Saturday, May 28, 2022

Mercury on Fixed Star Algol

     Gemini New Moon Ruler Joins Algol


    The upcoming Gemini New Moon has its ruler, Mercury conjoin Algol. We have already seen the terrifying manifestation, when an adolescent lost his mind and committed a horrific massacre. Coinciding with his birthday was the Lunar Eclipse with the Sun almost conjunct Algol, which was perfected on May 16, 2022. This reminds us of the potent effect, for good or bad, of having an eclipse join natal Sun, the day of the individual birthday. In my practice, I've seen time and again, how drastic life changes come to effect in those instances, like divorce, sudden moves, health changes, career changes, marriage, births, etc. Even though the influence doesn't need to be horrendous as this one, it always comes with a challenging change of direction and a fated flavor of something that is inevitable.

Quoting from Astrology King Fixed Stars webpage,

"Fixed star Algol, Beta Persei, is a 2.1 magnitude, rare triple star and eclipsing binary, located in the Medusa’s Head, carried in the left hand of the Hero, Perseus Constellation. The name Algol comes from the Arabic word رئيس الغول, meaning Head of the Ogre. The English translation became Demon Star, with other names being Satan’s Head, the Spectre’s Head. In Chinese, it belongs to s group of stars called the Mausoleum. Algol it appears to blink as shown in the animation below. Every 69 hours, its magnitude dips for about 10 hours before returning to full brightness again."

"In astrology, Algol is one of the most unfortunate stars. Ptolemy referred to it as “the Gorgon of Perseus” and associated it with death by decapitation: mirroring the myth of the hero Perseus’ victory over the snake-headed Gorgon Medusa. Historically, it has received a strong association with violence across a wide variety of cultures. Medieval Arabic commanders tried to ensure that no important battle began whilst the light of Algol was weak. It may be connected to the periodic lucky prognosis in an ancient Egyptian calendar for lucky and unlucky days composed about 3200 years ago. The 17th-century English astrologer William Lilly regarded any planet to be afflicted when within five degrees of conjunction."

"Astrologers, of course, said that it was the most unfortunate, violent, and dangerous star in the heavens, and it certainly has been one of the best observed, as the most noteworthy variable in the northern sky."

"Algol represents the head of the Gorgon Medusa who was slain by Perseus. Medusa, who was the only mortal one of the three Gorgon sisters, was originally a beautiful maiden, but her hair was changed into hissing serpents by Minerva in consequence of her having become by Neptune the mother of Chrysaor and Pegasus in one of Minerva’s temples. This gave her so fearful an appearance that everyone who looked at her was changed into stone.Fixed star Algol is of the nature of Saturn and Jupiter (dignified, pious, conservative, acquisitive, retentive.) It causes misfortune, violence, decapitation, hanging, electrocution and mob violence, and gives a dogged and violent nature that causes death to the native or others. It is the most evil star in the heavens." Astrology King Algol Fixed Star

    Be advised that even a totally normal person can have a switch of mental disposition with the influence of this energy during the entire Gemini Moon cycle. Those people ruled by Mercury, depending on its placement, dignity and aspects in your chart, should keep high awareness of their mental changes and seek help when needed, to avoid a mental crisis. If you or someone you know has been under mental health treatment, my suggestion is to keep close to the health care provider for support and counseling during the whole month and especially around the Sagittarius Full Moon (remember that Sagittarius ruler, Jupiter is in Aries with Mars!, not a very auspicious combination when it comes to violent reactions).

Blessings, Sat Nam!


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