indians by 3 wickets on the last ball. GL chose to bowl
and MI came to bat first. Things didn’t get off to a good start for the team with
Dhawal Kulkarni of GL striking early and MI was 19 for the loss of two wickets in
the fourth over. Parthiv Patel added to the score with 34 off 29 balls. The team
played one too many shots and once again, the team slipped with Kieron Pollard
and Parthiv getting out and the team was 77 for 5. Tim Southee and debut player
Krunal Pandya steadied the team though, taking the score to 143.
GL’s Brendon McCullum was out early but Aaron Finch and captain Suresh Raina
built a good base with a 53-run partnership. After Raina was out in the ninth over,
the team slipped but Finch continued to score despite suffering cramps. He made
a half century while the rest of the batsmen continued to fall to McClenaghan. In
the end, GL needed 11 runs from the last over to win the match. With Finch hitting
a four off the last ball, they did that and won the match.
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Conclusion
Gujarat Lions played a steadier game. In both innings, they got off to a steady start.
When they bowled, they took two quick catches and when they came in to bat,
they built a steady base for themselves so that when things slipped the way they
do in these matches, they were able to overcome the setback and give themselves
more than a fighting chance.
MI’s 8th house occupant being Saturn, the team was on a backfoot. Further, its
conjunction with Mars brought conflict into the team’s play. Although the two warring plants occupied GL’s 2nd house, it was MI who suffered the most. With the 8th
house standing for defeat, it goes to prove the dictum that 8th house Saturn can
cause havoc on a team’s game. Further, Mars’ aspects on MI’s Fans & Odds and the
Coach & Captain in addition to Saturn’s aspects on MI’s Score house, Fans & Odds
and Game house weakened every key house of MI so much so that Jupiter’s aspect
on the ascendant could not offset these weaknesses. In the end, GL won over MI
with an astrological score of 21:14.
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5. 2015
Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders
Toss Win: Rajasthan Royals
The match was scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM Indian Standard Time, hence I have
taken the toss time as 7:30 PM.
Chart 19
Date: 16 May, 2015 | Time: 19:30:00 | Day: Saturday | Place: Mumbai
Mo
Ke
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Game
KKR
Penalties
Me
Ve
Ma
Su KKR
Fans &
KKR
Ascendant Odds
Ju
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Coach &
Captain
KKR
Score
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Coach &
Captain
RR
Ascendant
Asc-07 28' 22"
Sun-01o 19' 17"
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Game
KKR
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12
1
Mo
KKR
Penalties
Mon-10 06' 44"
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Mar-C-09 04' 57"
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Penalties
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Ascendant
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8
RR
Score
KKR
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Game
RR
Penalties
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5
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Captain
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RR
Score
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Ascendant
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Ju
RR
Fans &
Odds
RR
Coach &
Captain
KKR
4 Coach &
Captain
3
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KKR
Ascendant
KKR
Fans & Odds
Mer-18o 49' 30"
Jup-20o 38' 30"
Ven-15 20' 17"
Sat-R-08o 02' 49"
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7
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Su
Ke
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Penalties
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Coach &10
Captain
KKR
Score
RR
Score
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RR
Fans &
Odds
RR
Fans & Odds
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Su Ascendant
Mo
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KKR
Penalties
Ke
KKR
Score
KKR
Fans &
Odds
RR
Game
Rah-R-15 08' 48"
Ket-R-15o 08' 48"
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Game Analysis
Rajasthan Royals (RR) won the toss and become the native team with the Scorpio
ascendant. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) is the rival team with the Taurus ascendant.
RR chose to bat first.
Based on the game analysis, RR’s Fans & Odds occupies the 2nd house (Sagittarius),
Coach & Captain the 3rd house (Capricorn), Game is seen from the 5th house (Pisces), Score from the 10th house (Leo) and Penalties from the 12th house (Libra).
KKR’s ascendant rises in Taurus. Its Fans & Odds occupies the 2nd house (Gemini),
Coach & Captain the 3rd house (Cancer), Game occupies the 5th house (Virgo),
its Score is seen from the 10th house (Aquarius) and Penalties occupies the 12th
house (Aries).
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We begin with an analysis of the ascendant, ascendant lord and the house of score.
RR’s ascendant is occupied by Saturn which indicates plenty of obstacles that they
must overcome. It is under ascendant lord Mars as well as Sun and Mercury’s aspects, adding to the team’s vitality and allowing them to play a game of courage
and valour. Sun-Saturn aspects lead to situations that test their patience and the
team must master their aggression and temper. Jupiter brings additional strength
with its 5th aspect on the ascendant, allowing them to play with wisdom and intelligence. Further, 12th lord Venus is posited in the 8th house, a placement that
brings gains.
KKR’s ascendant lord Venus is posited in the 2nd house. 7th and 12th lord Mars
posited in the ascendant is weakened on account of the 12th lordship. Although
the presence of Sun strengthens the ascendant, Saturn’s aspect places heavy obstacles on their path and the Mars-Sun opposition to Saturn causes disturbance in
their thought process and they will find it difficult to retain a cool head. This in turn
affects the team’s ability to fully leverage Mercury’s intelligence. Hence, RR leads
in the matter of ascendant.
RR’s ascendant lord Mars occupies Taurus in conjunction with Sun and Mercury,
gaining vigour and playing with a mix of courage and intelligence. Yet Saturn’s direct aspect pulls it away from its natural signification, causing a certain amount
of disruption. KKR’s ascendant lord Venus occupies the 2nd house and remains
unaspected. Further, it is in exchange of houses with 2nd lord Mercury, enhancing
its ability to bring gains to the team. Hence, KKR takes the lead in this parameter.
