NFC North
Bears offense: 33% air · Bears defense: 28% water
TeamThe starters spread evenly across the elements. No single identity, which makes them hard to scout.
Some of the lineup clicks with Johnson and some doesn't. 13 of 26 are good fits. The starting lineup has no dominant element, so Johnson's earth approach sets the tone. Strongest link to Johnson: Street (DL). The big factor is a Sun conjunction. Watch Stevenson (CB) with Johnson. The issue is clashing elements.
On paper, this offense wasn't built for Taylor. Only 4 of 11 starters are natural fits. Taylor's earth Sun runs against an air-leaning offense. Different speeds, and someone will have to adjust. Strongest link to Taylor: Swift (RB). The big factor is a Sun conjunction. Watch Trapilo (OL) with Taylor. The issue is a Sun square.
The defense mostly speaks Allen's language, with 7 of 12 starters in sync. The defense has no dominant element, so Allen's earth approach sets the tone. Strongest link to Allen: Stevenson (CB). The big factor is a Sun trine. Watch Johnson (CB) with Allen. The issue is a Chinese element check.
The staff chemistry between Johnson and Taylor looks strong. Johnson and Allen are a workable staff pairing, with some differences to manage. Expect the coaches to do some adapting this year.
Counts the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, and Mars of every player in the unit. The comparison is against the same unit across the league.
The starting quarterback with his starting receivers, tight ends, and offensive coordinator.
This one takes some work. Water and fire Suns in Williams and Raymond. They'll have to work at it, because their natural rhythms don't match. Williams's Metal checks Raymond's Wood. Useful accountability, or a source of tension. Williams's Sun may square Raymond's Moon. If so, expect some friction under the surface. Worth watching when things get tense.
Nothing here is a lock either way. In the Chinese element cycle, Williams's Metal feeds Burden's Water. Williams helps Burden grow. One more, with an asterisk. Williams's Sun may trine Burden's Moon, a strong sign of comfort if the birth times cooperate. Not everything lines up, though. Water and fire Suns in Williams and Burden. They'll have to work at it, because their natural rhythms don't match. The rest comes down to the work.
Williams and Odunze have more working for them than against them. In the Chinese element cycle, Williams's Metal feeds Odunze's Water. Williams helps Odunze grow. One more, with an asterisk. Williams's Sun may trine Odunze's Moon, a strong sign of comfort if the birth times cooperate. More good than bad, and the good is real.
This one takes some work. Water and fire Suns in Williams and Loveland. They'll have to work at it, because their natural rhythms don't match. Williams's Metal checks Loveland's Wood. Useful accountability, or a source of tension. Loveland's Sun may square Williams's Moon. If so, expect some friction under the surface. Worth watching when things get tense.
This coaching relationship has a good foundation. Williams and Taylor have Suns in a sextile. The coaching clicks because the player is already halfway there. Water player, earth coach. Complementary elements, so the fit comes naturally. One more, with an asterisk. Taylor's Sun may sit right on Williams's Moon, depending on the birth hour. If it does, that's a classic bond. There's a wrinkle. Taylor's Fire checks Williams's Metal. When the coach does the checking, that's discipline. When the player does, expect pushback. A solid fit to build on.