The Mars-Jupiter-Pluto Complex in Images
The above graph from Archetypal Explorer represents the ongoing T square between Mars, Jupiter and Pluto as it unfolds over time. The vertical axis shows the three overlapping planetary cycles—Mars-Jupiter, Mars-Pluto and Jupiter-Pluto—are reaching a climax in late May and this seems to be reflected in the turbulent state of the world over the past month or so.
The prevailing energies can be characterized in terms of the dynamic interplay between the archetypes that correspond to Mars, Jupiter and Pluto. In a nutshell, this T square suggests a moment of volcanic catharsis in which elemental forces of destruction and renewal are sweeping across the world. Healthy expressions of passion, vitality and courage are in evidence alongside more negative impulses towards conquest and domination. Lofty ambitions are being pursued with militant zeal and things are “heating up” in all sorts of ways.
The following images, which have all appeared in the news recently, give a tangible sense for how these archetypes are showing up in world events, both in the human psyche and in nature more generally.
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The moment a gas explosion caused a geyser of flame to start burning a block of apartments in Bourg-de-Péage, France (April 20). The sharp ascent of the flame suggests a combination of Mars’ signature heat and Jupiter’s upward trajectory.
A massive fireball rising from a site near Khmelnitsky, Ukraine. The explosion might have been caused by the detonation of a mass ammunition or explosive storage area, although details have yet to be confirmed (May 13).
The image of an alleged drone strike against the Kremlin being shot down by Russia (May 3). Given Jupiter’s association with leadership, the timing of this incident is interesting; it would seem that Mars has the archetypal king in his cross hairs.
Wildfires burn through forests in Alberta, Canada. There were as many as 91 active fires as of May 20, burning through 842,000 hectares. The widespread destruction suggests an inflection of the Pluto archetype by the broadening impulse of Jupiter.
In Mexico, Popocatépetl volcano spews smoke and ash, putting millions on high alert (May 24). Residents have been instructed not to go within 7.5 miles of the volcano, which is considered to be one of the most dangerous in the world. Majestic and terrifying in equal measure, the Plutonic underworld rises from the depths.
Speaking of volcanos. This image, taken from a flyby of NASA’s Juno mission on May 16, depicts composite infrared views of volcanic activity on Jupiter’s moon Io, which is home to hundreds of actively erupting volcanos. The timing of the Mars-Jupiter-Pluto T square with this glimpse into a Jupiterian hellscape is conspicuous, given the Mars-Pluto association with volcanic catharsis and fiery destruction.
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This stunning image captured by photographer Dan Howe depicts the moment a peregrine falcon flew off with a puffin in its talons at a nature reserve in East Yorkshire (May 19). Mars-Pluto alignments seem to bring the predatory and aggressive side of nature into the foreground. In its role as an apex predator, the majestic peregrine falcon also reflects the hierarchical dimension of the Jupiter archetype.
A giant phallic symbol that was mown onto the lawn of Royal Crescent in Bath, ahead of the King's coronation on May 6. The bawdy, penetrating and libidinal side of the Mars-Pluto complex is on full display here, taking aim at royal pretensions (Jupiter).
MP Penny Mordaunt carrying
a giant phallic symbolthe “Jewelled Sword of Offering” as part of the coronation ceremony. Mordaunt’s stamina impressed many, and the sword itself became a fixation on social media. As a symbol of war (Mars), power (Pluto) and royalty (Jupiter) it stands at the intersection of all three planetary archetypes.In The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, the evil warrior-king Ganondorf rises from his subterranean abyss to terrorize Hyrule once more (released to huge acclaim on May 12).