The Conjunction of Uranus and Mars in Taurus with Algol

Part Two: The Liberation of Old Fears and Patterns

We are approaching the exact conjunction of Mars and Uranus in Taurus, at the same degree where the fixed star Algol is located. Algol represents the head of Medusa. And what does Medusa represent?

The Story of Perseus and Medusa

The tale of Perseus and Medusa is one of the most captivating legends of Greek mythology. Perseus, a mythical hero, was sent on a mission to slay Medusa, one of the three Gorgons. Unlike her immortal sisters, Medusa was mortal, and her gaze had the power to turn anyone to stone.

The Myth

Polidectes, the king of the island of Serifos, sent Perseus on what seemed to be an impossible mission: to bring back the head of Medusa. Polidectes had ulterior motives, as he was in love with Perseus's mother, Danaë, and wanted to get rid of Perseus.

To accomplish this task, Perseus received divine aid. Athena gave him a shining shield, and Hermes provided him with a curved sword and winged sandals. Additionally, the nymphs gave him a helmet of invisibility and a magical bag to store Medusa's head.

Using the shield as a mirror to avoid direct eye contact with Medusa, Perseus managed to decapitate her while she slept. From her blood sprang the winged horse Pegasus and the giant Chrysaor. Perseus stored Medusa's head in the magical bag.