In the complex cosmos, the effects of astrological bodies have been undeniably influential and linked to significant global happenings. For instance, the planetary positions and interactions such as those between Nessus and Saturn, tell a story in line with upheavals in the world below. This article revolves around such an incident: the arrest and release of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in April 2019. It delves into the intricate interconnection between Nessus conjunct Saturn and the fate of Assange.
In astrology, Nessus and Saturn roles are distinct yet complementary. Nessus, a centaur planet discovered in 1993, carries the themes of abuse, misuse, and redemption. The centaur’s voyage is about healing wounds, specifically, those inflicted by misuse of power. On the other side, Saturn, known as the taskmaster, embodies discipline, authority, and karma among other things. When Saturn symbolizes boundaries and laws, Nessus violates them, leading to a natural tension between them.
When Nessus and Saturn are conjunct or share the same degree in a horoscope, the dynamic is indeed powerful. Assange’s horoscope portrays this exact dynamic. With Nessus in the 10th house, the house of career and wider world impact, he exposes abuses of power and reveals hidden manifestations of the misuse of power leading to social and political upheaval.
Assange, as the founder of WikiLeaks, made a massive impact on both politics and society by revealing confidential and, in some cases, damning information of governments and influential figures. This aligns with the characteristics of Nessus. However, his consequential woeful fate-torturous confinement in the Ecuadorean embassy in London and later being imprisoned-mirrors the influence of Saturn.
The arrest of Assange occurred when transiting Nessus was exactly conjunct his Saturn. This event is significantly symbolic by astrological standards. It was not just a manifestation of his personal karma but also pointed to a collective wound within society. His arrest underlined a graver issue – the potential demise of freedom of press.
His release, however, coincided with Neptune squaring Assange’s natal Nessus. Neptune, which deals with disillusion, confusion, and revelation, squaring against Nessus in Assange’s chart signals the sudden dispersion of the cloud hanging over his fate. The square aspect implies a challenge or a turning point which, in Assange’s case, was his release.
Additionally, the North Node trined Assange’s Nessus at the point of release. The North Node signifies our karmic path or destiny in the astrological chart. Its trine with Nessus provides a harmonious energy that facilitates Assange’s release, indicating that it was part of his destiny.
To conclude, the tangle of Nessus and Saturn in Assange’s horoscope paints a vivid picture of his paradoxical life journey. It epitomizes his role as a whistleblower, his downfall under the weight of authority, and eventual release. While being an individual’s trajectory, it also echoes the collective societal issues of power misuse and the complex relationship between authority and freedom of information. The planets and their aspects, therefore, serve not just as a personal compass, but also as a mirror reflecting broader societal themes and turbulences.
