2022 NCAA FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

[SteveS]

After many sucessful years implementing Jim’s 50 Super Bowl teachings with Sidereal Mundane Astrology, I don’t see any low risks/good return winning bets with the betting odds for the 4 favorite teams to win College Football National Championship. Championship game: Jan 9 2023, app end of game 11:00 PM CST. Here are the betting odds for the 4 favorite teams I have analyzed:

Alabama + 200
Ohio State + 350
Georgia + 475
Clemson + 800

USC + 1400. The rest of the field + 2500 or greater. I don’t know what this means except maybe for the first time in many years a long shot makes it to the championship game vs maybe Alabama, or I have overlooked an important factor in the stack of charts.

[Jim Eshelman]

Jan 9 2023... 11:00 PM CST...

Alabama + 200
Ohio State + 350
Georgia + 475
Clemson + 800

As you know, I don't like looking this far ahead since the process gradually narrows the field team by team. More than once have we picked a winning team with great charts - only to have them not make it to the game in question. Nonetheless, I'll look up all the teams' cities and take a quick look...

TUSCALOOSA has t Sun on Capsolar Nadir (unafflicted). This leans towards heroism and spotlight and is a minor indication of winning of nothing contradicts. Sun also transits CapQ IC (in fact, they have this much of the year because Sun moves about the same speed as the angle).

COLUMBUS has transiting Pluto on Capsolar IC (s Pluto there in the Capsolar originally). Transiting Sun on Nadir of CapQ. Pluto isn't good for an expected winner so, if they make it that far, I think they lose.

ATHENS. has Pluto most angular in the Caplunar and it's still on IC by transit. CapQ gets transiting Sun, so they start to look like Columbus. (They're nearly identical.) I'll give the same assessment.

CLEMSON also has Pluto most tightly angular in the Capsolar and still there by transit. Again, the CapQ pulls Sun. - Three of these teams are on the same angularity lines.

Conclusion for now: If it were ONLY these four teams to choose between, it's Tuscaloosa. The main consideration is that it doesn't have the concentrated Pluto of the other locations. Pluto flips the odds, and these are all high-ranked teams, so Pluto suggests (with what little we know now) that expectations will be flipped.

With all the Pluto running around for the year, my (way too little information to act like I might be right) guess is that a team will win that nobody yet expects.

[SteveS]

Going by memory, since the playoffs system began, more than 80 % of the time the championship winner was one of the 4 favorite teams by Vegas odds. Since 3 of the above favorite teams have Pluto angular, if forced to make a wager, I would have to go with Alabama to win with Tuscaloosa’s strong Sun symbolism. But, I don’t see much betting value for Tuscaloosa-- mainly because I see no safe hedge betting value to make a safe low risk wager. Since the playoff system began, this is the lowest favorite odds I have seen on the favored team (Alabama) at + 200. And, since the playoff system began, I see no Jupiter (winner) or Saturn (loser) symbolism with the stack of SMA charts for the above 4 favorite teams. Last year, we had clear Jupiter symbolism for Georgia (Athens) which won the championship, and clear Saturn symbolism for Tuscaloosa (Alabama) which lost the championship game. Last year Georgia was a + 650 to win the championship offering excellent hedge betting value for winning $, compared to this year Alabama at only + 200 to win the championship. Simply put: With the SMA charts and betting odds, there is no high % winning wager(s).

[Jim Eshelman]

Agreed.

[SteveS]

Thanks Jim, always nice to have you as the author of Sidereal Mundane Astrology (SMA) for 50 Super Bowls agreeing with me.

[SteveS]

The Oregon Ducks (Eugene) have a most interesting 2022 Cansolar for my pondering/speculative mind. I have been doing a-lot of work with ASC/MC lately, and I am going to test this Cansolar for curiosity sake, not a wagering enterprise unless….

Note the tight Uranus/Node on this Cansolar’s MC. This will offer me a good test to see if this angular Uranus-Node will manifest itself strongly for fan (Node) excitement (Uranus). If so, at the very least, the Oregon Ducks will have to unexpectedly (Uranus) win the Pac-10 conference. Vegas is not giving the Duck’s much of a chance with their odds, Saturn is angular in this chart but kinda in a dormant manner the way we analyze Sidereal Mundane Astrology (SMA) charts.