RR’s Score house is under Saturn’s 10th aspect but with Saturn weakened by its
position in Scorpio and under Sun and Mars’ aspects, its ability to slow their score
is limited. The Score house is also under Mars’ 4th aspect, bringing pressure on the
team and leading to attempts to speed up their score to the point of making some
rash decisions. Score lord Sun, on the other hand, is posited in Taurus in conjunction with Mars and Mercury lending vigour and intelligence. KKR’s Score house
remains unaspected. However, Score house lord Saturn is weakened in Scorpio
under Sun and Mars aspects. As such, RR leads in the matter of the Score house.
Coming to the Game house, RR’s Game house in Pisces comes under house lord
Jupiter’s 9th aspect. In particular, Jupiter is exalted which lends great strength
to the benefic. These factors enable it to strengthen RR’s game with poise, persistence and resourcefulness. KKR’s Game house remains unaspected and Game
house lord Mercury’s conjunction with Mars and Sun allows it to bring its tactical
intelligence to the fore. But, Saturn’s aspect slows the process and the Game lord is
caught between the dissonance among the three malefics. These factors can affect
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the team’s sense of balance and unless they keep their calm in tight situations, of
which there will be many, they will be unable to take intelligent decisions. Hence,
RR leads in this parameter.
Coming to the house of Coach & Captain, in case of RR, the house is aspected by
Jupiter. The aspect combines wisdom with courage and the captain is in a position to take strategic and tactical decisions. Although house lord Saturn’s aspect
places obstacles in their path, Saturn does not damage its own house. KKR’s house
of Coach & Captain is occupied by exalted Jupiter. While this occupancy lends
strength to the house, house lord Moon occupies the 12th house, causing disruption in communication with the team and leading to ups and downs.
Viewing the houses of Coach & Captain and Game together, we find that RR’s
Coach & Captain dictates sound strategy and hence strengthens the strong Game
house. KKR’s house of Coach & Captain is unable to lend strength to an already
imbalanced Game house.
RR’s house of Fans & Odds is under Mars’ 8th aspect which gives rise to high peaks
and sudden lows in fans’ emotions. Yet, house lord Jupiter occupies the 9th house,
gaining strength. Further, its exalted status and occupancy of the 4th house from
Moon lends great strength to the planet which in turn reflects on RR’s house of
Fans & Odds. Overall the positions and aspects strengthen the odds in favour of
RR. KKR’s house of Fans & Odds has ascendant lord Venus posited within. Further,
it has exchanged houses with house lord Mercury, indicating gains and rousing
fans’ emotions. The negative factor is that house lord Mercury is caught among
the Mars-Sun-Saturn conjunction and aspect, affecting speech and communication with the team. Hence, RR leads in this parameter.
RR’s house of Penalties is aspected by Moon, proving beneficial to the team. With
house lord Venus occupying the 8th house from the ascendant, the team is likely
to be very restrained in the matter of giving away penalties. KKR’s house of Penalties is occupied by 3rd lord Moon. Coupled with the fact that house lord Mars is
under Saturn’s aspect, the team is likely to give away a higher number of penalties
through rash decisions.
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Jaipur IPL Cricket Private Limited (Rajasthan Royals)
Date: 08 March, 2008 | Time: 12:00:00 | Day: Saturday | Place: Mumbai
Knight Riders Sports Private Limited (Kolkata Knight Riders)
Date: 27 February, 2008 | Time: 12:00:00 | Day: Wednesday | Place: Mumbai
We shall transpose the Moon and ascendant of the franchisee charts on to the
transit game chart. Jaipur IPL Cricket Private Limited, owners of RR, have their
Moon posited in Pisces. Transposing it on the transit game chart, we find that it
occupies the 5th house from RR’s Scorpio ascendant, driving the team to play an
intelligent game and giving a fillip to fans’ emotions. Further, it comes under house
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lord Jupiter’s 9th aspect, strengthening it further in this respect. Knight Riders
Sports Private Limited, owners of KKR, have their Moon posited in Libra which is
the 6th house from the team’s Taurus ascendant. The occupancy places obstacles
in their path and the team struggles in facing the opposition and in taking strategic
decisions. As such, RR takes the lead in this parameter.
Both franchise owners’ ascendants occupy Taurus, hence they are of equal strength
in this parameter. The placement indicates a fiery game in stretches due to transit
Mars-Sun occupancy and periodic slowdowns due to Saturn’s aspect.
Planetary Influence
Let us now analyse the captain’s jersey numbers and the teams’ jersey colours with
respect to the date and the day of the match.
Jersey Numbers
RR’s captain Steven Smith wears the jersey number 49 which equates to the North
Node’s 4. KKR’s captain Gautam Gambhir wears the jersey number 23, equating to
Mercury’s 5. Mercury with its quick intelligence is conducive to the game and gives
KKR the lead in this parameter.
The match date was 16, which totals to the South Node’s 7. The South Node is
friendly to both and hence the teams are balanced when the captains’ jersey numbers are analysed along with the match date.
Day of Week
The match was played on a Saturday and is ruled by Saturn. Saturn too is friendly
to both the North Node and Mercury.
Jersey Colour
RR wears a blue jersey which is the colour of Saturn. KKR wears a purple jersey
which is a mix of red and blue, the colours of Mars and Saturn respectively. Mars
and Saturn being planets in conflict, the combination prevents Mars from giving
its natural aggression and courage to the team. Hence, RR leads in this parameter.
