Vulcanus
is the Transneptunian (TNP) that relates to force.
By "force", we mean an internal compulsion,
rather then something that comes from the outside.
It relates to that “have to” feeling that
comes over us for no apparent reason. Vulcanus is
just that, it is force. This can come in the form
of charisma or magnetism, but it
can also come as an inspiration to just do
something and you may not know why or where the compulsion
is coming from.
Vulcanus
is associated with strength and the development
of strength. Athletes will generally have strong placements
or aspects to Vulcanus. Recently, upon looking at
several charts, it came to my attention that people
who make a career out of a physical activity, whether
it is the martial arts or something like Yoga, they
all have Vulcanus placed around the mid-heaven or
in the tenth house, as though the concept of strength
was a part of their destiny.
Vulcanus
near an angle of a chart can add to the feeling of
“have to” when it comes to getting things
done. This will be true whether it is a transiting
chart, such as a Lunar
or Solar Return,
or if it shows up in the Natal
chart. There is a real force behind Vulcanus,
even if it is not a tangible thing. When an athlete
decides to take on a sport or physical art form, there
is a strong sense of discipline and drive. This drive
and discipline can be associated with a need or compulsion;
this is the energy of Vulcanus. The same is also true
when someone charms you to do something, often it
is a person who has a strong Vulcanus who is able
to use their charisma or their magnetism to get that
compulsion going.
When
you look at the placement of Vulcanus and then how
it is aspected in the chart you can see what area
of your life you will have that compulsion or drive,
and you can also see how it is applied through the
aspects. You can then determine how this energy is
used by you in your everyday life. As I explained,
the martial arts practicioners who have Vulcanus around
the mid-heaven in the tenth house, will also find
that it affects how he appears to the world as well
as controlling his destiny. It is also his social
standing in the community that is affected, as he
is known in his world for what he does with his physical
strength, and no doubt he is working with others who
are also athletic and strong.
Vulcanus travels very slowly which means that transiting
aspects are kept within small orbs or within a degree.
Vulcanus will show you what areas of your life where
you are driven to compulsion, where there will be
many feelings of “I have to do this.”
How it is aspected shows how well you do or don’t
do with this compulsive energy. How well do you deal
with strength, in yourself or in others?
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