But, here is what peaks my interest: This Cansolar produces an ASC/MC = Jupiter, indirect midpoint, and no other Pac-10 teams has this A/M = Jup. As I said, before this Cansolar can further arouse my attention from a SMA standpoint---Oregon must at least win the Pac-10. Vegas has Oregon a + 10,000 to win the NCAA Championship. This compares to USC favored to win the Pac 10, as a + 1400 to win the National Championship. Anyway, something of interest for my mind to monitor during this season.

Eugene, Oregon 2022 Cansolar:
https://ibb.co/NK4QYq4

[SteveS]

Oregon (Eugene) plays Georgia in Athens (the defending national champion) Sat 9/3/2002 app end of game 6:00 PM CST. Georgia is a 17.5 favorite to win the game. I have placed a 50 $ wager on Oregon + 17.5 based on comparing the CanQs for both of these cities. Without any considerations for these two CanQs, I have a 50% chance to win this bet. Considering the two CanQs I have maybe a 70 % chance of winning this wager. I am kinda hoping by book puts out a Money Line on this game. Ceaser Palace in Vegas HAS put out a Money Line OF +600 for Oregon to win this game. If my book puts out the same ML, I will make somekind of small low rish ML wager on Oregon to win this game for high rewards. College football season is almost here---I will be in my fun/party/recreational charged environment for a few months. Its been a long wait!

[SteveS]

I crashed & burned on my 50 $ wager with Oregon + 17.5. Georgia won in a total beat down 49-3. I will try and even my situation with another 50 $ wager on Buffalo -2.5 this Thursday night with Jim picking the LA Rams to lose this game vs Buffalo. If I win this bet, I will place a low risk/high return wager on a couple of teams this coming Sunday.

[Jim Eshelman]

I will try and even my situation with another 50 $ wager on Buffalo -2.5 this Thursday night with Jim picking the LA Rams to lose this game vs Buffalo.

As a reminder to anyone else reading this (though I'm sure Steve already knows), in making that prediction I said (something like) I had no particular confidence in it. These techniques have nothing directly to do with the teams and everything to do with mass mind. They work for the Super Bowl and (most places) major playoffs because those games are usually the big story of the week, the biggest thing affecting mass mind.

LA isn't a pro football town in spirit and this is a minor game. If you phrase the question as, "Will this game be one the most important events for LA of the week?" there answer is a clear, "Are you f'ing kidding? Most of LA won't even notice it especially because it will be the end of the second straight week of 100° weather."

So predicting this game's outcome (because I was asked) might well have been just a mechanical exercise to show how to apply the technique.

[Jim Eshelman]

I crashed & burned on my 50 $ wager with Oregon + 17.5.

I'm sorry you lost . I'm pretty sure this was because of relying on (a best) an unproven astrological detail that (at worst) is contrary to all confirmed research on SMA. The A/M midpoint is going to keep leading you astray, Steve.

[SteveS]

I hear you Jim, but if Buffalo covers the line vs LA, I have one final test for the weekend.

[mikestar13]

Indeed, I've begun questioning the validity of midpoints involving angles other than the angle = planet1/planet2 form, which is well established in mundane astrology. Like natal aspects, midpoints strike me as a primarily planetary thing and may indeed be considered a subspecies of aspect. So I take for example Ju=Mc/As with the same bags of salt I would Ju sextile As.

[SteveS]

The real wagering test for my current SLR with ASC/MC = Me = Jup will come this weekend with a possible high odd payout with a low risk bet.

[SteveS]

Jim, when you have time, your SMA analysis for Clemson, South Carolina vs Syracuse, NY; Oct 22, app end of game 4:00 PM EDT.

[Jim Eshelman]

Jim, when you have time, your SMA analysis for Clemson, South Carolina vs Syracuse, NY; Oct 22, app end of game 4:00 PM EDT.

Syracuse, NY
Year (Capsolar): No conclusion. (Prone to reversing the odds.)
Quarter (Libsolar): No conclusion. (Venus is angular and highlighted, though.)
Quotidian (CapQ): s Saturn WP (barely): Loss-leaning
Transits (to Capsolar): t Venus barely in separating orb of s Asc

Clemson, SC
Year (Capsolar): Sun & Pluto EXTREMELY angular (odds-reversal likely)
Quarter (Libsolar): Sun & Venus EXTREMELY angular, esp. Venus (but not decisive)
Quotidian (CapQ): s Saturn Dsc (barely): Loss-leaning
Transits (to Capsolar): Pluto EXTREMELY strong, t Sun-Venus on s EP-a.

