Los Angeles In Flames.
What the Stars Have to Say.
Fire doesn’t just destroy. It reveals.
The wildfires tearing through LA are more than nature's fury. They are echoes of a cosmic storm, flames born of the skies. The destruction we see outside mirrors the upheaval within.
Astrology holds a map to this chaos. And it’s telling us a story.
Mars Retrograde in Cancer is Burning Within Us
Within 24 hours of Mars retrograding into Cancer the city was put ablaze. Cancer is a difficult place for the warrior planet, especially when forced to move backwards. Cancer is ruled by the Moon and craves safety and nurture. Mars, driven by fire and force, has no patience for soft edges.
But Mars isn’t just retrograde. It’s also out of bounds, wild, untamed, unregulated, ignoring every boundary. Imagine a fire breaking free of its limitations, refusing to be contained. That’s Mars right now.
And what does Cancer represent?
🏡 The Crab holds the sign of home, family, and emotional roots under its protective 🦀 shield.
All the things we turn to for security.
Now imagine Mars, frustrated and cornered, raging in the very heart of what we hold sacred. Homes burn. Families scatter. Safety feels like a distant memory.
It's like the embodiment of Cancer’s nightmare. Its shelters reduced to rubble. Its families disassembled. Its sacred spaces turned to ashes.
This is the cosmic reflection of what’s happening in Los Angeles.
Pluto – The Shadow That Lingers
Pluto is watching. Silent, but powerful. Stationed in Aquarius, the planet of death and rebirth is still connected to Mars, even if their direct opposition has passed for now.
Pluto works in shadows. It doesn’t just destroy, it transforms. It asks hard questions and doesn’t let up until we answer.
Mars burns the surface. Pluto digs deeper. Together, they tear down what no longer serves, leaving us raw, vulnerable and exposed.
Aquarius adds its own flavour. As an air sign, it fans the flames. But it also brings vision and community. A call to rebuild, not alone, but together.
This isn’t just about fire. It’s about what comes next.
What’s the Message?
Astrology doesn’t predict events to punish us. It holds a mirror to our reality. It asks us to look, really look, at what’s happening.
❓ What structures are failing you?
❓ What illusions are burning away?
❓ What truths are rising through the smoke?
Mars and Pluto are ruthless teachers, but they’re also wise ones.
Mars in Cancer asks, “What truly feels like home to you?”
Pluto in Aquarius questions, “What can you rebuild that will last?”
The Wildfires Within
The fires in LA aren’t just a tragedy. They’re also a metaphor.
A painful, raw reminder of how much needs to change.
They burn through homes. Through land. Through hearts.
But they also clear the way.
🌱 For new growth.
🌱 For stronger foundations.
🌱 For a deeper understanding of what really matters.
What Now?
We can’t control the fire. Not in the sky, not on the ground, but we can listen.
And we can change, because we must change now. Liking it or not.
Pluto has travelled through Capricorn for 14 years. Pluto. The destroyer. The transformer. The shadow you can’t avoid.
He's been tearing down unsustainable structures, pointing at vulnerabilities and what doesn't hold any longer. Now it's time to rebuild from an Aquarian foothold.
The stars are asking us to take a hard look at our lives. A hard look to help us let go of what isn’t working. And to prepare for a future we can’t fully see yet.
Pluto demands honesty. Mars brings the fire to make it happen.
The wildfires in Los Angeles are a stark reminder of the fragile balance between humanity and nature, between what we build and what we destroy.
The Flames Inside
The flames aren’t just outside. They’re inside too. Burning away old fears. Old patterns. Old structures. Old illusions. What will you rebuild when the fire’s out?
Rebuilding isn’t easy. It’s messy and painful. But it’s also where hope lies.
Los Angeles will rise again. So will you.
We will all rise again, together!
👑 Are you willing to be royal now? It’s your birthright! 👑
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10hAmazing article Stella 🌟 Scott and what a perspective. It’s hard to imagine a positive spin on this tragedy. But as you point out, that is exactly what the aftermath of fire brings. Regrowth. Renewal. My heart goes out to those who are most impacted by the fire. May they find safety, peace, and ultimately, renewal..
Energetic Initiator & Life Coach for Women Entrepreneurs
11hI'm glad for this opportunity to see benefit available through tragedy.