Mars in parallel to galaxy M105 and square to Saturn and the Hercules Cluster (M13) indicates an energy that is channeled in a structured way and egocentric attitudes that find obstacles

Sept. 26/27: Mars in parallel to galaxy M105 and square to Saturn and the Hercules Cluster (M13)
     The square between Mars and Saturn is an important astrological event, and while it only lasts about 3 days, can have a lasting effect. Both planets are at a 90° distance, as seen from Earth, only once a year and this combination is often associated with conflicts and frustrating situations, but also with organized strategies and energy breakthroughs. How can we use this trend instead of getting trapped in it?

     Mars is in parallel to the giant elliptical galaxy M105, located in the constellation Leo. This galaxy is surrounded by a halo composed of very old material, which was formed in the early universe, a "primary ring". This makes M105 represents ancient traditions and conservative attitudes. The transit of Mars is then related to traditions and customs, but also with aggressive, conservative ideologies from fundamentalists in religion and/or politics. At an individual level, it can represent the need to turn to our roots, family or cultural origins, and act on them. The Mars / M105 combination may also represent egocentric attitudes and demanding people: all giant galaxies attract much attention and are teasers by nature...

    Moreover, Saturn is still in ecliptic conjunction to M13, the Hercules Cluster, the Northern Hemisphere's largest star cluster whose meaning is related to economic and political power... M13 represents the Status Quo, common sense, what most people actually think. At 90° fro Mars, Saturn slows down the accelerated planet, and limits its ability to act. This means that those egocentric attitudes may encounter serious limitations, but also, unfortunately, that some good initiatives can be stopped by existing conventions...

    Anyway, it is an actual clash of trends in which we can be inadvertently included. To begin with, we must avoid impulsivity: M105 is traveling through space at the considerable speed of 752 kilometers per second... and Mars is generally the most impatient of planetary archetypes ... Clearly, the more accelerated and stressed we are, the more we will feel Saturn's brake imposed, through common sense, convention, the most popular opinions. An accelerated attitude can cause a crash, head-on into the wall ... whether it is made of ideas or bricks.

    So...as that Beatles' song says: "Dear Prudence..."

      It is therefore good to channel energies in an organized manner, combining personal initiatives with the available structures and  organization that our environment may offer. The Mars/Saturn square then would refer not to conflict, but to the effort to reconcile our plans with the reality around us. And it's worth it!

    Tranforming a conflictive situation into a constructive one can be viable if we attempt to do it consciously. Accepting the natural  limitations of the environment, our plans can probably be adapted and become functional despite an initial conflict. Channeling energy efficiently through the immediate viable structures can be an excellent formula for this next couple of days ...

Carlos Duarte
Research Astrologer

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