Quenching steel in water arranges the carbon molecules to form a more brittle microstructure. That’s toughened steel to you and me. The symbolism here lies with the cool, fixed air sign of Aquarius the water-bearer, and his carbon-rich ruler Saturn. Both planet and sign will fix form, and the form in question is the red-hot forge-metal Mars who will become our blade.
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Mars conjunct Venus conjunct Pluto: March the 3rd
(I laughed when I read the draft of this post, as I wrote it three weeks ago. I didn’t know then how apt some of the language would be, or how sadly dramatic the astrological symbolism would become). With Pluto and Venus, the drive for acquisition or the satisfaction of desires is strong. What isContinueContinue reading “Mars conjunct Venus conjunct Pluto: March the 3rd”
Exalted Mars (by sign and degree in Capricorn)
On the 3rd of March, Mars, already exalted in Capricorn, will be his most exalted at 28 degrees. What does this mean? It is Mars with Knobs on. An exalted planet does well, is uplifted, and receives the full benefits and freedoms of an exalted guest with none of the responsibility. It is an opportunityContinueContinue reading “Exalted Mars (by sign and degree in Capricorn)”
Aphrodite in the arms of Ares. February 16
Venus and Mars by Sandro Botticelli Capricorn takes the heat out of Mars fire. The lust can become steadfastness, the drive less sex, and more ambition and stamina turned towards goals. Venus likewise appreciates the cool collectedness and dependability of Capricorn, and his Planet, Saturn exalts in her sign of Libra, bonding over fairness throughContinueContinue reading “Aphrodite in the arms of Ares. February 16”
Forge Fire
I wasn’t going to do a Mars enters Capricorn post. But given my next few posts, I realise I should have! Mars in Capricorn is craftsmanship. Mars is the energy, drive, and action to do something, Capricorn is the discipline, stamina, and focus to achieve it. Military acumen and blacksmithing are perfect examples. WWII hadContinueContinue reading “Forge Fire”
Astrology Imaginarium 