Conclusions
Year: Odds-reversal expected.
Quarter: Both look happy but Clemson looks REALLY happy.
Quotidian: Two barely-angular Saturns cancel each other.
Transits: Both look happy but Clemson looks REALLY happy. Also, the Pluto is REALLY strong.

FINAL CONCLUSION
I take it into consideration that this is not a bowl game, playoff, or another game of unusual importance. The main difference is that I allow Venus to affect my decision more. Sun is a weak win-indicator ("hero" archetype), Venus shows a happy town, and Pluto shows that odds are likely reversed. (Has that been happening with most East Coast teams this year? They've all had strong Pluto in the Capsolar.)

Who is expected to win? If the odds favor Syracuse, then it's easy: Clemson wins. Little question of that. - But if the odds favor Clemson, it's a hard call, since overthrowing expectations is a big part of the story. In that case, I'd say too close to call but, personally, I think the people living in South Carolina are MUCH happier and proud of their heroes than the people in upstate NY. An example of the story in that case (made up story): Syracuse is ahead and playing really well during most of the game; then, in the 4th, Clemson eeks out a win.

[SteveS]

OK Jim, let me give you a summary for the psychology for the fans in these two cities.

This is a huge college game Jim for the fans of the two colleges, but much more so for the Syracuse fans. This game has huge ACC possible championship importance, both are undefeated in all of their games this year. Syracuse has reversed the odds for most of the year by being undefeated, totally unexpected by the so-called experts and their fans. Clemson has been expected to win all of their games by their fans and the sporting world. Clemson is a 14 point favorite and their fans expect an easy win. Syracuse fans are not really expecting their team to win this game but are most excited by just being in this ACC championship possibility, they are definitely in party mode. If they happen to win this game they will go party crazy.

Now call this game with your SMA insight Jim, and it’s no big deal if you are wrong since it is still just a regular season game.

[Jim Eshelman]

OK Jim, let me give you a summary for the psychology for the fans in these two cities.

This is a huge college game Jim for the fans of the two colleges, but much more so for the Syracuse fans. This game has huge ACC possible championship importance, both are undefeated in all of their games this year. Syracuse has reversed the odds for most of the year by being undefeated, totally unexpected by the so-called experts and their fans. Clemson has been expected to win all of their games by their fans and the sporting world. Clemson is a 14 point favorite and their fans expect an easy win. Syracuse fans are not really expecting their team to win this game but are most excited by just being in this ACC championship possibility, they are definitely in party mode. If they happen to win this game they will go party crazy.

Now call this game with your SMA insight Jim, and it’s no big deal if you are wrong since it is still just a regular season game.

OK, Clemson should win. I do think, though, that something will increase the drama of the game - it won't just be the big team rolling over the top of the smaller team. It will be more like the war in Ukraine where the great big bear expects to go in and win fast in short order but the little guy makes the world go, "Whoa! Look at that!" and holds out surprisingly well. - But I expected the outcome to be different from what I hope the outcome in Ukraine will be, i.e., Clemson wins after being shown a thing or two in the first part of the game.

[SteveS]

Jim wrote:

OK, Clemson should win. I do think, though, that something will increase the drama of the game - it won't just be the big team rolling over the top of the smaller team. It will be more like the war in Ukraine where the great big bear expects to go in and win fast in short order but the little guy makes the world go, "Whoa! Look at that!" and holds out surprisingly well. - But I expected the outcome to be different from what I hope the outcome in Ukraine will be, i.e., Clemson wins after being shown a thing or two in the first part of the game.

Before I asked for your analysis Jim, I bet half my winnings for the year 60 $ on Syracuse + 14, because I see this as one of those great value bets since I am getting so many points on Syracuse. I have some splitting the hair questions later for your take and my continued learning.