Further, with Saturn ruling the day of the week, RR leads in this matter too.
(Astrological Summary Table Continued...)
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Astrological Summary Table
Parameters
RR
KKR
Remarks
2
1
RR: Saturn under Mars-Sun-Mercury-Jupiter
aspects, 12th lord Venus in 8th house
KKR: Sun, Mars, Mercury under Saturn’s aspect
2
RR: Mars in 7th house conjunct Sun,
Mercury under Saturn’s aspect
KKR: Venus in 2nd house, exchanges
house with 2nd lord Mercury
1
RR: Saturn-Mars aspects, Score lord
Sun in Taurus conjunct Mars
KKR: Unaspected, Score lord Saturn in
Scorpio under Sun-Mars aspects
2
RR: Game: House lord Jupiter’s aspect, exalted Jupiter
Coach & Captain: Jupiter-Saturn aspects
KKR: Game: Unaspected, house lord Mercury
conjunct Mars, Sun under Saturn’s aspect
Coach & Captain: Occupied by exalted Jupiter,
house lord Moon in 12th house
Game Analysis
Ascendant
Ascendant Lord
Score
Game, Coach & Captain
1
2
4
Fans & Odds
3
2
RR: Mars’ aspect, house lord Jupiter exalted in
9th house, occupies 4th house from Moon
KKR: Occupied by Venus, exchange of houses
with house lord Mercury, Mercury in ascendant
conjunct Sun-Mars under Saturn’s aspect
Penalties
1
0
RR: Moon’s aspect, house lord Venus in 8th house
KKR: Occupied by Moon, house lord
Mars under Saturn’s aspect
Moon
2
0
RR: Occupies 5th house under transit Jupiter’s aspect
KKR: Occupies 6th house
Ascendant Lord
1
1
RR: Mars, Sun, Mercury under Saturn’s aspect
KKR: Mars, Sun, Mercury under Saturn’s aspect
Jersey Numbers
1
2
RR: 49 jersey number; Friendly to the date’s 7
KKR: 23 jersey number; Friendly to the date’s 7
Day of the Week
1
1
RR: Saturn is friendly to North Node
KKR: Saturn is friendly to Mercury
Jersey Colour
2
1
RR: Blue (Saturn); Saturn rules the day
KKR: Purple (Mars and Saturn); Saturn rules the day
Total
19
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How the Match was Played
Rajasthan Royals won the match by nine runs. RR had chosen to bat first and Shane
Watson and Ajinkya Rahane gave the team a good start with 80 runs before Rahane was runout. RR’s pace slowed with Andre Russell bringing down three wickets.
But Shane Watson continued to add runs at his end, taking for himself a century
and the team’s score to 199 for the loss of 6 wickets. KKR on the other hand didn’t
have a good start, losing Gautam Gambhir in the first over and Robin Uthappa in
the 3rd over. Yusuf Pathan and Andre Russell kept the score moving with a 55-run
partnership for the fourth wicket. Once they were out, KKR lost its momentum
once again. RR’s Watson picked up two wickets and Chris Morris picked up four
wickets, helping RR reach the playoffs.
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Conclusion
This was a match in which RR never really lost their momentum despite brief
slowdowns in between. It was also a match in which KKR always stood a winning
chance. RR’s stability and momentum was clear from the strength of the 2nd and
5th lord Jupiter by virtue of its exaltation. In aspecting three key houses, RR’s ascendant, house of Coach & Captain and the house of Game, Jupiter seemed to cast
its full strength in favour of RR. This is reflected in their steady game and although
Saturn cast some obstacles with its occupancy of RR’s ascendant and its aspects
on RR’s Coach & Captain and the Score house, the team continued to play with
poise and persistence. Ascendant lord Mars aspecting the ascendant helped them
speed up their game, so did Sun and Mercury aspects. Jupiter’s influence was also
evident from the fact that Shane Watson gave up captaincy in favour of Steven
Smith so that he could concentrate on his game as an all-rounder. The result of
the decision was clear from his play, both in batting and in bowling. On the other
hand, KKR’s ascendant suffered under Saturn’s direct aspect and unlike RR which
had Jupiter’s aspect as well as ascendant lord Mars’ aspects to counter the effect,
they had none. On the contrary, their ascendant was in conflict with Mars and Sun
coming under Saturn’s aspect and they were able to pick up their pace only in fits
and starts. Although Jupiter occupied their house of Coach & Captain, house lord
Moon occupied the 12th house, losing its ability to strengthen their game. Game
house lord Mercury was caught in the Mars-Sun-Saturn play while the other crucial
house, the house of Score was devoid of benefic aspects. Further, Score house lord
Saturn was weakened in Scorpio under Mars-Sun aspects. As such, it was Jupiter
who ruled the match with ascendant lord Mars giving the much-needed pace. With
an astrological score of 19:13, RR won over KKR.
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6. 2015
Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore
Toss Win: Chennai Super Kings
The match was scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM Indian Standard Time, hence I have
taken the toss time as 7:30 PM.
