The Astrological e Magazine – July 2019

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‡ a well-placed Mercury and Venus for skills as a
good team player

‡ a strong Mars

‡ a strong 10th lord, ruler of the house of success
and fame

‡ a strong 3rd lord for courage

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‡ a well-placed Sun ruling success in career & vitality

‡ the Moon as ruler of the mind needs also to be
strong and stable

Mars, the planet of physical strength, sportsmen,
competition and victory must be strong and well
associated. Mars also rules self-discipline, a
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The ascendant lord is often associated with Mars, or
power planets are placed in the 1st house of self and
physical power.

Moreover, Mars rules the adrenal glands which
produces testosterone and typical male characteristics
such as physical strength. Testosterone is also needed
for the maintenance of good bone and muscle mass.

Mars, the planet of physical

strength, sportsmen,

competition and victory

must be strong and well

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be seen from the 1st house and ascendant lord, and
the planet Mercury ruling analysis and skills.

A less obvious planet that plays a powerful role in
athletes’ careers is Saturn.

In fact, Saturn is the planet most associated with
perseverance and staying power—and even more
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meet goals, duties and responsibilities.

The Moon as ruler of the mind, blood, hormones and

emotions is important, too.

Venus, the ruler of the female reproductive system

and its organs producing estrogen, progesterone and

testosterone also play a role.

Rahu as the planet of obsession and incredible drive

can lead a woman to non-stop training and focus,

especially when this north lunar node is associated

with Mars or other factors connected to competition

and victory.

Saturn is the planet

most associated with

perseverance and staying

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meet goals, duties and

responsibilities

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which can also be found in the birth chart, play an

important role, too.

For example, a girl who’s an only child, and whose

father has a strong interest in sports achievements,

might initially be guided by the father to play a sport.

Later as the girl grows up and becomes successful

at her athletic discipline, she might pursue it as a

full-time career.

A less obvious planet that

plays a powerful role in

athletes’ careers is Saturn.

While this list is by no means exhaustive for the

conditions that create successful female athletes, the

main indicators are as above.