Monday, July 15th, 2024

We live in interesting times, to say the least. If there is one positive thing to take away from the symbolism of Mars conjunct Uranus on the Fixed star Algol (besides all the gloom and doom of its malefic influence), as the conjunction is applying and perfecting on July 15th, (there is also the parallel aspect to consider on July 18th), is that we collectively or personally release or liberate ourselves from violence, battles, disputes and aggression. The 2 year cycle of the planets is in its balsamic phase, seeking a new vision about what we need to defend and protect, through valuing or around values. The conjunction in Taurus, has a dispositor, Venus. Venus is in the sign of Leo, and is separating from an opposition to Pluto. An awareness , a crisis, or a conflict that has reached it’s maximum, and proceeds with a release or liberation. Pluto is an agent of elimination and renewal. Mars and Uranus in Taurus can be seen as a need for release from things, and/or approach chaotic or unstable situations with calmness (Taurus), and a heroic or authentic attitude pertaining to our values or mending things (Venus/Leo). The theme of ‘endings’ is present, in any cycle approaching its conjunction. As Algol is associated with the head of Medusa, the ‘decapitation’ is also perhaps of the fear to think of things in a different way, or the ending of a cycle and the overcoming of past trauma, or wounding to do with leadership, choices and self will (Venus in Leo, Sun in Cancer square Chiron in Aries). And yes, we may witness sudden and unpredictable acts or violence in the world, major shake ups, but we may also witness initiatives and actions that turn situations around in ways that unblock, aid, correct or end past injustices or conflicts. The range of manifestations is rather extreme and wide, from destructive to incredibly passionate and creative, and this depends solely on the predisposition and mental state of the individuals. Where the mind is focused or fixated on, does make all the difference.

-The conjunction resonates with themes manifested in October and November of 2023, and August of 2022.

© Eleni Kostika 2024