BTW, last Sat was another huge college game with two undefeated teams; Tuscaloosa, Al vs Knoxville TN. (Oct 15, app end of game 6:30 PM CST) Although I saw no clear winning (Jupiter) or losing (Saturn) symbolism, I did see much more exciting symbolism for Knoxville than Tuscaloosa. But most important I saw lots of t Sun on angles in Knozville with hero type possible win with Knoxville. Knoxville fans won in a most hero type manner. Bama missed a fieldgoal in with 15 seconds to go in the game, and then in 15 seconds Tenn with two plays got into field goal range and made it for a huge win 52-49. Bama was a 9 point favorite. Do you basically agree that t Sun angular in Knoxville was the main symbolism for this big upset by Tenn over Bama?

[Jim Eshelman]

Do you basically agree that t Sun angular in Knoxville was the main symbolism for this big upset by Tenn over Bama?

I haven't looked at the charts but - going on what you told me (no Jupiter, no Saturn) - yes, I would.

I see angular Sun as a minor win indicator for the reasons you just discussed (but sometimes the strongest indicator available). If Sun is afflicted, I wouldn't: E.g., Sun could be in orb of an angle and aspected by Saturn (but Saturn not in orb of the angle) - I'd expected defeated hero. Different with Mars, almost a benefic, since (1) Mars angular isn't a lose-indicator and (2) Sun-Mars in athletics is a fine aspect and probably has a bit of "conquering hero" in it (though we should probably reserve that phrase for Sun-Mars-Jupiter). Sun angular aspecting Neptune... harder call, probably weight it against the team unless something else disagreed. (I don't see it incompatible with winning: It can be insane excitement. But if anything else is leaning me towards calling a loss, Sun-Neptune would tip more toward a loss.)

[SteveS]

Jim, I know you hold little interest for sports in general, but a great deal of interest for SMA. Below is a pic of the Tenn Fans rushing the field after the winning field goal with no time remaining. I want you to note there is a partile Mercury-Uranus 90 in the 2022 Capsolar. Note for Knoxville’s CapQ (Oct 15, 6:30 PM CDT) this Me-Ur was wired on Knoxville angles. No doubt in my mind this symbolized the greatest mental (Me) fan excitement (Ur) in Knoxville since they won the National Championship in the 90s. Also, probably symbolized sudden unexpected excitement in the hero fashion Tenn winning with no time left in the game. As this Capsolar Me-Ur 90 is rolling through a-lot of CapQ’s this keenly holds my interest for only important games for the regular season, and for the playoffs—but only when Saturn is absent for calling a loss.

https://www.wate.com/news/sec-fines-ten ... the-field/

[Jim Eshelman]

LOL, I see what you mean. The first thing to come to my mind is that Mercury-Uranus aspects are common for EXPLOSIONS (bombs, erupting volcanoes, etc.). My standard mundane interpretation for Mercury-Uranus aspects foreground includes, "Discovery, revelation... generally being startled, blown away, and taken by surprise. Often stirs a sense of emergency or alarm." Well, "emergency or alarm" isn't what we saw here, but it was pretty much the same state of mind!

[SteveS]

IMO, when we are doing only major sporting events we have to adapt certain aspects to fit fan reation. For sure when Tenn won this game with no time remaining it was like a "bomb" suddently went off It could be that all the hero Sun symbolism in Knoxville made this game be a very close game with Tenn winning in hero fashion. Nobody expected Tenn taking only 2 plays in the last 15 seconds to go 53 yards for the winning field goal. It was one of the most "hero" wins (top 5) I have seen in sports.

Lots more angular Me-Ur in CapQ this weekend. I will be closely monitoring these games to see if this Me-Ur partile 90 angular symbolizing very exciting games going down to the last minute of the game. If not, then the Tenn game was unique with its Me-Ur angular 90, only because of the hero Sun symbolism in the charts for Knoxville.

[Jim Eshelman]

I don't have aspects tabulated for the Super Bowl study, but - in case you want to run the charts or check the game histories - here are the years (the SB game numbers) that the Capsolar had Mercury and Uranus both foreground:

Winner: 9 (Pittsburgh), 27 (Dallas), 30 (Dallas), 46 (NY)
Loser: 27 (Buffalo), 33 (Atlanta), 35 (NY), 46 (Boston)

Notice that two of these games had both winners and losers with the two planets foreground. The other four games were evenly divided by winners and losers. Notice that I haven't checked for aspects, just for concurrent (Class 2 orb) angularity.

