Well… there we have it. On Sunday 18th May 2025, Max Fox returned to the Britain’s Got Talent stage for the semi-finals and gave us another blisteringly emotional rendition of “My Way.” He came runner-up on the night, with the Post Office choir – Hear Our Voice taking the top spot and the place in the final. Was I disappointed? Yes. For Max. For what could have been. But do I think this is the end of his journey? Not even remotely.

Let me explain why—not just emotionally, but astrological.

The Semi-Final. Song Choice, Strategy & Stardust

Let’s start with the song choice. Max chose to revisit his audition piece: “My Way.” Now, in terms of TV strategy, that may have been a safe choice – possibly a production decision, given the structure of the show and the spectacular Greatest Showman-themed opener that night. And while some may have been hoping for something bigger, bolder, or different from Max-I get it.

But here’s the truth: he delivered. Without frills, without fireworks, without a circus behind him, Max walked out and poured everything he had into a song that defines his journey. And that’s where his power lies – he doesn’t just sing. He lives every lyric.

Would a different song have changed the result? Maybe. Maybe not. The Post Office Choir tugged on the heartstrings of the nation, and rightly so. Their story is real, raw, and deserves to be heard. They’ve been through something devastating, and if this platform gives them strength, support, and solidarity, then yes, it was their night to shine.

But let me be crystal clear: Max Fox’s performance was not a loss. It was a landmark.

The Astrology of the Night

Now, let’s get cosmic. The show aired on Sunday 18th May, a date not originally in my astrological forecasts due to schedule changes (thanks, Eurovision!). But once I looked at the sky, it all made sense.

  • Sun conjunct Uranus in Taurus: This is the astrological signature of surprise outcomes, of unexpected shifts, of re-routing the path.
  • Sun sextile Saturn: Quiet reward, not fanfare. Endurance over instant glory.
  • Mercury square Mars: Tension in communication. Not an easy night emotionally – nerves, emotion, vulnerability.
  • Moon in Aquarius, parallel Pluto: Deep emotional power, but perhaps not in alignment with the public mood, which leaned towards collective empathy over individual artistry.
  • Jupiter contraparallel Pluto: Power shifting hands. Mass movements vs. personal talent. The choir had a cause. Max had a voice.

So no – the win may not have been in the stars for that exact night. But the momentum? The legacy? The future? That’s where Max’s chart lights up like a supernova.

The Real Meaning of “Runner-Up”

Let’s stop pretending that the winner of a semi-final decides someone’s destiny. Max didn’t win that heat. He didn’t reach the final. But he reached the audience.

And when I look at Max’s astrological timeline-his July 2025 Solar Return, his transits through late 2025 and all of 2026-he’s not heading towards obscurity. He’s heading for elevation. The kind that isn’t decided by a red button on a Sunday night, but by replay value, by airplay, by the industry paying attention, and by a public who won’t forget him.

He looked emotional post-performance, and rightly so. That’s the magic of Max. He doesn’t just perform a song. He feels it, lives it, unpacks it in real-time. He lets the audience sit inside his emotional truth. That’s not nerves. That’s depth.

What Comes Next?

Would I have loved to see Max in the final? Absolutely.
Would I have loved a big Greatest Showman-style showpiece to show off his versatility? You bet.
But perhaps the producers played it safe. Perhaps fate stepped in to say, “Not this stage. Not yet.”

Because the next stage will be his own.
The studio. The tour. The album. The headline. The long-term legacy.
And I stand by what I said in April – we’ve only seen 10% of what Max Fox can do. The next 90%? That’s where he becomes a star.

To Max:
You didn’t just do it “your way” – you did it the right way.
You’re not a semi-finalist. You’re a sensation in progress.
The stars still say you’re destined for greatness – and we’ve only just seen the prologue.

And trust me, the best is very much yet to come.