Chart 20
Date: 22 May, 2015 | Time: 19:30:00 | Day: Friday | Place: Ranchi
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CSK
Game
RCB
Penalties
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Su
RCB
Ascendant
Ju
Mo
RCB
Score
RCB
Coach &
Captain
CSK
Coach &
Captain
CSK
Score
CSK
Ascendant
Asc-21 55' 57"
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Sun-07 06' 02"
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CSK
Penalties
9
CSK
Coach &10
Captain
RCB
Score
CSK
Game
RCB
Game
Mon-01o 53' 58"
Mar-C-13o 17' 24"
CSK
Penalties
7
CSK
Ascendant
11
8
12
1
RCB
Penalties
CSK
Score
RCB
Game
Ra
6 RCB
Game
CSK
Penalties
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Ra
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5
7
5
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CSK
Score
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CSK
Fans &
Odds
CSK
Coach &
Captain
RCB
4 Coach &
Captain
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Ascendant
RCB
Fans & Odds
Mer-R-18o 36' 30"
Jup-21o 19' 28"
RCB
Coach &
Captain
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Fans &
4
Odds
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Sa 8
Ascendant
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Odds
CSK
Fans & Odds
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Fans &
Odds
Ven-21 42' 42"
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Sat-R-07 36' 03"
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10
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Su Ascendant
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Score
RCB
Penalties
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Game
Rah-R-14 26' 40"
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Ket-R-14 26' 40"
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Game Analysis
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) won the toss and become the native team with its Scorpio ascendant. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) is the rival team with Taurus as
the ascendant. CSK chose to field.
Based on the game analysis, CSK’s Fans & Odds occupies the 2nd house (Sagittarius), Coach & Captain the 3rd house (Capricorn), Game is seen from the 5th house
(Pisces), Score from the 10th house (Leo) and Penalties from the 12th house (Libra).
RCB’s ascendant rises in Taurus. Its Fans & Odds occupies the 2nd house (Gemini),
Coach & Captain the 3rd house (Cancer), Game occupies the 5th house (Virgo),
its Score is seen from the 10th house (Aquarius) and Penalties occupies the 12th
house (Aries).
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Let us analyse the ascendant, ascendant lord and the house of Score. CSK’s Scorpio
ascendant has Saturn posited within indicating obstacles to their game. But ascendant lord Mars aspecting the ascendant lends strength and speed to their play.
Further, Sun and Mercury aspects bring dynamism, courage and intelligence. With
the Sun-Mars aspects on Saturn, a certain amount of conflict is to be expected too.
Jupiter’s role becomes important at this juncture. Jupiter stands exalted. In addition, it’s conjunction with Moon lends it greater strength. As such, this is one of the
strongest positions that Jupiter can occupy. From this position of strength, Jupiter
casts its 5th aspect on CSK’s ascendant, strengthening the team and minimising the
result of the Saturn-Sun, Mars conflict.
RCB’s ascendant with Sun, Mars and Mercury posited within help this team too in
playing a game of courage and intelligence although it will be tinged with undue
aggression due to the presence of the two malefics. Further, with Saturn placing
intermittent obstacles, their ability to overcome these at each stage and picking up
their pace is limited. Further, the Saturn-Sun, Mars mutual aspects pull the team in
opposing directions and cohesiveness can be missing from their game. Hence, CSK
leads in the matter of the ascendant.
CSK’s ascendant lord Mars is posited in the 7th house in conjunction with Sun and
Mercury. Although Saturn’s direct aspect brings conflicts, the team is in a position to play with speed, intelligence and a pragmatic approach. RCB’s ascendant
lord Venus occupies the 2nd house and is in exchange of houses with house lord
Mercury. This brings gains to the team. In particular, it elevates fans’ emotions and
raises the odds in favour of the team. Hence, RCB leads in this parameter.
CSK’s Score house is under Saturn’s aspect, but Saturn is weakened by virtue of its
Scorpio-occupancy and being under Sun, Mars aspects. Hence, Saturn’s ability to
place obstacles and slow the score becomes limited. The Score house also comes
under the 4th aspect from Mars, leading to some hasty decisions which lead to a
dip in their game from time to time. Score lord Sun’s placement in the 7th house in
conjunction with Mars and Mercury places it in a position of strength. RCB’s Score
house is unaspected, but score lord Saturn is weakened as we have seen by its position and aspects on the planet. Hence, CSK leads in this parameter.
CSK’s Game house is under the 9th aspect of house lord Jupiter. As we have seen,
Jupiter is in a particularly strong position, allowing the team to play a resourceful and intelligent game and brings them gains. RCB’s Game house is unaspected.
Game lord Mercury’s conjunction with Mars and Sun as well as its exchange of
houses with ascendant lord Venus brings strength to the house and allows RCB to
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play a tactical game, but Saturn’s direct aspect cannot be ignored. It adds to the
dissonance and does not allow Mercury to perform to its full capability. As such,
CSK leads in this parameter.
CSK’s Coach & Captain is under house lord Saturn’s aspect which is to their advantage although they must overcome intermittent obstacles. The bigger element
in their favour is Jupiter’s direct aspect, allowing them to strategise with wisdom
and foresight and to overcome Saturn’s obstacles. Further, Jupiter being the 2nd
lord, enables them to communicate well and lets the team function as a cohesive
unit. RCB’s house of Coach & Captain is occupied by exalted Jupiter in conjunction
with house lord Moon, giving them a strong advantage in the matter of Coach &
Captain. They will play a courageous and insightful game and give strength to their
fans’ emotions.
Analysing the Game and Coach & Captain together, we find that although both
carry strong houses of Coach & Captain with RCB taking the lead, only CSK is able
to translate this strength fully through a strong Game house.
