stars are aligned

English

Etymology

An allusion to astrological omens.

Pronunciation

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Phrase

stars are aligned

1. (idiomatic) Present conditions are favorable; future prospects are good.
   • 1998 February 27, David W. Chen, “Insurer Sets Review Plan For Disputes”, in New York Times, retrieved 24 July 2015:

     "[T]his is something we've been fighting for for years. . . . I think the stars are aligned for legislative action this year."

   • 2001 June 24, Daren Fonda, “Why Tobacco Won't Quit”, in Time, retrieved 24 July 2015:

     "The stars are aligned for tobacco stocks," says Bonnie Herzog, a tobacco analyst with Credit Suisse First Boston. "Everything is working in their favor."

   • 2011 November 9, Simon Turnbull, “Can London win in Monte Carlo and trump Qatar's big cash pitch?”, in Independent, UK, retrieved 24 July 2015:

     Ed Warner, the chairman of UK Athletics, yesterday considered the merits of the domestic governing body's bid to bring the 2017 World Athletics Championships to London and concluded: "Our stars are aligned at the moment."

Translations

present conditions are favorable

• Finnish: tähdet ovat suotuisat (jollekin)