There are no occasions where the winner had both Mercury and Uranus angular for the day and only one where the loser had both Mercury and Uranus angular for the day (game 40).

[SteveS]

Thanks much Jim for the SB analysis for Me-Ur.

Jim wrote for Clemson-Syracuse:

Conclusions
Quotidian: Two barely-angular Saturns cancel each other.

I think I understand the canceling out effect, but I am a little confused here, help me out. I see Clemson, South Carolina CapQ Saturn 1,48 conjunct CapQ DSC, and Syracuse CapQ Saturn 3,23 conjunct Syracuse CapQ WP. I may be mistaken, but I thought you only allowed a max orb of 2 degrees for EP/WP axis? If true, would not this allow more potent Saturn effect for Clemson than Syracuse?

[Jim Eshelman]

...but I am a little confused here, help me out. I see Clemson, South Carolina CapQ Saturn 1,48 conjunct CapQ DSC, and Syracuse CapQ Saturn 3,23 conjunct Syracuse CapQ WP.

Going from memory, I think Syracuse was a square to MC. Did you check that?

Yes, just confirmed above: For Syracuse I wrote Saturn was on WP. I use EP/WP for the ecliptical contacts (same as square to MC), and use EP-a and WP-a for the RA contacts. Evidently Syracuse has Saturn within 2° of square MC.

[SteveS]

Yes, just confirmed above: For Syracuse I wrote Saturn was on WP. I use EP/WP for the ecliptical contacts (same as square to MC), and use EP-a and WP-a for the RA contacts.

Now I am clear on this issue, yes, the two Saturn's cancel themselves out. This means to me high % Clemson wins this game but in what fashion, only time knows for sure. I will try to remeber to post a game recap with score.

[SteveS]

Exactly as you scripted this game Jim using SMA! Syracuse was leading 21-10 when the 4th quarter started, but Clemson won 27-21. Here is how both cities (fans) having to deal with Saturn played out: Clemson had a total of 4 turnovers which allowed Syracuse to control this game for 3 quarters----but Syracuse lost the game as a huge heartbreaker for their fans after having what appeared to be a comfortable lead going into the 4th quarter.

[Jim Eshelman]

Exactly as you scripted this game Jim using SMA! Syracuse was leading 21-10 when the 4th quarter started, but Clemson won 27-21. Here is how both cities (fans) having to deal with Saturn played out: Clemson had a total of 4 turnovers which allowed Syracuse to control this game for 3 quarters----but Syracuse lost the game as a huge heartbreaker for their fans after having what appeared to be a comfortable lead going into the 4th quarter.

Sidereal astrology works

[SteveS]

Jim wrote:

Sidereal astrology works

Indeed it does Jim!!! I never will forget when a psychic told me back in 1989 I would make contact with the author of a book I just purchased (your ISR book), and he would teach me many important things about astrology that I could apply with my life style . Obviously, the most important for me and my life style is SMA.

[SteveS]

Jim, when you have time I would appreciate your SMA sight, thanks.

Betting odds to win championship:
Georgia (Athens) -135
Michigan (Ann Arbor) +280
Ohio State (Columbus) +400
TCU (Fort Worth, TX) +1800

Semifinals match-ups Dec 31 2022:
Michigan -9.5 vs TCU (app end of game 7:00 PM CST)
Georgia -6.5 vs Ohio State (app end of game 11:00 PM CST)

Finals: Jan 9th 2023 (app end of game 11:00 PM CST)

[Jim Eshelman]

ANN ARBOR, MI vs FORT WORTH, TX
December 31, 2022, 7 PM CST (Ann Arbor favored)

YEAR
Ann Arbor (Capsolar): Sun-Pluto angular.
Fort Worth (Capsolar): Venus.
Conclusion: With Ann Arbor favored, this looks like the best parties (of the year) are in Forth Worth.

QUARTER
Ann Arbor (Libsolar): Venus & Sun strongest. Sun-Venus-Pluto.
Fort Wort (Cansolar): Moon angular. Not strongly definitive but leaning toward loss.
Conclusion: This looks like the best parties of the quarter are in Ann Arbor.