Mars’ 8th aspect on CSK’s house of Fans & Odds affects the fans’ emotions, giving
rise to sudden highs and lows. House lord Jupiter occupying the 9th house comes
to the rescue, giving strength and stability to fans’ emotions and a sound basis for
turning the odds in CSK’s favour. In case of RCB’s house of Fans & Odds, ascendant lord Venus is posited within, strengthening the house. Further, its exchange
of houses with house lord Mercury enables it to enhance the team’s gains and raise
the odds in the team’s favour. Fans’ emotions are roused. However, caught in the
Mars-Sun-Saturn conflict, house lord Mercury is not in a position to give its full
strength towards ensuring smooth communication within the team.
CSK’s house of Penalties remains unaspected and with house lord Venus posited
in the 8th house, the team will give away penalties. RCB’s house too remains unaspected and with house lord Mars caught in Saturn’s aspect, this team too will
give away penalties. Of the two, CSK takes a marginal lead in this parameter.
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Chennai Super Kings Cricket Limited (Chennai Super Kings)
Date: 19 December, 2014 | Time: 12:00:00 | Day: Friday | Place: Chennai
Royal Challengers Sports Private Ltd (Royal Challengers Bangalore)
Date: 11 March, 2008 | Time: 12:00:00 | Day: Tuesday | Place: Bengaluru
Transposing Moon and ascendant of the franchisee charts on to the transit game
chart, we find that Chennai Super Kings Cricket Limited, owners of CSK, have their
Moon posited in Libra. We find that it occupies the 12th house from CSK’s ascendant in the transit game chart, leading to losses and lowering fans’ emotions. Royal
Challengers Sports Private Limited, owners of RCB, have their Moon posited in Ar-
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ies, which too is in RCB’s 12th house. In addition, transit Saturn posited in the 8th
house from the franchisee’s Moon lowers the odds and brings about many ups and
downs in fans’ emotions.
CSK’s owner’s ascendant is in Pisces with transit house lord Jupiter in a particularly
strong position. It is exalted and is in conjunction with Moon. Further Jupiter aspects Pisces, lending great foundational strength to CSK. RCB’s owner’s ascendant
is in Taurus which is the same as their transit ascendant. As such, it is caught in the
Mars-Sun-Saturn conflict, limiting its strength. Hence, CSK leads in this parameter.
Planetary Influence
Let us now analyse the captain’s jersey numbers and the teams’ jersey colours with
respect to the date and the day of the match.
Jersey Numbers
CSK’s captain MS Dhoni wears the jersey number 7 which is ruled by the South
Node. The South Node acts in a manner similar to Mars and hence is conducive to
outdoor games. RCB’s captain Virat Kohli’s jersey number is 18 which equates to
Mars-ruled 9. Hence, in the matter of the captain’s jersey number, both teams are
on equal footing.
The match date was 22 which equates to the North Node’s 4. It views Mars as an
enemy and the South Node as a friend. Hence, CSK leads in this parameter.
Day of Week
The match day was a Friday which is ruled by Venus. Venus is neutral to Mars and
is friendly to the South Node. Hence, RCB leads in this parameter.
Jersey Colour
CSK’s jersey was in Venus’ yellow. RCB’s jersey was in the Mars’ red with the sleeves
in Saturn’s blue, bringing a certain amount of conflict. Hence, CSK leads in this parameter. The day of the week being ruled by Jupiter, RCB takes the lead.
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Astrological Summary Table
Parameters
CSK
RCB
Remarks
Ascendant
2
1
CSK: Occupied by Saturn under SunMars-Mercury-Jupiter aspects
RCB: Occupied by Sun, Mars, Mercury under Saturn’s aspect
Ascendant Lord
1
2
CSK: Mars in 7th house conjunct Sun,
Mercury under Saturn’s aspect
RCB: Venus in 2nd house, exchange of houses with Mercury
1
CSK: Saturn, Mars aspects, Score lord Sun conjunct
Mars, Mercury under Saturn’s aspect
RCB: Unaspected, Score lord Saturn in
Scorpio under Sun-Mars’ aspects
3
CSK: Game: House lord Jupiter’s aspect, exalted
house lord Jupiter conjunct Moon
Coach & Captain: Saturn aspecting own
house, Jupiter-Moon aspects
RCB: Game: Unaspected, house lord Mercury
conjunct Mars and Sun under Saturn’s aspect,
exchanges houses with ascendant lord Venus
Coach & Captain: Exalted Jupiter conjunct house lord Moon
Game Analysis
Score
Game, Coach & Captain
2
4
Fans & Odds
3
2
CSK: Mars’ aspect, exalted house
lord Jupiter conjunct Moon
RCB: Occupied by ascendant lord Venus,
exchange of houses with house lord Mercury,
house lord Mercury conjunct Mars, Sun
Penalties
1
0
CSK: Unaspected, house lord Venus in 8th house
RCB: Unaspected, house lord Mars under Saturn’s aspect
Moon
0
0
CSK: 12th house
RCB: 12th house, 8th house Saturn in transit
Ascendant
3
2
CSK: House lord Jupiter’s aspect,
exalted Jupiter conjunct Moon
RCB: Occupied by Mars, Sun, Mercury under Saturn’s aspect
Jersey Numbers
2
1
CSK: 7 jersey number; Friendly to the date’s 4
RCB: 18 jersey number; Enemy to the date’s 4
Day of the Week
1
2
CSK: Venus – neutral to Mars
RCB: Venus – friendly to South Node
Jersey Colour
1
2
CSK: Yellow (Venus); Jupiter rules the day
RCB: Red (Mars) with Blue (Saturn); Jupiter rules the day
Total
19
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Planetary Influence
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How the Match was Played
CSK won the match by 3 wickets with one ball remaining. On the slow wicket, CSK
chose to field which worked in their favour. Ashish Nehra dismissed Virat Kohli
in the fifth over with Kohli having made a bare 12 runs. Nehra had De Villiers out
within the same over and RCB were 25 for the loss of two wickets. After 13 overs,
when RCB were 67 for 3, Chris Gayle struck two sixes off Suresh Raina but fell to the
next ball from him. The last three wickets fell in quick succession in the final two
overs. It seemed that RCB never found a steady pace except for Sarfaraz Khan’s 31
off 21 balls which took them to 139 for the loss of 8 wickets.
