Discover the Astrological Secrets behind Spain's Dominance in Sports

Jul 15, 2024

5 min read

To all my Vedic astrology teachers and the great Indian sages who passed down this profound wisdom, I would like to express my gratitude before I begin analyzing and writing the outcomes. 🙏🙏 May their blessings always be upon me, guiding me and helping me stay on the right path.

I dedicate this article to my grand father, Shri Sitarama Shastry who introduced me to Astrology at a very early age and to my teacher and inspiration, Guruji Shri K.N. Rao, who ignited my interest in mundane astrology, the branch of astrology that studies world events and national affairs. I am fortunate to be part of his research team, where each week is a continuous journey of learning and growth with him.

Today, our topic revolves around Spain and its notable achievements in sports and astrology.

Spain excels in several sports, including football, showcasing a diverse athletic prowess.

Football: Spain has won the FIFA World Cup in 2010 and the UEFA European Championship in 1964, 2008, and 2012.
Tennis: Rafael Nadal is one of the greatest players with numerous Grand Slam titles, while Garbiñe Muguruza has also won multiple Grand Slams.
Basketball: The Spanish national basketball team has won the FIBA World Cup in 2006 and 2019, with notable players such as Pau Gasol, Marc Gasol, and Ricky Rubio.
Cycling: Spain has produced top cyclists like Miguel Induráin, who won the Tour de France five consecutive times, and Alberto Contador, who has won multiple Grand Tours.
Motor Sports: Fernando Alonso is a two-time Formula 1 World Champion, and Marc Márquez is a multiple-time MotoGP World Champion.
Handball: The Spanish national handball team has won multiple World and European Championships.
Water Polo: The national water polo teams, both men and women, have achieved success in international competitions.
Badminton: Carolina Marín has won multiple World Championships and an Olympic gold medal. These achievements highlight Spain's strong presence in various sports disciplines. So, why does Spain excel in several sports, what makes it so strong? Astrologically, Spain's excellence in several sports can be explained by the country's unique planetary influences and alignments that favor athletic prowess.

Nation Chart: Spain has many dates and times to consider for the country chart, but the 1975 chart is considered to be the most relevant for modern Spain. This chart marks the end of Francisco Franco's dictatorship and the beginning of Spain's transition to a modern democratic state with King Juan Carlos I's ascension. This period is seen as the foundation of contemporary Spain, making it a key reference point for current astrological analyses.

Moon Star: Ardra, Lord: Rahu

Ascendant Star: Shravana, Lord: Moon

In astrology, there are always two key aspects to consider: Static and Dynamic potential.

Static Potential:

Refers to the general promise or inherent potential in a chart.
Indicates the innate strengths and possibilities.

Dynamic Potential:

Pertains to the favorable periods or sub-periods that can activate the static potential.
Known as dashas in Vedic astrology.
Determines whether the conditions are right for the promised results to manifest.

Essentially, while the static potential reveals what could happen, the dynamic potential shows when and if these promises will be realized.

In our analysis, we must consider several key astrological houses:

Ascendant: Represents the self and overall potential.
3rd House: Reflects efforts, drive.
5th House: Associated with creativity and sports.
6th House: Indicates competitions and the ability to overcome challenges.
11th House: Signifies gains and victories, highlighting success and the fulfillment of ambitions.

Together, these houses provide a comprehensive view of an individual's or a nation's potential in sports and competitive endeavors.

Let's analyze the chart to assess its static potential for success in sports, victories, and overall luck.

Static Potential:

From Ascendant (Lagna)

3rd-5th houses and lords:

Jupiter, the lord of the 3rd house, house of sports, is strongly placed in the 3rd house, receiving aspects from the 10th and 5th lords, Venus which is also a great natural benefic planet.
3-5-10 connection between the two benefics Jupiter and Venus aspecting each other, connecting efforts and sports.

Fortune/Luck:

Venus, the 5th lord of sports, occupies the 9th house of fortune, forming a powerful Rajayoga
Jupiter, the 3rd lord, is in Mercury's star, which is the 9th lord contributing to luck
There is a Nakshatra parivartana (exchange) between Jupiter and Mercury, again creating a strong link between the 3rd and 9th houses.

6th-11th houses and lords:

What is one of the best ways any 2 planets are connected?

The powerful connection is "parivarthana yoga" which literally means swapping yoga, that is when 2 planets swap each others houses.

Here you see that 6,11 parivarthana happening - which means 6,11 houses become very strong.
6th is the house of competitions and 11th is the house of gains/victories. This enhances potential for victory in competitions.
Venus, the 5th lord of sports is aspected by Mars, the 11th lord of victory.

From Moon Ascendant(Chandra Lagna): Strong

Mars, the 11th lord of gains and 6th lord of competitions, is positioned in the first house (Lagna), indicating potential gains and competitive strength.
The Lagna lord (Mars) and the 3rd lord of sports go to the 6th house of competitions, aspected by benefic Jupiter, the lord of the 10th house.

These factors combined reveal strong inherent potential for success in sports, victories, and overall luck.

Now, let's explore the dynamic potential of Spain to determine if the current periods and sub-periods suggest a strong and favorable time for achieving global victories or becoming a champion.

Dynamic Potential:

Currently running the Mercury-Rahu-Ketu period:
Mercury, is the 11th lord from Scorpio, positioned with the 10th lord Sun, forming a favorable Raja Yoga in the 10th and 11th houses.
Saturn, the 3rd lord from Mercury, is well-placed in the 9th house of luck, aspected by 5th lord Jupiter, a strong benefic.
5th lord Jupiter is strongly placed in its own house in the star of Mercury, the 11th lord.
Rahu, as the sub-period planet , activates the 6th and 3rd lords (Jupiter and Venus), enhancing their strength through mutual aspect and beneficial placements.
Ketu activates Mars, involved in the exchange between the 6th and 11th houses.

Lucky Times:

The Yogi is Sun, and the duplicate Yogi is Mars. Mercury, the Mahadasha lord, is in conjunction with the Yogi, amplifying its beneficial effects.
Mars, the duplicate Yogi, is transiting near the yogi point, enhancing auspicious influences during this period.

Given these strong static and dynamic potentials, along with favorable lucky times, Spain has a great potential to be a world champion in sports. The combined astrological factors make Spain not only powerful in football but also in other sports like tennis, basketball, cycling, and motor sports. The alignment of planetary influences suggests a continued period of success and dominance in the global sports arena.