DAY
Ann Arbor: CapQ Sun, Venus. Venus transit to Capsolar IC (Mercury to Nadir).
Fort Worth: CapQ Jupiter.
Conclusion: Forth Worth wins.

FINAL CONCLUSION: Forth Worth wins. (Somewhat mixed, though. People still look happy in Michigan for the day. Reduced confidence on this, especially since Forth Worth is the least favored team.)

ATHENS, GA vs COLUMBUS, OH
December 31, 2022, 11 PM CST (Athens favored)

YEAR
Athens (Capsolar): Sun-Pluto extremely close.
Columbus (Capsolar): Pluto exact (0°02'), Sun strong, Sun-Pluto.
Conclusion: Essentially no difference. The Pluto energies, strong for both places, are overwhelmingly strong for Columbus.

QUARTER
Athens (Libsolar): Venus and Sun extremely close with Sun-Venus-Pluto aspects. Venus & Mercury transits to Capsolar angles. [Notice that Athens is at the same longitude as Ann Arbor, and Columbus is nearly the same).
Columbus (Libsolar): Sun and Venus extremely close with Sun-Venus-Pluto aspects.
Conclusion: No difference.

DAY
Athens: CapQ Venus.
Columbus: CapQ Venus
Conclusion: No difference.

FINAL CONCLUSION: The geographic longitudes are essentially identical and there is no difference in the charts except for a supremely close Pluto in Ohio (but partile in Georgia). have no way to call this game unless FOUR PLUTOS on the solar ingress angles means the underdog wins. Both cities look like the parties are going just fine. You may not know this one until the last minute of the game.

FINALS
January 9, 2023, 11 PM CST

YEAR
Ann Arbor (Capsolar): Sun-Pluto angular.
Fort Worth (Capsolar): Venus.
Athens (Capsolar): Sun-Pluto extremely close.
Columbus (Capsolar): Pluto exact (0°02'), Sun strong, Sun-Pluto.
Conclusion: From the Capsolars, anybody could win (no Saturns, no Jupiters); but one has to notice has that three cities have Pluto Capsolars, and the most extreme underdog of the lot is the only one with a closely foreground benefic.

QUARTER
Ann Arbor (Libsolar): Venus & Sun strongest. Sun-Venus-Pluto.
Fort Worth (Cansolar): Moon angular. Not strongly definitive but leaning toward loss.
Athens (Libsolar): Venus and Sun extremely close with Sun-Venus-Pluto aspects. Venus & Mercury transits to Capsolar angles.
Columbus (Libsolar): Sun and Venus extremely close with Sun-Venus-Pluto aspects.
Conclusion: No Saturns or Jupiters, so theoretically anyone could win with Forth Worth the only hat does NOT have Sun and Venus this time.

DAY
Ann Arbor: CapQ t Sun 1°02'. Pluto to Capsolar IC 1°52'. (CanQ is Neptune.)
Fort Worth: Mercury to Capsolar IC. CanQ Mars (CapQ dormant).
Athens: CapQ t Sun 0°43'. Pluto to Capsolar IC 1°31'. (CanQ Neptune 39'.)
Columbus: CapQ t Sun 0°01'. Pluto to Capsolar IC 1°09'. (CanQ Neptune 0°18'.)
Conclusion: Forth Worth is out: Mars for Day favors losing due to opposing team being too strong or aggressive so, if they get this far, they lose. The other three are all on the same geographic longitude so there is little to choose between them except that - for the final hour of the game - the transiting Sun they all have on a CapQ angle is only 0°01' away in Columbus. If, by chance, Ohio beats Georgia, they probably are the biggest heroes at the end of the final game (the CanQ in this instance being a "crowd goes wild" moment). Of the others, I rank Georgia slightly over Michigan based on shaving orbs.

FINAL CONCLUSION: Three teams on the same longitude makes this as hard to call as a San Francisco vs. Oakland baseball game. I probably shouldn't predict but, since I have nothing to lose but dignity: If playing, Fort Worth loses. The others (by skinny margins) I rank Ohio, then Georgia, then Michigan.

[SteveS]

Thank you Jim. I will not be wagering on the semifinals, but if Ohio State happens to be playing in the finals, I may wager a small amount on em if they are the underdog.