CSK’s Dwayne Smith was not in good form and he was out in the fourth over after
making 17 runs. RCB’s poor run continued as they dropped two catches within six
overs. Yuzvendra Chahal came to RCB’s rescue when he took out Faf du Plessis and
Raina’s wickets. However, with Michael Hussey making 46 runs off 56 balls before
he fell to Wiese, CSK remained in control. Playing in his home town Ranchi, MS
Dhoni brought in 26 runs off 29 balls and the score was level. With Ashwin taking a
single off the final ball, CSK made it to the 2015 IPL finals.
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Conclusion
CSK maintained their momentum and remained in control of the match while RCB
struggled to find their pace. Exalted Jupiter’s influence was evident in CSK’s game,
allowing them to play with foresight and bringing great gains. As the 2nd and 5th
lord posited in the 9th house in exaltation and in conjunction with Moon, Jupiter
was in an extremely powerful position. Aspecting three key houses, the ascendant,
the house of Coach & Captain and the Game house, it allowed the team to play a
consistently strong game.
RCB on the other hand was marred by the Mars-Sun-Saturn conflict and with little
help coming from the franchise owner’s Moon and ascendant. 8th house Saturn
from the franchisee’s Moon indicated defeat and disappointment, accentuated by
Mars’ aspect on the 8th house from the franchisee ascendant as well as the transit ascendant, and the team struggled to maintain their usual pace in the game.
Hence, this qualifier is a match that displayed the strength of Jupiter and won the
game for CSK. With an astrological score of 19:16, CSK won over RCB.
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7. 2015
Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders
Toss Win: Kolkata Knight Riders
The match was scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM Indian Standard Time, hence I have
taken the toss time as 7:30 PM.
Chart 21
Date: 14 May, 2015 | Time: 19:30:00 | Day: Thursday | Place: Mumbai
Ke
Mo
KKR
Game
Su
MI
Penalties
Me
Ma
MI
Ascendant
Ve
MI
Fans &
Odds
Ju
KKR
Coach &
Captain
KKR
Ascendant
Ra
Asc-05o 43' 13"
Sun-29o 23' 31"
KKR
Penalties
MI
Score
MI
Game
Mon-11o 12' 23"
Mar-C-07o 40' 25"
1
MI
6 Game
11
8
KKR
Score
5
MI
Ascendant
Ra
6
5
MI
Coach &
Captain
MI
Ju
Fans &
4
Odds
Ve
3
MeMI
2 Ma
Ascendant
KKR
Sa 8
Ascendant
Ju
MI
4 Coach &
3
Captain
Ve
MI
Fans & Odds
Mer-18 15' 11"
o
Jup-20 25' 58"
o
KKR
Penalties
7
2
Su
MI
Penalties
KKR
Score
MI
Game
Ra
Sa
Me
Ma
KKR
12
Game
7
KKR
Ascendant
Ke
Mo
KKR
Score
Sa
KKR
Fans &
Odds
KKR
9
Coach &10
Captain
MI
Coach &
Captain
MI
Score
KKR
Penalties
KKR
Fans & Odds
9
KKR
Fans &
Odds
KKR
Coach &
Captain
Ven-13o 10' 52"
Sat-R-08o 11' 39"
10
1
11
MI
Score
12
Su
Ke
Mo
MI
Penalties
KKR
Game
Rah-R-15o 11' 21"
Ket-R-15o 11' 21"
Game Analysis
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) had won the toss and becomes the native team, occupying the Scorpio ascendant. Mumbai Indians (MI) is the rival team, occupying the
Taurus ascendant. Having won the toss, KKR chose to bowl.
Based on the game analysis, KKR’s Fans & Odds occupies the 2nd house (Sagittarius), Coach & Captain the 3rd house (Capricorn), Game can be seen from the 5th
house (Pisces), Score from the 10th house (Leo) and Penalties from the 12th house
(Libra).
With respect to MI, reading from its Taurus ascendant, Fans & Odds occupies the
2nd house (Gemini). MI’s Coach & Captain occupies the 3rd house (Cancer), its
Game occupies the 5th house (Virgo), Score is seen from the 10th house (Aquarius)
and Penalties occupies the 12th house (Aries).
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Let us take a look at the ascendants, ascendant lords and the house of Score. KKR’s
Scorpio ascendant has Saturn posited within, slowing their game and weakening
their chances. Further, although Mars is the ascendant lord, its aspect on Saturn
keeps the ascendant in conflict and hence, in a weakened state. Jupiter’s 5th aspect brings them some respite though. MI’s Taurus ascendant has Mars and Mercury posited within. Mars, the lord of outdoor games, being neutral to ascendant
lord Venus, is in a position of strength. Further, its conjunction with Mercury brings
intelligence and quick responses to MI’s game. At the same time, Saturn’s direct
aspect brings obstacles and conflicts too.
