NFC West
49ers offense: 28% air · 49ers defense: 29% earth
TeamThe starters lean water at 31%. A feel team that rides momentum and emotion.
On paper, Shanahan and his starters are on different wavelengths. Just 10 of 27 line up well. Fire coach, water unit. The elements clash, so expect some friction in how the plan gets executed. Best connection: McKivitz (OL), built on a Sun trine. Biggest friction point: Brendel (OL), thanks to a Sun square.
Kubiak fits most of his offense. 7 of 12 starters line up well with the coordinator. With a balanced offense, the air in Kubiak becomes the identity. Best connection: McCaffrey (RB), built on a Sun trine. Biggest friction point: Brendel (OL), thanks to a Mars square.
Morris fits most of his defense. 8 of 12 starters line up well with the coordinator. With a balanced defense, the earth in Morris becomes the identity. Best connection: Dugger (LB), built on Chinese zodiac allies.
Shanahan and his offensive coordinator, Kubiak, are on the same page. The staff chemistry between Shanahan and Morris looks strong. More alignment than friction, and that's a good place to start.
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.
On paper, Purdy and Cooks are oil and water. A Sun square between Purdy and Cooks. Expect friction in the film room, and maybe the best practices on the team. The Rabbit and the Rooster are a classic Chinese zodiac clash. Purdy and Cooks may grate on each other. Earth and air Suns in Purdy and Cooks. They'll have to work at it, because their natural rhythms don't match. Expect fireworks, and not always the good kind.
Purdy and Samuel look built for each other. Two earth Suns in Purdy and Samuel. Natural understanding, same tempo. The Rabbit and the Pig sit in the same Chinese zodiac triangle, so Purdy and Samuel have built-in trust. There's more. Two Capricorn Suns in Purdy and Samuel. They understand each other fast, and they share the same blind spots. One more, with an asterisk. Samuel's Sun may trine Purdy's Moon, a strong sign of comfort if the birth times cooperate. The kind of pairing that shows up in the box score.
Purdy and Evans aren't a natural fit. Evans's Sun may sit right on Purdy's Moon, depending on the birth hour. If it does, that's a classic bond. Not everything lines up, though. The Rabbit and the Rooster are a classic Chinese zodiac clash. Purdy and Evans may grate on each other. Communication will decide whether this works.
This one takes some work. The Rabbit and the Rooster are a classic Chinese zodiac clash. Purdy and Kittle may grate on each other. Earth and air Suns in Purdy and Kittle. They'll have to work at it, because their natural rhythms don't match. Worth watching when things get tense.
The Purdy and Kubiak relationship could go either way. Earth player, air coach. The elements clash, so the relationship takes deliberate effort. Purdy's Sun may square Kubiak's Moon. If so, expect some friction under the surface. The results will tell the story.