August 22/23: The Sun and the elliptical galaxy M59 express contradictions to achieve objectivity; Mercury, Ceres and supernova Puppis A break mental dependencies, while Venus, Juno and the Witch Head Nebula overcome the obstacles of the Draco Spindle Galaxy through introspection and psychoanalysis

August 22/23: The Sun is in parallel to the elliptical galaxy M59 and contra parallel Saturn. This astrological combination indicates a strong need to contradict, to resist the mainstream, to avoid the control of conventional thinking. How is this possible? M59 is a peculiar, giant elliptical galaxy whose core rotates in the opposite direction to the rest, much like M64, the Black Eye Galaxy. This represents contradictions, a crosscurrrent, opposing views. It is a giant galaxy, which gives it an enormous strength to resist external influences. The transit of the Sun gives it even more power, while Saturn symbolizes conventions, sense of duty, routine, what is commonly accepted.

   The result of this combination may vary depending on the context in which it is applied. It can be positive if it is used to objectivity, wherever routine has become too repetitive, where duty and conventions control and limit development, when we need to step back to see clearly the effects of our own behavior. But it can also be negative if there is no reason for the resistance, if there is rebellion without constructive perspectives. In that case, this trend will manifest as a strong lock that can paralyze our daily lives and important projects. The best is to stand somewhere in the middle: it is worth to stop and consider different viewpoints (our own or other). In this way we can enrich, supplement, or at least motivate our development. And in the worst of cases, conflicting opinions will reaffirm that we are on the right track.

     It is noteworthy that the Sun is still in opposition to star cluster M15, which describes not only contradictions but significant confrontations. Avoid provocations, respect other people viewpoint even if you don't like it, and so things can flow a little bit better. We must act with moderation, as other trends indicate potential conflicts. For example, Mercury is conjunct Ceres and supernova Puppis A, which represents the breakdown of ideological dependencies. This tends to separate the minds of people who are very close together. Whether this happens in a violent way or not depends on each case, but it is important to maintain a healthy distance from our loved ones, leaving them plenty of room to think in their own way while taking care of our own affairs. But it is true that some old dependencies will have to break dramatically.

     To compensate a bit for such agitation and contradictions, the universe brings us Venus conjunct the Draco Spindle Galaxy, in trine to asteroid Juno. This symbolizes supportive  relationships that help us overcome difficulties. They will allow us to contemplate, through good communication, that we cannot see for ourselves, which will be of great help. The Draco Spindle Galaxy is a lenticular galaxy in the constellation Draco, that we see from its equatorial plane from Earth as a long stripe of light. Its rim is filled with dark dust, which symbolizes difficulties. But Juno is in parallel to the Witch Head Nebula, a reflection nebula in the constellation of Eridanus whose characteristic is the tendency to introspection, to revelation, to reflect other people's process. This stimulates psychoanalysis, whether formal, professional, or spontaneous.This can be of great help in overcoming the obstacles represented by the Draco Spindle galaxy. Therefore, not all relationships will have a contradictory or conflicting component, but we must be careful to differentiate them from each other.

Carlos Duarte

Research Astrologer

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