KKR’s ascendant lord Mars occupies the 7th house and Saturn’s aspect weakens
its power. MI’s ascendant lord Venus on the other hand, occupies the 2nd house,
indicating ambition, forethought and gains. The exchange of houses with 2nd lord
Mercury is a strong combination, leading to meticulous planning and sharp thinking. In case of KKR, it is as the 7th and 8th lords that they exchange houses, proving
detrimental to the team. Hence, when we look at the ascendant and ascendant
lord, MI fares better than KKR.
Analysing the house of Score, we find Saturn casting its 10th aspect and Mars casting its 4th aspect on KKR’s Score house, resulting in conflict and a pull in different
directions, weakening the house. Further, house lord Sun although exalted, is posited in KKR’s 6th house and is not in a position to bring gains. MI’s Score house, on
the other hand, is unaspected with the house lord Saturn posited in the 7th house,
albeit in Scorpio under Mars’ aspect. This is a stronger position than that of KKR’s.
Hence, MI fares better in this parameter.
KKR has 9th lord Moon posited within the Game house, giving them clarity of
thought. It is under Jupiter’s 9th aspect, strengthening them further. MI’s Game is
aspected by 3rd lord Moon which allows them to play a courageous game. Given
these positions and aspects, KKR fares relatively better.
KKR’s Coach & Captain is under house lord Saturn’s aspect, bringing them resilience. At the same time, Saturn applies the brakes on their momentum and risktaking ability. It also gives an indication that communication with the team may
suffer. But, Jupiter comes to the rescue with its direct aspect. MI’s Coach & Captain
on the other hand has exalted Jupiter posited within, allowing them to take strategic and tactical decisions with a balance of courage and forethought. Further, they
will communicate effectively with the team.
When we view the houses of Game and Coach & Captain together, we find that the
decisions taken by MI and conveyed to the team are translated into a courageous
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game. KKR remains on a backfoot due to the combined effects of lower risk-taking
ability and turmoil in the team’s thinking.
In the matter of Fans & Odds, KKR is under Mars’ 8th aspect, lowering the spirit of
fans and affecting the odds negatively. In case of MI, ascendant lord Venus is posited within the house, lending strength to the team’s fans and enhancing the odds
in their favour.
KKR’s Penalties is aspected by Sun while MI’s Penalties has exalted Sun posited
within. Hence, in the matter of Penalties, MI fares better.
Knight Riders Sports Private Ltd (Kolkata Knight Riders)
Date: 27 February, 2008 | Time: 12:00:00 | Day: Wednesday | Place: Mumbai
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Indiawin Sports Pvt. Ltd (Mumbai Indians)
Date: 28 Nov, 2007 | Time: 12:00:00 | Day: Wednesday | Place: Mumbai
We take the Moon and the ascendant of each owner’s chart and transpose these
on the transit game chart. Kolkata Knight Riders is owned by Knight Riders Sports
Private Ltd. In the chart of their incorporation date, Moon occupies Libra and the
ascendant is in Taurus. Mumbai Indians is owned by Indiawin Sports Pvt. Ltd. In the
chart of their incorporation date, Moon occupies Cancer and the ascendant rises
in Capricorn.
Transposing Knight Riders Sports’ Moon onto the transit game chart, we find that
Moon occupies the 12th house in Libra, leading to ups and downs in KKR’s temperament and in fans’ expectations. This turmoil is accentuated by Sun’s aspect. When
we transpose the Moon of Indiawin Sports which owns MI, onto the game chart,
we find that Moon occupies its own house. Considering that in the transit chart,
Jupiter occupies Cancer and hence is in exalted state, the team derives immense
strength from this position. Since Moon is the significator of fans and emotions,
fans are upbeat and the odds are strengthened too. Hence, in this parameter, MI
fares better.
Now, we transpose Knight Riders Sports’ Taurus ascendant onto the game chart.
Although Mars occupies the ascendant in conjunction with Mercury, Saturn’s aspect weakens their ability to play an intelligent and aggressive game. Ascendant
lord Venus occupying the 2nd house corrects the situation to some extent, bringing gains through good execution.
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Indiawin Sports with its Capricorn ascendant is under Jupiter’s direct aspect, giving
them immense strength. Although ascendant lord Saturn, occupying Scorpio and
being under Mars aspect is in a weakened state, its 3rd aspect on the ascendant
protects MI and helps them overcome the obstacles in their path. Hence, in the
matter of the franchisee’s ascendant, MI stays in the lead.
Planetary Influence
We now analyse the captains’ jersey numbers and the teams’ jersey colours for
their strengths both by themselves and with respect to the date and day of the
match.
Jersey Numbers
KKR’s captain Gautam Gambhir wears the jersey number 23 which equates to 5
and is represented by Mercury. Mercury brings intelligence to the strategy and
tactics. Rohit Sharma wears the jersey number 45 which adds to 9 and is represented by Mars. Mars, being the driver of courage and aggression stands stronger
than Mercury.
The date of the match was 14 which adds to 5. Hence, Mercury is stronger than
Mars. Taking the two elements into consideration, we find that the two teams are
balanced in this respect.
Day of Week
The match was played on a Thursday which is represented by Jupiter. Jupiter views
MI’s Mars as a friend and KKR’s Mercury as enemy. Hence, MI leads in this parameter.
