Nelson Mandela

“I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.”

Sun Cancer trine Scorpio Moon
Nurturing spirit in harmony with the public family 

Mercury conjunct Saturn in Leo, both loosely conjunct Neptune
Soul work, spiritual intelligence, mental self-discipline forged by 27 years in prison

North Node of Destiny ruled by Jupiter
Carving a path into the future via hope, optimism and faith

South Node conjunct Venus in Gemini
Mental dexterity – a test of love, mental balance, harmony and justice

Jupiter (ruling NNode) conjunct Pluto in Cancer
Enormous metamorphosis in home, public (Moon) eventually, the masses (Pluto)
Transformation of faith, feelings and miraculous rebirth re: same

“Do not judge me by my successes, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again.”

Uranus Rx in Aquarius (ruling) trine Venus in Gemini (out-of-sign) Jupiter, Pluto
Absolutely a radical free-thinker whose life’s work was to banish apartheid policies
Seeks innovative universality, collective harmony – humanitarian, ambassador of peace

Chiron Rx in Aries ruled by Mars
Philosopher, teacher, healer who through his actions shows others how to deal with a deep seated wound with dignity and grace

Mars in Libra sextile Mercury / Saturn in Leo
Opportunity to use loving actions creatively – a loving spirit that is entirely unique

Rest in Peace
Nelson Mandela

“A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination.”

With deepest respect, for a true hero.
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