Indianapolis Colts

AFC South

Colts offense: 30% earth · Colts defense: 30% earth

Staff and starters

Coaching Uphill

Friction

No element runs this starting lineup. A balanced group that can win in different ways.

Head coach vs. starting lineupShane SteichenStrong fit

Steichen and his starters are wired alike. 18 of 26 line up well with the head coach. With a balanced starting lineup, the earth in Steichen becomes the identity. Best connection: Ward (CB), built on a Sun conjunction. Biggest friction point: Treadwell (WR), thanks to a Mars square.

Offensive coordinator vs. offenseJim Bob CooterHeavy friction

Cooter and his offense are pulling in different directions. Just 4 of 11 starters fit. Best connection: Allen (WR), built on Chinese zodiac allies. Biggest friction point: Downs (WR), thanks to clashing elements.

Defensive coordinator vs. defenseLou AnarumoFriction

Anarumo has work to do with this defense. Only 5 of 12 starters fit him naturally. Best connection: Haulcy (S), built on a Sun-Moon conjunction. Biggest friction point: Key (EDGE), thanks to a Mars square.

Steichen and his offensive coordinator, Cooter, are on the same page. The staff chemistry between Steichen and Anarumo looks strong. The staff will have to meet this roster where it is.

Coaching staff

Element mix by unit

Counts the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, and Mars of every player in the unit. The comparison is against the same unit across the league.

Offense (25 players)
  • Fire 18%(-7 vs league)
  • Earth 30%(+6 vs league)
  • Air 27%(+1 vs league)
  • Water 25%(even vs league)
Defense (25 players)
  • Fire 18%(-7 vs league)
  • Earth 30%(+4 vs league)
  • Air 22%(-3 vs league)
  • Water 30%(+6 vs league)
Starters (26 players)
  • Fire 15%(-10 vs league)
  • Earth 28%(+4 vs league)
  • Air 26%(even vs league)
  • Water 31%(+7 vs league)
53-man roster (53 players)
  • Fire 18%(-7 vs league)
  • Earth 30%(+5 vs league)
  • Air 24%(-1 vs league)
  • Water 28%(+3 vs league)
Modality mix, 53-man roster
  • Cardinal 34%(+1 vs league)
  • Fixed 31%(-2 vs league)
  • Mutable 35%(+1 vs league)

Quarterback chemistry

The starting quarterback with his starting receivers, tight ends, and offensive coordinator.

Natural Fit

Good fit

Jones and Downs have more working for them than against them. Chinese zodiac allies: the Ox and the Snake. Jones and Downs tend to have each other's backs. Air and fire: Jones and Downs have Suns in complementary elements, and each makes the other a little better. One more, with an asterisk. Jones's Sun may sit right on Downs's Moon, depending on the birth hour. If it does, that's a classic bond. Now the catch. Jones and Downs have Mars in a square. Practice battles get heated, and that's not always a bad thing. More good than bad, and the good is real.

Friction Up Front

Heavy friction

On paper, Jones and Allen are oil and water. Jones and Allen have opposing Mars. Different ways of fighting, and when it works they cover each other's weak side. Air and earth Suns in Jones and Allen. They'll have to work at it, because their natural rhythms don't match. Allen's Water checks Jones's Fire. Useful accountability, or a source of tension. Jones's Sun may square Allen's Moon. If so, expect some friction under the surface. Expect fireworks, and not always the good kind.

Natural Fit

Strong fit

Jones and Treadwell look built for each other. Two air Suns in Jones and Treadwell. Natural understanding, same tempo. Two Gemini Suns in Jones and Treadwell. They understand each other fast, and they share the same blind spots. Another layer helps too. In the Chinese element cycle, Treadwell's Wood feeds Jones's Fire. Treadwell helps Jones grow. One more, with an asterisk. Treadwell's Sun may trine Jones's Moon, a strong sign of comfort if the birth times cooperate. The kind of pairing that shows up in the box score.

Built-In Chemistry

Good fit

The stars like this pairing. Jones and Warren have their Suns nearly stacked. They want the same things and tend to see the play the same way. Two air Suns in Jones and Warren. Natural understanding, same tempo. One more, with an asterisk. Warren's Sun may trine Jones's Moon, a strong sign of comfort if the birth times cooperate. Now the catch. Jones and Warren have Mars in a square. Practice battles get heated, and that's not always a bad thing. Give it reps and it should click.

A Workable Fit

Mixed

A workable fit with some friction mixed in. Cooter's Wood feeds Jones's Fire in the Chinese cycle, a supportive flow between player and coach. Now the catch. Jones's Sun may square Cooter's Moon. If so, expect some friction under the surface. How it plays out depends on the communication.

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