Jersey Colour
KKR team is in purple jerseys. Purple is a mix of red and blue, the colours of Mars
and Saturn, which is a conflicting combination. MI, with their blue jersey, wears the
colour of Saturn. Although Saturn is not conducive to sports, MI fares better than
KKR due to KKR’s conflicting mix of shades.
Jupiter which represents the day of the week is friendly to Mars and neutral to Saturn. Hence, the teams are balanced when viewed along with the day of the week.
(Astrological Summary Table Continued...)
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Astrological Summary Table
Parameters
KKR
MI
Remarks
Ascendant
1
2
KKR: Saturn in ascendant under Mars-Jupiter aspects
MI: Mars, Mercury in ascendant under Saturn’s aspect
Ascendant Lord
2
0
KKR: Ascendant lord Mars under Saturn’s
aspect, 7th and 8th lords exchange houses
MI: Ascendant lord in 2nd house,
exchanges houses with 2nd lord
Score
0
1
KKR: Saturn’s 10th aspect, Mars’ 4th
aspect, Score lord Sun in 6th house
MI: Unaspected, Score lord Saturn in 7th house
Game Analysis
Game, Coach & Captain
2
3
KKR: Game: Occupied by Moon
Coach & Captain: Saturn-Jupiter aspects
MI: Game: Moon’s aspect
Coach & Captain: Occupied by exalted Jupiter
Fans & Odds
0
1
KKR: Mars’ aspect
MI: Occupied by Venus
Penalties
0
1
KKR: Sun’s aspect
MI: Occupied by exalted Sun
0
2
KKR: Moon in 12th house under Sun’s aspect
MI: Moon in Cancer with transit Jupiter
2
KKR: Taurus ascendant with Mars and
Mercury under Saturn’s aspect
MI: Capricorn ascendant under Jupiter and
ascendant lord Saturn’s aspects
Franchisee Charts
Moon
Ascendant
1
Planetary Influence
Jersey Numbers
2
2
KKR: 5 jersey number
Same as match date
MI: 9 jersey number
Views Mercury as enemy
Day of Week
0
1
KKR: Jupiter views Mercury as enemy
MI: Jupiter friendly to Mars
KKR: Purple (Red+Blue) – Mars and Saturn
Jupiter friendly to Mars, neutral to Saturn
MI: Blue of Saturn
Jupiter neutral to Saturn
Jersey Colour
1
2
Total
9
17
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How the Match was Played
KKR, known for their chasing strength, chose to bowl first, but could not leverage
their strength and MI beat KKR by 5 runs. MI didn’t get off to a great start with
Shakib Al Hasan taking an early wicket. The team lost three wickets in consecutive
overs before they stabilised. Captain Rohit Sharma kept taking singles and doubles
with boundaries in the ninth over.
But, most of MI’s strength came from the unbroken 92-run partnership between
Pollard and Hardik Pandya with Pandya making 61 off 31 balls. When it was time
for the last five overs, the pair accelerated the score, making 72 runs in these overs,
taking MI’s core to 171 for the loss of four wickets.
KKR began their chase well with plenty of boundaries. The opening pair, Robin
Uthappa and Gautam Gambhir added 45 runs in 5.3 overs. But, wickets fell in
steady succession with all MI bowlers, except Hardik Pandya, taking a wicket each.
At the start of the last five overs, KKR needed 50 runs to win, but Yusuf Pathan narrowed the chase to 12 runs off the final over. But, at this crucial juncture, he fell to
Pollard’s bowling. Umesh Yadav struck a four, but with Chawla failing to connect
with the ball, they lost by 5 runs, making 166 runs for the loss of seven wickets.
With this win, MI moved into the top four.
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Conclusion
Although the planets to watch are Mars, Saturn and Jupiter in general, it is also
the play of Venus and Mercury that gave additional strength to the MI team. The
conflict between Mars and Saturn was evident when we view KKR’s game from this
perspective. With ascendant lord Mars aspecting the Scorpio ascendant, KKR got
off to a quick start both in their batting and bowling. But, they couldn’t capitalize
on the quick start in the middle segment of the game and then they slipped in the
last overs. This can be attributed to Saturn’s presence in the ascendant. Although
KKR had Jupiter aspecting three key houses, the ascendant, Coach & Captain as
well as their Game, the mutual aspects of Saturn and Mars proved too high to
overcome with Saturn occupying an enemy house.
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When it came to bowling too, KKR took three quick wickets. After that, it seemed
that they couldn’t budge the steady strength of the MI batsmen. It was the same
story when they came on field to bat. They were off to a quick 45 runs in 5.3 overs,
but two wickets fell in quick succession. Although Yousuf Pathan came in fourth
to steady the pace and take them within sniffing distance of a win, the loss of his
wicket left the team stranded.
MI, on the other hand, had Mars occupying the ascendant in conjunction with
Mercury. If there are planets that are conducive to games and sports, it is these
two, offering a perfect combination. The only deterrent was Saturn’s aspect on
the ascendant, but then Saturn itself was weakened. With MI’s ascendant lord Venus in a strong position and with the formation of a strong combination through
the mutual exchange of houses between the ascendant lord and the 2nd lord, the
team stood to gain.
This match is the story of the strength of three planets – Mars, Venus, Mercury –
along with the benefic presence of exalted Jupiter in a crucial house, overcoming
Jupiter’s multiple aspects on the opposing team’s three key houses. It is also the
story of Saturn vs Mars and who gains the upper hand in this particular context.
With that, MI won the match with an astrological score of 17:9.
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