Mars conjunct Saturn in Aquarius: The Quench that hardens the Steel

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.