1864 Daedalus

[Ava]

In Greek mythology, Daedalus (/ˈdɛdələs ˈdiːdələs/; Greek: Δαίδαλος;Latin: Daedalus; Etruscan: Taitale) was a skillful architect, craftsman and artist, and was seen as a symbol of wisdom, knowledge, and power.[2][3] He is the father of Icarus, the uncle of Perdix, and possibly also the father of Iapyx, although this is unclear. He invented and built the Labyrinth for King Minos of Crete, but shortly after finishing it King Minos had Daedalus imprisoned within the labyrinth. He and his son Icarus devised a plan to escape by using wings made of wax that Daedalus had invented. They escaped, but Icarus did not heed his father's warnings and flew too close to the sun. The wax melted and Icarus fell to his death. This left Daedalus heartbroken, but instead of giving up he flew to the island of Sicily.

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Daedalus gave his name, eponymously, to any Greek artificer and to many Greek contraptions that represented dextrous skill.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daedalus

The sun is transiting @ 18 Libra conjunct Daedalus @ 17 Libra today.

I didn't know this. I was reading about transhumanism and stumbled on the name...

Fundamental ideas of transhumanism were first advanced in 1923 by the British geneticist J. B. S. Haldane in his essay Daedalus: Science and the Future, which predicted that great benefits would come from the application of advanced sciences to human biology—and that every such advance would first appear to someone as blasphemy or perversion, "indecent and unnatural".[citation needed] In particular, he was interested in the development of the science of eugenics, ectogenesis (creating and sustaining life in an artificial environment), and the application of genetics to improve human characteristics, such as health and intelligence.

Wikipedia

Natally I have Daedalus @ 24.42 Virgo on the 3H Cusp (rectified chart) exactly opposing Pallas @ 24.44 Pisces on the 9H Cusp.

Today, Pallas is transiting exactly conjunct my sun @ 15 Cap, squaring tr Daedulus. 

Related asteroids:

1566 Icarus
8758 Perdix

1864, 1566, 8758

[midnight]

Thanks for a new asteroid topic, Ava

I was always fascinated by this myth, especially the Icarus side of the story.

Natally, I have Daedulus conjunct Mercury (CR). I love architecture, which was one of the choices for my degree. I also like handcrafting, I don't do it much nowadays tough.

Icarus is trine my Mercury. I guess the legend applies to many situations I've put myself into previously. I also have Jupiter trine Mars, conj Moon and square Asc. I really don't like saying "no" to myself

[Ava]

That's fascinating midnight -- your Daedalus-Mercury conjunction and matching interest in architecture. The rest of your interpretation is also intriguing.

I have an odd thing: Daedalus-Juno-ASC all tightly conjunct in progression (all exact @ 13° Virgo next year), opp Icarus @ 14° Pisces on the DSC.

My husband has an exact opposition natally, with Daedalus @ 1° Cancer near his ASC, conjunct his father's sun; his father taught him so much about everything mechanical.

I like this asteroid though I have no mechanical abilities myself. The only thing that matches pr ASC-Daedalus is, I've an interest in welding, quite unusual for someone in my demographic. I've even contemplated going to trade school for it. I like heat/fire, metal, working with my hands (Gemini Mars), and the whole environment of construction sites (being outside in the elements, the aesthetics of scaffolding and cranes, and so on.) It's pretty weird. I mean I approach it as an artist who craves an immersive experience there.

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[midnight]

Oh wow Ava, that's interesting. It's an unusual hobby/profession to have for a female, traditionally. Would you like to maybe take a course in it? Btw, you inspired me to check my dad's chart. He made a lot of handcraft items when he was younger. He's very artistically gifted, he was even the only person we heard of who got accepted into one of the most prestigious art schools only based on his work without even any prior art training in art or any exams. He made items from wood, painted, calligraphy, sculpture, embroidery ... As for the welding, it's not exactly the same but he wanted to be a jewelry maker, I think he even got some training but his eyesight got worse, so he had to stop .

My dad's Daedalus is conjunct his Venus trine Uranus

[anela]

I have a friend who mentioned welding earlier. She hasn't tried it yet, and she jokes around, so I'm not sure if she was serious.

[anela]

I have this at 7 Taurus, in my 7th house. I'm not sure if it's aspecting anything. I don't think the degrees are tight enough.

[Ava]

I love that your father could achieve so much artistically midnight. Seems he passed a lot of that to you, with your Venus-ASC and beautiful videos.

I've become really picky about education, because it's so expensive, but if there was a school close by and the teachers, atmosphere, and social situation were all "green lights," I'd love to take a beginner's class at least. Welders also get paid well, an incentive for my Cap sun. It's something I probably should have done right out of high school but I was a nerdy academic type and couldn't see myself that way, back then.

[vg]

I have this at 16 deg libra in my 12th, it doesnt aspect anything in my natal chart though. Looks like i had my Daedalus return recently. Mine is ruled by venus which is in my 10th. I dont create things by hand as such but do build things using technology. Need to have a think there....


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[Lionessmind]

Hi😄 Ava  ✈
I have Daedalus on 1st House, in Gemini 19° 58'R (Tropical Cancer 14° 13'R) 
Daedalus conjuct Ascendant 0° 45'
Daedalus conjuct Delphi 0° 23'
Daedalus conjuct Moira 0° 3'
Daedalus conjuct Hypnos 1° 59'
Daedalus conjuct Telephus 2° 13'
Daedalus conjuct Intercosmos 1° 33'
Daedalus conjuct Actor 2° 25'
Daedalus conjuct Patientia 2° 34'
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Trines with Libras (Tropical Scorpio)
Daedalus trine Karma 0° 20'
Daedalus trine Neptune 0° 53'
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And trines with Aquarius (Tropical Pisces)
Daedalus trine Vesta 1° 26'
Daedalus trine Chiron 3° 44'  🌟It works! I check it,  because, although I love traveling with airplanes, there is some fear for the heights. But, any way, the airplanes are save, right? With safety and all comforts are beautiful to flying, I think. 
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So, well, I continue:

Daedalus Squaring with Virgo (Tropical Libra) 
Daedalus square Spirit 0° 30'
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Sextiling with Leo (Tropical Virgo)
Daedalus sextile Pluto 1° 20' 
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[Ava]

Re-reading the thread, forgot to mention I have Hephaistos conjunct Jupiter in Aries...matches welding.

Oct 12, 2020 13:57:21 GMT Ava said:

I have an odd thing: Daedalus-Juno-ASC all tightly conjunct in progression (all exact @ 13° Virgo next year), opp Icarus @ 14° Pisces on the DSC.

I have this now. Increasing concerns about transhumanism, also needing more technical self-reliance as the power grid seems to be failing in some areas around the globe. We're preparing for that. Acquiring more earthy skills and tools, like a manual grass cutter (Virgo ASC-Daedalus trine transiting Uranus). Acquiring solar power, and my husband's been welding various things as we convert into a more active "homestead" with off-grid capability. Shifting from breakable/disposable to more durable, re-usable items.

Icarus-DSC is the recognition that everything could still fail.