The word vulnerability comes from the Latin vulnerare, meaning “to wound, hurt, injure, maim.” In today’s vernacular it translates to being open to hurt, with a splash of emotional transparency. While war, attacks and bloodshed have been a constant staple in the human history passed down to us, we are currently transitioning into a new era where the baggage of inherited trauma is too cumbersome to carry forth.
Astrologically, Mars oversees attacks, wounding and discord. On November 18, 2023 it initiated a new cycle, spearheading a deep dive into our relationship with vulnerability and all that Mars governs. In these early stages of this cycle we’re seeing Mars active in warfare, protests, boycotts and calls to action on the world stage, but what about when home is a place of unrest, violence and harm? Where do we turn when our place of safety is vulnerable, or posing threat?
This cycle will unfold over the coming two years with a focus on reconciling what is disparate, wounded, hurt and unhealed within us. If we can remain open to where wounding lies, and how it bleeds into other areas of life, we can find the spark in the ashes that births new life, new patterns. If you’ve been waiting for the lights to go green, this is it, but like in traffic the safest way to proceed is to count to 3 before advancing. When Mars is involved, there’s always extra potential for calamity.
