Context
The querent’s team had been nominated for a prestigious award a creative arts project. The award was contested by several other nominees with little indication of who would win. The querent was busy and unsure whether to spend time writing a speech, if the time would be wasted.
Interpretation
The querent’s team falls under ‘we’, so is Lord 1 Mercury retrograde at 6 degrees of Taurus in the 9th house. The award itself is given by a panel of judges, meaning it is the turned second house from House 10, so House 11. The award is therefore the Moon at 22 degrees of Capricorn in House 5, the house of creativity. The querent clearly wants the award a great deal, as the receptions show Mercury exalting the Moon from Taurus.
Aspects
Unfortunately, the querent cannot form an aspect to the award, as the Moon is well past its trine to Mercury. Instead, the Moon will run into Mars, Lord 8, suggesting the award goes into a competitor’s pocket as House 8 shows their possessions. With their mutual reception, the Moon and Mars want to be together very much. Even if the Moon could pass this prohibition, it would form a square to Jupiter next – again, scooped up by the competition.
Verdict
There is no point in writing a speech – your team will not win.
Result
The querent was disappointed to find out they had not won, being pipped to the post by a team from a different company.
